Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program Care Team

Kathleen Ryan, MD

Kathleen Ryan, MD

Dr. Ryan is the co-medical director of the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program. She is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.

Areas of expertise:Cardiology, critical care medicine

Meera Sukumaran, MD

Meera Sukumaran, MD

Dr. Sukumaran is the co-medical director of the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program. She is board certified in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.

Areas of expertise:Neurodevelopmental disabilities in children

Joan Baran, PhD

Joan Baran, PhD

Dr. Baran is a pediatric neuropsychologist on the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program team.

Areas of expertise:Psychology

Kelly Kirby, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, PCNS-BC

Kelly Kirby, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, PCNS-BC

Kelly Kirby is a nurse practitioner on the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program team.

Our comprehensive Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program

We are one of a few comprehensive cardiac neurodevelopmental programs on the West Coast, and our specialized care team provides care during your child’s time in the hospital and periodically as he or she grows.