Pediatrics

Chitra Ravishankar, M.D.

Associate Chief, Division of Cardiology

Chitra Ravishankar, MD, is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), specializing in congenital heart disease, heart failure, heart and heart-lung transplantation, and critical care cardiology. She primarily serves pediatric patients, including infants with single ventricle physiology such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), children requiring mechanical circulatory support like ECMO and ventricular assist devices (VADs), and those in the card

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Pediatric Cardiology (American Board of Pediatrics)

Education & Training

Medical School: Seth G.S. Medical College (MD, 1992)
Residency: Hospital for Sick Children (Pediatrics, 1996)
Residency: Schneider Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1997)
Fellowship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Kravis Children's Hospital (Pediatric Cardiology, 2000)
Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Transplant Medicine, 2000)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
Castle Connolly — Exceptional Women In Medicine
2019-2025 (7 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Schneps Media — Philadelphia Metro
2021

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric CardiologyPediatric Critical Care

Conditions & Treatments

Pediatric Critical CarePediatric ArrhythmiasAdult Congenital Heart DiseaseCongenital Heart DiseaseSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

JFK University Medical Center
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Ravishankar treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Ravishankar accept Aetna insurance?

Chitra Ravishankar's public profile lists Aetna, Amerihealth, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 5 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Ravishankar practice?

Chitra Ravishankar practices in Philadelphia, PA with hospital affiliations including JFK University Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

What does Dr. Ravishankar specialize in?

Chitra Ravishankar is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Critical Care.

How long has Dr. Ravishankar been practicing?

Chitra Ravishankar has 34+ years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

What is Dr. Ravishankar's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Seth G.S. Medical College (MD, 1992); Residency: Hospital for Sick Children (Pediatrics, 1996); Residency: Schneider Children's Hospital (Pediatrics, 1997).