Pediatrics

Michael Puchalski, MD

Co-Director, Heart Institute; Medical Director, Pediatric Cardiology

St. Petersburg, FL

Dr. Michael Puchalski is a pediatric cardiologist specializing in fetal cardiology and pediatric echocardiography, serving primarily newborns, infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and occasionally adults with congenital and acquired heart conditions at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. As Co-Director of the Heart Institute and Medical Director of Pediatric Cardiology, he manages a broad spectrum of pediatric cardiac disorders, including innocent murmurs, ches

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatric Cardiology (ABMS)

Education & Training

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (MD, 1994)
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (Pediatrics, 1997)
Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco (Pediatric Cardiology, 2001)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
pre-2026

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Cardiology

Conditions & Treatments

Pediatric ArrhythmiasAdult Congenital Heart DiseaseCongenital Heart Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health PlansAspirus Health Plan

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Puchalski treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Puchalski accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Michael Puchalski's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 49 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Puchalski practice?

Michael Puchalski practices in St. Petersburg, FL with hospital affiliations including Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital.

What does Dr. Puchalski specialize in?

Michael Puchalski is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Cardiology.

How long has Dr. Puchalski been practicing?

Michael Puchalski has 32+ years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

What is Dr. Puchalski's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (MD, 1994); Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (Pediatrics, 1997); Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco (Pediatric Cardiology, 2001).