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Jack Christian Salerno, MD

Jack Christian Salerno, MD

Specialties

  • Children's Title: Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine
  • Academic Title: Professor, Pediatrics
  • Research Center: Center for Clinical and Translational Research
  • On Staff Since: December 2003
"Connecting with patients, families, and staff drives my work each day. It is a privilege to collaborate with families, especially in difficult situations. I find that when you communicate clearly but sprinkle in some humor, you can empower patients and families to make informed decisions about their care."

  • Biography

    Jack C. Salerno, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine and serves as Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for the Department.

    He earned his MD degree and completed a pediatrics residency at the University of California, San Diego. He completed his general pediatric cardiology fellowship followed by an advanced electrophysiology fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital.

    Dr. Salerno has expertise and training in sports cardiology. His specific areas of clinical interest include sports related symptoms and prevention of sports related sudden death.


    Board Certification(s)

    Pediatric Cardiology

    Clinical Interests

    Dr. Salerno has developed a national reputation in sports cardiology and heart rhythm disorders. He has significant research interest in preventing sudden cardiac arrest in athletes and has over 30 publications related to sports cardiology. He has participated in several policy statements on sports cardiology including the American College of Cardiology, the Heart Rhythm Society, the American Heart Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Many of these policy statement address the prevention of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes, the creation of emergency action plans, and shared decision making which allows athletes with cardiovascular disease to return to sports.

    As a former intercollegiate football player, Dr. Salerno understands the complexities of dealing with athletes. Dr. Salerno is actively involved in community events and is on the Medical Board of the Nick of Time foundation who provide free sports screening events. Dr. Salerno is also active member of the Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association (WIAA) Sports Advisory Committee which is committed to the wellbeing of high school athletes.

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Seattle Children's - Cardiology Administration
4800 Sand Point Way NE
RC.2.820
Seattle, WA 98105
Tel: 206-987-2015

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