Farhouch Berdjis, MD
Instructor, Pediatrics-Cardiology

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Medical School:
  • MD, University of Wurzburg, Germany (1983)
Undergraduate School:
  • BSc, Rheinische Friedrichs Wilhems University Bonn/Germany (1978)
Internships:
  • Loyola University/Cook County Hospital Program (1985)
  • Haunersche Kinderklinik Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich/Germany (1984)
Residency:
  • University of Chicago/Comer Children's Hospital Program, Pediatrics (1987)
Fellowships:
  • Children's Hospital of Los Angeles/University of Southern California Program, Cardiology (1989)
Languages: English, German
Department: Pediatrics-Cardiology

Professional Titles

  • Instructor

Publications

  • McCanta AC, Morchi GS, Tuozo F, Berdjis F, Starr JP, Batra AS. Implantation of a leadless pacemaker in a pediatric patient with congenital heart disease. HeartRhythm Case Rep. 2018 Nov;4(11):506-509. PubMed PMID: 30479947
  • Shahanavaz S, Asnes JD, Grohmann J, Qureshi AM, Rome JJ, Tanase D, Crystal MA, Latson LA, Morray BH, Hellenbrand W, Balzer DT, Gewillig M, Love JC, Berdjis F, Gillespie MJ, McElhinney DB. Intentional Fracture of Bioprosthetic Valve Frames in Patients Undergoing Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2018 Aug;11(8):e006453. PubMed PMID: 30354783
  • Nguyen AK, Palafox BA, Starr JP, Gates RN, Berdjis F. Endocarditis and Incomplete Endothelialization 12 Years after Amplatzer Septal Occluder Deployment. Tex Heart Inst J. 2016 Jun;43(3):227-31. PubMed PMID: 27303238
  • Sah S, Berdjis F, Valdez S, Gates R. Pseudoaneurysm of surgically reconstructed right ventricular outflow tract. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2013 Jan;4(1):116-9. PubMed PMID: 23799766
  • Suh WM, Berdjis F, Rizi HR, Vorobiof G. Multimodality evaluation and transcatheter closure of a muscular ventricular septal defect. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011 Nov 1;58(19):e35. PubMed PMID: 22032719
  • Do TB, Chu JM, Berdjis F, Anas NG. Fontan patient with plastic bronchitis treated successfully using aerosolized tissue plasminogen activator: a case report and review of the literature. Pediatr Cardiol. 2009 Apr;30(3):352-5. PubMed PMID: 19005718
  • Moore JW, Levi DS, Moore SD, Schneider DJ, Berdjis F. Interventional treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in 2004. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2005 Jan;64(1):91-101. PubMed PMID: 15619281
  • Moore JW, DiMeglio D, Javois AP, Takahashi M, Berdjis F, Cheatham JP. Results of the phase I food and drug administration clinical trial of duct-occlud device occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2001 Jan;52(1):74-8. PubMed PMID: 11146528
  • Moore JW, Ing FF, Drummond D, Berdjis F, Clapp SK, Grifka RG, Nihill MR, Mullins CE. Transcatheter closure of surgical shunts in patients with congenital heart disease. Am J Cardiol. 2000 Mar 1;85(5):636-40. PubMed PMID: 11078280
  • Berdjis F, Mahon DJ. Modified Judkins catheters for selective coronary angiography in infants and young children. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2000 Oct;51(2):175-81. PubMed PMID: 11025571
  • Berdjis F, Moore JW. Balloon occlusion delivery technique for closure of patent ductus arteriosus. Am Heart J. 1997 May;133(5):601-4. PubMed PMID: 9141385
  • Wells WJ, Prendergast TW, Berdjis F, Brandl D, Lange PE, Hetzer R, Starnes VA. Repair of coarctation of the aorta in adults: the fate of systolic hypertension. Ann Thorac Surg. 1996 Apr;61(4):1168-71. PubMed PMID: 8607677
  • Berdjis F, Wells WJ, Starnes VA. Truncus arteriosus with total anomalous pulmonary venous return and interrupted arch. Ann Thorac Surg. 1996 Jan;61(1):220-2. PubMed PMID: 8561563
  • Berdjis F, Brandl D, Uhlemann F, Hausdorf G, Lange L, Weng Y, Loebe M, Alexi V, Hetzer R, Lange PE. [Adults with congenital heart defects--clinical spectrum and surgical management]. Herz. 1996 Oct;21(5):330-6. PubMed PMID: 9011542
  • Misumi K, Berdjis F, Leung C, Padilla L, Murata Y, Reid CL. Adult patient with total anomalous pulmonary venous return undergoing successful pregnancy. Am Heart J. 1994 Aug;128(2):412-4. PubMed PMID: 8037111
  • Berdjis F, Takahashi M, Wells WJ, Stiles QR, Lindesmith GG. Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery. Significance of intercoronary collaterals. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1994 Jul;108(1):17-20. PubMed PMID: 8028363
  • Berdjis F, Schneider M, Schulze-Neick I, Hausdorf G, Lange PE. [Transvenous catheter occlusion of the patent foramen ovale in paradoxical embolism]. Z Kardiol. 1993 Apr;82(4):249-52. PubMed PMID: 8506720
  • Hausdorf G, Friedel N, Berdjis F, Dieterich HA, Fell JJ, Dressler HT, Werneyer A, Hetzer R, Lange PE. Enoximone in newborns with refractory postoperative low-output states (LOS). Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 1992;6(6):311-7. PubMed PMID: 1535503
  • Berdjis F, Takahashi M, Lewis AB. Left ventricular performance in neonates on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Pediatr Cardiol. 1992 Jul;13(3):141-5. PubMed PMID: 1603713
  • Hausdorf G, Schneider M, Hebe J, Morf G, Alexi V, Berdjis F, Weng YG, Hetzer R, Lange PE. [Combined surgical-interventional procedure in congenital heart defects with postoperative, left ventricular dysfunction]. Z Kardiol. 1992 May;81(5):276-82. PubMed PMID: 1377850
  • Warnecke H, Berdjis F, Hennig E, Lange P, Schmitt D, Hummel M, Hetzer R. Mechanical left ventricular support as a bridge to cardiac transplantation in childhood. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 1991;5(6):330-3. PubMed PMID: 1873041
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Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus
1811 Plaza Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720-478-1234

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatric Cardiology, Board Certification (1991, 2015)
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Board Certification (2015, 2015)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Heart and Circulation - Congenital Heart Disease
  • Heart and Circulation
  • Heart and Circulation - Adult Congenital Heart Disease
  • Heart and Circulation - Interventional Cardiology
Clinical Interests
Work Experience 1989-1992 Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin - Staff member 1993-2019 Children's Hospital of Orange County - Staff member 1995-2017 Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory 2006-2014 Director of Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program 2020 - present Faculty at Children's Hospital Colorado

Care Philosophy
Evaluate and treat children with possible or established heart disease in a comprehensive way based upon medical outcomes data and experience.

Personal Interests
Hiking and biking

Volunteer Activities
medical missions teaching catheterization in Ecuador, Uganda and Dominican Republic

Public Speaking
Yes
clinical evaluation of congenital heart disease

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of Wurzburg, Germany (1983)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BSc, Rheinische Friedrichs Wilhems University Bonn/Germany (1978)
Internships:
  • Loyola University/Cook County Hospital Program (1985)
  • Haunersche Kinderklinik Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich/Germany (1984)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Chicago/Comer Children's Hospital Program, Pediatrics (1987)
Fellowships:
  • Children's Hospital of Los Angeles/University of Southern California Program, Cardiology (1989)
Languages: English, German
Department: Pediatrics-Cardiology
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13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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