Dr. Anne Farrell, MD, FAAP, FACC

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Get to know Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Anne Farrell, who serves patients in Indianapolis, Indiana.

An excellent pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Farrell joined the staff of Riley Children’s Health in 1999, where she is an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatric Cardiology and the Director of the Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Interstage Home Monitoring Program. Her areas of clinical interest include transthoracic, transesophageal & fetal echocardiography, as well as congenital heart disease.

The Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health is a nationally ranked freestanding 354-bed, pediatric acute care children’s hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine.

In her professional experience, Dr. Farrell holds medical privileges at many other medical venues, including IU Health Arnett, IU Health Ball Memorial, IU Health Methodist/IU Health University, IU Health North, and IU Health West.

In affiliation with Riley Physicians Cardiology, she also tends to patients at the offices in Indianapolis, Lafayette, Columbus, Bloomington, Carmel, and South Bend. 

Holding a Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Mary’s College, Dr. Farrell started her career in medicine by earning her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago in 1993. She then went on to complete her internship at the Indiana University School of Medicine, after which she performed her residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the same educational venue in 1996 and 1999, respectively. 

Licensed to practice medicine in Indiana, the doctor is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Dr. Farrell is also a member of the American Medical Association and the National Pediatric Cardiology Study Group.

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, while cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the circulatory system. Pediatric cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart problems in children. In those children who might need heart surgery, pediatric cardiologists work closely with pediatric heart surgeons to determine the best treatments and interventions. 

Known for her excellence in teaching and patient care, Dr. Farrell has been the recipient of various awards and honors, including the Trustees Teaching Award by the Indiana University School of Medicine. She has also been regularly featured in Indianapolis Monthly, and is a Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor.

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