Dr. Christian Lilje MD, Cardiologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Christian Lilje MD

Pediatrician

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6651 Main St E1920 Houston TX, 77030
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Dr. Christian Lilje is a pediatrician practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Lilje is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Lilje diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Lilje can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.

Education and Training

University Freiburg, Germany MD 1992

Board Certification

Pediatrics

Pediatric Cardiology

Provider Details

Male English, French, German 32 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Congenital Heart DiseaseEchocardiography (incl TEE)Fetal CardiologyCritical Care Cardiology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Acting Chief of Pediatric Cardiology Louisiana State University, New Orleans 2014 - 2017
  • Director, Outpatient Clinics, Non-invasive Imaging, and Perinatal Cardiology University Heart Center, Ped. Cardiology, University of Hamburg, Germany 2005 - 2008
  • Director, Perinatal Cardiology Louisiana State University, New Orleans 2009 - 2018
  • Co-Director, Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Louisiana State University, New Orleans 2017 - 2017
  • Director, Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging Louisiana State University, New Orleans 2018 - 2018
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics University Heart Center, Ped. Cardiology, University of Hamburg, Germany 1999 - 2002
  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics (tenured) University Heart Center, Ped. Cardiology, University of Hamburg, Germany 2005 - 2008
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Louisiana State University, New Orleans 2008 - 2014
  • Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Louisiana State University, New Orleans 2014 - 2018
  • Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine 2018 - Present

Awards

  • Scholarship 1988 Fulbright Foundation 
  • Scholarship 1987 German Natl Merit Foundation 
  • Travel Award 2005 American College of Cardiology 
  • Poster Prize 2002 European Society of Cardiology 
  • Teaching Award (Nominee) 2012 Aesculapian Society, Louisiana State University New Orleans 
  • Top Cardiologist in New Orleans, LA 2018 International Assoc. of Cardiologists 
  • America’s Best Physicians 2019 National Consumer Advisory Board 
  • WHO’s WHO in the World 2020 Marquis 
  • 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century 2018 Internatl. Biographical Centre 
  • WHO’s WHO 2017 Marquis 
  • The Best Pediatricians and Specialists in New Orleans 2014 www.NewOrleansMomsBlog.com 
  • International Peace Prize 2010 United Cultural Convention 
  • WHO’s WHO in Medicine Higher Education 2010 AcademicKeys 
  • WHO’s WHO in America 2009 Marquis 
  •  2011 New Orleans Super Doctors 

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Heart Disease
  • Birth Defects
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics  
  • American College of Cardiology  
  • American Society of Echocardiography  
  • Assoc. for European Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology  
  • Fulbright Alumni Association  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Birdfoot Festival, New Orleans, LA
  • Marigny Opera House, New Orleans, LA
  • Fleur de Lis Music, New Orleans, LA
  • Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, New Orleans, LA
  • Houston Philharmonic Orchestra, Houston, TX
  • Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX
  • Medicines sans Frontieres
  • UNICEF

Internships

  • Pediatrics, Albert Ludwig University School of Medicine; Freiburg, Germany

Fellowships

  • Pediatric Cardiology, Eppendorf University Hospital; Hamburg, GermanyPediatric Cardiology, Tulane University Hospital; New Orleans, LA

Professional Society Memberships

  • Academy of PediatricsAmerican College of CardiologyAmerican Society of EchocardiographyFetal Heart SocietyAssoc. for European Pediatric and Congenital CardiologySociety of Pediatric EchocardiographyFulbright Alumni Association

Articles and Publications

  • See PubMed
  • 'Clinical Ethics Consultation in the US'

Hobbies / Sports

  • Music, Reading, Tennis, Volleyball, Family/ Friends

Areas of research

Advanced Echocardiography

Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy

Endothelial Function

Intima Media Thickness

Clinical Ethics Consultation

Dr. Christian Lilje MD's Practice location

Texas Children's Hospital

6651 Main St E1920 -
Houston, TX 77030
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