Get to Know Me
Carissa M Baker-Smith, MD, MPH, MS is a nationally recognized preventive cardiologist and transplant cardiologist, and the director of the Nemours Preventive Cardiology program. She currently serves as Chair, Atherosclerosis Hypertension and Obesity in the Young (AHOY) Subcommittee, American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease of the Young.
Why I Treat Children
As a preventive cardiologist, I diagnose and treat children with conditions that put them at greater risk for acquired heart disease. We know that roughly 20% of youth are obese. These children are at particularly high risk for the development of hypertension, high cholesterol and for other conditions that put them at risk for early (premature) heart disease. I diagnose and treat children with congenital heart disease. Finally, in addition to specializing in pediatric preventive cardiology, I also specialize in pediatric heart transplantation.
What I'm Passionate About
I am an ardent and passionate believer in the right of all children to live healthy and productive lives. But without proper attention to matters of diet, exercise, weight, blood pressure and cholesterol, we are cutting short their abilities. My medical interests include: Familial Dyslipidemia Pediatric Hypertension Pediatric Heart Transplantation Social Determinants of Health Outside of work, I am a mother, a wife, and a daughter. I am a runner, artist and gardener.
Make A Difference
Every family has a unique story so I tailor my care to the unique needs of the children that I care for and their families.
Education & Training
Fellowship
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Duke University Medical Center,
2010
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Duke University Medical Center,
2007
Internship Residency
General Pediatrics
- Duke University Medical Center,
2006
Medical/Dental School
MD
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine,
2003
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics/General Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology
Awards & Recognition
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2020
Chair, Atherosclerosis Hypertension and Obesity in the Young (AHOY) Subcommittee, American Heart Association Cardiovascular Disease of the Young
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2020
Nemours Liaison of the Delaware ACCEL Center for Translational Research (CTR)
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2020
Nemours Lead, Delaware Community Engagement and Outreach (CEO)
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2019
Baltimore’s Top Doctors for 2019, Baltimore Magazine
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2018
Baltimore’s Top Doctors for 2018, Baltimore Magazine
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2016
Baltimore’s Top Doctors for 2016, Baltimore Magazine