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Get to Know Me
Dr. Joel D. Temple is director of electrophysiology, a pediatric cardiologist, frequently invited lecturer and author of more than a dozen abstracts and journal articles. He’s a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society and Pediatric Electrophysiology Society.Why I Treat Children
I really enjoy taking part in the care of children, especially since they often can't take care of themselves, and they may have a cardiac condition through no fault of their own. It's extremely rewarding, because the care we give can last a lifetime. I enjoy the process of educating parents about how to care for their young ones. Even if they come to me upset and concerned, I try to provide them with the knowledge they need to successfully care for their child after they leave the hospital.
What I'm Passionate About
I love what I do. I enjoy working with children and families, and I enjoy working in the cardiac catheterization lab. I'm excited about the cutting-edge technology aspect of it and the fact that the technology can make a real difference for our patients. The techniques we use in the lab are very advanced and hands-on and can correct problems without the need for surgery. In fact, the field of electrophysiology (the science of diagnosing and treating the heart though electrical properties) is one of the most advanced fields in medicine right now, and it's advancing our understanding of conditions such as arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.Outside of work, people might be interested to know that I went to college on a music scholarship and still play the trombone in local bands and orchestras.
Make A Difference
I'm never happier than when I'm putting my medical knowledge and the technology of electrophysiology to use to correct a young patient’s situation. I try to make a difference with my approach too. I always make sure to include parents as an integral part of the care we deliver. I never want to make decisions for them, so I make sure they're a part of any decisions that need to be made. Also, I'm always honest, almost to a fault. If I don't the answer to something, I'll tell a parent. And then I'll make it my business to find the answer.
Make A Difference I'm never happier than when I'm putting my medical knowledge and the technology of electrophysiology to use to correct a young patient’s situation. I try to make a difference with my approach too. I always make sure to include parents as an integral part of the care we deliver. I never want to make decisions for them, so I make sure they're a part of any decisions that need to be made. Also, I'm always honest, almost to a fault. If I don't the answer to something, I'll tell a parent. And then I'll make it my business to find the answer.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Pediatric Cardiology - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2001
Internship
Pediatrics - Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, 1992
Residency
Pediatrics - Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, 1994
Medical/Dental School
MD - University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, 1991
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology
Awards & Recognition
- 2014 Best Doctors in America
- 2014 Delaware Today magazine, Top Doctors
- 2013 Best Doctors in America
- 2011 Best Doctors in America
- 1999 American Heart Association Research Grant
- 1996 Navy Commendation Medal
Insurance Accepted
- Accountable Health Plans PPO
- Aetna Better Health FL Medicaid and Healthy Kids
- Aetna Better Health PA Kids HMO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/EPO
- Aetna PPO/POS/EPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Florida (FKA Prestige Health Choice)
- Amerigroup NJ Medicaid/Healthy Kids
- Amerihealth Caritas DE - PENNSYLVANIA SPECIALISTS ONLY
- Amerihealth Caritas Delaware
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida Blue Select
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO
- Carefirst MD Community Health Plan Mcaid
- Cigna & Great West HMO/POS Open Access
- Cigna & Great West PPO/EPO
- Cigna/Great West HMO EPO POS
- Cigna/Great West PPO
- Community Care Plan Medicaid
- Delaware First Health
- Delaware Medicaid/Diamond State
- Delaware Medicare
- Devon Health Services
- Employers Health Network PPO
- Evolutions Healthcare
- First Health Aetna PPO/EPO
- First Health/Affordable PPO
- Florida Medicaid
- Florida Medicare
- GLOBAL MEDICAL MANAGEMENT DE
- Geisinger Health Plan Commercial
- Geisinger Health Plan Medicaid
- HUMANA HEALTHY HORIZONS (FKA HUMANA MEDICAID)
- Health First Health Plans
- Health Partners Medicaid/Kidz Partner HMO
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware HMO PPO POS EPO
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware Traditional
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delware HMO PPO POS EPO
- Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Delaware Traditional
- Highmark Medicaid Health Options
- Highmark PA CHIP & Commercial
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield NJ HMO
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ PPO
- Horizon NJ Health
- Humana HMO/POS
- Humana PPO/EPO
- INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge)
- Independence Blue Cross/Amerihealth/Keystone HMO PPO
- Keystone First Medicaid HMO
- Lifetrac Transplant
- Maryland Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare Medicaid
- Multiplan PPO
- New Jersey Medicaid
- Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO NJ
- Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO ORL
- Pennsylvania Medicaid
- Plan Vista/NPPN PPO
- Preferred Healthcare PPO
- Prime Health Services PPO Specialty Florida
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
- Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO
- Seminole Tribe of Florida
- Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids
- Simply Healthcare Medicaid HMO
- Star Healthcare Network
- Sunshine SMI/CMS 19 & 21
- Sunshine State Health Plan Medicaid
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- Tricare/Humana Military Health Services
- UPMC MCAID/CHIP PA DE
- US Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Commercial Products
- United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
- United Healthcare of the Mid-Atlantic
- Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO
- Wellcare of NJ Medicaid HMO
- Aortic Stenosis
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Atrioventricular Canal Defect
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Interrupted Aortic Arch
- Patent Ductus Arteriosis
- Pulmonary Artery Sling
- Pulmonary Atresia
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Stenosis
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Tricuspid Atresia
- Truncus Arteriosus
- Ventricular Septal Defects
Research Activities
My research work revolves around the catheter ablation of arrhythmias and the management of complex congenital arrhythmias.
- Tester, D. J., Bombei, H. M., Fitzgerald, K. K., Giudicessi, J. R., Pitel, B. A., Thorland, E. C., & Ackerman, M. J. (2020). Identification of a Novel Homozygous Multi-Exon Duplication in RYR2 among Children with Exertion-Related Unexplained Sudden Deaths in the Amish Community. JAMA Cardiology, 5(3), 340-345. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2019.5400
View Full Publication - Tsuda, T., Fitzgerald, K. K., & Temple, J. (2020). Sudden cardiac death in children and young adults without structural heart disease: A comprehensive review. Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine, 21(2), 205-216. doi:10.31083/J.RCM.2020.02.55
View Full Publication - Tester, D. J., John Kim, C. S., Hamrick, S. K., Ye, D., O'Hare, B. J., Bombei, H. M., & Ackerman, M. J. (2020). Molecular characterization of the calcium release channel deficiency syndrome. JCI Insight, 5(15). doi:10.1172/jci.insight.135952
View Full Publication - Tsuda, T., Geary, E. M., & Temple, J. (2019a). Reply to correspondence article, correspondence on "Significance of automated external defibrillator in identifying lethal ventricular arrhythmias". European Journal of Pediatrics, 178(12), 1919-1920. doi:10.1007/s00431-019-03494-6
View Full Publication - Tsuda, T., Geary, E. M., & Temple, J. (2019b). Significance of automated external defibrillator in identifying lethal ventricular arrhythmias. European Journal of Pediatrics, 178(9), 1333-1342. doi:10.1007/s00431-019-03421-9
View Full Publication - Dufendach, K. A., Timothy, K., Ackerman, M. J., Blevins, B., Pflaumer, A., Etheridge, S., & Shah, M. (2018). Clinical Outcomes and Modes of Death in Timothy Syndrome: A Multicenter International Study of a Rare Disorder. JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, 4(4), 459-466. doi:10.1016/j.jacep.2017.08.007
View Full Publication - Roston, T. M., Yuchi, Z., Kannankeril, P. J., Hathaway, J., Vinocur, J. M., Etheridge, S. P., & Sanatani, S. (2018). The clinical and genetic spectrum of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia: Findings from an international multicentre registry. Europace, 20(3), 541-547. doi:10.1093/europace/euw389
View Full Publication - Oster, M. E., Chen, S., Dagincourt, N., Bar-Cohen, Y., Brothers, M., Cain, N., & Kaltman, J. R. (2017). Development and impact of arrhythmias after the Norwood procedure: A report from the Pediatric Heart Network. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 153(3), 638-645.e2. doi:10.1016/j.jtcvs.2016.10.078
View Full Publication - Hutchins, L. M., Temple, J. D., & Hilmas, E. (2017). Impact of pharmacist intervention on electrocardiogram monitoring of pediatric patients on multiple QTc interval-prolonging medications. Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 22(6), 399-405. doi:10.5863/1551-6776-22.6.399
- Roston, T. M., Vinocur, J. M., Maginot, K. R., Mohammed, S., Salerno, J. C., Etheridge, S. P., & Sanatani, S. (2015). Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia in Children: Analysis of Therapeutic Strategies and Outcomes from an International Multicenter Registry. Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 8(3), 633-642. doi:10.1161/CIRCEP.114.002217
View Full Publication - Robinson, B., Xie, L., Temple, J., Octavio, J., Srayyih, M., Thacker, D., & Gidding, S. S. (2015). Predicting Utility of Exercise Tests Based on History/Holter in Patients with Premature Ventricular Contractions. Pediatric Cardiology, 36(1), 214-218. doi:10.1007/s00246-014-0988-1
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