Syed Peer
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Credentials
MD
Research Summary
Dr. Peer has done extensive research on mechanical support of the single ventricle circulation both in an animal model and computer simulations. Dr. Peer is also interested in designing and developing pediatric cardiovascular medical devices. In collaboration with the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Washington, D.C., he is currently working on developing a pediatric chest compression device for use during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (eCPR)
Clinical Summary
Dr. Peer's practice includes the entire spectrum of congenital heart surgeries from neonates to adult congenital heart disease. Dr. Peer’s clinical interests are early primary repair of congenital heart defects and surgical therapy for pediatric heart failure