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Robert VandeKappelle Jr, MD

Pediatric Cardiologist

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Dr. VandeKappelle is a pediatric cardiologist at Akron Children’s Hospital Heart Center where he’s been practicing since 2009. After graduating from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, he completed a residency in pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hosptial of Chicago. Dr. VandeKappelle has a special interest in pediatric cardiology and hyperlipidemia. He’s certified by the American Board of Pediatrics with a sub-board in pediatric cardiology and is a board member for the American Heart Association. He’s a clinical assistant professor at Northeast Ohio Medical University and an adjunct clinical assistant professor at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Cardiology, Boardman
Medical School:
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Residency:
Pediatrics: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
Fellowship:
Pediatric Cardiology: Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Board Certifications:
American Board of Pediatrics; Pediatric Cardiology
Associations:

American Academy of Pediatrics

Special Interests:
Pediatric cardiology and hyperlipidemia

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