Justin Tretter, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.445.5000
- Desk:
- 216.442.4232
- Fax:
- 216.445.3692
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Cardiovascular Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.445.5000
- Desk:
- 216.442.4232
- Fax:
- 216.445.3692
Treatment & Services
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and CT Surgery
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View All PlansAbout Justin Tretter, MD
Justin Tretter is a staff pediatric cardiologist in the department of Pediatric Cardiology, Professor of Pediatrics at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging for the Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Center, Co-Director for the Congenital Valve Procedural Planning Center, and Director of Cardiac Morphology for both the Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Center and Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute. Dr. Tretter completed his fellowship in pediatric cardiology at New York University followed by advanced cardiac imaging training at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. As Director of Advanced Cardiac Imaging he is an expert in three-dimensional echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, cardiac computed tomographic imaging, three- and four dimensional reconstructions and other advanced imaging techniques used for personalization of interventional and surgical planning. This personalized, advanced planning is made possible by Dr. Tretter’s unique additional training as a cardiac morphologist under the mentorship of world-renowned cardiac morphologist, Professor Robert Anderson in London. He has additionally undergone training at the Cleveland Clinic in adult acquired cardiac computed tomography in order to better serve his patients from birth to old age.
Dr. Tretter’s clinical and research focus has led to the development of imaging techniques specific in personalizing surgical planning for aortic valve disease. As co-Director, alongside the congenital cardiac surgeon Dr. Hani Najm, of the Congenital Valve Procedural Planning Center, Dr. Tretter and Dr. Najm use cutting edge three- and four-dimensional imaging techniques based on very detailed understanding of heart structure and function in personalize interventional and surgical procedures for both children and adults with various forms of congenital valve disease. Dr. Tretter’s outpatient clinic caters to this center.
Dr. Tretter has published over 120 peer reviewed articles with research interests in translational (cardiac anatomical, developmental, computational modeling) and clinical (cardiac imaging and surgery) research primarily related towards understanding detailed cardiac structure and function relevant in personalized interventional and surgical planning of both congenital and acquired heart disease in children and adults. Dr. Tretter also participates in imaging-focused outcomes-based research in pediatric and adult congenital heart disease and advanced functional imaging techniques correlated to outcomes in pediatric and congenital heart disease. He is an editor or section editor for multiple journals in the field of pediatric cardiology, adult cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery.
Dr. Tretter is the founder and former editor-in-chief of Heart University, one of the most popular educational platforms used globally by both providers and trainees in congenital heart disease. He continues to be avidly involved in education, being a frequent speaker in national and international meetings, and on other online educational platforms such as Congenital Heart Academy and the World University for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, along with being on the Global Council for Education of Congenital Cardiac Surgeons. He has written numerous book chapters, including being the Editor-in-Chief for the upcoming edition of Anderson’s Pediatric Cardiology, one of the main textbooks in the field of Pediatric Cardiology.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2022
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Advanced Training in Non-invasive Imaging
Cincinnatii,
OH
2017
Fellowship - New York University Medical Center
Pediatric Cardiology
New York,
NY
2016
Residency - University of Rochester Medical Center
Pediatrics
Rochester,
NY United States
2013
Medical Education - St. Georges University School of Medicine
St. George's,
Grenada
2010
Undergraduate - Grove City College
Molecular Biology
Grove City,
PA United States
2006
Certifications
- Pediatrics
- Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology
Research & Publications
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As of 10/1/2024, Dr. Tretter has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Tretter receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Cara Medical
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