Heather Adame, PhD

Heather Adame, PhD is a pediatric cardiologist in Charleston, SC. She provides pediatric cardiology, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, and psychology services to children, teens, and families dealing with heart conditions. Dr. Adame works within the MUSC Children’s Health Heart Center at Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, offering coping‑skill training, pain‑management strategies, and emotional‑strength building as part of a holistic treatment plan. Her practice serves patients throughout the Charleston area and carries a 5.00 rating based on a verified review.

Dr. Adame grew up in Montana and traveled across the United States for specialized training in supporting families facing the mental‑health challenges of pediatric heart disease. She earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Dakota, completed an internship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and finished a fellowship at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC before settling in Charleston with her family. As a pediatric cardiac psychologist, she assesses mental‑health concerns that arise during treatment or hospital stays and works with the cardiology team to address the emotional, academic, and behavioral impacts of heart conditions. Her research interests include improving health outcomes and expanding rural health care.

The practice provides thorough, well‑documented information online, making it easy for families to understand the services offered and arrange care.

By combining cardiac expertise with dedicated psychological support, Dr. Adame delivers comprehensive, family‑focused care to children with heart conditions throughout Charleston.

Services:

• Behavioral management
• Cardiology
• Coping skills training
• Digestive Health
• Emergency & Urgent Care
• Emotional support
• Heart Care
• Mental health counseling