Saleem Almasarweh, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist specializing in congenital interventional cardiology. Inspired by Phoenix Children's mission to advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families, Dr. Almasarweh diagnoses and treats complicated congenital heart problems using cardiac catheterization.

After earning his medical degree at the University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine in Amman, Jordan, Dr. Almasarweh completed his pediatric residency and served as the chief resident at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. He then completed a pediatric cardiology fellowship at Florida International University in Miami, followed by a pediatric interventional cardiology fellowship at the Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta.

Dr. Almasarweh is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Pediatric Cardiology. He is also certified in basic life support and advanced and pediatric certified life support.

Dr. Almasarweh helps advance his field through research and as a teacher to the next generation of physicians. He is published in numerous professional publications and earned recognition and teaching awards as a resident, chief resident and fellow.

The Center for Heart Care's vision inspires Dr. Almasarweh to provide the personalized, family-focused cardiac care his patients deserve. He believes every child and family is unique and takes time to be available to listen to their concerns.

When he is not working, Dr. Almasarweh enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He also enjoys watching documentaries, soccer and Formula 1 racing.