Sarah Deitrick Blumenschein, MD $$

Sarah Blumenschein, M.D., is a pediatric cardiologist at Children’s Health℠ who specializes in caring for children with familial lipid disorders that cause hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol). She is also the head of the Preventive Cardiology Clinic and a clinical associate professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

After receiving her medical degree from Cornell University Medical College, Dr. Blumenschein completed an internship in pediatrics with New York City Health and Hospitals and a residency in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins. She also underwent cardiology fellowship training at Duke University Medical Hospital.

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. High cholesterol can be reliably detected in childhood and is easily treated.

Dr. Blumenschein specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children with familial lipid disorders. She has more than 30 years of experience providing personalized treatment plans that improve cholesterol and lower the risks for serious medical conditions. She sees almost 1000 patients with familial lipid disorders, more than any other practice in the nation.

“My mission in caring for children with high cholesterol is to change the trajectory of coronary artery disease for them so they don’t face the grim possibility of having a heart attack in their 30s or 40s,” says Dr. Blumenschein. “Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. High cholesterol can be reliably detected in childhood and is easily treated.”

Dr. Blumenschein also conducts research into inherited high cholesterol, looking at how the condition changes patients’ heart tissue. She also looks at how genetics correlates with the effectiveness of medications and other treatments.

Dr. Blumenschein sees all new patients within two weeks to help ease fears and help children get the care they need.