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    Joel D. Temple, MD

    Cardiology
    (800) 416-4441
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    Primary Office

    ֲý Children's Hospital, Delaware ֲý Children's Hospital, Delaware 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington, DE 19803
    Appointment: (800) 416-4441

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    Get to Know Me

    Dr. Joel D. Temple is director of electrophysiology, a pediatric cardiologist, frequently invited lecturer and author of more than a dozen abstracts and journal articles. He’s a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society and Pediatric Electrophysiology Society.

    Why I Treat Children

    I really enjoy taking part in the care of children, especially since they often can't take care of themselves, and they may have a cardiac condition through no fault of their own. It's extremely rewarding, because the care we give can last a lifetime. I enjoy the process of educating parents about how to care for their young ones. Even if they come to me upset and concerned, I try to provide them with the knowledge they need to successfully care for their child after they leave the hospital.

    What I'm Passionate About

    I love what I do. I enjoy working with children and families, and I enjoy working in the cardiac catheterization lab. I'm excited about the cutting-edge technology aspect of it and the fact that the technology can make a real difference for our patients. The techniques we use in the lab are very advanced and hands-on and can correct problems without the need for surgery. In fact, the field of electrophysiology (the science of diagnosing and treating the heart though electrical properties) is one of the most advanced fields in medicine right now, and it's advancing our understanding of conditions such as arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.Outside of work, people might be interested to know that I went to college on a music scholarship and still play the trombone in local bands and orchestras.

    How I Try to Make A Difference

    I'm never happier than when I'm putting my medical knowledge and the technology of electrophysiology to use to correct a young patient’s situation. I try to make a difference with my approach too. I always make sure to include parents as an integral part of the care we deliver. I never want to make decisions for them, so I make sure they're a part of any decisions that need to be made. Also, I'm always honest, almost to a fault. If I don't the answer to something, I'll tell a parent. And then I'll make it my business to find the answer.

    Education & Training

    Fellowship

    • Pediatric Cardiology - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2001

    Internship

    • Pediatrics - Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, 1992

    Residency

    • Pediatrics - Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, 1994

    Medical/Dental School

    • M.D. - University of Chicago, 1991

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology

    Awards & Recognition

    • 2014 Best Doctors in America
    • 2014 Delaware Today magazine, Top Doctors
    • 2013 Best Doctors in America
    • 2011 Best Doctors in America
    • 1999 American Heart Association Research Grant
    • 1996 Navy Commendation Medal

    • Aortic Stenosis
    • Atrial Septal Defects
    • Atrioventricular Canal Defect
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Coarctation of the Aorta
    • Congenital Heart Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
    • Interrupted Aortic Arch
    • Patent Ductus Arteriosis
    • Pulmonary Artery Sling
    • Pulmonary Atresia
    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • Pulmonary Stenosis
    • Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
    • Transposition of the Great Arteries
    • Tricuspid Atresia
    • Truncus Arteriosus
    • Ventricular Septal Defects

    Research Activities

    My research work revolves around the catheter ablation of arrhythmias and the management of complex congenital arrhythmias.

    • Transesophageal pacing studies reduce readmission but prolong initial admission in infants with supraventricular tachycardia: A cost-comparison analysis; Heart Rhythm O2; (2023).

    • Familial Recurrence Patterns in Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries: An International Study; Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine; (2022).

    • Sudden cardiac death in children and young adults without structural heart disease: A comprehensive review; Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine; (2020).

    • Identification of a Novel Homozygous Multi-Exon Duplication in RYR2 among Children with Exertion-Related Unexplained Sudden Deaths in the Amish Community; JAMA Cardiology; (2020).

    • Molecular characterization of the calcium release channel deficiency syndrome; JCI Insight; (2020).

    • Significance of automated external defibrillator in identifying lethal ventricular arrhythmias; European Journal of Pediatrics; (2019).

    • Reply to correspondence article, correspondence on “Significance of automated external defibrillator in identifying lethal ventricular arrhythmias”; European Journal of Pediatrics; (2019).

    • The clinical and genetic spectrum of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia: Findings from an international multicentre registry; Europace; (2018).

    • Clinical Outcomes and Modes of Death in Timothy Syndrome: A Multicenter International Study of a Rare Disorder; JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology; (2018).

    • Impact of pharmacist intervention on electrocardiogram monitoring of pediatric patients on multiple QTc interval–prolonging medications; Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics; (2017).

    • Development and impact of arrhythmias after the Norwood procedure: A report from the Pediatric Heart Network; Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery; (2017).

    • Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia in Children: Analysis of Therapeutic Strategies and Outcomes from an International Multicenter Registry; Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology; (2015).

    • Predicting Utility of Exercise Tests Based on History/Holter in Patients with Premature Ventricular Contractions; Pediatric Cardiology; (2015).

    • Atrial fibrillation in KCNE1-null mice; Circulation Research; (2005).

    • Resynchronization therapy in pediatric and congenital heart disease patients: An international multicenter study; Journal of the American College of Cardiology; (2005).

    • Radiofrequency ablation of a left-sided atrioventricular pathway in a patient with Marfan syndrome; Cardiology in the Young; (2002).

    • Calmodulin inhibitor W-7 unmasks a novel electrocardiographic parameter that predicts initiation of torsade de pointes; Circulation; (2002).

    • Calmodulin kinase II and arrhythmias in a mouse model of cardiac hypertrophy; Circulation; (2002).

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