Dr. Erik H. Pronske

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"We've performed surgeries just hours after a baby is delivered," says Erik H. Pronske, MD, Anesthesiology, with Capitol Anesthesiology Association.Dr. Pronske is Chief of Anesthesiology and joined the Children's Hospital staff in 1988.Some patients weigh less than a pound and arrive with congenital conditions that cause too much or too little blood to flow through tiny lungs.According to the American Heart Association, one out of every 100 infants born in the United States has a congenital heart defect, making it the most common birth defect.

At Children's Hospital, a specialized team of pediatric doctors,from cardiologists to radiologists,serve the 46 counties of Central Texas.Like all of these physicians, Dr. Pronske underwent highly specialized training."The heart disease of a child is totally different from the heart disease of an adult, so it does require a different approach," explains Dr. Pronske, including specific baby-sized equipment and special anesthesia.

We will serve the community by providing high quality, compassionate and comprehensive care for the treatment of childhood illness and injuries," said Dr. Erik Pronske, chief of staff, Children's Hospital of Austin.