Dr. John Hokanson

Biography

John Hokanson, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, specializing in pediatric cardiology. He is board certified in pediatric cardiology and has expertise in adult congenital heart disease and other critical pediatric conditions. His clinical interests focus on screening for heart disease in infants and children, echocardiography, and exercise physiology. Dr. Hokanson has significant involvement in professional activities, including serving as the chair of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening Subcommittee and the chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics section on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery’s Survey Committee. He is dedicated to mentoring undergraduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows, overseeing their research projects and encouraging their involvement in healthcare research. His primary research addresses the detection of critical congenital heart disease in newborns, aiming to improve outcomes for affected infants.

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