Transposition of the great arteries

Transposition of the great arteries care at Mayo Clinic

Your Mayo Clinic care team

Mayo Clinic doctors with training in heart diseases (cardiologists), cardiovascular surgery and pediatric cardiology work together to treat people with transposition of the great arteries and other congenital heart defects.

• Collaborative approach. At Mayo clinic, a team of healthcare professionals carefully discuss and plan personalized treatment options. Mayo healthcare professionals take the time to get to know you. They work with you to provide exactly the care needed. Test results are available quickly. Appointments are coordinated among the team.
• Advanced diagnosis and treatment. Specialists at Mayo Clinic's Center for Congenital Heart Disease use the most modern technology and treatment options to provide the best care possible for your child.
• Pediatric expertise. Children with transposition of the great arteries and other heart conditions present at birth are cared for in the Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital at Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota. The hospital includes a unit dedicated to caring for children who have heart conditions before and after surgery. Nurses and other healthcare professionals trained in treating children and adolescents with heart conditions staff the unit. Child life specialists help you and your child manage concerns about illness, surgeries and hospital care.

Expertise and rankings

Mayo Clinic's cardiovascular experts provide comprehensive care for about 400 people with transposition of the great arteries every year.

Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals have expertise in treating children with congenital heart defects and adults who have congenital heart diseases.

At Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota, staff in the Center for Congenital Heart Disease care for adults and children who have congenital heart disease. Each Mayo Clinic location offers care for adults with congenital heart disease.

Nationally recognized expertise

Mayo Clinic campuses are nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery:

• The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Association (ACHA) has designated the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Clinic at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, as an ACHA/ACHD Accredited Comprehensive Care Center.

  This accreditation was achieved because the ACHD Clinic meets personnel requirements, offers specific medical services, and uses policies and procedures that help ensure the highest level of care for adults with congenital heart disease. This accreditation also signifies that Mayo Clinic has doctors with special expertise in diagnosing and treating congenital heart disease.

• Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report.
• Mayo Clinic Children's in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota, and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.

Learn more about Mayo Clinic's cardiovascular medicine and cardiovascular surgery departments' expertise and rankings.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.

Living with transposition of the great arteries?

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