EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — At the El Paso Children’s Hospital Multi-Specialty Center, compassionate care and medical excellence go hand in hand – especially when it comes to the hearts of the region’s youngest patients.
One of the physicians helping lead that mission is Dr. Natalia Betancourt-Guzmán, a pediatric cardiologist whose journey into medicine was shaped by both personal experience and a lifelong love for working with children.
Originally from Puerto Rico, Dr. Betancourt Guzmán completed her residency there before pursuing a pediatric cardiology fellowship at University of Minnesota. After completing her training, she chose El Paso Children’s Hospital as the place to continue her career – bringing specialized heart care directly to families in the Borderland.
Growing up with a mother who was a teacher, Dr. Betancourt-Guzmán was always around children. Her interest in medicine deepened even further after her brother underwent a liver transplant.
At El Paso Children’s Hospital, pediatric cardiology covers a wide range of diagnoses, including arterial and pulmonary hypertension, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and congenital heart disease. These conditions often require careful, ongoing monitoring. Which is something the hospital is fully equipped to provide.
An essential part of that care includes echocardiograms, a noninvasive imaging test that functions like a sonogram of the heart. These studies allow physicians to evaluate heart structure, function, and blood flow, ensuring early detection and precise monitoring.
What sets El Paso Children’s Hospital apart is its comprehensive team based approach. Families have access to advanced imaging, rhythm monitoring, emergency cardiology coverage, and specialized follow up care all without needing to travel outside the region.
For parents, Dr. Betancourt-Guzmán wants them to know that their children are in caring and capable hands.
“When you bring your kids to our clinic, we will give them the best care that we possibly can,” Dr. Betancourt-Guzmán said. “We have a very complete team here, we are a group of cardiologists.”
At El Paso Children’s Hospital, heart care is more than a specialty, it’s a promise to families that their children’s health, comfort, and future are always a top priority.
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