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VandeKappelle, Peter, MD, pediatric cardiologist, boardman

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Robert VandeKappelle Jr, MD

Pediatric Cardiologist

Practices/Specialties: The Heart Center, Fetal Cardiology

Patient Rating
4.9out of 5
108 Ratings
23 Comments

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Primary Location:
Practicing in Boardman |


Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-629-6085

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Akron Children's Pediatric Cardiology, Boardman
Leonard J. Fisher Family Building
6505 Market Street, Building A
Boardman, Ohio 44512
Fax: 330-629-7620
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-629-6085

Meet Robert VandeKappelle Jr, MD

Dr. VandeKappelle is a pediatric cardiologist at Akron Children’s Heart Center where he’s been practicing since 2009. After graduating from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, he completed a residency in pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hosptial of Chicago. Dr. VandeKappelle has a special interest in pediatric cardiology and hyperlipidemia. He’s certified by the American Board of Pediatrics with a sub-board in pediatric cardiology and is a board member for the American Heart Association. He’s a clinical assistant professor at Northeast Ohio Medical University and an adjunct clinical assistant professor at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Education & Affiliations

Medical School:

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Residency:

Pediatrics: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Fellowship:

Pediatric Cardiology: Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Certifications:

American Board of Pediatrics; Pediatric Cardiology

Associations:

American Academy of Pediatrics

Special Interests:

Pediatric cardiology and hyperlipidemia

Patient Ratings

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  • 4.9How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends?
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4.9out of 5(108 Ratings, 23 Comments)
Jan 16, 2025

Dr. Vande Kappelle explained to my son and myself in a way we understood and we are grateful for that. Excellent bedside manner and I appreciate the time he and his team took for us.


Dec 6, 2024

Doctor Robert Peter Vande Kappelle is great! I'm so happy my Daughter has him as her Cardiologist. He is informative, easy to talk to and all around just a good Doctor :)


Nov 25, 2024

Dr Kappelle is a wonderful Dr. Very caring and thorough. I highly recommend.


Oct 23, 2024

Fast and friendly.


Oct 23, 2024

The doctor, nurse, and woman who did my daughters echo were all super sweet, understanding and pleasant to be around. Very helpful and made my (age) old comfortable


Oct 16, 2024

Doctor listened to our concerns and made us feel comfortable with the information and test results.


Oct 14, 2024

The entire department is very helpful.


Oct 1, 2024

Very quick and very nice people


Sep 23, 2024

Dr. Vande Kappelle was great! He is very knowledgeable, to the point, speaks in a way we could understand and so very kind!


Aug 29, 2024

Pleasant and informative.


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