Doernbecher specialists expand cardiac care, education for youth in American Samoa

Through long-term partnership with territory, OHSU pediatric cardiologists fill severe need identifying, treating heart condition rarely seen in mainland United States

By Nicole Rideout March 04, 2026

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Doernbecher specialists expand cardiac care, education for youth in American Samoa

OHSU’s partnership in American Samoa provides pediatric cardiology fellows the valuable opportunity to practice medicine in a different environment, learning about conditions rarely seen in the rest of the United States. (Courtesy)

Doernbecher specialists expand cardiac care, education for youth in American Samoa

OHSU’s partnership in American Samoa provides pediatric cardiology fellow Austin Menezes, right, the valuable opportunity to practice medicine in a different environment, learning about conditions rarely seen in the rest of the United States. (Courtesy)

Jennifer Huang, M.D. (OHSU)