Markus S. Renno

Markus S. Renno, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics — Division of Cardiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), with a primary clinical appointment at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. He specializes in pediatric cardiology with a focus on advanced cardiovascular imaging, including cardiac MRI, CT, echocardiography, fetal cardiology, and 3D printing for surgical planning in complex congenital heart disease. Dr. Renno serves as Medical Director of Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging and Program Director for the Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Imaging.

Education:

• Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine
• Residency: University of Florida
• Fellowship: Vanderbilt Children's Hospital (Pediatric Cardiology and Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging)
• Postgraduate Degree: Master of Public Health, Vanderbilt University

Dr. Renno is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology. His research focuses on pediatric cardiology training, multimodal imaging, and the management of congenital heart disease. He is actively involved in medical education and fellowship program development.

His recent publications highlight trends in pediatric cardiology fellowship research requirements, the integration of 3D printing in transcatheter interventions, and clinical case studies in congenital heart anomalies. The body of work reflects a strong emphasis on clinical innovation, educational reform, and advanced imaging techniques in pediatric and congenital cardiology.

Professional Associations:

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging
• Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

Dr. Renno leads a clinical fellowship program and contributes to institutional care pathways for fetuses and children with cardiovascular disease. He is actively engaged in shaping training standards and improving access to advanced cardiac imaging for pediatric patients.