Michael J. Angtuaco

Michael J. Angtuaco, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics — Division of Cardiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). He serves as the Medical Director of the Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Arkansas Children’s Hospital since 2014. His clinical expertise focuses on interventional pediatric cardiology, including transcatheter treatments for congenital heart defects and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Angtuaco co-directs the Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic with colleagues in Pulmonology.

He completed his medical degree at UAMS and residency at Emory University School of Medicine, followed by fellowships in Pediatrics at UAMS and Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. His research evaluates outcomes of surgical and transcatheter interventions for congenital heart disease.

Dr. Angtuaco is board-certified in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology. He actively participates in professional organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.

His clinical practice focuses on treating complex pediatric cardiovascular conditions like congenital heart defects, pulmonary hypertension, and vascular anomalies. He performs advanced procedures including balloon valvuloplasty, cardiac catheterization, and stent placements.