Naomi Gauthier

Dr. Naomi Gauthier is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and a practicing clinical cardiologist at Boston Children's Hospital. She serves as the Medical Director of the Exercise Cardiology and Cardiac Fitness Program and as an Associate Cardiologist in the Department of Cardiology. Her academic and clinical work focuses on pediatric cardiology, congenital heart disease, and the integration of exercise physiology and rehabilitation programs to improve patient outcomes.

• Education: MD from University of Massachusetts School of Medicine (1991), Residency at University of California, Davis (1995), Fellowship at University of Virginia (1998)

Dr. Gauthier's research explores the intersection of exercise physiology, congenital heart disease, and pediatric cardiac rehabilitation. Her work examines how exercise therapeutics can enhance cardiopulmonary fitness, patient-reported outcomes, and surgical recovery trajectories. Key themes in her publications include risk stratification tools, telehealth applications, and socioeconomic disparities affecting pediatric cardiac care. She has authored numerous studies on exercise testing metrics, mindset training, and the long-term benefits of structured rehabilitation for children with complex heart conditions.

Recent trends in her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to cardiac rehabilitation, integrating technology (eHealth), psychological resilience, and standardized clinical assessment tools like SCAMPS. Her research spans from rare disease manifestations (e.g., Behçet disease in congenital heart disease) to population-level studies on pandemic impacts and gender equity in cardiology.

Contact:

• Phone: 617-355-2079
• Email: naomi.gauthier@cardio.chboston.org