Timothy K. Knilans, MD
- Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Heart Institute
- Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing
- Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
- University of Kentucky
- timothy.knilans@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
I’m a pediatric cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist at Cincinnati Children’s. I specialize in treating heart rhythm disorders, including evaluating patients with suspected heart rhythm problems or a family history of sudden unexpected death, and performing cardiac electrophysiology studies and catheter ablation procedures.
My desire to become a cardiologist stemmed from my encounters with many individuals throughout my training. I encourage and practice an individualized treatment approach for each patient and family. In addition to my clinical practice, I’m a researcher to improve diagnostic and curative methods to treat heart rhythm problems.
I was honored to receive the Clinical Care Achievement Award from Cincinnati Children’s for my commitment to patient care.
In my free time, I enjoy competing with my dog in canine agility competitions.
MD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1983.
Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 1983-1986.
Fellowship (Pediatric Cardiology): Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 1986-1989.
Fellowship (Cardiac Electrophysiology): St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, 1990-1991.
Fellowship (Pediatric cardiac Electrophysiology): Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, 1991.
Certification: Pediatrics, 1989 (Recertified 1999); Pediatric Cardiology, 1992 (Recertified 1998).
Interests
Cardiac electrophysiology; catheter ablation
Services and Specialties
Interests
Methods for more successful and less invasive treatment of heart rhythm problems
Publications
Off-Label Prescription of COVID-19 Vaccines in Children: Clinical, Ethical, and Legal Issues. Pediatrics. 2022; 149:e2021054578.
Outcomes of Implantable Loop Monitoring in Patients <21 Years of Age. American Journal of Cardiology. 2021; 158:53-58.
A novel variant in KCNQ1 associated with short QT syndrome. HeartRhythm Case Reports. 2021; 7:650-654.
Updated International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Diagnostic Criteria and Surveillance and Management Recommendations. Pediatric Neurology. 2021; 123:50-66.
Progressive QRS Duration and Ventricular Dysfunction in Pediatric Patients with Chronic Ventricular Pacing. Pediatric Cardiology. 2021; 42:451-459.
Time series evaluation of improvement interventions to reduce alarm notifications in a paediatric hospital. BMJ Quality and Safety. 2020; 29:717-726.
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