Mark Steven Sklansky MD

Dr. Mark Steven Sklansky, MD, is a highly experienced pediatric cardiologist specializing in fetal and pediatric cardiology, with a distinguished career spanning more than three decades. He currently practices at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, where he provides expert care in the diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired heart conditions in infants, children, and fetuses.

Dr. Sklansky is recognized as a leader in fetal echocardiography, the advanced ultrasound-based evaluation of the fetal heart prior to birth. In this role, he plays a key part in early detection of heart defects before delivery, working closely with obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine specialists to develop coordinated treatment plans that optimize outcomes for infants with congenital heart disease.

Before joining Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Sklansky founded the Children’s Heart Center at UCLA and served as Chief of Pediatric Cardiology there, helping to establish a leading program in fetal and pediatric cardiac care. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 scientific papers, including contributions to major professional guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of fetal cardiac disease.

Dr. Sklansky earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and completed his residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric cardiology at leading U.S. institutions. He is board-certified in pediatric cardiology and continues to be active in clinical practice, research, and education.