Experts in Preventing Tomorrow’s Heart Problems — Today.
LipiKids Heart Center was founded with a single mission: to radically improve the future of cardiovascular health for children. We believe that early detection and thoughtful care can change the trajectory of a child’s life—and we’re here to prove it, every day.
Meet the team
Dr. Jonathan Wong
MD, FRCPC, FAAP
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto
Pediatric Cardiologist | Clinical Lipidologist
Jon is a pediatric cardiologist and pediatric cholesterol specialist. Jon's clinical practice focuses on the management of pediatric cholesterol disorders and general pediatric cardiology. He strives to identify and treat children at risk for cardiovascular disease early in life to prevent heart disease before it starts. Jon takes a holistic and personalized approach with his patients, focusing on lifestyle changes to combat high cholesterol and reserving medications for patients with severe genetic high cholesterol.
Jon serves on the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Committee for the American Heart Association, where he has been involved in the creation of international pediatric cholesterol guidelines/statements. Jon is involved in clinical research for cholesterol disorders in children and is actively advocates for the screening for hypercholesterolemia in children. Jon also serves as a consultant pediatric cardiologist for Toronto FC and the Toronto FC Academy.
Dr. Peter Wong
MD, MPH, MPA, PhD, FRCPC, FAAP
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto
Pediatric Cardiologist | Clinical Lipidologist
Peter is a pediatric cardiologist with additional certification in lipidology. His clinical practice spans general pediatric cardiology and the specialized care of children with inherited or acquired cholesterol disorders. Peter is particularly focused on early identification of cardiovascular risk in children and working closely with families to build personalized care plans that prioritize prevention and long-term health.
Peter believes in treating the whole child—balancing clinical precision with empathy, accessibility, and family-centered communication. He supports families through every step of the journey, from initial screening to diagnostic testing, lifestyle intervention, and ongoing monitoring. He also brings a collaborative mindset to care coordination with pediatricians, family doctors, and allied health professionals.
In addition to his clinical work, Peter has been recognized nationally for his dedication to medical education and community-based pediatric care. He is actively engaged in public health and advocacy efforts to improve cardiovascular outcomes in children across Canada, and he contributes to national training programs to support the next generation of pediatricians.
Our Approach
Timely, Accessible Care
Faster-than-average appointment availability so families get answers and support when they need it most.
Clarity at Every Step
We replace confusion with clear guidance—so families leave every visit informed, empowered, and at ease.
Whole-Child Focus
We care for the child, not just the numbers—supporting physical, emotional, and long-term wellbeing.
Compassion Meets Excellence
We prioritize warmth, access, and family connection without ever compromising clinical precision.
Awards
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2024 King Charles III’s Coronation Medal, Governor General of Canada
Impact: To recognize significant contributions to the country that bring credit to Canada2024 Distinguished Community Paediatrician Award, Canadian Paediatric Society
Impact: To recognize a colleague who has demonstrated a significant contribution to the field of community pediatrics2024 Public Health Sciences Award for Excellence in Service to the Community, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Impact: One award is given each year to recognize outstanding service contributions of faculty members to the community
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2023 Special Achievement Award, American Academy of Pediatrics & Paediatricians Alliance of Ontario
Impact: The American Academy of Pediatrics and Ontario AAP Chapter Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario honors a pediatrician each year who has made an outstanding contribution to children and youth through advocacy work
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2021 Dean’s Award for Sustained Excellence in Community-Based Teaching, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Impact: This award recognizes sustained (normally 10+ years) excellence in community-based teaching, and may include mentorship, the integration of scholarship in teaching, and interprofessional collaboration
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2020 Community Paediatrics Undergraduate Teaching Award, Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto
Impact: Recognition to a community-based paediatrician, not only for high scores in teaching evaluations from medical students, but also for substantial contributions and commitment to undergraduate medical education
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2019 Fellowship Medal, American College of Preventive Medicine
Impact: Honor bestowed by peer-nomination to join an esteemed group of preventive medicine physicians in recognition of significant efforts to advance the preventive medicine specialty and mission of the College
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2018 Community Pediatrics Section Service Award, Ontario Medical Association, Canada
Impact: Awarded in recognition of contributions to the field of community pediatrics
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Dr. Jonathan Wong is a Harvard-trained pediatric cardiologist and certified lipidologist. He specializes in early detection and treatment of cholesterol disorders in children, combining lifestyle-first care with advanced testing. He also contributes to international pediatric cholesterol guidelines through the American Heart Association.
Dr. Peter Wong is an award-winning pediatric cardiologist and certified lipid specialist. Known for his warm bedside manner, he brings decades of leadership in preventive care, community pediatrics, and health advocacy.
Together, they lead Ontario’s only child-focused preventive cardiology clinic—offering personalized, OHIP-covered care with faster access.
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Expert, child-specific care for pediatric heart and cholesterol conditions, delivered by specialists across multiple GTA locations with shorter wait times than traditional hospitals.
We provide compassionate, evidence-based care for children with high cholesterol, lipid disorders, or early signs of cardiovascular disease. Our pediatric specialists offer faster access to diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support, without long hospital waitlists. With convenient clinics across the Greater Toronto Area, we make expert cardiovascular care more accessible for families who need answers now.