The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors Near Me in Baltimore,, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Aortic Dissection near Baltimore,, MD. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Floor 8, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ghoreishi is an internationally recognized expert. He brings exceptional skill in open and endovascular aortic repair, including aortic valve repair, Ross operation, valve sparing aortic root repair, innovation in minimally invasive techniques for aortic aneurysm repair, endovascular repair of high risk patients with acute type A or type B aortic dissection, and first-in-human procedures such as the Endo-Bentall repair for aortic dissection. His clinical leadership and innovation have drawn national and international referrals and advanced standards of care in this challenging field. Dr. Ghoreishi has served as Principal Investigator on several federally funded studies through the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and is a frequent contributor to national guidelines and surgical education symposia. Dr. Ghoreishi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Embolectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Ghoreishi is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer S. Lawton, M.D., is the Richard Bennett Darnall Professor of Surgery and chief of the Johns Hopkins Division of Cardiac Surgery, as well as director of the Cardiac Surgery Research Laboratory. Dr. Lawton’s clinical area of focus is adult cardiac surgery. She also leads the division’s residency education program, and conduct research in myocyte volume regulation and ATP-sensitive K channels. She has held important leadership roles in several organizations, including chair of the surgery study section of the American Heart Association, vice-chair of the ACGME residency review committee, and president of the Women in Thoracic Surgery. Lawton’s achievements also include 81 peer-review publications, 7 book chapters, and 18 abstracts. She has delivered over 50 invited lectures. Dr. Lawton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Aortic Dissection, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Lawton is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Floor 8, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Hicks specializes in congenital aortic pathologies including aberrant subclavian arteries and aortic coarctation, thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, complex lower extremity revascularization including lower extremity bypasses and stenting, and carotid endarterectomy. She is skilled in both open and endovascular surgery for the treatment of aortic and peripheral disease. She is also accomplished in clinical research with over 130 peer-reviewed publications and numerous textbook chapters; her research interests include clinical outcomes in aneurysm repair and lower extremity revascularization, as well as high-value care in vascular surgery. A distinguished fellow of the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Hicks is the recipient of the Department of Surgery Rothman Early Career Development Award for Surgical Research and was selected as a Visiting Scholar to the American Board of Medical Specialties for 2018-2019. She is also an appointed member of a CMS Clinical Expert Subcommittee tasked with refining peripheral vascular disease cost measures for implementation in the Quality Payment Program. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-hicks-b211b617/. Dr. Hicks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Hicks is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Duke Cameron, M.D. is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Baltimore, MD. He is a professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Cameron is world-renowned for his expertise in the surgical repair of the aorta. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to cardiac surgery, particularly aortic surgery for Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome and other connective tissue disorders. He also specializes in mitral valve repair and adult congenital heart disease. His multiple academic contributions span the breadth of pediatric and adult cardiac surgery. Dr. Cameron is a graduate of Harvard College and Yale Medical School. He completed his general surgery training at Yale-New Haven Hospital and his cardiothoracic fellowship training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. After his training, he remained on the faculty at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Cameron most recently served on staff at Massachusetts General Hospital before returning to Johns Hopkins. Dr. Cameron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Cameron is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Floor 8, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lum is a clinically busy vascular surgeon specializing in the open and endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial disease, cartoid artery disease, dialysis access, mesenteric occlusive disease, arterial aneurysms and venous disease. In addition, he has a strong clinical & research interest in thoracic outlet syndrome. Dr Lum also has a Masters in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Dr. Lum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Osteotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Lum is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Floor 8, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Abularrage specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery, with a specific interest in minimally invasive techniques for lower extremity peripheral arterial disease and aneurysm repair. His clinical interests include limb preservation, Diabetic peripheral arterial disease and limb salvage, aortic aneurysms, endovascular aneurysm repair, visceral stents and bypass, and carotid stents and carotid endarterectomy. Dr. Abularrage is an active researcher within the department and has published widely on outcomes research using large, national databases. Recently, Dr. Abularrage and his team have published their outcomes of patients treated in the Multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot & Wound Clinic, showing significantly lower amputation rates compared to national benchmarks. Dr. Abularrage is a distinguished fellow to the Society of the American Board of Surgery, and recipient of the Zehner Award and the R. Clement Darling, Jr. Award. He is nationally renowned for his work in Diabetic peripheral arterial disease and limb preservation. Dr. Abularrage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement. Dr. Abularrage is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamza Aziz’s clinical expertise includes general cardiac surgery, heart bypass operations, aneurysmal dilation, catheter-based technology to treat stenotic or narrowed aortic valves and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). His research interests include genetic causes of abnormal valve development and aneurysm, Dr. Aziz is published in the fields of cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery and breast cancer surgery. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Aziz is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Chetan Pasrija, M.D. is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. He is an assistant professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Pasrija specializes in heart and lung transplantation, aortic surgery, and the surgical treatment of ischemic heart disease. He also has a particular interest in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. He has published extensively on the topics of heart and lung transplant, massive pulmonary embolism, chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, and minimally invasive left ventricular assist device implantation. As a trainee, Dr. Pasrija was heavily involved with the surgical implantation and postoperative management of the first cardiac xenotransplant performed in the world at the University of Maryland. During his time as faculty at Vanderbilt University, he was a part of one of the largest heart and lung transplant programs in the United States. This included significant involvement with cutting-edge technologies to expand the donor pool, including normothermic regional perfusion and the Transmedics Organ Care System. Dr. Pasrija was co-surgeon in a combined heart-lung transplant with a groundbreaking 9.5 hour period of time without any blood flow using a novel 10⁰C cooler. He has also performed heart transplants with travel as far as Puerto Rico. Outside of transplantation, Dr. Pasrija is a high-volume cardiac surgeon, with an interest in complex open and endovascular aortic surgery. He performed the first ascending stent in the state of Tennessee, as well as the first total arch replacement without cooling the patient’s body in Tennessee using the Thoraflex device. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Bioengineering at the University of Maryland and his Medical Degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed an Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery residency at the University of Maryland. During his training, he spent time at Vanderbilt University to learn advanced heart failure techniques as well as time at the University of Toronto to learn advanced lung transplant and pulmonary thromboendartectomy techniques. Additionally, he has a Masters in Clinical Research from the University of Maryland. Outside of his clinical interests, Dr. Pasrija is an accomplished investigator. During his post-doctoral research fellowship, he received a competitive American Heart Association post-doctoral fellowship award in addition to institutional awards for excellence in research. His research efforts focus on improving donor preservation with novel perfusion and temperature techniques, improving donor evaluation methods, and establishing novel immunologic therapies for transplant tolerance. Dr. Pasrija is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Embolectomy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Pasrija is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Suite 7200, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Originally from Wisconsin, Dr. Czarny attended the University of Wisconsin where he majored in molecular biology. After medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, he completed an internal medicine residency at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston followed by cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and structural heart disease fellowships at Johns Hopkins. Currently, he is a faculty member in interventional cardiology and performs heart catheterizations and coronary artery stenting for patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) and myocardial infarctions (""heart attacks"") at both the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He is also a member of the Structural Heart Disease team and performs minimally invasive, catheter-based treatments for structural heart disease at the Johns Hopkins Hospital including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for aortic valve stenosis, valve repair/replacement procedures for mitral valve regurgitation and stenosis, patent foramen ovale closure, atrial septal defect closure, alcohol septal ablation for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and left atrial appendage occlusion with the Watchman(TM) device. He sees patients in his structural heart disease clinics at both the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Czarny's research interests include the safety of cardiac stenting at hospitals without cardiac surgery backup and outcomes of catheter-based structural heart procedures.". Dr. Czarny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Czarny is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Maryland Dermatologists

    419 W Redwood St Ste 240, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khanjan Nagarsheth is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Nagarsheth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), May Thurner Syndrome, Embolectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    22 S Greene St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahab Toursavadkohi is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Toursavadkohi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Embolectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    22 S Greene St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Benitez is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Benitez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    22 S Greene St, 
    Baltimore,, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anuj Gupta is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore,, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Univ Of MD Path Assoc Biochemical Genetics Lab

    655 W Baltimore St, 
    Baltimore,, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Maron is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore,, Maryland. Dr. Maron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Heart Failure, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Reifsnyder, M.D., FACS, assistant professor of surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine. After completing a surgical internship, residency and vascular fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin, he completed an endovascular fellowship at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Before joining Johns Hopkins, Reifsnyder was a member of the teaching faculty at Western Pennsylvania Hospital as well as at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), St. Margaret Hospital. Credentialed in vascular technology, Dr. Reifsnyder serves as director of vascular surgery and the vascular laboratory at Johns Hopkins Bayview. He has co-authored numerous publications and contributed to several professional organizations and committees across the country with his multi-disciplinary expertise. Dr. Reifsnyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Osteotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Reifsnyder is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 03, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 03, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avinash Ganti is a vascular surgeon who cares for patients in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Ganti specializes in all facets of vascular surgery, with particular interest in extracranial carotid disease, aortic aneurysmal and occlusive disease, and peripheral arterial occlusive disease — including challenging infrainguinal reconstructions. With more than a decade of experience as a practicing vascular surgeon, Dr. Ganti comes to Johns Hopkins from St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, where he was an attending physician. He primarily sees patients at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Ganti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Idiopathic Edema, Venous Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Ganti is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 03, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 03, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Courtenay Holscher, M.D., Ph.D. is a vascular surgeon in Baltimore, MD at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Holscher performs all vascular and endovascular surgical procedures, but has a special interest in limb preservation and peripheral arterial disease and taking a patient-centered approach to treatment and management. Dr. Holscher earned her medical degree at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery followed by a fellowship in vascular surgery and endovascular therapy at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. During her general surgery residency, Dr. Holscher received a Ph.D. in Clinical Investigation from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Videos Meet Our Experts - Dr. Courtenay Holscher. Dr. Holscher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Holscher is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Office

    301 Saint Paul St Ste 310, 
    Baltimore,, MD 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kim is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore,, Maryland. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    419 W Redwood St, 
    Baltimore,, MD 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susie Hong is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore,, Maryland. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Office

    419 W Redwood St Ste 520, 
    Baltimore,, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Hood is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore,, Maryland. Dr. Hood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Necrosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    What is the definition of Aortic Dissection?

    Aortic dissection is a serious condition in which there is a tear in the wall of the major artery carrying blood out of the heart (aorta). As the tear extends along the wall of the aorta, blood can flow in between the layers of the blood vessel wall (dissection). This can lead to aortic rupture or decreased blood flow (ischemia) to organs.

    When should I see an Aortic Dissection doctor near Baltimore,, MD?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Aortic Dissection doctor near Baltimore,, MD?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Aortic Dissection doctors near Baltimore,, MD?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Aortic Dissection doctors near Baltimore,, MD?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Aortic Dissection doctor near Baltimore,, MD?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Dissection doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Aortic Dissection doctor near Baltimore,, MD?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Aortic Dissection doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Aortic Dissection doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Aortic Dissection doctors near Baltimore,, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Aortic Dissection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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