Experienced in Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)

Dr. Maria Kiaffas

Pediatric Cardiology
Children's Mercy Kansas City
2401 Gillham Rd, 
Kansas City, MO 
Experienced in Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Children's Mercy Kansas City
2401 Gillham Rd, 
Kansas City, MO 
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Overview

Maria Kiaffas is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kiaffas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Her top areas of expertise are Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Congenital Heart Block, Heart Block, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).

Specialties
Pediatric Cardiology
Licenses
Pediatric Cardiology in MO
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Children's Mercy Kansas City
2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Call: 816-234-3255

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

9 Total Publications

Fetal Congenital Complete Heart Block: 2 Success Stories Through Multidisciplinary Care.
Fetal Congenital Complete Heart Block: 2 Success Stories Through Multidisciplinary Care.
Journal: JACC. Case reports
Published: March 31, 2025
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