The 20 Best Bicuspid Aortic Valve Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MD

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The 20 Best Bicuspid Aortic Valve Doctors near Columbia, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Bicuspid Aortic Valve near Columbia, MD. Of these, 43 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Robert E. Mccarthy
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    ISIM Inc

    10700 Charter Drive, Suite 200, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mccarthy is a Cardiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Mccarthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

    Sean T. Gloth
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    ISIM Inc

    10700 Charter Drive, Suite 200, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Gloth is a Cardiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Gloth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Aortic Regurgitation.

    Imtiaz Chowdhry
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Nuclear Medicine | Cardiology
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Nuclear Medicine | Cardiology

    Padder Health Services, LLC

    10792 Hickory Ridge Rd, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    Dr. Imtiaz H. Chowdhry is a highly experienced cardiologist with a career spanning over four decades. A graduate of the prestigious King Edward Medical University in 1975, he completed his internal medicine residency in 1981 and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease in 1983, both at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine.Dr. Chowdhry is board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. With a special focus on Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease, he combines advanced expertise with compassionate care, making him a trusted healthcare provider for patients seeking the best cardiologist in Columbia, MD.Committed to improving heart health, Dr. Chowdhry offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options, ensuring personalized care for each patient. Whether managing complex cardiovascular conditions or providing preventive care, his dedication to excellence has made him a leading name in cardiology. Dr. Chowdhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Jose Madrazo
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

    5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 300, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jose Madrazo is a general cardiologist in the Johns Hopkins Division of Medicine, and an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Madrazo pursued a cardiovascular fellowship with a focus on echocardiography at the Washington University School of Medicine before joining the Hopkins faculty. Dr. Madrazo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Attack.

    Jennifer E. Brady
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

    5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 300, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Brady is a Cardiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Brady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Her top areas of expertise are Fainting, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

    Khalid M. Zirvi
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Padder Health Services, LLC

    8850 Columbia 100 Pkwy, #301, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Khalid M. Zirvi is a highly accomplished and board-certified specialist in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania-Hahnemann (now Drexel University College of Medicine) and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Zirvi further honed his expertise through advanced training in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), Dr. Zirvi has held notable leadership roles, including serving as Co-director of Interventional Cardiology and the Cath Lab at Meritus Medical Center.Now part of Padder Health Services, Dr. Zirvi is dedicated to providing exceptional cardiology care, ensuring patients in Laurel, Columbia, and Hagerstown, MD, have access to the best primary care and advanced cardiovascular services. With a focus on comprehensive and compassionate healthcare, Dr. Zirvi combines expertise with patient-centered care to support the health and well-being of the communities he serves. Dr. Zirvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Atherosclerosis, and Angioplasty.

    Jasmin Sahbaz
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    Howard County Medical Pavilion

    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian

    Dr. Jasmin Sahbaz joined Cardiovascular Specialists in July 2021 following completion of his cardiology fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, where his training included nuclear cardiology, echocardiogaphy and vascular ultrasound. He was the chief fellow during his last year of training. He completed his medical school training at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York and a residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Originally from Bosnia, and then the Ithaca, New York area, Dr. Sahbaz graduated from Cornell University. He resides in Howard County with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he is an avid cyclist and triathlete. Dr. Sahbaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Angina.

    Andrew Farb
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology

    Howard County Medical Pavilion

    10710 Charter Drive, Suite 400, Suite 400, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Andrew Farb is a clinical cardiologist with additional training in pathology. He has been with Cardiovascular Specialists, where he practices on a part-time basis, since 1989. He works full-time as chief medical officer in the Office of Cardiovascular Devices for the US Food and Drug Administration. Previously, he was a staff cardiologist and cardiovascular pathologist for the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. He is a member of the Active physician admitting staff at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Farb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Peripheral Artery Disease, Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Michael Carlos
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    Padder Health Services, LLC

    7350 Van Dusen Rd, #B40, 
    Laurel, MD 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael E. Carlos is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease prevention and long-term cardiac care. He earned his medical degree and completed his internal medicine residency at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, followed by advanced cardiology training at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a fellowship in cardiac and peripheral interventions at the Cardiovascular Institute of the South.With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Carlos is dedicated to improving heart health through personalized care and evidence-based treatments. Dr. Carlos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    Woodholme Cardiology Crossroads

    4801 Dorsey Hall Dr Ste 220, 
    Ellicott City,, MD 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Engelhardt is a Cardiologist in Ellicott City,, Maryland. Dr. Engelhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology

    Ascension Saint Agnes Heart Care Catonsville

    6501 Baltimore National Pike Ste D, 
    Catonsville,, MD 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Doran is a Cardiologist in Catonsville,, Maryland. Dr. Doran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Angina, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Sadia Shafi
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Cardiology

    Padder Health Services, LLC

    7350 Van Dusen Rd, #B40, 
    Laurel, MD 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sadia J. Shafi, MD, FACC, is a distinguished non-invasive cardiologist with over a decade of experience delivering exceptional care in cardiovascular medicine. As part of Padder Health Services, she serves the communities of Laurel and Columbia, MD, offering expert, patient-centered cardiology care.Dr. Shafi’s medical training includes a Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia, where she honed her expertise in advanced imaging techniques and diagnostic procedures. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Georgetown University Hospital after graduating from Temple University School of Medicine. Her academic foundation in Psychology and Arabic from Georgetown University enriches her holistic approach to patient care.Throughout her career, Dr. Shafi has held key positions, including serving as a Non-Invasive Cardiologist with Luminis Health Cardiology Specialists and Annapolis Cardiology Consultants. She is highly skilled in Nuclear Cardiology (SPECT and PET imaging), Cardiac CT imaging, diagnostic heart catheterization, and advanced echocardiography techniques such as Transesophageal and Stress Echo.Dr. Shafi’s commitment to delivering innovative and compassionate cardiology care makes her an integral part of Padder Health Services’ mission to be the leading healthcare provider in primary care and cardiology across Maryland. Dr. Shafi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Advanced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    St. Agnes Healthcare Inc.

    3407 Wilkens Ave Ste 300, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Plantholt is a Cardiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Plantholt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Duke E. Cameron
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Hamza Aziz
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Jon R. Resar
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Interventional Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

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

    Jon R. Resar received his M.D. from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1985. He completed an internal medicine residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and fellowships in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins in 1992 and is currently a Professor of Medicine/Cardiology. He was the past Director of the Adult Catheterization Laboratory and Interventional Cardiology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. His field of specialization is management of coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease. Dr. Resar holds memberships in the American Heart Association and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Resar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Jennifer S. Lawton
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Thoracic Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Aortic Dissection, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Matthew Czarny
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Suite 7200, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Rani Hasan
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Interventional Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

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

    Rani Hasan is an Interventional Cardiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Bicuspid Aortic Valve
    Internal Medicine

    Maryland Primary Care Physicians LLC

    7556 Teague Rd Ste 210, 
    Hanover, MD 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janice Rutkowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hanover, Maryland. Dr. Rutkowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve. Her top areas of expertise are Bullous Pemphigoid, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Bicuspid Aortic Valve?

    A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is an aortic valve that only has two leaflets, instead of three.

    The aortic valve regulates blood flow from the heart into the aorta. The aorta is the major blood vessel that brings oxygen-rich blood to the body.

    When should I see a Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctor near Columbia, 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 a Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctor near Columbia, 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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctors near Columbia, 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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctors near Columbia, 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 a Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctor near Columbia, 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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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 a Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctor near Columbia, 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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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 Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctors near Columbia, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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 a Bicuspid Aortic Valve doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Bicuspid Aortic Valve 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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