The 20 Best Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt near Iowa, US. Of these, 62 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology
    Distinguished in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Maley is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Maley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.

    Distinguished in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Distinguished in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Distinguished in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Howard is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Howard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Erickson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Herniated Disk, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Familial Porencephaly.

    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Kademian is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kademian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Choroid Plexus Cyst, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kwofie is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kwofie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Synovial Sarcoma, and Prolactinoma.

    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruno Policeni is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Policeni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Takashi Sato is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sato is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Synovial Sarcoma, and Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.

    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    MercyOne Waterloo Neurology

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. She is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurology
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurology

    Burlington Neurology And Sleep Clinic PLC.

    1225 S Gear Ave Ste 153, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Dhuna is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Dhuna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ananya Panda is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Panda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Splenomegaly, Hypersplenism, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Chondroma.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theodore Donta is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Donta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Vertigo, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lillian Lai is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Meningioma, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Brown is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Stroke, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology

    M. R. Associates

    1948 1st Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Hammer is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Hammer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Herniated Disk, Tenosynovitis, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raviv Ramdial is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ramdial is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Tenosynovitis, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Genesis Medical Center-Davenport

    1227 E Rusholme St, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aloka Amarakone is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Amarakone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Seizures, and Dysarthria.

    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Minako Hayakawa is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hayakawa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 608, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Boarini is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Boarini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Delirium, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    1351 W Central Park Ave Ste 2100, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Roski is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Roski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Sciatica, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt?

    A cardiovascular shunt is an abnormal pattern of blood circulation between the right and left sides of the heart or between the systemic and pulmonary vessels. A congenital shunt is present at birth. The circulatory system has a normal pathway for blood distribution in which every heart beat provides freshly oxygenated blood to the body. When a shunt is present this normal flow of blood may not occur. There are two main groups of shunts, acyanotic shunts and cyanotic shunts. The most common congenital cardiovascular shunts are acyanotic and known as atrial septal defects. Congenital cardiovascular shunts are the most common congenital heart defects, affecting roughly 1% of all births that have some type of congenital heart problem.

    When should I see a Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt 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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