The 20 Best Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt Doctors Near Me in New York, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 275 doctor with experience in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt near New York, NY. Of these, 229 are Experienced, 38 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Interventional Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
    Elite in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Interventional Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    An international leader in pediatric cardiology, Christopher J. Petit, MD, has particular expertise in minimally invasive techniques to treat valve disease and complex congenital heart disease. Recognized for his clinical innovations, development of specialty programs, and his research accomplishments, Dr. Petit believes that the field of pediatric cardiology advances through collaborative discovery. He has been an active clinician-scientist, working to determine the best treatments for patients with congenital heart disease. Dr. Petit founded and currently serves as President of the Congenital Cardiac Research Collaborative. Dr. Petit is rated as an Elite 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 Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Atresia, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty. Dr. Petit is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology.

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

    Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Lab

    1000 10th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Heller is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Heller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and CAPOS Syndrome.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. David Langer is Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. In 2013 Dr. Langer was recruited to Lenox Hill Hospital as Director of Neurosurgery to begin to build on a vision of not only an outstanding clinical entity in the Neurosciences but to create an entirely new environment for patients and their families. Dr. Langer is a third generation medical doctor and attended the University of Pennsylvania and its medical school. He completed his neurosurgical residency there and joined his chairman, Eugene S. Flamm MD, when he left Penn to embark on the establishment of a new neurosurgical institute in New York City in 1998. He remained in New York City until 2010 when he joined North Shore-LIJ and Dr. Raj Narayan's new academic neurosurgery department in 2010 after completing a neuroendovascular fellowship at SUNY/Buffalo.Dr. Langer has focused the majority of his clinical and academic attention to diseases of the brain vessels and is an internationally recognized expert in cerebral revascularization and cerebral aneurysms. He additionally is recognized as a thought leader and expert in the uses of consumer information technology in the medical space and has lectured on the design and implementation of these technologies.Dr. Langer has published on and spoken both nationally and internationally on vascular disorders such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the brain and is one of the few remaining expert cerebral bypass surgeons in the country. In 2011, Dr. Langer established the Moyamoya Center of New York and embarked on the development of a project focused upon the use of social networking technology and video to enhance the patient experience and improve the medical record. This project has grown into Cirrus Health which continues to disrupt the status quo in patient communication and the current electronic medical record.Dr. Langer has received a number of awards during his training and career including being a ""Top Doctor"" and New York Magazine ""Best Doctor."" He is currently a peer reviewer for the journals Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery and AANS/Neurosurgeon and is on the medical advisory boards of Box Inc. and Cisco Systems. He is an active member of the AANS and the CNS. Dr. Langer has appeared on CNN, FOX, ABC and CBS as well as the Dr. Oz Show. He has also been frequently quoted in the New York Times and numerous other print news sources.". Dr. Langer is rated as an Advanced 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 Moyamoya Disease, Brain Aneurysm, Hydrocephalus, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Langer is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason A. Ellis, MD, is a neurosurgeon at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital. He treats patients with complex cerebrovascular and skull base conditions. He has expertise in the use of microsurgical, neuroendoscopic, and minimally invasive approaches to the brain and spine. Dr. Ellis treats people with conditions including brain and spinal cord tumors, cerebrovascular malformations, brain aneurysm, carotid stenosis, Moyamoya disease, acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma), meningioma, Chiari malformation, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm and stroke.Dr. Ellis frequently performs intricate microneurosurgical procedures including cerebral bypass surgery to restore blood flow to the brain after stroke; minimally invasive cerebral endoscopy to treat deep-seated brain lesions; and non-invasive gamma knife radiosurgery. Dr. Ellis has developed special microsurgical techniques using exoscopes to perform complex brain surgery.Dr. Ellis earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University. As a student with interests in the frontiers of science, technology, and biomedical research, as well as a keen desire to make an immediate health impact in people's lives, it made perfect sense for me to pursue neurosurgery as my life's work, he says.He completed a neurosurgery residency at the Neurological Institute of New York/Columbia University Medical Center and a cerebrovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Emory University Hospital. He will receive his MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business in the spring of 2025.At Lenox Hill, Dr. Ellis works with a multidisciplinary group of specialists including neurologists, neuro-anesthesiologists, pathologists, oncologists, interventional neuroradiologists, head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists, and neurocritical care providers.Dr. Ellis is an associate professor of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Director of Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, and Co-Director of the cerebrovascular surgery fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is also the principal investigator of several clinical trials that seek to improve the surgical care of patients with tumors and vascular conditions of the nervous system.He explains that the most rewarding part of his job is enabling patients to improve their quality of life. My goal is to improve the condition of each patient that I encounter with a neurosurgical problem by offering the highest quality of specialized care possible. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microvascular Decompression, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ellis is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Cardiology

    NYU Langone Adult Congenital Heart Disease

    530 1st Avenue, HCC 4D Null, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Small is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Small 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 Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Eisenmenger Syndrome. Dr. Small is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Small is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Metropolitan Urological Specialist PC

    160 E 32nd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Argilla is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Argilla 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Endocardial Cushion Defect, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Partial Atrioventricular Canal.

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

    Office

    317 E 34th St Ste 1002, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Wisoff is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Wisoff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Craniopharyngioma.

    Distinguished in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Distinguished in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Golomb is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Golomb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Apraxia.

    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Internal Medicine

    Murray Hill Medical Group PC

    347 E 37th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Shah is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Hudson Yards

    525 West 36th Street, 6th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Torres is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Torres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Concussion, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Brachial Plexopathy. Dr. Torres is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology.

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

    Mount Sinai West

    1000 10th Ave Fl 10-C, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Kopell is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kopell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Kopell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mount Sinai West

    1000 10th Ave Ste 10-C, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Saadi Ghatan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ghatan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Ghatan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saint Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Lab

    1000 10th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lefton is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lefton 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Brain Aneurysm, and Hydrocephalus.

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

    Manhattan Diagnostic Laboratory

    425 W 59th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nolan Kagetsu is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kagetsu 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 Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and CAPOS Syndrome.

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

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Lantos is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lantos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Stroke, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

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

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Comunale is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Comunale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Meningioma.

    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Radiology
    Advanced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Radiology

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Heier is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Heier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Meningocele, and Pineocytoma.

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

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gloria Chiang is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Meningioma, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Experienced in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Randy D'Amico, MD, joined Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital in 2019 as a neurosurgeon specializing in skull base and endoscopic procedures. He treats brain and spinal cord tumors using the latest technologies. These include fluorescence-guided resection, which helps surgeons better visualize a tumor within the brain and remove it without damaging surrounding tissue; and advanced neuromonitoring and brain mapping for awake brain and spinal cord surgery. He also uses highly targeted, minimally invasive radiosurgery to treat brain tumors.""Medicine has been a passion since I was young,"" Dr. D'Amico says. ""I think the best part of being a doctor is that you get to help not just patients, but also their loved ones. It's never just one person that you're treating-you're caring for the community that surrounds that person.""After graduating from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. D'Amico completed a neurosurgical residency at New York-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he conducted neuro-oncology research in the Bartoli Brain Tumor Laboratory. He received his neuro-oncology fellowship training at Lenox Hill Hospital.Dr. D'Amico values a team approach to care because it ensures that patients are getting second and third opinions about their treatment plans from leading experts in the field of neurosurgery. ""We have amazing doctors who continuously push the envelope in terms of what we can offer patients,"" he says. ""We use cutting-edge technologies that result in great outcomes.""In addition to caring for patients, Dr. D'Amico is assistant professor of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and hosts Tumor Talk, a webinar series on the latest research published in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. He is also a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons joint section, a group that focuses on the latest developments within subspecialties of neurosurgery. His research interests include fluorescence-guided resection and brachytherapy, the targeted placement of radiation therapy to treat brain metastases.""Overall, neurosurgery is a young field,"" Dr. D'Amico says. ""At Lenox Hill, we're continuously advancing treatment, which means that we're contributing not only to our patient care, but also to the way neurosurgery is performed nationally and internationally.""". Dr. D'amico 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 Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. D'amico is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Distinguished in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    1190 5th Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kali Hopkins is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hopkins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, and Angioplasty.

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    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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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