The 20 Best Double Inlet Left Ventricle Doctors Near Me in North Charleston, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 9 doctor with experience in Double Inlet Left Ventricle near North Charleston, SC. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology | General Surgery

    MUSC Children's Health Cardiology At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Heather Henderson is a board certified pediatric cardiologist with expertise in pediatric cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and heart transplantation. She graduated from the College of Charleston and then received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her pediatric internship and residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham, followed by pediatric cardiology fellowship at Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Henderson did an additional year of advanced training in pediatric heart failure and transplantation at Emory University. Her clinical interests include pediatric cardiomyopathies, especially those related to chemotherapy and neuromuscular disorders. She specializes in heart failure management from cardiomyopathy and congenital heart disease, including the use of mechanical circulatory support and ventricular assist devices when necessary, as well as the care of heart transplant recipients. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Double Inlet Left Ventricle. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, Heart Failure, Double Inlet Left Ventricle, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Henderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology

    MUSC Children's Health Cardiology At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Anthony Hlavacek is a doctor who takes care of children with heart problems. Some of these patients are born with abnormally developed hearts, while others develop heart problems later in childhood. He sees patients in our outpatient clinics and our pediatric cardiology acute care unit in the Children's Hospital. In addition, he performs pediatric echocardiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and fetal echocardiography. He is originally from Missouri, but went to college at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He then went to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas for medical school. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Texas Children's Hospital before coming to the Medical University of South Carolina for a fellowship in pediatric cardiology. He has advanced training in cardiac imaging and also completed a Masters in Clinical Research. He is well-respected expert in cardiac imaging and cardiac anatomy, and had been invited to speak at regional, national, and international conferences about these topics. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 11 book chapters, and co-authored a textbook. Dr. Hlavacek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Double Inlet Left Ventricle. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Hlavacek is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Cardiology

    Office

    8992 University Blvd Ste 200, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Gregg is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Gregg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Double Inlet Left Ventricle. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Angina, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Valve Repair.

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    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology

    MUSC Children's Health Cardiology At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nicole Cain graduated from Marshall University in 2001 and completed medical school at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University in 2005. She went on to complete both her pediatric residency and pediatric cardiology fellowship training at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. She pursued additional training in pediatric electrophysiology at the Medical University of South Carolina and joined the MUSC faculty as a pediatric electrophysiologist in 2011. Dr. Cain's academic interests include cardiac arrhythmias such as supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW). As the director of pediatric electrophysiology, Dr. Cain performs electrophysiology studies and ablation procedures in patients from all over SC and implants pacemakers and defibrillators in teenage and adult patients. Dr. Cain's research interests include arrhythmias in the single ventricle population and in patients with congenital heart disease. She is an active research participant in multi-center research studies involving arrhythmias and EKG screening in the Pediatric Heart Network (PHN) and in the Pediatric and Adult Congenital EP Society (PACES). Dr. Cain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Double Inlet Left Ventricle. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Block, Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Tricuspid Atresia. Dr. Cain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology

    MUSC Children's Health Cardiology At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Pletzer, MD, specializes in Pediatric Cardiology and is located in North Charleston, SC. Dr. Pletzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Double Inlet Left Ventricle. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Isthmian Coarctation. Dr. Pletzer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology

    MUSC Children's Health Cardiology At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Gaydos, MD, specializes in Cardiology, Congenital Cardiology, and Pediatric Cardiology and is located in North Charleston, SC. Dr. Gaydos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Double Inlet Left Ventricle. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Truncus Arteriosus, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Transposition of the Great Arteries. Dr. Gaydos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Carolyn Taylor's clinical interests are in the areas of pediatric cardiac imaging, fetal echocardiography, and assessment of cardiac performance by echocardiography. She is currently on the cardiology faculty at Medical University of South Carolina where she is the medical director of the Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory. This includes performing, interpreting and teaching fetal, transthoracic, and transesophageal echocardiography in all forms of congenital and acquired heart disease in the fetal, pediatric, and adult congenital populations. She also actively participates in the MUSC Advanced Fetal Care Center (AFCC). The AFCC's mission is to use a multidisciplinary approach to provide comprehensive diagnosis, seamlesslycoordinated care, and maternal-fetal treatment for pregnant women with asuspected or confirmed fetal congenital anomaly. In addition to being a pediatric echocardiography and fetal echocardiography physician, she also takes care of in-patients on the step-down unit (8D) and is involved in direct patient care in multiple settings. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Double Inlet Left Ventricle. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Coarctation of the Aorta. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    2+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Shahryar Chowdhury completed undergraduate and medical school at the University of Florida. He went on to complete his pediatric residency at the University of South Carolina. His pediatric cardiology fellowship and advanced non-invasive imaging training were completed at the Medical University of South Carolina. He joined the staff at MUSC in 2014. Dr. Chowdhury has expertise in echocardiography and cardiac CT. In addition, he sees patients in our pediatric cardiology acute care unit in the Children's Hospital. Dr. Chowdhury currently serves as the associate director of the pediatric cardiology fellowship training program.Dr. Chowdhury's research interests include determining the accuracy of non-invasive measures of ventricular function, investigating the ability of these measures to predict outcomes in children with heart disease, determining the pathophysiologic mechanisms behind heart failure in patients with single ventricle physiology, and investigating the effects of childhood obesity on the heart. He has presented his work at regional, national, and international meetings; has published numerous articles; and has been the recipient of awards and grants to support his research. Dr. Chowdhury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Double Inlet Left Ventricle. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Barth Syndrome, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chowdhury is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Double Inlet Left Ventricle
    Pediatric Cardiology

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Forbus is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Forbus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Double Inlet Left Ventricle. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Mitral Atresia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Double Inlet Left Ventricle?

    Double inlet left ventricle (DILV) is a heart defect that is present from birth (congenital). It affects the valves and chambers of the heart. Babies born with this condition have only one working pumping chamber (ventricle) in their heart.

    When should I see a Double Inlet Left Ventricle doctor near North Charleston, SC?

    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 Double Inlet Left Ventricle doctor near North Charleston, SC?

    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 Double Inlet Left Ventricle doctors near North Charleston, SC?

    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 Double Inlet Left Ventricle doctors near North Charleston, SC?

    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 Double Inlet Left Ventricle doctor near North Charleston, SC?

    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 Double Inlet Left Ventricle doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Double Inlet Left Ventricle 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 Double Inlet Left Ventricle doctor near North Charleston, SC?

    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 Double Inlet Left Ventricle 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 Double Inlet Left Ventricle 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 Double Inlet Left Ventricle doctors near North Charleston, SC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Double Inlet Left Ventricle 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 Double Inlet Left Ventricle doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Double Inlet Left Ventricle 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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