The 20 Best Hardikar Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Charleston, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 8 doctor with experience in Hardikar Syndrome near Charleston, SC. Of these, 8 are Experienced.

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    Carolyn L. Taylor
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 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 Hardikar Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Coarctation of the Aorta.

    Anthony M. Hlavacek
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology

    MUSC Children's Health Cardiology At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (8.2 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 Hardikar Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Transplant.

    Heather T. Henderson
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology | General Surgery

    MUSC Children's Health Cardiology At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (8.2 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 Hardikar Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, Heart Failure, Double Inlet Left Ventricle, and Heart Transplant.

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    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gurpur Pai is a Pediatrics provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Pai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hardikar Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Classic Galactosemia, Galactosemia, Galactose Epimerase Deficiency, and Methylmalonic Acidemia.

    Daniel Judge
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Transplant Surgery | Cardiology

    MUSC Health Cardiology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Daniel Judge is a professor of medicine in cardiology at MUSC. He received his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania, and did his post-graduate training in internal medicine, cardiology, and advanced heart failure/transplant cardiology at Johns Hopkins. He is board-certified in both cardiology and advanced heart failure/transplant cardiology.Dr. Judge takes care of adult patients with inherited forms of cardiovascular disease, as well as congestive heart failure. As director of the cardiovascular genetics program, Dr. Judge has extensive experience caring for individuals and families with inherited forms of cardiomyopathy, aortic aneurysm, amyloidosis, and cardiac involvement from other genetic conditions.He has authored more than 150 scientific manuscripts. Dr. Judge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hardikar Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Kimberly E. Mchugh
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Pediatric Cardiology

    MUSC Children's Health Cardiology At Summey Medical Pavilion

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

    Dr. Kimberly McHugh is the medical director for outpatient services in pediatric cardiology. Her clinical interests include longitudinal care of infants, children, and young adults with congenital heart disease, education of adolescents and young adults to care for their congenital heart disease, and outpatient care for patients before and after heart surgery. Dr. McHugh's research has a focus in improving outcomes for single ventricle heart disease, examination of resource utilization in pediatric cardiology, and improving outcomes in longitudinal care of congenital heart disease. She is also an investigator with the Pediatric Heart Network and enrolls and follows patients in clinical trials. Dr. Mchugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hardikar Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Tetralogy of Fallot.

    Michael J. Lyons
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Medical Genetics

    Greenwood Genetic Center– Charleston

    3520 West Montague Avenue, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Lyons is a Medical Genetics provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hardikar Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Microcephaly, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Duane-Radial Ray Syndrome. Dr. Lyons is currently accepting new patients.

    Lauren Thompson
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome
    Experienced in Hardikar Syndrome

    MUSC Children's Health Genetics At Specialty Care - Mt Pleasant

    2705 Highway 17, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lauren Thompson is a clinical and medical biochemical geneticist. She earned her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Thompson completed a combined residency program in pediatrics and medical genetics at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center/Rainbow Babies \& Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She then pursued a fellowship in medical biochemical genetics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. Her clinical interests include inborn errors of metabolism and medical education.Dr. Thompson is board certified in clinical genetics, medical biochemical genetics and general pediatrics. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and she has presented at medical conferences. She also currently serves on the education committee of American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG). Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hardikar Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Triple X Syndrome, Tyrosinemia Type 1, Tyrosinemia Type 2, and Tyrosinemia Type 3.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hardikar Syndrome?

    Hardikar syndrome is a rare congenital syndrome characterized by obstructive liver and kidney disease, intestinal malrotation, genitourinary abnormalities, cleft lip and palate, pigmentary retinopathy (breakdown of the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye), and congenital heart defects. The cause of this condition remains unknown.

    When should I see a Hardikar Syndrome doctor near 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 Hardikar Syndrome doctor near 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 Hardikar Syndrome doctors near 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 Hardikar Syndrome doctors near 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 Hardikar Syndrome doctor near 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 Hardikar Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hardikar Syndrome 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 Hardikar Syndrome doctor near 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 Hardikar Syndrome 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 Hardikar Syndrome 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 Hardikar Syndrome doctors near Charleston, SC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hardikar Syndrome 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 Hardikar Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hardikar Syndrome 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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