The 20 Best Heart Transplant Doctors near Cincinnati, OH

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Heart Transplant near Cincinnati, OH. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Elite in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Lorts is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Lorts is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, and Heart Transplant.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    3333 Burnet Ave # 2003, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chet Villa is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Villa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ryan is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cardiomyopathy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), and Heart Transplant.

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    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiology

    The Christ Hospital Physicians - Heart & Vascular

    2123 Auburn Ave Ste 138, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geetha Bhat is a Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Floating-Harbor Syndrome, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

    Timothy Henry
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Experienced in Heart Transplant

    The Christ Hospital Physicians-Heart & Vascular

    2123 Auburn Ave Ste 136, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Henry is a Cardiologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Henry has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Cardiogenic Shock, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Omar H. Jawaid
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Internal Medicine | Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Internal Medicine | Cardiology

    TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute - Good Samaritan Campus

    3219 Clifton Avenue, Suite 400, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Omar Jawaid started his career after earning a master’s degree in immunology by working six years in pharmaceutical quality assurance. He chose to go on to medical school to have more direct impact on people’s lives, helping them live better. He values the opportunity to see an ill patient return after treatment feeling great. Dr. Jawaid helps people with heart failure live longer, healthier lives with medications and mechanical support like left ventricular assist devices (LVAD). He also diagnoses and treats sarcoidosis and amyloidosis, rare blood and heart conditions. He likes to create a warm and open environment where patients may discuss their symptoms freely. Dr. Jawaid encourages everyone to walk 30 minutes a day to live better. Born and raised in Chicago, Dr. Jawaid and his wife have three children. He enjoys spending time with his family. He also likes to exercise, try new restaurants and visit amusement parks with his kids.Practice Focus Remote heart failure monitoring Invasive hemodynamic assessment Cardiopulmonary exercise testing CardioMEMS™ device implantation CardioOncology Heart catheterization Pulmonary hypertension Infiltrative cardiomyopathies Advanced heart failure with a focus on left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) and heart transplant Coronary angiography Pulmonary vasodilatory studies Endomyocardial biopsy Echocardiography, stress testing and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Dr. Jawaid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Failure, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    General Surgery

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Awais Ashfaq is a General Surgeon in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Ashfaq is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Transposition of the Great Arteries, Pulmonary Atresia, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Heart Transplant
    Thoracic Surgery

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Riggs is a Thoracic Surgeon in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Riggs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Interrupted Aortic Arch, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tarek Alsaied is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Alsaied has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Ebstein's Anomaly, Tetralogy of Fallot, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Advanced in Heart Transplant

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Opotowsky is a Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Opotowsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Coarctation of the Aorta, Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    3333 Burnet Ave # 200, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ivan Wilmot is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Wilmot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pediatric Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Experienced in Heart Transplant

    Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3200 Vine St, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yukitaka Shizukuda is a Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Shizukuda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    3333 Burnet Ave # 5021, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pirouz Shamszad is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Shamszad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Aortic Dissection, Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Chin is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Chin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Atresia, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Cnota is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Cnota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Transposition of the Great Arteries, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Gaies is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Gaies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Coarctation of the Aorta, Mitral Atresia, Thymectomy, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Lang is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Lang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Kawasaki Disease, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Anderson is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Fainting, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Cardiology

    Office

    3333 Burnet Ave # 2003, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Lubert is a Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Lubert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Tricuspid Atresia, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ventricular Septal Defects, Coarctation of the Aorta, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Transplant
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    3333 Burnet Ave # 2003, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russel Hirsch is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Angioplasty, and Heart Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Heart Transplant?

    A heart transplant is surgery to remove a damaged or diseased heart and replace it with a healthy donor heart.

    When should I see a Heart Transplant doctor near Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Heart Transplant doctor near Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Heart Transplant doctors near Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Heart Transplant doctors near Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Heart Transplant doctor near Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Heart Transplant doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Transplant 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 Heart Transplant doctor near Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Heart Transplant 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 Heart Transplant 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 Heart Transplant doctors near Cincinnati, OH?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Transplant 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 Heart Transplant doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Transplant 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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