The 20 Best Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) near Washington, DC. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Alaa Aljiffry is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Aljiffry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Pulmonary Atresia, Pulmonary Valves Agenesis, Mitral Atresia, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Aljiffry is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2022 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014. Dr. Aljiffry is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital-Cardiology Clinic At Michigan Avenue

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Burns is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Burns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Coarctation of the Aorta. Dr. Burns is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2007 and Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2012. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish

    Aybala Tongut is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tongut is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Aortopulmonary Window, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement.

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    Advanced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Manan Desai is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Tricuspid Atresia, Aortopulmonary Window, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Jonas is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jonas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Truncus Arteriosus, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital Cardiology Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yue-hin Loke is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Loke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Subpulmonary Stenosis, Pulmonary Atresia, Tricuspid Atresia, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Loke is board certified in (Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology), Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2018, (Pediatrics), Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014, and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Loke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tacy Downing is a Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Downing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Coronary Artery Fistula, Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Transplant, and Stent Placement. Dr. Downing is board certified in Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2011, Adult Congenital Heart Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2017, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2012, and Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014. Dr. Downing is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Yurasek is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Yurasek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). His clinical expertise encompasses Transposition of the Great Arteries, His Bundle Tachycardia, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Double Outlet Right Ventricle. Dr. Yurasek is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2010, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016, and Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014. Dr. Yurasek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital-Cardiology Clinic At Michigan Avenue

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Udine is a Cardiologist and a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Udine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Double Aortic Arch. Dr. Udine is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2017 and Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2022. Dr. Udine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Cummings is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Her clinical expertise encompasses Interrupted Aortic Arch, Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum. Dr. Cummings is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 1998 and Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016. Dr. Cummings is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital-Cardiology Clinic At Michigan Avenue

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Uyen Truong is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Interrupted Aortic Arch, Myocarditis, and Cor Triatriatum. Dr. Truong is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2012. Dr. Truong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington,, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gail Pearson is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Marfan Syndrome. Dr. Pearson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington,, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Linda Leatherbury is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Leatherbury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heterotaxy Syndrome, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Situs Inversus. Dr. Leatherbury is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)?

    Hypoplastic left heart syndrome occurs when parts of the left side of the heart (mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, and aorta) do not develop completely. The condition is present at birth (congenital).

    When should I see a Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) doctors near Washington, DC?

    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 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) doctors near Washington, DC?

    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 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) 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 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) 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 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) 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 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) doctors near Washington, DC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) 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 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) 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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