The 20 Best Kawasaki Disease Doctors Near Me in Baltimore, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Kawasaki Disease near Baltimore, MD. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Neonatology | Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Neonatology | Pediatric Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Children's Center

    1800 Orleans Street, Suite 2201, Suite 2201, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Barnes is a pediatric cardiologist specializing in fetal cardiology and fetal echocardiography in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Barnes was born at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, which is where he also completed his residency in pediatrics and fellowships in pediatric cardiology and pediatric advanced cardiac imaging prior to joining the pediatric cardiology team in 2019. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Atresia, Tetralogy of Fallot, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Double Inlet Left Ventricle. Dr. Barnes is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Kavita Sharma MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology in the Division of Cardiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Program. She sees patients at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, downtown campus. A cardiologist specializing in advanced heart failure, her clinical interests include advanced heart failure diagnosis and management, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support including left ventricular assist devices. She has a specialized interest in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and directs one of the largest programs in the country dedicated to caring for patients with this condition. She is the principal investigator of numerous clinical and translational trials in HFpEF and leads a team of nurses, research coordinators, and fellows-in-training in this multi-faceted program. She is an invited speaker at national meetings in topic areas covering advanced heart failure and HFpEF. Dr. Sharma is a member of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, the Heart Failure Society of America, and the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Sharma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Rubenstein Child Health Building

    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    Dr. Belina Yi is a pediatric rheumatologist at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore, Maryland. She is also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases that cause inflammation in the bones, muscles, joints and internal organs. These diseases include juvenile dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, vasculitis, scleroderma and more. Dr. Yi received her undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis. She received her medical degree at Touro University California before completing pediatric residency at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. She then went on to complete her fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. With a focus on providing individualized and evidence-based medical care, Dr. Yi is passionate about advocating for patients and families, collaborating among medical specialists and conducting clinical research that can help improve patients’ lives. Dr. Yi is a member of Cure JM's Clinical Care Network. Dr. Yi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, DiGeorge Syndrome, Kawasaki Disease, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

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    Advanced in Kawasaki Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Kawasaki Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    22 S Greene St, 
    Baltimore,, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Pietris is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore,, Maryland. Dr. Pietris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    22 S Greene St, 
    Baltimore,, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alicia Chaves is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore,, Maryland. Dr. Chaves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Pulmonary Atresia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    22 S Greene St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Gaskin is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Gaskin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve.

    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    22 S Greene St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sudhir Vashist is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Vashist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Myocarditis, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Children's Center

    1800 Orleans St, 
    Baltimore,, MD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shelby Kutty is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore,, Maryland. Dr. Kutty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Advanced in Kawasaki Disease
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Kawasaki Disease
    Nephrology

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rulan Parekh is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Parekh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, Minimal Change Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Infectious Disease

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    22 S Greene St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Milagritos Tapia is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Tapia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Meningitis, Measles, and Bacterial Meningitis.

    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease

    Maryland Pediatric Cardiology Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hebrew

    Mubadda Salim is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Salim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Dr. Salim is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease

    Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore

    2401 W Belvedere Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vaidehi Patel is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Botulism, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Kawasaki Disease.

    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease
    Experienced in Kawasaki Disease

    Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore

    2401 W Belvedere Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sybil Pentsil is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Pentsil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kawasaki Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Asthma in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Kawasaki Disease.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Kawasaki Disease?

    Kawasaki disease is a sudden and time-limited (acute) illness that affects infants and young children. Affected children develop a prolonged fever lasting several days, a skin rash, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck (cervical lymphadenopathy). They also develop redness in the whites of the eyes (conjunctivitis) and redness (erythema) of the lips, lining of the mouth (oral mucosa), tongue, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet.

    When should I see a Kawasaki Disease doctor near Baltimore, MD?

    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 Kawasaki Disease doctor near Baltimore, MD?

    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 Kawasaki Disease doctors near Baltimore, MD?

    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 Kawasaki Disease doctors near Baltimore, MD?

    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 Kawasaki Disease doctor near Baltimore, MD?

    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 Kawasaki Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Kawasaki Disease 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 Kawasaki Disease doctor near Baltimore, MD?

    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 Kawasaki Disease 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 Kawasaki Disease 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 Kawasaki Disease doctors near Baltimore, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Kawasaki Disease 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 Kawasaki Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Kawasaki Disease 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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