The 20 Best Patent Ductus Arteriosus Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Patent Ductus Arteriosus near San Diego, CA. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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36 providers found
    Distinguished in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henri Justino is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Justino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laith Alshawabkeh is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Alshawabkeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Ebstein's Anomaly, Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Transplant, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howaida El is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tricuspid Atresia, Double Discordia, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Transposition of the Great Arteries.

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    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Gordon is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Coarctation of the Aorta, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Thoracic Surgery

    John J. Nigro, MD

    3020 Children's Way, Mc5078, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Nigro is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nigro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Stent Placement, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Nigro is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery (Sub: Congenital Cardiac Surgery). Dr. Nigro is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rohit Rao is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Stent Placement, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjeet Hegde is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Hegde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirsten Dummer is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dummer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kawasaki Disease, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Coronary Artery Aneurysm, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Davis is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, and Coronary Artery Fistula.

    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beth Printz is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Printz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kawasaki Disease, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Interventional Cardiology

    La Jolla Cardiovascular Medical Assoc. Inc.

    501 Washington St Ste 512, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keshav Nayak is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nayak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    3010 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Golding is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Golding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    3030 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Sun is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, and Transposition of the Great Arteries.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Fagan is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Fagan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Kawasaki Disease, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Haley is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Haley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Infectious Myocarditis, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Stent Placement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eleanor Lehnert is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Lehnert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Kawasaki Disease, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hari Narayan is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Narayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juliana Gomez is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonard Steinberg is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego,, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alejandro Borquez is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in San Diego,, California. Dr. Borquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kawasaki Disease, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Arrhythmias, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Patent Ductus Arteriosus?

    Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a condition in which the ductus arteriosus does not close. The word "patent" means open.

    The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that allows blood to go around the baby's lungs before birth. Soon after the infant is born and the lungs fill with air, the ductus arteriosus is no longer needed. It most often closes in a couple of days after birth. If the vessel doesn't close, it is referred to as a PDA.

    PDA leads to abnormal blood flow between the 2 major blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs and to the rest of the body.

    When should I see a Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor near San Diego, CA?

    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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor near San Diego, CA?

    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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctors near San Diego, CA?

    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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctors near San Diego, CA?

    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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor near San Diego, CA?

    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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor near San Diego, CA?

    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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctors near San Diego, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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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