The 20 Best Patent Ductus Arteriosus Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Patent Ductus Arteriosus near Washington, DC. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
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    Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center

    700 2nd St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Mitchell is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Advanced 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 Heart Murmurs, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus.

    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center

    700 2nd St NE, 
    Washington,, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carla Hanash is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hanash 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 Heart Murmurs, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Triple X Syndrome.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Kanter, MD, is medical director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Children’s National Hospital and associate professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University Medical Center. He received his medical degree and pediatrics training from the State University of New York, Health Science Center at Syracuse and completed fellowship training in pediatric cardiology and interventional pediatric cardiology at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Kanter specializes in diagnostic and interventional pediatric cardiac catheterization for the treatment of congenital heart disease. He has extensive experience with transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation and is an expert in the device closure of atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus. Dr. Kanter is the site principal investigator on the RO1 grant titled “Cardiac MRI Increases Accuracy and Decreases Risk of Evaluation of Children with Cardiomyopathy and Cardiac Transplantation” funded by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. He has also been an investigator in several national multi-center research studies to examine new interventional devices and to track clinical outcomes. He has served on several national committees including the American College of Cardiology, National Cardiovascular Data Registry, IMPACT™ Registry Implementation Group and the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session Program Committee. Dr. Kanter is board certified in pediatric cardiology and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He has published extensively on a range of topics within the field of interventional pediatric cardiology. Publications Google Scholar|ORCID. Dr. Kanter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dextrocardia, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, Pulmonary Atresia, Heart Transplant, and Angioplasty. Dr. Kanter is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2004 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2002.

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    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
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    Children's National Hospital-Cardiology Clinic At Michigan Avenue

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Vegulla is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Vegulla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Septal Defects, Kawasaki Disease, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Myocarditis. Dr. Vegulla is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2022 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2018.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tacy Downing, MD, is an interventional and adult congenital cardiologist who sees patients at the main campus in Washington, D.C. Dr. Downing received a medical degree and combined residency training in pediatrics and adult internal medicine at Duke University Hospital. She then completed a pediatric cardiology fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, with advanced training in interventional catheterization and adult congenital heart disease. Dr. Downing is board certified in pediatrics, internal medicine, pediatric cardiology and adult congenital heart disease. She specializes in diagnostic and interventional catheterization for congenital heart disease patients of all ages (infant through adult). She performs a wide range of procedures including device closure of atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, and patent ductus arteriosus, as well as transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement. Dr. Downing's clinical and research interests include long-term outcomes in adults with single ventricle heart disease, radiation reduction in the congenital catheterization laboratory, and team-based optimization of vascular access in infants with heart disease. Dr. Downing is rated as an Experienced 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 Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Tetralogy of Fallot, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Heart Transplant, and Angioplasty. Dr. Downing is board certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2017, Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2012, and Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2011.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital-Cardiology Clinic At Michigan Avenue

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Offers Telehealth

    Uyen Truong, MD, specializes in pediatric cardiac non-invasive imaging, with a focus in cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and computed tomography (CT). Her primary research focus over the past decade has been the use of MRIs to derive hemodynamic data that were conventionally obtained from invasive cardiac catheterization measures. She believes that utilization of echocardiograms and MRIs are critical in caring for children and their full capability to understand the state of the disease has yet to be established. Dr. Truong led a team in developing and exploring the utility of 4-dimensional flow MRI in characterizing the vasculature of children at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado. She has received intramural and extramural funding to study the vasculature and deformation in the myocardium of children, including an NIH K23 from NHLBI that focuses on children with pulmonary hypertension. She has also worked in partnership with Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Advanced Vascular Imaging and Psychiatry to study early cardiovascular maladaptive changes associated with adverse childhood events, including trauma and abuse. Adverse childhood events, unfortunately, affects a large proportion of the population. Dr. Truong's team strongly believes that early identification of maladaptive cardiovascular function in response to stress allows for more effective intervention in this cohort of children. They hope through their successful collaboration that they can improve clinical outcomes and affect policies and improve resources allocated for these children. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced 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 Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Tetralogy of Fallot, and Osteotomy. Dr. Truong is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2012.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Krishnan, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist and clinician scientist, who interests are focused on advanced cardiac imaging, including fetal and peri-operative imaging. Her clinical work is in the echocardiography lab, as well as inpatient and outpatient cardiology. She currently serves as associate director of Echocardiography, with additional roles as a faculty affiliate in the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and Children's Health Advocacy Institute. Dr. Krishnan's research interests in fetal cardiology include fetal ECG, as well as reducing health disparities in fetal cardiovascular disease. She is the PI on an NIH funded study to clinically translate a fetal ECG device, and is PI on federal and foundation funded studies related to fetal ECG and fetal health disparities. During the pandemic, she has been active in developing cardiac imaging protocols for pediatric COVID and MISC. Publications ORCiD. Dr. Krishnan 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 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Interrupted Aortic Arch. Dr. Krishnan is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2005.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Cummings is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interrupted Aortic Arch, Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Right Ventricle Hypoplasia. Dr. Cummings is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 1998.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital-Cardiology Clinic At Michigan Avenue

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jin Park, MD, received his bachelor's degree in engineering from North Carolina State University and his MD from the University of North Carolina before completing his pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of California San Diego. He has been a pediatric cardiologist in Northern Virginia for more than 20 years and joined Children's National Hospital in 2021. His passion is outpatient cardiology, and he really enjoys the long-term care of children and families. He is frequently listed in Washingtonian Top Doctors and as one of Northern Virginia Magazine’s Best Doctors. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis. Dr. Park is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2002 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 1999.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital-Cardiology Clinic At Michigan Avenue

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bykhovsky, MD, is an adult congenital heart disease specialist and pediatric cardiologist. He completed his subspecialty training in adult congenital heart disease at Stanford University, with prior pediatric cardiology training at the Children's Hospital of Georgia. He is additionally board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics with residency at Stony Brook University. Publications Google Scholar|ORCiD. Dr. Bykhovsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His clinical expertise encompasses Tricuspid Atresia, Tetralogy of Fallot, Double Discordia, and Ebstein's Anomaly. Dr. Bykhovsky is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2020, Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2018, Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2017, and Adult Congenital Heart Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2017.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashraf Harahsheh, MD, FACC, FAAP, joined Children’s National Hospital in September 2008 as a full-time attending. He is currently the director of the Kawasaki Disease Program and Cardiology Resident Education and is active in inpatient and outpatient care, as well in the Preventive Cardiology Program with a focus on hyperlipidemia. Dr. Harahsheh completed his fellowship training at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Mich. Dr. Harahsheh is board certified in pediatric cardiology. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Cardiology and a member of the National Lipid Association and the Academic Pediatric Association. Dr. Harahsheh received his doctorate of medicine from the University of Jordan-College of Medicine, Amman, Jordan. He is an active member of the Joint Council on Congenital Heart Disease’s National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative (NPC-QIC). His research interests include resource utilization, quality improvement and development of new educational programs teaching the next generation of providers communication skills surrounding subspecialty referral. Dr. Harahsheh sees patients at the Children’s National main campus, Children's National Annapolis, Children's National Upper Marlboro, Cardiology Clinic at Charlotte Hall, Md., and Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va. Dr. Harahsheh’s recent honors and awards include: 2016-2017 Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (Marquis Who’s Who Publications) Top 10 Cardiologist 2014 (Vitals) 2014 ACC Teaching Skills Workshop for Emerging Faculty Course Guide to America’s Top Pediatricians 2014 Edition (Consumer’s Research Council of America) 2014 Honorable Mention in Education (Children’s National Health System) 2017 Certificate of Excellence at the Seventh Annual Children's National Health System Research and Education Week. Dr. Harahsheh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Kawasaki Disease, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Harahsheh is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2004.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Michael Slack is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Slack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

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

    Robin Doroshow is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Doroshow 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 Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, His Bundle Tachycardia, and Congenital Mitral Malformation.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital-Cardiology Clinic At Michigan Avenue

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary T. Donofrio, MD, FAAP, FACC, FASE, is a professor of pediatrics at George Washington University School of Medicine and is a pediatric and fetal cardiologist at Children's National Hospital in Washington D.C. She is the VanMetre Companies endowed chair of fetal cardiology and is medical director of Prenatal Cardiology, director of the Critical Care Delivery Program and Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellowship, and co-director of the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Program. She is the founding president of the Fetal Heart Society, a non-profit international organization created to advance the field of fetal cardiovascular care and science through collaborative research, education and mentorship. Dr. Donofrio is an international expert in fetal cardiology and is known for her work in establishing multidisciplinary protocols for specialized delivery room management of babies diagnosed in utero with complex congenital heart disease. She has collaborated with scientists in the field to study how alterations in the fetal circulation affect in utero brain development as well as to investigate potential treatment strategies to improve neurodevelopmental outcome in babies with congenital heart disease. She has published over 150 papers, including the American Heart Association Scientific Statement on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fetal Cardiac Disease, the American Society of Echocardiography Guidelines and Recommendations for Performance of the Fetal Echocardiogram, and the Call to Action Report on Prioritizing Delivery Room Care for Neonates with Critical Congenital Heart Disease. Publications: PUBMED. Dr. Donofrio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Ebstein's Anomaly, and Septoplasty. Dr. Donofrio is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1996.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

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

    R Spitzmiller is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Spitzmiller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

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

    Manan Desai, MD, was born and raised in western Gujarat, India. He completed his MS, general surgery training in 2006-2009 from B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad and received his cardiac surgery training from India's premier medical institute, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (M.Ch., cardiothoracic and vascular surgery; 2010-2013). He was an attending physician in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery in India between 2013-2017. Dr. Desai moved to United States in 2017 in order to receive advanced training in congenital cardiac surgery, under the tutelage of one of the pioneers of congenital cardiac surgery, Richard Jonas, MD, (Fellowship in congenital cardiovascular surgery, 2017-2020). Dr. Desai then joined Stanford University and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital as visiting faculty (2020-2022) and worked with Frank Hanley, MD, and Dr. Ma in niche areas like VSD/PA/MAPCAS, William's Syndrome, anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries, heart transplantation and ventricular assist devices. Dr. Desai became an attending pediatric cardiac surgeon at Children's National Hospital to join the team led by Yves d'Udekem, MD, in May of 2022. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, Tricuspid Atresia, Aortopulmonary Window, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Prenatal Pediatrics Institute

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi

    Sudeepta Basu is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Basu 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 Premature Infant, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, Atresia of Small Intestine, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Basu is board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 2012.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josh Attridge, MD, has been appointed chief of Regional Hospital-Based Specialties. Dr. Attridge joined the Children's National team in 2012 as medical director for one of the outlying NICU’s at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. For the last year, he has served as interim director for Regional Hospital-Based Specialties, which provides care for newborns and pediatric patients at eight community hospital sites throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Dr. Attridge received his degree in art history from Williams College and went on to obtain his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his pediatrics residency and neonatology fellowship at the University of Virginia (UVA). He remained at UVA as a faculty member for six years with a clinical research focus on intestinal perforation and patent ductus arteriosus in premature newborns. Dr. Attridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Dr. Attridge is board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2003.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Prenatal Pediatrics Institute

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suma Hoffman MD, MS, earned both her undergraduate degree, B.S. in Public Health, Nutrition (2002), and medical degree (2006) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then went on to complete pediatric residency in 2009 and perinatal-neonatal fellowship in 2012 at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C. From 2012-2020, she was an assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine where she worked as a neonatologist in their level IV NICU, served as the associate program director of the Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program, the director of Neonatal Simulation and NRP training, and was active in mentoring medical students, residents and fellows in research projects. During this time, she also obtained a Master's of Science in Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine with a focus in clinical research. Dr. Hoffman is now an attending physician in the Children's National Neonatology Division. She is the associate director of the Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program. Dr. Hoffman's primary research focus is in evaluating hemodynamic status in neonates and the relationship to both short-term and long-term outcome in this vulnerable population. She utilizes Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) to non-invasively measure regional tissue perfusion in these patients in relation to their blood pressure and medication exposure. She also maintains an active interest in simulation and education. Dr. Hoffman 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 Premature Infant, Cerebral Hypoxia, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Atresia of Small Intestine. Dr. Hoffman is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014.

    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Experienced in Patent Ductus Arteriosus
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Prenatal Pediatrics Institute

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    Nickie Andescavage is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Andescavage 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 Premature Infant, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Placental Insufficiency, and Postpartum Depression. Dr. Andescavage is board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2012 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008.

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    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 Washington, DC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

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    What should I consider when choosing a Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus 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 Patent Ductus Arteriosus doctors near Washington, DC?

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    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 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 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? 

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