The 20 Best Patent Foramen Ovale Doctors Near Me in VLG, BE

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale near VLG, BE. Of these, 44 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dimitri M. Hemelsoet
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dimitri M. Hemelsoet
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    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Dimitri Hemelsoet practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Mr. Hemelsoet is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Foramen Ovale, Susac Syndrome, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Werner L. Budts
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Werner L. Budts
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    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Werner Budts practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Budts is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Eisenmenger Syndrome, Heart Transplant, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Julie A. De Backer
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Julie A. De Backer
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    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Julie De Backer practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Ms. De Backer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Marfan Syndrome, Aortic Dissection, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

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    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Alexander Van De Bruaene
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Alexander Van De Bruaene
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    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Alexander Van De Bruaene practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Van De Bruaene is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Robin P. Lemmens
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Robin P. Lemmens
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    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Robin Lemmens practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Lemmens is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Laurence Campens
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Laurence Campens
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    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Laurence Campens practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Mr. Campens is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Marfan Syndrome, Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    An M. Van Berendoncks
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    An M. Van Berendoncks
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    Antwerpen, VLG, BE 

    An Van Berendoncks practices practicing medicine in Antwerpen, Belgium. Van Berendoncks is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Their clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Fibrillation, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Daniel De Wolf
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Daniel De Wolf
    Referral may be required
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Daniel De Wolf practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Mr. De Wolf is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coarctation of the Aorta, Ventricular Septal Defects, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Bert Vandenberk
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Bert Vandenberk
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    UZLeuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Bert Vandenberk practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Vandenberk is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Prolapse, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Ingrid P. Vernemmen
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Ingrid P. Vernemmen
    Referral may be required
    Merelbeke, VLG, BE 

    Ingrid Vernemmen practices practicing medicine in Merelbeke, Belgium. Vernemmen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Their clinical expertise encompasses Caudal Appendage Deafness, Atrial Tachycardia, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Mathieu Lempereur
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Mathieu Lempereur
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    AZ Sint Jan Brugge AV

    Brugge, VLG, BE 

    Mathieu Lempereur practices practicing medicine in Brugge, Belgium. Mr. Lempereur is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Bernard P. Paelinck
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Bernard P. Paelinck
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    Edegem, VLG, BE 

    Bernard Paelinck practices practicing medicine in Edegem, Belgium. Mr. Paelinck is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Heart Tumor, Eisenmenger Syndrome, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Gunther Van Loon
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Gunther Van Loon
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    Merelbeke, VLG, BE 

    Gunther Van Loon practices practicing medicine in Merelbeke, Belgium. Mr. Van Loon is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aorta-Pulmonary Artery Fistula, Rhabdomyolysis, Heart Murmurs, Caudal Appendage Deafness, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Els Troost
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Els Troost
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Els Troost practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Troost is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Transposition of the Great Arteries, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Christophe Garweg
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Christophe Garweg
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    UZLeuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Christophe Garweg practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Garweg is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Block, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Mitral Valve Prolapse, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Rik J. Willems
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Rik J. Willems
    Referral may be required

    UZLeuven

    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Rik Willems practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Mr. Willems is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Arrest, Heart Block, Cardiomyopathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Sarah K. Saxena
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Sarah K. Saxena
    Referral may be required

    AZ Sint Jan Brugge Oostende AV

    Brugge, VLG, BE 

    Sarah Saxena practices practicing medicine in Brugge, Belgium. Ms. Saxena is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Rheumatic Fever.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Inne Vanreusel
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Inne Vanreusel
    Referral may be required
    Edegem, VLG, BE 

    Inne Vanreusel practices practicing medicine in Edegem, Belgium. Vanreusel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Mediastinitis, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Esophageal Perforation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Kimberly Martinod
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Kimberly Martinod
    Referral may be required
    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Kimberly Martinod practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Martinod is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Endocarditis, Thrombectomy, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Laurent Demulier
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Laurent Demulier
    Referral may be required
    Gent, VLG, BE 

    Laurent Demulier practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Mr. Demulier is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Turner Syndrome, Intersex, Coronary Artery Fistula, Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Patent Foramen Ovale?

    Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a hole between the left and right atria (upper chambers) of the heart. This hole exists in everyone before birth, but most often closes shortly after being born. PFO is what the hole is called when it fails to close naturally after a baby is born.

    When should I see a Patent Foramen Ovale doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Foramen Ovale doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 do I find the best Patent Foramen Ovale doctor in VLG, BE?

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    How does MediFind rank Patent Foramen Ovale doctors in VLG, BE?

    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 Foramen Ovale doctors in VLG, BE?

    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 Foramen Ovale doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Foramen Ovale doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Patent Foramen Ovale 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 Foramen Ovale doctor in VLG, BE?

    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 Foramen Ovale 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 Foramen Ovale 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 Foramen Ovale doctors in VLG, BE?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Patent Foramen Ovale 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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