The 20 Best Patent Foramen Ovale Doctors Near Me in birmingham, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale near birmingham, AL. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-975-1888
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mustafa Ahmed is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Ahmed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    3980 Colonnade Pkwy, 
    Birmingham,, AL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    205-510-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Bakir is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham,, Alabama. Dr. Bakir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Bakir is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    3980 Colonnade Pkwy, 
    Birmingham,, AL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    205-510-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Luiz Pinheiro is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham,, Alabama. Dr. Pinheiro is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Atrial Fibrillation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Pinheiro is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    3980 Colonnade Pkwy, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    205-510-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Sample is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sample is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Sample is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dr. Macy C. Smith
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dr. Macy C. Smith
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
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    Affinity Cardiovascular Specialists LLC

    3680 Grandview Pkwy, Suite 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (7.9 miles away)
    205-971-7500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Macy Smith is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    Office

    2000 6th Ave S Fl 4, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-996-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marc Cribbs is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cribbs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tricuspid Atresia, Tetralogy of Fallot, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Cribbs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    205-934-2490
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Usman Hasnie is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hasnie is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Cor Triatriatum, Atrial Myxoma, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Thrombectomy, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-801-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
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    Firas Solaiman is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Solaiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Solaiman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dr. Pohoey Fan
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dr. Pohoey Fan
    Cardiology
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    The Kirklin Clinic Cardiology Clinic

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-801-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Pohoey Fan is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fan is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Low Blood Pressure. Dr. Fan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham,, AL 
     (0.9 miles away)
    205-934-9999
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Oscar Booker is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham,, Alabama. Dr. Booker is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Booker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dr. Varshitha Kondapaneni
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dr. Varshitha Kondapaneni
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    625 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    334-747-7569
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Varshitha Kondapaneni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kondapaneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Low Potassium Level, Magnesium Deficiency, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dr. Vibhu Parcha
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dr. Vibhu Parcha
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    625 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-7936
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vibhu Parcha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parcha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Hypertension, Obesity, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Hillegass is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hillegass is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Necrosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty. Dr. Hillegass is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dr. Min Xie
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dr. Min Xie
    Cardiology
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    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
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    Min Xie is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Xie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure, Cardiac Ablation, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Xie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-6600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ferdinand Urthaler is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Urthaler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. Dr. Urthaler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham,, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-8256
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Navin Nanda is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham,, Alabama. Dr. Nanda is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Cor Triatriatum, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Nanda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Morgan is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Stenosis, Thrombectomy, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Referral may be required

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Clarkson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Clarkson is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombectomy, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Clarkson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    Dept Of Veteran Affairs

    700 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-933-8101
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Massoud Leesar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Leesar is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Angina, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dr. Hassan Alkhawam
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Dr. Hassan Alkhawam
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Alabama Cardiovascular Group P.C.

    2700 10th Ave S Ste 305, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    205-939-7100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Hassan Alkhawam is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Alkhawam is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Coronary Heart Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Tissue Biopsy, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Alkhawam is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near birmingham, AL?

    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 near birmingham, AL?

    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.  

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    How does MediFind rank Patent Foramen Ovale doctors near birmingham, AL?

    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 near birmingham, AL?

    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 near birmingham, AL?

    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 near birmingham, AL?

    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 near birmingham, AL?

    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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