The 20 Best Patent Foramen Ovale Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Elite in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington,, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Preetham Kumar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Elite provider 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 Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Apoplexy, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    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 a Distinguished 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 Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Angioplasty.

    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
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    110 Irving Street Northwest Suite 4B-1

    110 Irving St NW Ste 4B-1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lowell Satler is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Satler is rated as a Distinguished 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology
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    Office

    110 Irving St NW Ste 4B-1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Horst Sievert is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sievert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    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 Foramen Ovale. 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 Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Referral may be required

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building C, Building C, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Bodurian, M.D., F.A.C.C., received his undergraduate and medical degree from The University of Maryland. He completed a fellowship in Cardiology at Georgetown University Hospital. His special interests include ischemic and valvular heart disease. Dr. Bodurian is a clinical associate professor at Georgetown University Hospital. He has served as the chief of cardiology and director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., as well as chief of cardiology at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Md. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, The Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology as well as The American College of Physicians. He is also an active member of the American Medical Association, and Medical Societies of the District of Columbia and Montgomery County. Dr. Bodurian has been recognized as one of the area’s “Top Doctors” several times since 1985 by Washingtonian magazine. Dr. Bodurian 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 Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Heart Attack. Dr. Bodurian is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

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

    110 Irving Street Northwest Suite 4B-1

    110 Irving St NW Ste 4B-1, 
    Washington,, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Toby Rogers is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine

    110 Irving Street Northwest Suite 4B-1

    110 Irving St NW Ste 4B-1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ron Waksman is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Waksman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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

    110 Irving St., Nw 1st Floor-North Addition

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diego Medvedofsky is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Medvedofsky is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Heart Failure, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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

    GW The Medical Faculty Associate

    3301 New Mexico Ave NW Ste 336, 
    Washington,, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ul Weena is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Weena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Foramen Ovale.

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

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Galo is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Galo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Fainting, Cardiogenic Shock, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anam Waheed is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Waheed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, and Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    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

    Annette Ansong, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist and the medical director of outpatient cardiology at Children's National Hospital. Dr. Ansong is the proud daughter of immigrants from Ghana and has been fortunate to have been born, raised and worked in the Washington, D.C., area. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia, followed by medical school at Howard University College of Medicine. She completed her Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center, while also obtaining a Master of Health Science in Clinical Research. It was during this time that she became involved with the NIH Pediatric Heart Network. Since 2009, Dr. Ansong has been in private practice in Virginia. Her work there led to recognition as a Northern Virginia and Washingtonian Top Doctor. She is involved regionally and nationally on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. She also has an interest in global health and has performed mission work in Ghana and Haiti. Dr. Ansong currently co-chairs the Women and Children Committee of the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., and serves on the Adult Congenital & Pediatric Cardiology Leadership Council of the American College of Cardiology. Her career interests and passion have allowed for multiple publications, case reports and presentations. She is excited about continuing great patient care and leading outpatient cardiology as she brings her insights from work as an inpatient and outpatient cardiologist. Dr. Ansong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interrupted Aortic Arch, Coronary Artery Fistula, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Dr. Ansong is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2010 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2005.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine

    110 Irving St., Nw 1st Floor-North Addition

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Haider is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Haider 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 Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Referral may be required
    100 Irving St Nw # Eb5131, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anita Sadeghpour is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sadeghpour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, and Constrictive Pericarditis.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Family Medicine

    H. L. Yoon MDPC

    2345 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Yoon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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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 District of Columbia, US?

    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 District of Columbia, US?

    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 Foramen Ovale doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    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 District of Columbia, US?

    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 District of Columbia, US?

    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 District of Columbia, US?

    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 District of Columbia, US?

    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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