The 20 Best Patent Foramen Ovale Doctors Near Me in Gainesville, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale near Gainesville, FL. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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21 providers found
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Bavry is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Bavry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Gainesville/8th Avenue

    4645 NW 8th Ave, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Dillon is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Dillon is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Stable Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    7485 Sw 17th Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanaullah Mojaddedi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Mojaddedi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Stroke, Pulmonary Edema, and Embolectomy.

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

    Uf Health Cardiology-Springhill

    4037 NW 86th Ter, 
    Gainesville,, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    R David is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville,, Florida. Dr. David is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Thoracic Surgery

    UF Health Heart Transplant - Heart & Vascular Hospital

    1505 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giles Peek is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Peek 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 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatrics

    UF Health Congenital Heart Center

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Curt Fudge is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Fudge 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 Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Transposition of the Great Arteries, Double Discordia, Congenital Mitral Stenosis, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    UF Health Congenital Heart Center

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arun Chandran is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Chandran 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 Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Arteriovenous Malformation, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    1600 Sw Archer Rd, Occupational Medicine At Shands Uf, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mustafa Ahmed is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced 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 Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Anesthesiology

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Maybauer is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Maybauer 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 Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Embolectomy, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    2000 Sw Archer Rd, Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Pl, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Miles is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Miles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Miles is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Geriatrics

    HCA Florida Senior Healthcare Center At Crown Pointe

    2205 NW 40th Ter # B, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Rich is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Rich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Tenesmus, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Low Sodium Level, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Rich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    4645 Nw 8th Ave, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Werbel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Werbel 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 Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    The Cardiac & Vascular Institute - Gainesville/8th Avenue

    4645 NW 8th Ave, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jansen is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Jansen is rated as an Experienced 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 Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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

    Uf Health Sports And Exercise Cardiology-Springhill

    4037 NW 86th Ter Fl 2, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Pepine is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Pepine 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, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Uf Health Cardiology-Springhill

    4037 NW 86th Ter, 
    Gainesville,, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diego Moguillansky is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville,, Florida. Dr. Moguillansky 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 Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    4037 NW 86th Ter, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Petersen is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Petersen 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 Cardiomyopathy, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Endocarditis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Uf Health Cardiology-Springhill

    4037 NW 86th Ter, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Massoomi is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Massoomi is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    6500 W Newberry Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xenia Ventura is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Ventura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

    6500 W Newberry Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hesham Nasser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Nasser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Apoplexy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Haile Medical Group, PA

    4750 SW 91st Dr # A, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Kaye is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Kaye is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Visceral Larva Migrans, Toxocariasis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kaye is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 near Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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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