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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale near St Petersburg, FL. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    15 providers found
      James A. Thompson
      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Thompson specializes in interventional cardiology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the hospital staff in 2020. He was previously a pediatric cardiologist and medical director for Child Cardiology Associates in Fairfax, Virginia, and chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology of the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute at Inova Fairfax Hospital. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency, serving as chief resident, at Children’s National Medical Center. He then completed a pediatric cardiology fellowship with a focus in catheterization and interventional cardiology at University of California, San Francisco. He has been a principal investigator for multiple clinical trials for devices to close defects in the heart through catheters rather than open-heart surgery. He has performed device closures of over 1,500 defects. He was the first physician in the United States to use a novel transcatheter suture delivery system and is leading a multicenter, multinational trial on that device. His passion is the delivery of compassionate care to his patients and their families. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Pulmonary Atresia, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

      Stephanie A. Kurtz
      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Pediatric Cardiology Associates

      625 6th Avenue South, Suite 120, Suite 120, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephanie Kurtz is a Pediatric Cardiologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Kurtz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Right Ventricle Hypoplasia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Bayfront Cardiovascular Associates

      601 7th St S Ste 495, 
      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexander Johnson is a Cardiologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

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      Jamie A. Decker
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

      601 5th Street South, Suite 260, Suite 260, 
      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Decker is a pediatric cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies and heart failure. He offers innovative and minimally invasive techniques to benefit patients at the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Heart Institute. He was named the 2023 William A. Baumgartner Physician of the Year for Johns Hopkins All Children's in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Before joining All Children’s, Dr. Decker was an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, where he completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology, an advanced fellowship in heart failure/transplantation, and an advanced fellowship in pediatric electrophysiology at Baylor College of Medicine. A graduate of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Camden, New Jersey, Dr. Decker did his pediatric residency training at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Decker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, and Heart Transplant.

      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Office

      625 6th Ave S Ste 120, 
      Saint Petersburg,, FL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Martinez is a Cardiologist in Saint Petersburg,, Florida. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Endocardial Cushion Defect, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Tetralogy of Fallot.

      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Bayfront Cardiovascular Associates

      601 7th St S Ste 205, 
      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ravikiran Korabathina is a Cardiologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Korabathina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

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

      SC Physicians LLC

      620 10th St N, 
      Saint Petersburg,, FL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Trevor Law is a Cardiologist in Saint Petersburg,, Florida. Dr. Law is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Pediatrix Medical Group Of Florida Inc.

      625 6th Ave S Ste 120, 
      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Huhta is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Huhta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, Right Ventricle Hypoplasia, and Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum.

      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Cardiology

      Hca Florida Heart Institute-South Pasadena

      1615 Pasadena Ave S Ste 430, 
      South Pasadena,, FL 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Walsh is a Cardiologist in South Pasadena,, Florida. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Stable Angina.

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

      Ohi West Medical Group LLC

      603 7th St S, Suite 400, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Romanian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Irina Scutaru is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Scutaru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Rotor Syndrome, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Scutaru is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Bay Area Heart Center - Park Street Office

      5398 Park St N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ali Jabbar is a Cardiologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Jabbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Pediatric Myocarditis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angioplasty, and Heart Valve Repair.

      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

      Bay Area Heart Center - Park Street Office

      5398 Park St N, 
      St Petersburg,, FL 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Manuel Salazar is a Cardiologist in St Petersburg,, Florida. Dr. Salazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Arterial Embolism.

      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      West Florida Cardiology Network, LLC

      6006 49th St N, Suite 200, 
      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jesse Klein is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Klein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Klein is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Florida Cardiovascular Institute PA

      509 S Armenia Ave Ste 200, 
      Tampa,, FL 
       (14.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fadi Matar is a Cardiologist in Tampa,, Florida. Dr. Matar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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

      HCA Florida Heart Institute - Largo

      1551 West Bay Dr Ste 300, 
      Largo, FL 
       (14.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Saurabh Sanon is an Interventional Cardiologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Sanon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 St Petersburg, 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 St Petersburg, 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 St Petersburg, 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 St Petersburg, 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 St Petersburg, 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 St Petersburg, 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 St Petersburg, 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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