The 20 Best Patent Foramen Ovale Doctors Near Me in Wellesley, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 194 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale near Wellesley, MA. Of these, 157 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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194 providers found
    Elite in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Elite in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Igor Palacios is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Palacios is rated as an Elite 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 Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Mitral Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine

    CardioVascular Institute Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Kannam is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Kannam is rated as an Advanced 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, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kannam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine

    CVI - Cardiovascular Clinic

    185 Pilgrim Road, Deaconess 1, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gavin is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gavin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Angioplasty, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Gavin is board certified in American Board Of Cardiovascular Disease.

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    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Pinak Bipin Shah is director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). A cardiovascular medicine specialist, he is also an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.He received his medical degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed an internal medicine residency at BWH and served as chief medical resident. He then completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology and cardiovascular clinical biometrics at BWH. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology.Dr. Shah’s clinical interests include catheterization based techniques for the treatment of complex valvular and structural heart disease as well as complex coronary intervention. Dr. Shah’s practice focuses on trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), mitral valve interventions, PFO/ASD closure, alcohol septal ablation for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) cases. Dr. Shah has received research funding from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. He has also been listed one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly. Dr. Shah 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Shah is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.

    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine | Cardiology
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine | Cardiology

    CVI - Cardiovascular Clinic

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Roger Laham is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Laham 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Laham is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Riley York Cardiology Associates

    65 Walnut Street, Suite 301, 
    Wellesley, MA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Riley is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), His Bundle Tachycardia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Riley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Riley York Cardiology Associates

    65 Walnut Street, Suite 301, 
    Wellesley, MA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meghan York is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Dr. York is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure. Dr. York is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 1st Floor, 
    Needham, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Mccormick is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mccormick 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 Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Angioplasty. Dr. Mccormick is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    CardioVascular Institute Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gini Jeyashanmugaraja is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Jeyashanmugaraja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Foramen Ovale, Pulmonary Embolism, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Arrhythmias. Dr. Jeyashanmugaraja is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine | Transplant Surgery

    CardioVascular Institute Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Fleming is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Fleming 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 Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Fleming is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Friedman is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Friedman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Kawasaki Disease, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Embolectomy, and Heart Transplant.

    Elite in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Kent is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kent is rated as an Elite 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 Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Elfers Cardiovascular Center

    2014 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Newton, MA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giulia Sheftel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Newton, Massachusetts. Dr. Sheftel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. Dr. Sheftel is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Elfers Cardiovascular Center

    2014 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Newton, MA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefanos Parpos is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Newton, Massachusetts. Dr. Parpos 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 Ectopic Heartbeat, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Familial Ventricular Tachycardia. Dr. Parpos is board certified in Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, and Echocardiography.

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

    Newton-Wellesley Primary Care-Wellesley Hills

    978 Worcester St Fl 2, 
    Wellesley, MA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rifat Dweik is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Dr. Dweik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine

    BILHPC, Washington Square, 637 Washington Street, Brookline

    637 Washington Street, Suite 100, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Kehlmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Kehlmann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Kehlmann is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology | Palliative Medicine
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology | Palliative Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael J. Landzberg is the organizing founder and director of the Boston Adult Congenital Heart and Pulmonary Hypertension Group (BACH) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). A cardiovascular medicine specialist, he is also an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS).Dr. Landzberg received his medical degree from HMS. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at BWH. Dr. Landzberg is board certified in internal medicine.Dr. Landzberg’s clinical interests include adult congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension. The author of more than 140 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Landzberg’s research focuses on the management of congenital heart disease. Dr. Landzberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Eisenmenger Syndrome, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Landzberg is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Junyang Lou is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lou is rated as an Advanced 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 Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, Angioplasty, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Lou is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Vaduganathan is a cardiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and faculty at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical doctorate and a Master of Public Health degree from Northwestern University. He subsequently completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and fellowship training in Cardiovascular Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Vaduganathan is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.Dr. Vaduganathan’s clinical interests surround the intersection between diabetes mellitus, obesity, and heart disease. The author of over 250 peer-reviewed publications, his research focuses on drug development and clinical trials of cardiometabolic therapies. Dr. Vaduganathan is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Vaduganathan is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.

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

    Department Of Cardiology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Gurvitz is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gurvitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Coarctation of the Aorta, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Thymectomy.

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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 Wellesley, MA?

    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 Wellesley, MA?

    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 Wellesley, MA?

    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 Wellesley, MA?

    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 Wellesley, MA?

    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 Wellesley, MA?

    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 Wellesley, MA?

    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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