The 20 Best Patent Foramen Ovale Doctors Near Me in Chapel Hill, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale near Chapel Hill, NC. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Elite in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Duke Cardiology Arringdon

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
    Morrisville, NC 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish

    As a fellowship trained adult congenital heart disease specialist and Director of the Adult Congenital Heart Center at Duke, I take care of a wide spectrum of heart problems, spanning from simple shunt lesions like patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus, to more complicated disorders, like tetralogy of Fallot, Ebstein anomaly, transposition of the great arteries and single ventricles. I collaborate with my colleagues in adult and pediatric medicine to provide comprehensive health services including complex cardiac interventions like catheter-based pulmonary valve implantation, closure of aortopulmonary collaterals and coarctation stenting. I am also skilled at the non-invasive and invasive assessment of patients with pulmonary hypertension. Congenital heart disease is my passion and I strive to educate my patients, their doctors and our fabulous trainees in order to improve everyone's awareness of these challenging conditions. My spare time is spent mostly at home with my wife and 2 teenage boys. I enjoy participating in and watching all types of major sports and also enjoy traveling. Dr. Krasuski is rated as an Elite 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 Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Transplant, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Krasuski is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease , and American Board Of Internal Med, Adult Congenital Heart Disease.

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

    UNC Hospitals Outpatient Center At Eastowne

    100 Eastowne Dr, 
    Chapel Hill,, NC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Vavalle is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill,, North Carolina. Dr. Vavalle 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    UNC Hospitals Outpatient Center At Eastowne

    100 Eastowne Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Klein is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

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

    University Of North Carolina Hospitals

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Rossi is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Rossi 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, Atherosclerosis, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

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

    Duke Home Infusion

    6301 Herndon Rd, 
    Durham,, NC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Kiefer is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham,, North Carolina. Dr. Kiefer 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Duke Cardiac Diagnostic Unit - Clinic 2K

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a noninvasive cardiologist with clinical and research specialties in peripheral artery disease, structural heart disease, and hypertension. I’ve been at Duke for over 10 years and in that time I’ve been proud to be part of Duke’s commitment to world class, patient-centric, personalized care. We are in the midst of major breakthroughs and advances in cardiovascular care, many of which have evolved here at Duke. But translating these advances to personalized care takes a strong partnership between a doctor and patient and I look forward to forging that relationship with each of my patients. Dr. Vemulapalli 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, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Vemulapalli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    I practice general cardiology, women's heart health, and non-invasive imaging of the heart (echocardiography). The best part of being a cardiologist is the opportunity to educate my patients and their families, learn about their lives, and watch them improve over time. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, cycling on many trails in the Triangle region, and exploring all that North Carolina has to offer. Dr. Upadhyaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Upadhyaya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease.

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

    Office

    160 Dental Cir, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Faisal Syed is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Prolapse, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Internal Medicine
    100 Eastowne Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Song is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Song is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Patent Foramen Ovale, and Heartburn.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Duke Home Infusion

    6301 Herndon Rd, 
    Durham,, NC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Bashore is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham,, North Carolina. Dr. Bashore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Atrial Fibrillation.

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

    Duke Eye Center Of South Durham

    234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
    Durham, NC 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Ohman is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ohman is rated as an Experienced 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 Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Angina, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

    Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham,, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Chamis is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham,, North Carolina. Dr. Chamis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Patent Foramen Ovale.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham,, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nima Moghaddam is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham,, North Carolina. Dr. Moghaddam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Cor Pulmonale, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

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

    Duke Cardiology Arringdon

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
    Morrisville, NC 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am an interventional cardiologist and have been at Duke for about 25 years. The less-invasive treatment strategies and techniques that we’ve learned have been a source of great excitement over the past 20 years. We started back then with patients who had congenital heart disease and traditionally needed open surgery, and we’re now able to help many patients with congenital defects without open surgery. We’ve moved into an era where valvular heart disease has excellent treatments from an interventional point of view. I like all cardiac interventions, but my particular interest is in what people call structural interventions, which is helping people with structural or congenital heart disease. When you see me or someone else in interventional cardiology at Duke, you’re seeing multiple providers, even though they may be in the background. We work as a team and provide only the best for patients. Dr. Kevin is rated as an Advanced 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Kevin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Interventional Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Duke Cardiology Arringdon

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
    Morrisville, NC 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Andres Pineda is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Morrisville, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Pineda is rated as an Advanced 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 Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Angina, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Pineda is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Interventional Cardiology.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Duke Cardiology Arringdon

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
    Morrisville, NC 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I fell in love with cardiology early in my medical training when I saw a patient in the emergency department who came in with a heart attack. The cardiology team swooped down and took him away to a procedure room, and in less than 45 minutes the heart attack had been stopped, and the patient was asking if he could go home. I'm so happy to be on that team now. I have extensive experience in minimally invasive procedures to treat people with a myriad of cardiac conditions. Most commonly, you can find me in the cardiac catheterization laboratory opening blockages in the arteries that feed the heart to treat angina or stop heart attacks. In the hospital, I also see patients with other acute cardiac conditions. In the office, I see patients with the entire range of heart problems. I'm excited to be joining Duke because I'll also be able to get back to doing research aimed at improving our understanding and management of patients with heart disease at the Duke Clinical Research Institute. In addition, I love to teach and learn, and there is no better place than Duke to stoke the intellectual curiosity that brought me to medicine in the first place. Dr. Pride 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 Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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

    Duke Cardiology Arringdon

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
    Morrisville, NC 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Although I enjoy taking care of all cardiac patients, my special interests include adult congenital heart disease (patients who were born with heart defects who are now adults), and pregnancy and cardiac disease. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endocardial Cushion Defect, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, and Tetralogy of Fallot. Dr. Ward is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Adult Congenital Heart Disease , American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Duke Cardiology Arringdon

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
    Morrisville, NC 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada
    Offers Telehealth

    Although I enjoy caring for all cardiac patients, my special interests include patients born with heart defects and now adults, pregnancy with heart disease, and valvular heart disease. In addition, I am interested in keeping people healthy and avoiding heart disease as much as possible. Dr. Upadhya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy. Dr. Upadhya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Adult Congenital Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Duke Cardiology Arringdon

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
    Morrisville, NC 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 
    Offers Telehealth

    I am an interventional cardiologist and researcher who has been at Duke for nearly 20 years. I enjoy being at Duke because of the “family” I get to work with every day. When we are able to make a patient feel better through teamwork; it’s a great feeling. I chose cardiology as my specialty because of the chance to make a difference in someone’s life in real time. When someone is having a heart attack, they are relying on you to come to their aid quickly. At that moment, I get to apply science to save a life, while learning more about what we can do to help improve people’s lives in the future. In that way, medicine also gives me the chance to learn from my patients and apply what I find to benefit the greater good. I find that whole process is exciting. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my school-aged children. Dr. Patel 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 Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Interventional Cardiology.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

    Duke Cardiology Arringdon

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
    Morrisville, NC 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Rockman is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Morrisville, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Rockman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Rockman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine.

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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 Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 Chapel Hill, NC?

    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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