The 20 Best Patent Foramen Ovale Doctors Near Me in Charleston, SC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale near Charleston, SC. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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18 providers found
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    MUSC Children's Health Cardiology At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Rhodes is a Cardiologist and a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rhodes 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 Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Angioplasty. Dr. Rhodes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Cardiology At Ashley River Tower

    25 Courtenay Drive, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gold is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Gold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Gold is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Carolina Family Care Inc.

    1600 Midtown Ave, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Nielsen is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Nielsen is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Cardiomyopathy, Angioplasty, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Nielsen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health University Internal Medicine - Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 8th Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Brzezinski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Brzezinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Hypertension. Dr. Brzezinski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Medical University Of South Carolina Foundation

    25 Courtenay Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Gregg-Iv is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Gregg-Iv is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Angina, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Gregg-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Usher is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Usher 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 Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Bidirectional Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Usher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Glenn is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Glenn 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 Multiple System Atrophy, Low Blood Pressure, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Orthostatic Hypotension. Dr. Glenn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network

    615 Wesley Dr, Suite 320, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wills Geils is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Geils 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 Arrhythmias, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Geils is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Coastal Cardiology

    1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lars Runquist is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Runquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Runquist is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Coastal Cardiology

    1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Rieder is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Rieder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Rieder is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Coastal Cardiology

    1033 Saint Andrews Blvd, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Smith is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced 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 Pediatric Myocarditis, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
    Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    MUSC Children's Health Cardiology At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Gaydos is a Cardiologist and a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Gaydos is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Truncus Arteriosus, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Transposition of the Great Arteries. Dr. Gaydos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
    Referral required

    Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network

    897 Von Kolnitz Rd Ste 101, 
    Mount Pleasant,, SC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew O'steen is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant,, South Carolina. Dr. O'steen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. O'steen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network

    897 Von Kolnitz Rd Ste 101, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Gorman is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Gorman 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 Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Gorman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood Internal Medicine Gme Program

    22999 Us Hwy 59 N, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shai Ring is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Ring is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Block and Patent Foramen Ovale.

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

    Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

    2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, 
    Charleston,, SC 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charleston,, South Carolina. Dr. Miller 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 Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    2810 Ashley Phosphate Rd, Suite B 11, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rochelle Judd is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Judd is rated as an Advanced 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 Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Dr. Judd is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Charleston Heart Specialists

    9313 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 305, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Laudati is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Laudati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Dr. Laudati is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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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