The 20 Best Pericarditis Doctors Near Me in Catonsville, MD

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The 20 Best Pericarditis Doctors near Catonsville, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 226 doctor with experience in Pericarditis near Catonsville, MD. Of these, 218 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Sinisha Donekal MD

    716 Maiden Choice Lane, Suite 202, Suite 202, 
    Catonsville, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu

    Sirisha Donekal is a Cardiologist in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Donekal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Atherosclerosis, and Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Family Medicine

    Marcelino D. Albuerne M.D. P.A.

    516 N Rolling Rd Ste 106, 
    Catonsville, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcelino Albuerne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Albuerne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Glycine Encephalopathy, Anemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Ascension Saint Agnes Heart Care

    3407 Wilkens Ave Ste 300, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manjari Regmi is a Cardiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Regmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Mediastinitis, Pulmonary Embolism, and Pericarditis.

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    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiology

    Ascension Saint Agnes Heart Care

    3407 Wilkens Ave Ste 300, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Cole is a Cardiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Cole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Endocardial Cushion Defect, and Atrioventricular Septal Defect.

    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    St. Agnes Healthcare Inc.

    3407 Wilkens Ave Ste 300, 
    Baltimore,, MD 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Kuhn is a Cardiologist in Baltimore,, Maryland. Dr. Kuhn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, and Ventricular Tachycardia.

    Khalid M. Zirvi
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Padder Health Services, LLC

    8850 Columbia 100 Pkwy, #301, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Khalid M. Zirvi is a highly accomplished and board-certified specialist in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania-Hahnemann (now Drexel University College of Medicine) and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Zirvi further honed his expertise through advanced training in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), Dr. Zirvi has held notable leadership roles, including serving as Co-director of Interventional Cardiology and the Cath Lab at Meritus Medical Center.Now part of Padder Health Services, Dr. Zirvi is dedicated to providing exceptional cardiology care, ensuring patients in Laurel, Columbia, and Hagerstown, MD, have access to the best primary care and advanced cardiovascular services. With a focus on comprehensive and compassionate healthcare, Dr. Zirvi combines expertise with patient-centered care to support the health and well-being of the communities he serves. Dr. Zirvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Atherosclerosis, and Angioplasty.

    Colleen M. Leavitt
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Remington, Baltimore

    2700 Remington Avenue, Suite 2000, Suite 2000, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Colleen Leavitt, M.D., practices internal medicine and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. She received her medical degree and completed her residency in medicine & pediatrics at Loyola University School of Medicine. Dr. Leavitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Jana P. Lovell
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Suite 7200, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Jana Lovell is a cardiologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine, with an expertise in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. She is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Lovell earned her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She then completed her Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Fellowship training at Johns Hopkins. During her fellowship training, she has completed additional research training, with a focus on the intersection between heart failure and inflammation. Her clinical interests include inflammatory cardiomyopathies and transplant immunology. Selected Publications Lovell JP, Bermea K, Yu J, Rousseau S, Cohen CD, Bhalodia A, Zita MD, Head RD, Blumenthal RS, Alharethi R, Damp J, Boehmer J, Alexis J, McNamara DM, Sharma G, Adamo L; IPAC; IMAC2 Investigators. Serum Proteomic Analysis of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Reveals Distinctive Dysregulation of Inflammatory and Cholesterol Metabolism Pathways. JACC Heart Fail. 2023 Sep;11(9):1231-1242. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2023.05.031. Epub 2023 Aug 2. PMID: 37542511; PMCID: PMC11974612. Lovell JP, Duque C, Rousseau S, Bhalodia A, Bermea K, Cohen CD, Adamo L. B cell-mediated antigen presentation promotes adverse cardiac remodeling in chronic heart failure. bioRxiv [Preprint]. 2024 Jun 5:2024.05.08.593153. doi: 10.1101/2024.05.08.593153. PMID: 38766182; PMCID: PMC11100706. Chung MP, Lovell J, Kelly W, Mecoli CA, Albayda J, Christopher-Stine L, Gilotra NA, Paik JJ. Myocarditis in Patients With Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: Clinical Presentation and Outcomes. J Rheumatol. 2023 Aug;50(8):1039-1046. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.220989. Epub 2023 Apr 1. PMID: 37003604; PMCID: PMC10523850. Dr. Lovell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, and Pericarditis.

    Jelani K. Grant
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Suite 7200, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jelani Grant is a Cardiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Heart Failure, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Katherine Wu
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Katherine Wu is a general cardiologist for the Heart and Vascular Institute at Johns Hopkins Medicine with an interest in caring for patients with cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, and valvular heart disease as well as those interested in cardiovascular prevention. She has additional expertise in non-invasive cardiology imaging techniques. Dr. Wu received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Health System School of Medicine, and completed her residency and a cardiology fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined the School of Medicine faculty in 2000. Dr. Wu's research interests include improving individualized risk prediction for sudden cardiac death and heart failure by developing and validating methods that incorporate novel cardiac imaging indices. Her lab is funded by the NIH/NHLBI. Dr. Wu has more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging and is a standing member of the NIH Clinical and Integrative Cardiovascular Sciences Study Section. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Ronald D. Berger
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Suite 7200, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Degrees: BS: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1981 Electrical Engineering MS: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1983 Electrical Engineering PhD: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1987 Electrical Engineering MD: Harvard 1987 Medicine Professional Appointments: 1987-1988 Intern in Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital 1988-1990 Resident in Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital 1988-1990 Research Scientist, Harvard M.I.T. Division of H.S.T. 1990-1993 Fellow in Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University 1993-1998 Assistant Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University 1996- Co-Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital 1998-2005 Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University 2002-2005 Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University 2005- Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University 2005- Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Berger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Ivana Gojo
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

    401 North Broadway Street, Weinberg BLDG, Weinberg BLDG, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Croatian
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ivana Gojo is a Hematologist/Oncologist in Baltimore. Her clinical focus is on diagnosis and management of patients with acute leukemias (AML, ALL) and other myeloid malignancies (MDS, MPNs, CML), with emphasis on the development of novel therapeutic approaches for these diseases. She is nationally and internationally recognized expert in clinical translation of novel therapeutics for acute leukemias and principal investigator on multiple multi-center investigator-initiated studies. Dr. Gojo joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2012 as the Co-Director of Leukemia Drug Development Program. She has served on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Investigational Drug Steering Committee since 2014. Dr. Gojo received a Service Star Award from Johns Hopkins Medicine Service Excellence in 2018 for her exemplary care of leukemia patients. Dr. Gojo contributed to the clinical translational and drug development effort of multiple novel agents targeting pathogenic pathways in patients with acute leukemia. Her research efforts are now concentrated on the development and integration of novel immunotherapies into therapeutic armamentarium for patients with acute leukemia. She mentors basic and clinical research fellows and junior faculty on the development and design of novel clinical trials and mechanistic laboratory studies associated with these trials. She served as a leukemia team leader on the National Institute of Health (NIH)/NCI N01 grant (Phase II consortium) (2009-2011), and is co-principal investigator (PI) on the Experimental Therapeutics (ET)-Clinical Trial Network (CTN) UM1 grant supporting early clinical trials. Dr. Gojo has served on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guideline panel for AML since 2019, Myeloid Growth Factor guideline panel since 2015 and previously served on the MPNs guideline panel (2016-2019). She has extensive experience in the regulatory aspects of drug development and served as the Chair (2015-2016) and Co-Chair (2014-2015) of the Cancer Research Review Committee at Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) at Johns Hopkins, and serves as a member of the SKCCC Biostatistics Core Advisory Committee and SKCCC Clinical Research Office Coordinating Center Oversight Committee. Dr. Gojo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Kavita Sharma
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish

    Kavita Sharma MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology in the Division of Cardiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Program. She sees patients at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, downtown campus. A cardiologist specializing in advanced heart failure, her clinical interests include advanced heart failure diagnosis and management, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support including left ventricular assist devices. She has a specialized interest in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and directs one of the largest programs in the country dedicated to caring for patients with this condition. She is the principal investigator of numerous clinical and translational trials in HFpEF and leads a team of nurses, research coordinators, and fellows-in-training in this multi-faceted program. She is an invited speaker at national meetings in topic areas covering advanced heart failure and HFpEF. Dr. Sharma is a member of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, the Heart Failure Society of America, and the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Fasciotomy.

    Joseph Marine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Suite 7200, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Marine, MD, MBA, FACC, FHRS, is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist who practices primarily at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and holds appointments as Vice-Director of Operations for the Division of Cardiology and Section Chief of Cardiology for Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. He trained at UC San Francisco Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston University Medical Center, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Marine has lectured widely on a variety of arrhythmia topics and has served as a co-director of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Cardiovascular Overview and Board Review Course for 10 years. He currently serves on the ACC Board of Governors and is co-editor of the ACC/HRS EP Self-Assessment Program. He also serves on other committees for the ACC, the Heart Rhythm Society, and MedChi. He is co-author of more than 130 original research and review articles and has served on writing committees for several national cardiology practice and training guidelines. As a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist, Dr. Marine specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias, which are heart rhythm disorders that cause the heart to beat too rapidly, too slowly, or irregularly. His research focuses on further improving the safety and effectiveness of catheter ablation and other treatments for atrial fibrillation and other atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. Dr. Marine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Heart Transplant.

    William A. Houck
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center

    201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 10th FL, Viragh BLDG 10th FL, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Houck is an Oncologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Houck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

    Shakunmala Gupta
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Hospital Medicine

    Shakunmala Gupta

    9650 Santiago Road, Suite 6, Suite 6, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Shakunmala Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Anemia.

    Chao-wei Hwang
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

    5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 300, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Chao-Wei Hwang is an interventional cardiologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Hwang received doctoral and medical training at Harvard Medical School. He completed residency in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology fellowships at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Hwang joined the Division of Cardiology as faculty in 2011. He spent a year at Virtua Health System in New Jersey as systemwide Director of Interventional Cardiology, and is now Director of the Johns Hopkins Interventional Cardiology Program at Frederick Health Hospital (FHH) and Co-Medical Director of the FHH Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Dr. Hwang is an expert interventional cardiologist specializing in complex coronary interventions, management of acute coronary syndromes and advanced coronary artery disease. He has specialized expertise in PCI of chronic total occlusions (CTO). Dr. Hwang has been involved in a number of device and coronary clinical trials, and his broad areas of research interests include developing and optimizing devices for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Dr. Hwang has published extensively in stent-based drug delivery systems and local delivery systems for cell-based therapies to the heart. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Calin Maniu
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

    5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 300, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Romanian

    Dr. Maniu joins the interventional section as an interventional cardiologist with over two decades of experience in academic, hospital, and community settings. He earned his medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine, as well as fellowships in Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville and Rochester. Clinically, Dr. Maniu sees outpatients at the Cardiology Clinic in Columbia, and he will cover the interventional lab at Howard County Medical Center. Also, he interprets outpatient echos, primarily at our Columbia Clinic office. Dr. Maniu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Pulmonary Edema.

    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Pericarditis
    Cardiology

    United Radiology Services LLC

    4000 Old Court Rd Ste 103, 
    Pikesville,, MD 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zalman Kahn is a Cardiologist in Pikesville,, Maryland. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Robert G. Weiss
    Experienced in Pericarditis
    Experienced in Pericarditis

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Robert Weiss is a Clarence Doodeman professor of cardiology as well as a professor of medicine and radiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Weiss directs a multi-disciplinary team at Johns Hopkins as well as collaborators at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles are dedicated to identifying the most important clinical, genetic, structural, contractile and metabolic causes of sudden cardiac death as well as the means to reverse the underlying pathology and lower risk. His research interests include energetic consequences and causes of heart failure, predictors of sudden cardiac death, non-invasive magnetic resonance, role of creatine kinase in heart failure, spectroscopy and imaging, coronary endothelial function and small animal cardiovascular imaging. Dr. Weiss received an undergraduate degree in physics form Dickinson College and a medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine AOA Hershey Medical Center before joining Johns Hopkins in 1983 as an intern and assistant resident. Dr. Weiss has published extensively and has most recently been awarded a fellowship with the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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    What is the definition of Pericarditis?

    Pericarditis is a condition in which the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium) becomes inflamed.

    When should I see a Pericarditis doctor near Catonsville, MD?

    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 Pericarditis doctor near Catonsville, MD?

    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 Pericarditis doctors near Catonsville, MD?

    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 Pericarditis doctors near Catonsville, MD?

    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 Pericarditis doctor near Catonsville, MD?

    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 Pericarditis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis doctor near Catonsville, MD?

    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 Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis doctors near Catonsville, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pericarditis 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 Pericarditis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pericarditis 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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