The 20 Best Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Doctors Near Me in Falls Church, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy near Falls Church, VA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Advanced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

    Inova Cardiology - Fairfax

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, 700, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Garima Sharma is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Apoplexy, and Cardiomyopathy.

    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Neonatology | Intensive Care Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Neonatology | Intensive Care Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Inova Maternal Fetal Medicine - Fairfax

    8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 350, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Antonio Saad is the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program Director and Director of Perinatal Research Units at Inova Fairfax Medial Campus. He is a specialty care physician board certified in maternal-fetal medicine, critical care medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology. He joined Inova in 2023 and has been practicing since 2009. He is also a professor at University of Virginia School of Medicine. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Saad was a critical care and maternal-fetal medicine physician, professor, Associate Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program Director and Director of Clinical Research Division at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Saad earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut, followed by comprehensive training in critical care and maternal-fetal medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He also obtained a master of business administration degree from the University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business, where he received the Dean's Award for Academic Excellence. Dr. Saad’s research has focused on pivotal issues such as critical care, cervical ripening, labor induction, amniotic fluid emboli, preeclampsia and obstetric hemorrhage. His efforts have been supported by numerous grants. Dr. Saad's career encompasses extensive experience in both clinical practice and academia. Before his current roles, he explored various facets of medicine, from postdoctoral research in cancer and autoimmune diseases to pharmaceutical sales. His expertise in critical care is further highlighted by his involvement in managing complex obstetric cases including sepsis, hemorrhage, trauma, and cardiac and hypertensive conditions in pregnancy. A distinguished editor of Critical Care Obstetrics and author of numerous book chapters, Dr. Saad has significantly contributed to the literature in obstetrics and gynecology. His work in developing guidelines and educational materials for both healthcare professionals and patients showcases his commitment to advancing healthcare standards. Dr. Saad's scholarly contributions extend to peer-reviewed articles on a wide range of topics within his field. He has been recognized for excellence in mentorship and teaching through awards such as the OB-GYN Golden Apple Award and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Award of Research Excellence. At Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Saad continues to lead by example, blending his clinical expertise in critical care with his academic pursuits to foster a safer, more effective approach to maternal-fetal medicine. Dr. Saad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Preeclampsia, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, Gestational Diabetes, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    Inova Heart Failure/Transplant

    3300 Gallows Rd, IHVI Heart Failure/Transplant, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shashank Desai is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, and Heart Transplant.

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    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

    Inova Health Care Services

    3300 Gallows Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shashank Sinha is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Sinha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

    Inova Heart Failure/Transplant

    3300 Gallows Rd, IHVI Heart Failure/Transplant, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitchell Psotka is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Psotka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Northern Virgina Family Medical Center Inc.

    611 S Carlin Springs Rd Ste 401, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Akbar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Akbar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Infant Hyperglycemia, Empyema, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 2300, Suite 2300, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Ari Cedars is a cardiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. He also serves as director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center at both the Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute and the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center. Dr. Cedars is an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Cedars specializes in adult congenital heart disease. He is a member of the leadership committee for the Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network (ACTION), an organization focused on the improvement of outcomes for pediatric ventricular assist device (VAD) patients. He is an administrative board member of the Alliance for Adult Research in Congenital Cardiology (AARCC), a multi-institutional academic research network devoted to producing new research in adult congenital heart disease. He is also a member of the medical advisory board for the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA). Dr. Cedars’ research focuses on patient-centered outcomes, mechanical circulatory support and ventricular assist devices, and the biological mechanisms underlying clinical disease progression in congenital heart disease. Dr. Cedars is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Cedars is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

    110 Irving Street NW, 1ST Floor

    110 Irving St NW # 1, 
    Washington,, DC 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Hofmeyer is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hofmeyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hofmeyer is board certified in ABIM - Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology.

    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    3300 Gallows Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Cole is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Cole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Cole is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Inova Heart Failure/Transplant

    3300 Gallows Rd, IHVI Heart Failure/Transplant, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Joanna Joly is a specialty care physician board-certified in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, and internal medicine. She joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 2011. She has a special interest in pregnant individuals with high risk cardiovascular disease, and enjoys collaborating with obstetricians to provide exceptional peripartum care for this vulnerable population. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Joly was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where she was Associate Program Director of both the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship Program as well as the Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, & ICU Cardiology Fellowship Program. She completed an Advanced Heart Disease and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, and a Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at UAB. Before that, she completed medical school and residency at Georgetown; her patient care philosophy of cura personalis, or care of the whole person, comes from the foundational training she received there. She is originally from the Washington, DC area and is thrilled to be home. Dr. Joly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

    3300 Gallows Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yasser Jamil is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Jamil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiology

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Cardiology Heart Center

    2041 Georgia Ave NW # 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruth Tamrat is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tamrat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Heart Failure.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy?

    Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare disorder in which a pregnant woman's heart becomes weakened and enlarged. It develops during the last month of pregnancy, or within 5 months after the baby is born.

    When should I see a Peripartum Cardiomyopathy doctor near Falls Church, VA?

    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 Peripartum Cardiomyopathy doctor near Falls Church, VA?

    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 Peripartum Cardiomyopathy doctors near Falls Church, VA?

    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 Peripartum Cardiomyopathy doctors near Falls Church, VA?

    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 Peripartum Cardiomyopathy doctor near Falls Church, VA?

    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 Peripartum Cardiomyopathy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Peripartum Cardiomyopathy 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 Peripartum Cardiomyopathy doctor near Falls Church, VA?

    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 Peripartum Cardiomyopathy 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 Peripartum Cardiomyopathy 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 Peripartum Cardiomyopathy doctors near Falls Church, VA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Peripartum Cardiomyopathy 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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