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    MediFind found 113 doctor with experience in Pulmonary Hypertension near Columbia, MD. Of these, 90 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced, 6 are Elite and 2 are Distinguished.

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      Bradley Maron
      Elite in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Elite in Pulmonary Hypertension

      Univ Of MD Path Assoc Biochemical Genetics Lab

      655 W Baltimore St, 
      Baltimore,, MD 
       (13.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bradley Maron is a Cardiologist in Baltimore,, Maryland. Dr. Maron is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Heart Failure, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and Heart Transplant.

      Paul M. Hassoun
      Elite in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Elite in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French

      Paul M. Hassoun, M.D., is professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the director of the pulmonary hypertension program at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He received his medical degree from the Faculté de Médecine Lariboisière-Saint Louis at the University of Paris, France, completed an internship and residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, both at Harvard Medical School. He was on faculty in the pulmonary division at New England Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine (Tufts-NEMC) in Boston, MA, until 2002 when he joined the division of pulmonary and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Hassoun has served or currently serves on numerous American Thoracic Society (ATS) assemblies and committees, including the Pulmonary Circulation Long Range Planning Committee, the Pulmonary Circulation Program Committee (for which he served as chair for 2008-2009), the ATS Scientific Advisory Council, Pulmonary Circulation Leadership Committee, and the American College of Chest Physicians Vascular Steering Committee. He served as the ATS Pulmonary Circulation chair (2011-2012) and on the ATS Publications Policy Committee. He was recently elected president of the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI; 2018-2019). Dr. Hassoun has held numerous editorial activities including serving on the editorial board of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Medicine (2010 to present), CHEST (2006-2015) and the European Respiratory Review (2008-2015). He currently serves as associate editor of the European Respiratory Journal (2013-present) and has served as associate editor for the Journal of Clinical Investigation (2017-2022). Dr. Hassoun is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Lung Transplant.

      Todd M. Kolb
      Elite in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Elite in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Kolb is a specialist in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine with special focus on pulmonary vascular disease and Critical Care Medicine. He is an expert in the diagnosis and management of all forms of chronic pulmonary hypertension, and has special interests in the chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, peri-operative and ICU management of pulmonary hypertension. He is an expert in the management of acute pulmonary embolism, leads the Johns Hopkins Pulmonary Embolism Response Team, and provides longitudinal ambulatory follow-up for patients after acute pulmonary embolism. He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of all forms of acute respiratory failure and other life-threatening conditions such as shock, gastrointestinal bleeding, pulmonary embolism, diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar states, and acute kidney and liver failure. Dr. Kolb is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Lung Transplant.

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      Catherine Simpson
      Elite in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Elite in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

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

      Dr. Catherine Simpson is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include internal medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and pulmonary vascular diseases. Dr. Simpson earned her M.D. from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins, where she also performed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine and earned her M.H.S. degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Scleroderma.

      Stephen Mathai
      Elite in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Elite in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen C. Mathai, MD, MHS is an Associate Professor of Medicine and part of the Johns Hopkins Pulmonary Hypertension Program. Dr. Mathai received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers College and medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. He pursued residency training in Internal Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he also served as Chief Medical Resident. Dr. Mathai came to Johns Hopkins for fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. During his 5-year fellowship, he obtained a Masters of Health Science degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and successfully competed for an individual Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award. Subsequently, he received a K23 award for his research in pulmonary vascular disease in scleroderma. He currently serves as Co-Principal Investigator for the Johns Hopkins PVDOMICS program supported by the NIH and is principal investigator for a clinical trial of therapy for scleroderma associated pulmonary hypertension supported by the Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program. He is also the Co-Director of the Ann Dana Kusch Multidisciplinary Program for Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Hypertension. Dr. Mathai has been active in numerous committees and holds several leadership positions in academic societies. He is the current chair of the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Network for the American College of Chest Physicians and has served on the steering committee for this organization for the past 4 years. He has served on several committees for the Pulmonary Circulation Assembly of the American Thoracic Society, including the Program Committee and Nominations Committee. He has organized symposia and delivered presentations related to pulmonary hypertension at numerous international meetings. He is the author of more than 100 publications and has given invited research lectures nationally and internationally. Dr. Mathai is also an active member of patient advocacy organizations. Currently, he is a member of the Scientific Leadership Council of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association where he serves as national chairperson of the Preceptorship Program Planning Committee. He is also a member of the Rare Disease Advisory Panel for the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute. Dr. Mathai also serves as the faculty leader of the inpatient pulmonary service, the Carol Johns Service, where he is responsible for the education of the internal medicine housestaff and pulmonary fellows. He has also received the Frederick L. Brancati Award for mentorship from the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Mathai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Sarcoidosis, and Lung Transplant.

      Ikemefula Ekekwe
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Medical Arts Building - Columbia

      11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 201, Suite 201, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ike Ekekwe, M.D., is a pulmonologist with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Dr. Ekekwe started his professional career with the Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Division at Saint Peters University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Following that, he worked on the Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine team at Piedmont Health Care Systems in Fayetteville, Georgia, for many years. He is excited to continue his professional career with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Dr. Ekekwe enjoys caring for patients with pulmonary and sleep disorders, both in the clinic and at the hospital. Outside of work, he spends time with his family and enjoys watching soccer. Dr. Ekekwe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

      David A. Holden
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Medical Arts Building - Columbia

      11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 201, Suite 201, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Offers Telehealth

      David Holden, M.D., practices pulmonary medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine, and also completed his residency in internal medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Holden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

      Sean T. Gloth
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension

      ISIM Inc

      10700 Charter Drive, Suite 200, Suite 200, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sean Gloth is a Cardiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Gloth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Aortic Regurgitation.

      Jose Madrazo
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Cardiology

      Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

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

      Dr. Jose Madrazo is a general cardiologist in the Johns Hopkins Division of Medicine, and an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Madrazo pursued a cardiovascular fellowship with a focus on echocardiography at the Washington University School of Medicine before joining the Hopkins faculty. Dr. Madrazo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Attack.

      Chao-wei Hwang
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

      5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 300, Suite 300, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.8 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 Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, Angioplasty, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

      Rohan J. Kalathiya
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension

      Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

      5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 300, Suite 300, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi

      Dr. Kalathiya received his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Kentucky before joining the Osler Medical Residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Subsequently, Dr. Kalathiya completed his Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology fellowships at the University of Chicago. Dr. Kalathiya is an interventional cardiologist with expertise in complex coronary interventions, structural interventions, peripheral interventions for claudication and critical limb ischemia, interventional pulmonary embolism therapies, and mechanical circulatory support to treat cardiogenic shock. Dr. Kalathiya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Heart Failure, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Calin Maniu
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

      5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 300, Suite 300, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.8 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 Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, Pulmonary Edema, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

      Edward W. Schaefer
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

      Howard County Center For Lung And Sleep Medicine

      Columbia, MD 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Schaefer is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cerebral Hypoxia, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

      Elite in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
      Elite in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

      University Of Maryland Physicians PA

      22 S Green St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (13.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Tamil
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gautam Ramani is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Ramani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Embolectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Ramani is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension

      Johns Hopkins University Office Of Capital Region Research

      10710 Charter Dr Ste 400, 
      Columbia,, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      George Groman is a Cardiologist in Columbia,, Maryland. Dr. Groman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Factor 10 Deficiency, Factor 5 Deficiency, and Factor 12 Deficiency.

      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

      5755 Cedar Lane, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kala Davis is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Howard County Center For Lung And Sleep Medicine

      8865 Stanford Boulevard, Suite 201, Suite 201, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Swahili

      David Nyanjom is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Nyanjom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Allen D. Everett
      Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Distinguished in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Johns Hopkins Children's Center

      1800 Orleans Street, Suite 2201, Suite 2201, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Allen Everett is a professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include general pediatric cardiology. Dr. Everett earned his M.D. from East Tennessee State University. He completed his residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the University of Virginia. Dr. Everett joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2003. He has become the program leader at Johns Hopkins in pediatric biomarker discovery, with a particular focus on brain injury, pulmonary hypertension and effects of medical plastics exposure on congenital heart disease outcomes. He is the principal investigator (PI) or co-PI on multiple NIH- funded R01 studies. Dr. Everett also serves as the director of the Pediatric Proteome Center. Dr. Everett is an author of over 140 peer review papers, three book chapters, editor/author of the Illustrated Field Guide to Congenital Heart Disease and Repair, now in its fourth edition, and senior associate editor for the journal, Cardiology in the Young. He is a co-developer of PedCathTM cardiac catheterization software with Scientific Software Solutions which has been translated into five languages, has five US biomarker patents filed and brain injury biomarkers licensed to ImmunArray, Ltd. Dr. Everett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.

      Khalid M. Zirvi
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Padder Health Services LLC

      Laurel, MD 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Offers Telehealth

      Khalid Zirvi is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Zirvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Atherosclerosis, and Angioplasty.

      Michael Carlos
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension
      Experienced in Pulmonary Hypertension

      Padder Health Services

      7350 Van Dusen Rd Ste B40, 
      Laurel,, MD 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Carlos is a Cardiologist in Laurel,, Maryland. Dr. Carlos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Pulmonary Hypertension?

      Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries of the lungs. It makes the right side of the heart work harder than normal.

      When should I see a Pulmonary Hypertension doctor near Columbia, 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 Pulmonary Hypertension doctor near Columbia, 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 Pulmonary Hypertension doctors near Columbia, 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 Pulmonary Hypertension doctors near Columbia, 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 Pulmonary Hypertension doctor near Columbia, 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 Pulmonary Hypertension doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pulmonary Hypertension 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 Pulmonary Hypertension doctor near Columbia, 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 Pulmonary Hypertension 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 Pulmonary Hypertension 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 Pulmonary Hypertension doctors near Columbia, MD?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pulmonary Hypertension 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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