The 20 Best Ventricular Septal Defects Doctors Near Me in St Petersburg, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Ventricular Septal Defects near St Petersburg, FL. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiology Associates

    625 6th Avenue South, Suite 120, Suite 120, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Kurtz is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Kurtz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Right Ventricle Hypoplasia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Ventricular Septal Defects. Dr. Kurtz is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiology Associates

    625 6th Avenue South, Suite 120, Suite 120, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Mccormack is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Mccormack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Block, Heart Murmurs, Long QT Syndrome, and Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Dr. Mccormack is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Thoracic Surgery

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Woods is a cardiothoracic surgeon in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Heart Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the hospital staff in 2024. He was previously the surgical director of cardiac transplantation at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and a professor of surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Woods has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, books and chapters; given many talks regionally, nationally and internationally; and has served as a peer reviewer for many medical journals. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed a surgical residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals in Seattle, followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. He then completed a thoracic surgery fellowship at University of Washington, followed by a specialty registrar in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. He also earned his doctoral degree from the University of Illinois. Dr. Woods is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coarctation of the Aorta, Double Discordia, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Heart Transplant, and Thymectomy. Dr. Woods is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

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    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Talluto is a cardiologist in the Johns Hopkins All Children's Heart Institute. He joined the hospital staff in 2021. He specializes in adults with congenital heart defects and adolescents who are transitioning into adult care. Previously, he was an adult congenital cardiologist and a pediatric cardiologist at Fairfax Inova Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia, where he was head of the adult congenital heart disease program and co-director of the exercise physiology lab. Dr. Talluto created a transition program for adolescents and teens to transfer into adult care and created and implemented guidelines for appropriate use of exercise testing for patients with congenital heart disease. He has special interest in pregnancy and congenital heart disease, as well as exercise and preventative medicine. Dr. Talluto completed his pediatric cardiology fellowship at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto, California. He stayed on to complete a fourth year in adult congenital cardiology at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California. He did his internal medicine and a pediatric residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York where he served as chief resident his final year. He currently is boarded in pediatrics, internal medicine, pediatric cardiology and adult congenital cardiology. He graduated Cum Laude at Upstate Medical University at Syracuse in Syracuse, New York. Videos Meet Christopher Talluto, M.D. Dr. Talluto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endocardial Cushion Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Ventricular Septal Defects. Dr. Talluto is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiology Associates

    St Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Marco Pinder is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Pinder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, and Ventricular Septal Defects. Dr. Pinder is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiology Associates

    St Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Patel is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, Isthmian Coarctation, and Coarctation of the Aorta. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatrix Medical Group Of Florida Inc.

    625 6th Ave S Ste 120, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Boggs is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Boggs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myocarditis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.

    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects

    Office

    625 6th Ave S Ste 120, 
    Saint Petersburg,, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Martinez is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg,, Florida. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endocardial Cushion Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Tetralogy of Fallot.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Pourmoghadam specializes in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s in St. Petersburg, Florida. He treats patients with congenital heart defects and those in the Esophageal and Airway Treatment Program. He joined the hospital staff in 2022. He is a professor of surgery at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, authored book chapters and given many talks both nationally and internationally. Dr. Pourmoghadam earned his bachelor’s degree from University of California at Berkeley, and medical degree from Albany Medical College. After finishing his surgical training in New York, he then competed his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami, followed by a pediatric cardiac surgery fellowship at Seattle Children’s Hospital and Medical Center/University of Washington. Dr. Pourmoghadam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pourmoghadam is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 260, Suite 260, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Johnson is the director of the Fetal Heart Program in the Heart Institute at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. She joined the hospital team in 2021. She was previously a pediatric cardiologist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and an assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Johnson has published a number of peer-reviewed articles, authored book chapters and given talks nationally. Her clinical expertise is in fetal and pediatric echocardiography, and the care of all children with heart disease. Her research interests center around value, cost and outcomes in congenital heart disease. Dr. Johnson completed her pediatric internship and pediatric residency at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at University of Utah at Primary Children’s Hospital, followed by a fellowship in advanced non-invasive imaging at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She also earned a Master of Science in clinical investigation from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. Her clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, and Aortopulmonary Window. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 260, Suite 260, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Boyer is a pediatric interventional cardiologist in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Heart Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the hospital staff in 2024. He earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri. He completed his internship and residency in pediatrics at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He then completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology and an advanced fellowship in pediatric interventional cardiology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Dr. Boyer’s clinical interests include pediatric and adult congenital interventional cardiology, palliative care, medical ethics, and clinical and interventional management of pulmonary hypertension. His research interests include ethical practices and palliative care in pediatric and interventional cardiology, process and device innovation, and frontiers for pulmonary hypertension management. He speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Boyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Situs Inversus, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis. Dr. Boyer is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    601 5th St S Ste 711, 
    Saint Petersburg,, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Mckenna is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg,, Florida. Dr. Mckenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Double Aortic Arch, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiology Associates

    St Petersburg, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Aniqa Shahrier is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Shahrier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Double Inlet Left Ventricle, Tetralogy of Fallot, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis. Dr. Shahrier is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatrix Medical Group Of Florida Inc.

    625 6th Ave S Ste 120, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Huhta is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Huhta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Right Ventricle Hypoplasia, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, and Congenital Mitral Malformation.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    601 5th St S Ste 601, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tom Karl is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Karl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Double Discordia, Aortopulmonary Window, Pulmonary Atresia, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Thoracic Surgery

    Pediatric Physician Services, Inc.

    801 6th St S, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harald Lindberg is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Lindberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. His clinical expertise encompasses Transposition of the Great Arteries, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    880 6th St S, 280, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Giroud is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Giroud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Septal Defects.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Family Medicine

    Office

    603 7th St S Ste 480, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maritza Tovar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Tovar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Cardiology

    Florida Cardiovascular Institute PA

    509 S Armenia Ave Ste 200, 
    Tampa,, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fadi Matar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tampa,, Florida. Dr. Matar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Ventricular Septal Defects doctor near St Petersburg, FL?

    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 Ventricular Septal Defects doctor near St Petersburg, FL?

    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 Ventricular Septal Defects doctors near St Petersburg, FL?

    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 Ventricular Septal Defects doctors near St Petersburg, FL?

    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 Ventricular Septal Defects doctor near St Petersburg, FL?

    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 Ventricular Septal Defects doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ventricular Septal Defects 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 Ventricular Septal Defects doctor near St Petersburg, FL?

    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 Ventricular Septal Defects 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 Ventricular Septal Defects 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 Ventricular Septal Defects doctors near St Petersburg, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ventricular Septal Defects 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 Ventricular Septal Defects doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ventricular Septal Defects 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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