The 20 Best Ventricular Septal Defects Doctors Near Me in leawood, KS

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Ventricular Septal Defects near leawood, KS. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Village Office Center

    7301 Mission Road, Suite 350, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Goertz is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Goertz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. His clinical expertise encompasses Oculofaciocardiodental Syndrome, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, Polysyndactyly Cardiac Malformation, and CHARGE Syndrome. Dr. Goertz is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology - 1983 and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics - 1979. Dr. Goertz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5808 W 110th St, 
    Leawood, KS 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Courtney Thomas is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Leawood, Kansas. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, Ebstein's Anomaly, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology And Cardiovascular Surgery At Shawnee Mission

    9119 W 74th St Ste 350, 
    Merriam, KS 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Isom is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Isom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, and Atherectomy. Dr. Isom is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Kansas City Pediatric Cardiology Associates

    10000 College Blvd Ste 225, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    William Drake-Iii is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Drake-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Dr. Drake-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Kansas City Pediatric Cardiology Associates

    10000 College Blvd Ste 225, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karina Carlson is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Kansas City Pediatric Cardiology Associates

    10000 College Blvd Ste 225, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tara Swanson is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Swanson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Heart Murmurs, and Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Swanson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Interventional Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Health System Cardiology

    4000 Cambridge Street, Suite G600, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Paasaal, Punjabi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwani Mehta is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Angioplasty, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease - 1993. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Crawford is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Infantile Pneumothorax, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Crawford is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2020 and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery - 2023 . Dr. Crawford is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Referral may be required

    University Of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Mulhern is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Mulhern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Tetralogy of Fallot, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Mulhern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Natalie Jayaram is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Jayaram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Arrest, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Angina. Dr. Jayaram is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Referral may be required

    University Of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akshaya Gadre is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Gadre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Pulmonary Embolism.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Louay Toni is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Toni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, and Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis. Dr. Toni is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Papagiannis is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Papagiannis is rated as an Experienced 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 Ventricular Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Long QT Syndrome, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Papagiannis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pezad Doctor is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Doctor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Double Outlet Right Ventricle, Double Outlet Left Ventricle, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ventricular Fibrillation, and Splenectomy. Dr. Doctor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Kanarese, Kannada
    Accepting New Patients

    Geetha Raghuveer is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Raghuveer 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 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Kawasaki Disease, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Raghuveer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Hospital

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hayley Hancock is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hancock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Coarctation of the Aorta. Dr. Hancock is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology. Dr. Hancock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edo Bedzra is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bedzra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Coarctation of the Aorta, Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect, Embolectomy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Bedzra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City,, MO 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Birnbaum is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Kansas City,, Missouri. Dr. Birnbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Birnbaum is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Ventricular Septal Defects doctor near leawood, KS?

    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 leawood, KS?

    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 leawood, KS?

    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 leawood, KS?

    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 leawood, KS?

    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 leawood, KS?

    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 leawood, KS?

    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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