The 20 Best Ventricular Septal Defects Doctors Near Me in Prosper, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Ventricular Septal Defects near Prosper, TX. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

    6300 W Parker Rd, Ste 322 Bldg 2, 
    Plano, TX 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lee, M.D., is fellowship-trained and board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, echocardiography and vascular medicine. His areas of specialization include catheter-based treatments for coronary artery disease, cardiac imaging and peripheral vascular disease including complex coronary disease, carotid disease, and claudication. Lee graduated Cum Laude from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. While there, he received the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award in chemistry. He earned his medical degree from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles. While there, Lee was awarded the Stanley J. Sarnoff Endowment for Cardiovascular Sciences.He went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.Lee completed clinical and research fellowships in cardiology at the University of California Los Angeles and his interventional cardiology fellowship at Texas Heart Institute, Baylor College of Medicine/St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Program in Houston. He is twice the recipient of the Tibor Fabian Research Award from the David Geffen School of Medicine in UCLA's STAR program. He is a Diplomat of the National Board of Echocardiography and a fellow in the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Baylor Scott & White Legacy Heart Center - Plano Preston Road

    6601 Preston Rd, 
    Plano, TX 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Srini Potluri is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Potluri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Potluri is board certified in Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Legacy Heart Center - Plano Preston Road

    6601 Preston Rd, 
    Plano, TX 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Rivera, MD is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease. He has extensive experience in diagnostic imaging and holds certifications from the National Board of Echocardiography and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. He is active in the medical community as a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American Society of Echocardiography and American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Rivera is bilingual in English and Spanish and is involved in Hispanic community outreach efforts, including volunteering at the Collin County Adult Clinic in East Plano. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences degree from Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He served an internship and residency in internal medicine at Temple University and completed a fellowship in cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Disease. Dr. Rivera is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Legacy Heart Center - Plano Preston Road

    6601 Preston Rd, 
    Plano, TX 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Aasim Afzal, MD, MBA is board certified and specializes in treating patients with advanced heart failure. Dr. Afzal received his medical education at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, where he also served as the Chief Cardiology Fellow. Dr. Afzal holds a Master's in Business Administration with a focus in Healthcare Management from the University of Texas at Dallas. To view Dr. Afzal's publications, please click here . Dr. Afzal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Afzal is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

    6300 W Parker Rd, Ste 322 Bldg 2, 
    Plano, TX 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmad Zankar, M.D., FACC, is fellowship-trained in general cardiology and interventional cardiology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and board-certified in general cardiology, echocardiography, interventional cardiology and nuclear cardiology. He brings nearly a decade of clinical, research and training experience to Presbyterian Heart & Vascular Group. Zankar's areas of specialization include minimally invasive, non-surgical therapy for heart and peripheral vascular disease; heart stent procedures; and complex peripheral vascular disease treatments, including laser, atherectomy and totally occluded artery techniques.Zankar attended medical school in Lebanon before coming to the United States for his residency training at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology. His previous work includes serving as an assistant professor in the Cardiology Division at UT Southwestern Medical School and as acting director for the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic and Transplantation Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, both in Dallas. Dr. Zankar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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

    Baylor Scott & White Cardiac Surgery Specialists - Plano

    4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I,, Ste 540, 
    Plano, TX 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. George is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon and specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and implantation of left ventricular assist devices for end-stage heart failure. Dr. George received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. He then completed his residency in general surgery at the distinguished Johns Hopkins Hospital where he was awarded the Hugh R. Sharp Cardiac Surgery Research Fellowship. Dr. George stayed on at Johns Hopkins and completed the two-year cardiac research fellowship, receiving numerous awards and recognition for his outstanding work. He then went on to the University of Virginia where he completed a second fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. George is on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced 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 Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. George is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Internal Medicine

    Healthtexas Provider Network

    5252 W University Dr, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nkechi Okam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mckinney, Texas. Dr. Okam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Attack, and Arteriovenous Malformation. Dr. Okam is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Baylor Scott & White The Heart Group-McKinney

    5236 W University Dr Ste 4450, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Modar Alom is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Mckinney, Texas. Dr. Alom 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 Protein Deficiency, Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Heart Murmurs, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

    Baylor Scott & White Legacy Heart Center - Plano Preston Road

    6601 Preston Rd, 
    Plano, TX 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karim Al is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Al is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Cardiac Surgery Specialists - Plano

    4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I,, Ste 540, 
    Plano, TX 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. DiMaio is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in heart valve replacement and lung transplantation. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine, general surgery and thoracic surgery residencies at Duke University Medical Center. While at Duke, Dr. DiMaio completed a surgical research fellowship focused on gene therapy, immunology, and transplantation. His clinical interests include transplantation, cardiac surgery, ventricular aneurysm repair, aortic stenting, minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery, and the usage of Holmium-YAG laser therapy for tracheal and thoracic obstructive processes. Dr. Dimaio is rated as an Experienced 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 Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Dimaio is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

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

    Office

    1120 Raintree Cir Ste 120, 
    Allen, TX 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Rivas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Allen, Texas. Dr. Rivas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ventricular Septal Defects
    General Surgery

    Children's Health Specialty Center 1 Plano

    7609 Preston Rd, 
    Plano, TX 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Pirolli is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Pirolli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ventricular Septal Defects. His clinical expertise encompasses Interrupted Aortic Arch, DiGeorge Syndrome, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

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    When should I see a Ventricular Septal Defects doctor near Prosper, TX?

    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 Prosper, TX?

    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 Prosper, TX?

    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 Prosper, TX?

    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 Prosper, TX?

    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 Prosper, TX?

    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 Prosper, TX?

    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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