
Overview
Alaa Aljiffry is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 21 years.
Her clinical expertise encompasses DiGeorge Syndrome, Cerebral Hypoxia, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Pompe Disease.
Dr. Aljiffry is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2022 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Children's National Hospital-Cardiology Clinic At Michigan Avenue
Mary T. Donofrio, MD, FAAP, FACC, FASE, is a professor of pediatrics at George Washington University School of Medicine and is a pediatric and fetal cardiologist at Children's National Hospital in Washington D.C. She is the VanMetre Companies endowed chair of fetal cardiology and is medical director of Prenatal Cardiology, director of the Critical Care Delivery Program and Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellowship, and co-director of the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Program. She is the founding president of the Fetal Heart Society, a non-profit international organization created to advance the field of fetal cardiovascular care and science through collaborative research, education and mentorship. Dr. Donofrio is an international expert in fetal cardiology and is known for her work in establishing multidisciplinary protocols for specialized delivery room management of babies diagnosed in utero with complex congenital heart disease. She has collaborated with scientists in the field to study how alterations in the fetal circulation affect in utero brain development as well as to investigate potential treatment strategies to improve neurodevelopmental outcome in babies with congenital heart disease. She has published over 150 papers, including the American Heart Association Scientific Statement on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fetal Cardiac Disease, the American Society of Echocardiography Guidelines and Recommendations for Performance of the Fetal Echocardiogram, and the Call to Action Report on Prioritizing Delivery Room Care for Neonates with Critical Congenital Heart Disease. Publications: PUBMED. Dr. Donofrio is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Ebstein's Anomaly, and Septoplasty. Dr. Donofrio is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1996.
Prince George's County
Yue-Hin “Tom” Loke, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist at the Heart and Lung Center. Dr. Loke co-developed a new medical modeling app at Children's National with pediatric cardiologist Laura Olivieri, MD. Dr. Loke is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Subpulmonary Stenosis, Pulmonary Atresia, Coarctation of the Aorta, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Loke is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2018 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014.
Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Shelby Kutty is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore,, Maryland. Dr. Kutty is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Transplant, and Thrombectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alaa M. Aljiffry
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alaa M. Aljiffry?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alaa M. Aljiffry by calling their office at 888-884-2327. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alaa M. Aljiffry a top-rated expert for DiGeorge Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alaa M. Aljiffry is classified as an Experienced expert for DiGeorge Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alaa M. Aljiffry specialize in?
While Dr. Alaa M. Aljiffry is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in DiGeorge Syndrome, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Pulmonary Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Alaa M. Aljiffry participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alaa M. Aljiffry has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like DiGeorge Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Alaa M. Aljiffry's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alaa M. Aljiffry accept my insurance?
Dr. Alaa M. Aljiffry accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-884-2327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Aljiffry isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- DiGeorge SyndromeDr. Aljiffry isExperienced. Learn about DiGeorge Syndrome.
- Pompe DiseaseDr. Aljiffry isExperienced. Learn about Pompe Disease.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Aljiffry isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.

