Overview
Alfred Asante-Korang, M.D., F.A.C.C., pediatric cardiologist with the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Heart Institute, has been working with heart transplant patients for more than 20 years. Dr. Asante-Korang was named Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital best consulting physician in the 2023 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Dr. Asante-Korang graduated from the University of Ghana Medical School, where he also completed an internship in pediatrics. He completed pediatric residencies at the University of Liverpool and the University of Chicago, as well as fellowships in pediatric cardiology at the IWK Children’s Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Asante is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Neutropenia, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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601 5th Street South, Suite 260, Suite 260, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
2905-2907 Allegra Way, Lutz, FL 33559
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alfred Asante
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alfred Asante?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alfred Asante by calling their office at 727-767-3333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alfred Asante a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alfred Asante is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Transplant, 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. Alfred Asante specialize in?
While Dr. Alfred Asante is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Infantile Neutropenia, and Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Alfred Asante participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alfred Asante has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Alfred Asante's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alfred Asante accept my insurance?
Dr. Alfred Asante accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-767-3333 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Heart TransplantDr. Asante isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Transplant.
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- CardiomyopathyDr. Asante isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Cardiomyopathy Due to AnthracyclinesDr. Asante isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines.
- Doxorubicin-Induced CardiomyopathyDr. Asante isExperienced. Learn about Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart FailureDr. Asante isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Infantile NeutropeniaDr. Asante isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Neutropenia.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Asante isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.