Anthony M. Hlavacek
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Anthony M. Hlavacek

Pediatric Cardiology
2250 Mall Dr, 
North Charleston, SC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
5
conditions
2250 Mall Dr, 
North Charleston, SC 

Overview

Dr. Anthony Hlavacek is a doctor who takes care of children with heart problems. Some of these patients are born with abnormally developed hearts, while others develop heart problems later in childhood. He sees patients in our outpatient clinics and our pediatric cardiology acute care unit in the Children's Hospital. In addition, he performs pediatric echocardiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and fetal echocardiography. He is originally from Missouri, but went to college at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He then went to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas for medical school. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Texas Children's Hospital before coming to the Medical University of South Carolina for a fellowship in pediatric cardiology. He has advanced training in cardiac imaging and also completed a Masters in Clinical Research. He is well-respected expert in cardiac imaging and cardiac anatomy, and had been invited to speak at regional, national, and international conferences about these topics. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 11 book chapters, and co-authored a textbook.

Dr. Hlavacek is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hlavacek is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Cardiology

Licenses

Pediatric Cardiology in SC

Fellowships

Charleston - Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), 2006

Hospital Affiliations

Musc Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

MUSC Children's Health Cardiology at Summey Medical Pavilion
2250 Mall Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Hlavacek has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Pulmonary Hypertension

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.

58 Total Publications

Impact of pulmonary artery capacitance index on early outcomes following paediatric heart transplantation.
Impact of pulmonary artery capacitance index on early outcomes following paediatric heart transplantation.
Journal: Cardiology in the young
Published: July 10, 2025
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Is Dr. Anthony M. Hlavacek a top-rated expert for Patent Ductus Arteriosus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anthony M. Hlavacek is classified as an Advanced expert for Patent Ductus Arteriosus, 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. Anthony M. Hlavacek specialize in?

While Dr. Anthony M. Hlavacek is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.

Does Dr. Anthony M. Hlavacek participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Anthony M. Hlavacek has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Patent Ductus Arteriosus. You can view a list of Dr. Anthony M. Hlavacek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Anthony M. Hlavacek accept my insurance?

Dr. Anthony M. Hlavacek accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-2300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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