Overview
Aybala Tongut, MD, is an assistant professor of pediatrics and surgery at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is acting as a surgical director for the ECMO Program at Children’s National. Born and raised in Turkey, Dr. Tongut pursued her passion for children’s health and cardiac surgery at the Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, in Turkey where she received her MD in 2003. She continued her studies as a resident at the University of Istanbul in 2011, becoming skilled in cardiovascular surgery before subspecializing on operating and fixing of congenital heart defects at Kartal Koşuyolu Educational and Research Hospital in 2016. In 2019, Dr. Tongut accepted an opportunity to move to the United States to expand and improve upon her practice under the renowned pioneer of congenital cardiac surgery, Richard Jonas, MD She completed a 3-year fellowship program at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C., before becoming an attending pediatric cardiac surgeon and joining the Cardiac surgery team led by Yves d’Udekem, MD, in 2022.
Dr. Tongut is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Interrupted Aortic Arch, Aortopulmonary Window, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Stent Placement.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aybala Tongut
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aybala Tongut?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aybala Tongut 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. Aybala Tongut a top-rated expert for Truncus Arteriosus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aybala Tongut is classified as an Advanced expert for Truncus 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. Aybala Tongut specialize in?
While Dr. Aybala Tongut is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Truncus Arteriosus, Interrupted Aortic Arch, and Aortopulmonary Window. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Aybala Tongut participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aybala Tongut has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Truncus Arteriosus. You can view a list of Dr. Aybala Tongut's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Aybala Tongut accept my insurance?
Dr. Aybala Tongut accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. 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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- Advanced
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Tongut isAdvanced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Tongut isAdvanced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Interrupted Aortic ArchDr. Tongut isAdvanced. Learn about Interrupted Aortic Arch.
- Truncus ArteriosusDr. Tongut isAdvanced. Learn about Truncus Arteriosus.
- Experienced
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Tongut isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital TracheomalaciaDr. Tongut isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Tracheomalacia.
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Tongut isExperienced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Heterotaxy SyndromeDr. Tongut isExperienced. Learn about Heterotaxy Syndrome.
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Tongut isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Tongut isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.