Overview
David G. Nykanen, MD, is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology and serves as the president of the Orlando Health Children’s Heart Institute. He is also the director of the Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Dr. Nykanen received his medical degree from the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, and completed his internship at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada. He completed his pediatric residency at the University of Western Ontario in Canada and completed his cardiology residency training at the University of Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Nykanen has served as the associate director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He specializes in pediatric cardiology and interventional cardiology, which involves the treatment of structural heart diseases.
Dr. Nykanen is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
Dr. Nykanen is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics - Cardiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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92 W. Miller St., Orlando, FL 32806
92 W. Miller St., Orlando, FL 32806
92 W. Miller St., Orlando, FL 32806
92 W. Miller St., Orlando, FL 32806
92 W. Miller St., Orlando, FL 32806
92 W. Miller St., Orlando, FL 32806
92 W. Miller St., Orlando, FL 32806
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The Nemours Foundation
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BMG Pediatric Cardiology And Adult Congenital Heart At Lakeland
Dr. Fouad Butto is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist and is with BayCare Medical Group in Tampa Bay, Florida, where he sees patients from birth to age 21. Before joining BayCare Medical Group, he practiced at Pediatric Cardiology Associates. Dr. Butto earned a Doctor of Medicine from Sackler’s School of Medicine/Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel, completed a pediatric residency at Central Emek Medical Center in Afula, Israel, and completed a pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr, Butto has a special interest in fetal cardiology, echocardiography and adults with congenital heart disease. Dr. Butto is involved in all aspects of pediatric cardiology and performs diagnostic evaluations on patients who have congenital heart defects. He’s a member of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Butto is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital and many other hospitals throughout Tampa Bay. Dr. Butto is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Heart Murmurs, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis. Dr. Butto is board certified in AB Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology) and AB Pediatrics - Pediatrics.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David G. Nykanen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David G. Nykanen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David G. Nykanen by calling their office at 407-649-6906. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David G. Nykanen a top-rated expert for Tetralogy of Fallot?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David G. Nykanen is classified as an Advanced expert for Tetralogy of Fallot, 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. David G. Nykanen specialize in?
While Dr. David G. Nykanen is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Tetralogy of Fallot, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. David G. Nykanen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David G. Nykanen has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot. You can view a list of Dr. David G. Nykanen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David G. Nykanen accept my insurance?
Dr. David G. Nykanen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 407-649-6906 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Nykanen isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Nykanen isAdvanced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Truncus ArteriosusDr. Nykanen isAdvanced. Learn about Truncus Arteriosus.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Nykanen isAdvanced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
- Experienced
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Nykanen isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Nykanen isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Nykanen isExperienced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Nykanen isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Nykanen isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.