Overview
David Wessel is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..
Dr. Wessel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cardiac Arrest, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and High Blood Pressure in Infants.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 108 peer reviewed articles.
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111 Michigan Ave NW, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David L. Wessel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David L. Wessel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David L. Wessel 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. David L. Wessel a top-rated expert for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David L. Wessel is classified as an Advanced expert for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), 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 L. Wessel specialize in?
While Dr. David L. Wessel is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cardiac Arrest, 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. David L. Wessel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David L. Wessel has published 108 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). You can view a list of Dr. David L. Wessel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Wessel isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Wessel isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Experienced
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Wessel isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- HypertensionDr. Wessel isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Liver FailureDr. Wessel isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Wessel isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Wessel isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Wessel isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Wessel isExperienced. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.

