
Overview
Dr. John Rhodes is a pediatric and adult congenital invasive cardiologist. He received his medical degree from The Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina, completed his residency in pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina, and a fellowship in cardiology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. He also pursued additional training in pediatric and adult congenital interventional cardiac catheterization at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rhodes has recently returned the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston as the operations director for the Congenital Heart Center and as an interventional specialist for children and adults with congenital heart disease. Prior to joining the Congenital Heart Center, Dr. Rhodes worked from 2003 to 2013 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina as chief of the Duke Children's Heart Center, director of the Pediatric & Adult Congenital Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, and co-director of the Adult Congenital Heart Program. More recently, Dr. Rhodes worked from 2013 to 2017 at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida as the director of cardiology, director of adult congenital, and director of the Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.Dr. Rhodes' clinical interests involve diagnostic and interventional catheterization procedures for adults and children with complex congenital heart disease. He has helped pioneer several techniques, including transcatheter atrial septal defect (ASD) closure with the CARDIOFORM Gore Helex™ Septal Occluder device, intracardiac echocardiographic imaging to guide catheter interventions, cutting balloon angioplasty of stenotic branch pulmonary arteries, and pulmonary vein stent angioplasty for pulmonary vein stenosis following radiofrequency ablation of atrial fibrillation. He also served as the national principal investigator for the REDUCE trial for the management of patients for stroke-related patent foramen ovale device closure and is an investigator for trials including the Edwards Lifesciences transcatheter SAPIEN pulmonary stent valve, the MELODY pulmonary stent valve post approval study, the new CARDIOFORM Gore Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Occluder device, and bare metal as well as covered stent angioplasty for coarctation of the aorta. Other clinical expertise includes congenital heart syndromes such as Marfan syndrome, Down syndrome, and Williams syndrome as well as hereditary telangiectasia (HHT) and associated pulmonary arteriovenous malformations.
Dr. Rhodes is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Angioplasty.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Rhodes is currently accepting new patients.
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2250 Mall Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
Clinical Research
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MUSC University Hospital
Jason Buckley is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Buckley is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Aortopulmonary Window, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Gastrostomy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Buckley is currently accepting new patients.
MUSC Health Cardiology At Ashley River Tower
Dr. Jeffrey Winterfield is an associate professor of cardiac electrophysiology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in Massachusetts and his medical degree with honors from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. After completing his internal medicine residency, he was selected for a highly competitive fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, part of Harvard Medical School, in Boston. Dr. Winterfield's interest includes cardiac arrhythmias; he remained on service at the Brigham and Women's Hospital as a fellow in clinical cardiac electrophysiology where he trained with several leaders in the field. In 2011, he took his first faculty position in the prestigious heart rhythm program at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago where he remained for five years. During that time in Chicago, he published multiple papers and abstracts, participated as a principal investigator in clinical trials regarding complex rhythm management, and served as faculty in national and international meetings. In 2016, he was recruited to MUSC for his expertise in catheter ablation of complex arrhythmias, particularly ventricular tachycardia (VT) and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). He has special expertise in catheter ablation of arrhythmias on the outside of the heart (epicardial VT). Dr. Winterfield takes care of adult patients with cardiac rhythm disturbances including supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW), atrial fibrillation (AF), as well as premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and ventricular tachycardia (VT). He has a particular interest in VT in patients with advanced heart disease including ischemic and non-ischemic cardiomyopathies. Dr. Winterfield is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Winterfield is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Shahryar Chowdhury completed undergraduate and medical school at the University of Florida. He went on to complete his pediatric residency at the University of South Carolina. His pediatric cardiology fellowship and advanced non-invasive imaging training were completed at the Medical University of South Carolina. He joined the staff at MUSC in 2014. Dr. Chowdhury has expertise in echocardiography and cardiac CT. In addition, he sees patients in our pediatric cardiology acute care unit in the Children's Hospital. Dr. Chowdhury currently serves as the associate director of the pediatric cardiology fellowship training program.Dr. Chowdhury's research interests include determining the accuracy of non-invasive measures of ventricular function, investigating the ability of these measures to predict outcomes in children with heart disease, determining the pathophysiologic mechanisms behind heart failure in patients with single ventricle physiology, and investigating the effects of childhood obesity on the heart. He has presented his work at regional, national, and international meetings; has published numerous articles; and has been the recipient of awards and grants to support his research. Dr. Chowdhury is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Barth Syndrome, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chowdhury is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John F. Rhodes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John F. Rhodes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John F. Rhodes by calling their office at 843-792-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John F. Rhodes a top-rated expert for Patent Foramen Ovale Repair?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John F. Rhodes is classified as an Distinguished expert for Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, 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. John F. Rhodes specialize in?
While Dr. John F. Rhodes is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Patent Foramen Ovale. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. John F. Rhodes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John F. Rhodes has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. You can view a list of Dr. John F. Rhodes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John F. Rhodes accept my insurance?
Dr. John F. Rhodes accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. 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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- Distinguished
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Rhodes isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Rhodes isDistinguished. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Rhodes isDistinguished. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Double DiscordiaDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Double Discordia.
- Double Outlet Right VentricleDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Double Outlet Right Ventricle.
- EndocarditisDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Heart TransplantDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)Dr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
- Isthmian CoarctationDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Isthmian Coarctation.
- Mitral AtresiaDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Atresia.
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.
- Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum
- Pulmonary Supravalvular StenosisDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis.
- Pulmonary Valve StenosisDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.
- Right Ventricle HypoplasiaDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Right Ventricle Hypoplasia.
- Subpulmonary StenosisDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Subpulmonary Stenosis.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.
- Truncus ArteriosusDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Truncus Arteriosus.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Rhodes isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.

