Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. John Kovalchin

Pediatric Cardiology
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Childrens Dr, 
Columbus, OH 

Expertise in
3
conditions
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Childrens Dr, 
Columbus, OH 
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Overview

John Kovalchin is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kovalchin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kawasaki Disease, Tetralogy of Fallot, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, and Ebstein's Anomaly.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Pediatric Cardiology
Licenses
Pediatric Cardiology in OH
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205
Call: 614-722-2530

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.


18 Total Publications

Non-Aorto-Ostial Takayasu Arteritis Presenting as Exertional Chest Pain and Syncope Resulting in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in a Teenager.
Non-Aorto-Ostial Takayasu Arteritis Presenting as Exertional Chest Pain and Syncope Resulting in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in a Teenager.
Journal: Cureus
Published: June 16, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Advanced
      • Coronary Artery Aneurysm
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      • Kawasaki Disease
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      • Tetralogy of Fallot
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      • Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
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      • Aortic Regurgitation
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      • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
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      • Cardiac Diverticulum
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