Overview
John T. Berger, III, MD, serves as the Medical Director for the Pulmonary Hypertension Program and the Cardiac Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program. Dr. Berger joined the faculty at Children's National in 1996, and served as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ICU) since its opening in 2005. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and a medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He completed training in pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Berger completed fellowships in pediatric cardiology and pediatric critical care medicine at Children’s National. Dr. Berger specializes in treating advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and congenital heart disease.
His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension and Omphalocele.
Dr. Berger is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2000, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1996, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1992.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
3023 Hamaker Court, Fairfax, VA 22031
Children's National Hospital-Cardiology Clinic At Michigan Avenue
Mary T. Donofrio, MD, FAAP, FACC, FASE, is a professor of pediatrics at George Washington University School of Medicine and is a pediatric and fetal cardiologist at Children's National Hospital in Washington D.C. She is the VanMetre Companies endowed chair of fetal cardiology and is medical director of Prenatal Cardiology, director of the Critical Care Delivery Program and Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellowship, and co-director of the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Program. She is the founding president of the Fetal Heart Society, a non-profit international organization created to advance the field of fetal cardiovascular care and science through collaborative research, education and mentorship. Dr. Donofrio is an international expert in fetal cardiology and is known for her work in establishing multidisciplinary protocols for specialized delivery room management of babies diagnosed in utero with complex congenital heart disease. She has collaborated with scientists in the field to study how alterations in the fetal circulation affect in utero brain development as well as to investigate potential treatment strategies to improve neurodevelopmental outcome in babies with congenital heart disease. She has published over 150 papers, including the American Heart Association Scientific Statement on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fetal Cardiac Disease, the American Society of Echocardiography Guidelines and Recommendations for Performance of the Fetal Echocardiogram, and the Call to Action Report on Prioritizing Delivery Room Care for Neonates with Critical Congenital Heart Disease. Publications: PUBMED. Dr. Donofrio is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Ebstein's Anomaly, and Septoplasty. Dr. Donofrio is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1996.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John T. Berger
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John T. Berger?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John T. Berger by calling their office at 202-476-2185. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John T. Berger a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John T. Berger is classified as an Experienced expert for Pulmonary Hypertension, 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 T. Berger specialize in?
While Dr. John T. Berger is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Hypertension, Omphalocele. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. John T. Berger accept my insurance?
Dr. John T. Berger accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-476-2185 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- OmphaloceleDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Berger isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.

