Overview
Dr. Kimberly McHugh is the medical director for outpatient services in pediatric cardiology. Her clinical interests include longitudinal care of infants, children, and young adults with congenital heart disease, education of adolescents and young adults to care for their congenital heart disease, and outpatient care for patients before and after heart surgery. Dr. McHugh's research has a focus in improving outcomes for single ventricle heart disease, examination of resource utilization in pediatric cardiology, and improving outcomes in longitudinal care of congenital heart disease. She is also an investigator with the Pediatric Heart Network and enrolls and follows patients in clinical trials.
Dr. Mchugh is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Tetralogy of Fallot.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Mchugh is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2250 Mall Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kimberly E. Mchugh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kimberly E. Mchugh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kimberly E. Mchugh 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. Kimberly E. Mchugh 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. Kimberly E. Mchugh is classified as an Distinguished 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. Kimberly E. Mchugh specialize in?
While Dr. Kimberly E. Mchugh is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Kimberly E. Mchugh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kimberly E. Mchugh has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). You can view a list of Dr. Kimberly E. Mchugh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kimberly E. Mchugh accept my insurance?
Dr. Kimberly E. Mchugh accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Anthem BCBS. 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
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Mchugh isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Advanced
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Experienced
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiomyopathy Hypogonadism Metabolic Anomalies
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Congenital Heart BlockDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Block.
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- DiGeorge SyndromeDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about DiGeorge Syndrome.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism
- Heart FailureDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart MurmursDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- Isthmian CoarctationDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Isthmian Coarctation.
- Kawasaki DiseaseDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Kawasaki Disease.
- Koolen De Vries SyndromeDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Koolen De Vries Syndrome.
- Mitral AtresiaDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Atresia.
- Oculofaciocardiodental SyndromeDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Oculofaciocardiodental Syndrome.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Polysyndactyly Cardiac MalformationDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Polysyndactyly Cardiac Malformation.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.
- Pulmonary Supravalvular StenosisDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis.
- Pulmonary Valve StenosisDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.
- Supravalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Tricuspid AtresiaDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Atresia.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Mchugh isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.