Overview
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. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 150 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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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
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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Prince George's County
Yue-Hin “Tom” Loke, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist at the Heart and Lung Center. Dr. Loke co-developed a new medical modeling app at Children's National with pediatric cardiologist Laura Olivieri, MD. Dr. Loke is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Subpulmonary Stenosis, Pulmonary Atresia, Coarctation of the Aorta, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Loke is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2018 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014.
Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Shelby Kutty is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Baltimore,, Maryland. Dr. Kutty is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Transplant, and Thrombectomy.
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
Dr. Ari Cedars is a cardiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. He also serves as director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center at both the Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute and the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center. Dr. Cedars is an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Cedars specializes in adult congenital heart disease. He is a member of the leadership committee for the Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network (ACTION), an organization focused on the improvement of outcomes for pediatric ventricular assist device (VAD) patients. He is an administrative board member of the Alliance for Adult Research in Congenital Cardiology (AARCC), a multi-institutional academic research network devoted to producing new research in adult congenital heart disease. He is also a member of the medical advisory board for the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA). Dr. Cedars’ research focuses on patient-centered outcomes, mechanical circulatory support and ventricular assist devices, and the biological mechanisms underlying clinical disease progression in congenital heart disease. Dr. Cedars is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Cedars is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mary T. Donofrio
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mary T. Donofrio?
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Is Dr. Mary T. Donofrio a top-rated expert for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mary T. Donofrio is classified as an Elite expert for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), 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. Mary T. Donofrio specialize in?
While Dr. Mary T. Donofrio is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Double Aortic Arch, and Vascular Ring. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Mary T. Donofrio participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mary T. Donofrio has published 150 articles and abstracts on conditions like Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). You can view a list of Dr. Mary T. Donofrio's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mary T. Donofrio accept my insurance?
Dr. Mary T. Donofrio 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.
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- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Donofrio isElite. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
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- Double Aortic ArchDr. Donofrio isDistinguished. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Ebstein's AnomalyDr. Donofrio isDistinguished. Learn about Ebstein's Anomaly.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)Dr. Donofrio isDistinguished. Learn about Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Donofrio isDistinguished. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Vascular RingDr. Donofrio isDistinguished. Learn about Vascular Ring.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Donofrio isDistinguished. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
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- Heart BlockDr. Donofrio isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Block.
- Heterotaxy SyndromeDr. Donofrio isAdvanced. Learn about Heterotaxy Syndrome.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Donofrio isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.
- Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Donofrio isAdvanced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Experienced
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Donofrio isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Donofrio isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Donofrio isExperienced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Donofrio isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- Cardiomyopathy Hypogonadism Metabolic Anomalies
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Donofrio isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.