Melanie Nies
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
1800 Orleans Street, Suite 2201, Suite 2201, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Dr. Melanie Kandt Nies is a pediatric cardiologist specializing in congenital heart disease, echocardiography and pulmonary hypertension. She completed her medical school education at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, followed by her residency and pediatric cardiology and fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Dr. Nies' research focuses on non-invasive diagnosis, therapeutic monitoring and prognosis of pulmonary hypertension using non-invasive imaging and biomarkers. She has advanced training in echocardiography and proteomic biomarker discovery. She works as part of a multidisciplinary team at Johns Hopkins Hospital, caring for patients with pulmonary hypertension, and as part of Kennedy Krieger Institute’s multidisciplinary team for the care of patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Dr. Nies lives in Baltimore City with her husband and two young sons. She and her family are fans of the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens, and enjoy the many city parks, food and cultural activities of Baltimore City.

Dr. Nies is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cerebral Hypoxia, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

Dr. Nies is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Pediatrics, 2010

Specialties

Pediatric Cardiology

Licenses

Pediatrics in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology and advanced pediatric cardiac imaging, 2014

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Children's Center
1800 Orleans Street, Suite 2201, Suite 2201, Baltimore, MD 21287
Other Locations
Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
1708 West Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209

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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What conditions does Dr. Melanie Nies specialize in?

While Dr. Melanie Nies is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Cerebral Hypoxia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.

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Yes. Dr. Melanie Nies has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Melanie Nies's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Melanie Nies accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5987 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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