
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 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Endocardial Cushion Defect, and Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
Dr. Nies is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nies is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1708 West Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209
Clinical Research
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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. Dr. Kutty is currently accepting new patients.
Charter Professional Center
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, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Cedars is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cedars is currently accepting new patients.
Northern Virginia
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 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Septoplasty. Dr. Donofrio is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1996 and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology, 1996. Dr. Donofrio is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melanie K. Nies
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melanie K. Nies?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melanie K. Nies by calling their office at 443-997-5437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melanie K. Nies a top-rated expert for Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melanie K. Nies is classified as an Advanced expert for 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. Melanie K. Nies specialize in?
While Dr. Melanie K. Nies is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Hypertension, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, and Endocardial Cushion Defect. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Melanie K. Nies participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melanie K. Nies has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Melanie K. Nies's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melanie K. Nies accept my insurance?
Dr. Melanie K. Nies accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-5437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Atrioventricular Septal Defect
- Endocardial Cushion DefectDr. Nies isAdvanced. Learn about Endocardial Cushion Defect.
- HypertensionDr. Nies isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Partial Atrioventricular Canal
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Nies isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Experienced
- ArachnodactylyDr. Nies isExperienced. Learn about Arachnodactyly.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Nies isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Nies isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia
- Double Outlet Right VentricleDr. Nies isExperienced. Learn about Double Outlet Right Ventricle.
- Heart FailureDr. Nies isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Nies isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- Isthmian CoarctationDr. Nies isExperienced. Learn about Isthmian Coarctation.
- Marfan SyndromeDr. Nies isExperienced. Learn about Marfan Syndrome.
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Nies isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Nies isExperienced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Nies isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.

