
Overview
Natraj Ballal is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida.
Dr. Ballal is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, Heart Tumor, and Short QT Syndrome.
Dr. Ballal is board certified in AB Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ballal is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
10740 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619
2318 Greenbranch Dr, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
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.
BMG Pediatric Cardiology & Congenital Heart At St. Joseph's Hospital MAB
Dr. Jeremy Ringewald is fellowship trained in pediatric and congenital interventional cardiology, is board certified in pediatric cardiology and is with BayCare Medical Group in Tampa Bay, Florida, where he sees patients from birth throughout adulthood. Before joining BayCare Medical Group, he practiced at Pediatric Cardiology Associates, was on the faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina (2004-09) in Charleston, South Carolina, and was on the faculty at the Children’s Hospital at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center (2001-04) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Ringewald earned a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois, and performed a pediatric internship and residency at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital/Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed a pediatric cardiology fellowship at Children’s Memorial Hospital/Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, and a pediatric interventional cardiology fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.Dr. Ringewald was the first pediatric interventional cardiologist in Oklahoma and the first in the state to close an atrial septal defect and a ventricular septal defect without open-heart surgery. At the Medical University of South Carolina, he served as co-director of the cardiac catheterization labs and director of the heart transplant program. While there, Dr. Ringewald contributed to several U.S. FDA clinical trials testing new devices and new medications in the catheterization lab. He has performed over 6,000 cardiac catheterizations and is a national leader in the field. Dr. Ringewald is a consultant for several medical industry vendors and teaches other physicians to perform the procedures he helped pioneer. He’s also an experienced researcher and has published numerous articles in medical journals.A few of the interventional program milestones achieved under Dr. Ringewald’s leadership at St. Joseph’s Hospital include many first applications, such as the Medtronic/Melody transcatheter pulmonary valve in Tampa Bay, the Edwards/Sapien transcatheter pulmonary valve in central Florida, the Gore/Cardioform ASD device in Florida, the Abbott/Piccolo device implant in a NICU premie in Tampa Bay, the Medtronic/Harmony transcatheter pulmonary valve in Florida, a Renata/Minima infant stent in the Southeastern U.S., and the world’s leading implanter of Alterra/Sapien transcatheter pulmonary valves in 2023.\xa0Dr. Ringewald educates his patients and their families about their unique cardiac conditions and includes them when developing the most viable treatment plan. He’s a Fellow of the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions. Dr. Ringewald has served as the director of the cardiac catheterization labs at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital for over 10 years. He’s affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and many other hospitals throughout Tampa Bay. Dr. Ringewald is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, and Double Inlet Left Ventricle. Dr. Ringewald is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology and AB Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology). Dr. Ringewald is currently accepting new patients.
Bay Pediatric Cardiology
Elsa Suh is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Suh is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Double Inlet Left Ventricle, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, and Subpulmonary Stenosis. Dr. Suh is board certified in AB Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology). Dr. Suh is currently accepting new patients.
BMG Pediatric Cardiology And Congenital Heart At Brandon
Dr. Stephanie Kurtz is dual board certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology and is with BayCare Medical Group in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she sees patients newborn to age 18. Before joining BayCare Medical Group, she practiced at Pediatric Cardiology Associates. Dr. Kurtz earned a Doctor of Medicine from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan, completed a pediatric residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, and a pediatric cardiology fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Michigan/Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Her clinical interests include pediatric echocardiography and noninvasive electrophysiology. Dr. Kurtz has a particular interest in caring for children with single ventricles. She’s a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Kurtz is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. Dr. Kurtz is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Right Ventricle Hypoplasia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Ventricular Septal Defects. Dr. Kurtz is board certified in AB Pediatrics - Pediatrics, American Board Of Pediatrics, and AB Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology). Dr. Kurtz is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Natraj N. Ballal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Natraj N. Ballal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Natraj N. Ballal by calling their office at 813-874-1662. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Natraj N. Ballal a top-rated expert for Heart Murmurs?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Natraj N. Ballal is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Murmurs, 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. Natraj N. Ballal specialize in?
While Dr. Natraj N. Ballal is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Murmurs, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, and Heart Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Natraj N. Ballal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Natraj N. Ballal has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Murmurs. You can view a list of Dr. Natraj N. Ballal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Natraj N. Ballal accept my insurance?
Dr. Natraj N. Ballal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 813-874-1662 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Heart MurmursDr. Ballal isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
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- Brugada SyndromeDr. Ballal isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Ballal isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- FaintingDr. Ballal isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Heart TumorDr. Ballal isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Ballal isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Ballal isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Ballal isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Ballal isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.


