
Overview
Pascal Amedro, MD, PhD, is the inaugural Dunn Family Endowed Professor of Cardiac Research at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., and professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He is a pediatric and congenital cardiologist at Children’s National and remains affiliated with the University of Bordeaux in France as professor of Pediatrics, where he continues to contribute to international collaborative research programs. Dr. Amedro is an internationally recognized expert in pediatric cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and exercise physiology in children with chronic diseases. His research has contributed to the development and validation of pediatric normative values and Z-score–based interpretation frameworks, improving the precision and clinical applicability of functional assessment in growing children and adolescents. He leads international clinical research initiatives aimed at advancing prevention, rehabilitation and quality of life in children, adolescents and young adults living with chronic diseases. Dr. Amedro coordinates QUALIREHAB, an innovative hybrid (center- and home-based) cardiac rehabilitation and preventive cardiology program. QUALIREHAB addresses physical deconditioning across pediatric chronic conditions, including congenital heart disease, pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease and childhood cancer survivorship. Previously, he served as division head of Pediatrics at Montpellier University Hospital in France, where he established and directed pediatric clinical and research infrastructures and led numerous multicenter studies supported by national and European funding agencies. Serving on international scientific boards and advisory committees, Dr. Amedro is committed to advancing collaborative research and implementing innovative, patient-centered healthcare solutions worldwide.
Dr. Amedro is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Eisenmenger Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Heart Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 126 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
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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Children's National Hospital Cardiology Clinic
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 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Subpulmonary Stenosis, Pulmonary Atresia, Tricuspid Atresia, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Loke is board certified in (Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology), Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2018, (Pediatrics), Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014, and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Loke 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Pascal C. Amedro
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Pascal C. Amedro?
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Is Dr. Pascal C. Amedro a top-rated expert for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Pascal C. Amedro is classified as an Distinguished 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. Pascal C. Amedro specialize in?
While Dr. Pascal C. Amedro is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Eisenmenger Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Pascal C. Amedro participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Pascal C. Amedro has published 126 articles and abstracts on conditions like Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). You can view a list of Dr. Pascal C. Amedro's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Pascal C. Amedro accept my insurance?
Dr. Pascal C. Amedro accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-884-2327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Amedro isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Advanced
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Amedro isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Amedro isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Eisenmenger SyndromeDr. Amedro isAdvanced. Learn about Eisenmenger Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- ArrhythmiasDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Barth SyndromeDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Barth Syndrome.
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Double DiscordiaDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Double Discordia.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- EndocarditisDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- GastrostomyDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart BlockDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Heart Block.
- Heart FailureDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart TransplantDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- HypertensionDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Immune Defect due to Absence of ThymusDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus.
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
- Marfan SyndromeDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Marfan Syndrome.
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)Dr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM).
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.
- Vascular RingDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Ring.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Amedro isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.

