Ryan C. Closson
14955 Shady Grove Rd, 150, 
Rockville, MD 

Overview

Dr. Ryan Closson is a specialty care physician board certified in pediatric at Inova Health System. He joined Inova in 2022 and has been practicing since 2016. After attending Cornell University for his undergraduate degree, he worked for several years in the culinary and engineering fields. He then went back to complete a post-baccalaureate program before attending Stony Brook University School of Medicine in Stony Brook, NY. After this, Dr. Closson completed his pediatric residency at New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medical Center before finishing his pediatric cardiology fellowship at New York Presbyterian, Columbia Medical Center, both in New York City. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Closson worked as a pediatric cardiology chief education officer at both Columbia University and Cornell University during his fellowship. In this role, he designed a series of interactive education modules for residents and medical students rotating through the elective. In addition, he performed research investigating outcomes in the single ventricle population. Dr. Closson is interested in all aspects of pediatric cardiology in all pediatric age groups, with a focus in noninvasive imaging and preventive cardiology. He has also cultivated a strong interest in exercise physiology and testing. Outside the office, Dr. Closson enjoys cooking, jogging, and spending time with his wife and two children.

His clinical expertise encompasses Kawasaki Disease, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Patent Ductus Arteriosus.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

SUNY - Stony Brook

Residency

NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Center Training Specialty: Pediatrics 6/24/2016 - 6/28/2019

Specialties

Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in VA

Fellowships

NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center Training Specialty: Pediatric Cardiology 7/1/2019 - 7/01/2022

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Medicaid
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  • PPO
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Inova Children's Cardiology - Shady Grove
14955 Shady Grove Rd, 150, Rockville, MD 20850
Other Locations
Inova Children's Cardiology - Fairfax
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 400 And 625, Fairfax, VA 22031
Inova Children's Cardiology - Silver Spring
11217 Lockwood Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20901

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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ryan C. Closson is classified as an Experienced expert for Kawasaki Disease, 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. Ryan C. Closson specialize in?

While Dr. Ryan C. Closson is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Kawasaki Disease, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Patent Ductus Arteriosus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.

Does Dr. Ryan C. Closson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ryan C. Closson has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kawasaki Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Ryan C. Closson'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. Ryan C. Closson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-424-8484 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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