
Overview
Sarah Ballow Clauss, MD, joined Children’s National in 2002. She received her bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, and then earned her medical degree from SUNY Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. She completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA. She was a pediatric cardiology fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Dr. Clauss specializes in fetal echocardiography and dyslipidemias. Dr. Clauss is involved in the Joint Council on Congenital Heart Disease National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative to improve outcomes in children with heart disease. She sees patients at the Children's Outpatient Center of Montgomery County on the second Tuesday of the month and at the Diabetes Care Complex in the main hospital on the second Friday of the month.
Dr. Clauss is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, High Cholesterol, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
Dr. Clauss is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2002 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 1999. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles.
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9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
2900 Campus Way North, Lanham, MD 20706
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
1165 Imperial Drive, Suite103, Hagerstown, MD 21740
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
7625 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 230, Fulton, MD 20759
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.
Children's National Hospital-Cardiology Clinic At Michigan Avenue
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 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Ebstein's Anomaly, and Septoplasty. Dr. Donofrio is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1996.
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.
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
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, Apoplexy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Cedars is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sarah B. Clauss
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah B. Clauss?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sarah B. Clauss by calling their office at 301-765-5400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sarah B. Clauss a top-rated expert for Heart Murmurs?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sarah B. Clauss 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. Sarah B. Clauss specialize in?
While Dr. Sarah B. Clauss is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Murmurs, High Cholesterol, and Ventricular Septal Defects. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Sarah B. Clauss participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sarah B. Clauss has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Murmurs. You can view a list of Dr. Sarah B. Clauss's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sarah B. Clauss accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarah B. Clauss accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-765-5400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Heart MurmursDr. Clauss isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
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- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Clauss isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Clauss isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Clauss isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Clauss isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Clauss isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.

