
Overview
Dr. William J. Ravekes is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. A pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Ravekes serves as medical director of the Pediatric Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Program as well as pediatric cardiology fellowship director. He also specializes in non-invasive imaging, fetal echocardiography and the perioperative and intensive care of fetuses, infants, children and adults with congenital heart disease. Dr. Ravekes earned his medical degree at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a pediatrics residency and chief residency at Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Boston Children’s Hospital. He served on the faculty of Texas Children’s Hospital prior to joining Johns Hopkins. His research interests include echocardiographic assessment of cardiac function, aortopathies, heart failure and transplantation, and medical education. He has published more than 90 scholarly articles.
Dr. Ravekes is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Marfan Syndrome, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Heart Transplant.
Dr. Ravekes is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 75 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ravekes is currently accepting new patients.
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1800 Orleans St, Rm 2319, Baltimore, MD 21287
Clinical Research
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Johns Hopkins Children's Center
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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.
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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. William J. Ravekes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William J. Ravekes?
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Is Dr. William J. Ravekes a top-rated expert for Tetralogy of Fallot?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William J. Ravekes is classified as an Distinguished expert for Tetralogy of Fallot, 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. William J. Ravekes specialize in?
While Dr. William J. Ravekes is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Tetralogy of Fallot, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, and Marfan Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. William J. Ravekes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William J. Ravekes has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot. You can view a list of Dr. William J. Ravekes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William J. Ravekes accept my insurance?
Dr. William J. Ravekes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-614-0703 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Ravekes isDistinguished. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Marfan SyndromeDr. Ravekes isDistinguished. Learn about Marfan Syndrome.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Ravekes isDistinguished. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
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- Aortic DissectionDr. Ravekes isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Double Outlet Right VentricleDr. Ravekes isAdvanced. Learn about Double Outlet Right Ventricle.
- Heart TransplantDr. Ravekes isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Ravekes isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Ravekes isAdvanced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
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- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Double Inlet Left VentricleDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Double Inlet Left Ventricle.
- Endocardial Cushion DefectDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Endocardial Cushion Defect.
- Heart FailureDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- HypertensionDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Isthmian CoarctationDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Isthmian Coarctation.
- Partial Atrioventricular CanalDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Partial Atrioventricular Canal.
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.

