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 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), Pediatric Myocarditis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Pulmonary Hypertension.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 78 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Suite 2201, Baltimore, MD 21287
Baltimore, MD 21204
Clinical Research
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Dr. Ashraf S. Harahsheh is a pediatric cardiologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Washington Adventist Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Calvert Memorial Hospital and Frederick Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Harahsheh has expertise in arrhythmia, cardiology post-natal follow-up, heart murmurs, Kawasaki disease and syncope. He has clinical interest in atrial flutter and fibrillation in children with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, the cardiac function in anthracycline-treated children and the use of B-type natriuretic peptide as a marker for worsening cardiac function. Dr. Harahsheh has been named a Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, one of America’s Top Pediatricians by Consumer’s Research Council of America and a Top 10 Cardiologist by Vitals. Dr. Harahsheh earned his medical degree from University of Jordan. He completed residencies in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, as well as a pediatric cardiology fellowship. Dr. Harahsheh is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography and the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Harahsheh has contributed to numerous publications. Dr. Harahsheh is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Kawasaki Disease, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Heart Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William Ravekes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Ravekes?
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Is Dr. William Ravekes a top-rated expert for Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Ravekes is classified as an Advanced expert for Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), 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 Ravekes specialize in?
While Dr. William Ravekes is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), Pediatric Myocarditis, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. William Ravekes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Ravekes has published 78 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS). You can view a list of Dr. William 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 Ravekes accept my insurance?
Dr. William Ravekes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5987 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- HypertensionDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Infantile PneumothoraxDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pneumothorax.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Ravekes isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.