
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 9 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. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 75 peer reviewed articles.
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Suite 2201, Baltimore, MD 21287
Baltimore, MD 21204
Clinical Research
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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 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.
Prince George's County
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 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Subpulmonary Stenosis, Pulmonary Atresia, Coarctation of the Aorta, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Loke is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2018 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014.
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 Tetralogy of Fallot?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William 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 Ravekes specialize in?
While Dr. William 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 Ravekes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Ravekes has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot. 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.
Areas of Expertise
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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.
- Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS)
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Ravekes isAdvanced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
- Experienced
- 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).

