25 of the Best Pediatric Cardiologists Near Me in Washington, DC

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.

Uyen Truong, MD, specializes in pediatric cardiac non-invasive imaging, with a focus in cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and computed tomography (CT). Her primary research focus over the past decade has been the use of MRIs to derive hemodynamic data that were conventionally obtained from invasive cardiac catheterization measures. She believes that utilization of echocardiograms and MRIs are critical in caring for children and their full capability to understand the state of the disease has yet to be established. Dr. Truong led a team in developing and exploring the utility of 4-dimensional flow MRI in characterizing the vasculature of children at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado. She has received intramural and extramural funding to study the vasculature and deformation in the myocardium of children, including an NIH K23 from NHLBI that focuses on children with pulmonary hypertension. She has also worked in partnership with Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Advanced Vascular Imaging and Psychiatry to study early cardiovascular maladaptive changes associated with adverse childhood events, including trauma and abuse. Adverse childhood events, unfortunately, affects a large proportion of the population. Dr. Truong's team strongly believes that early identification of maladaptive cardiovascular function in response to stress allows for more effective intervention in this cohort of children. They hope through their successful collaboration that they can improve clinical outcomes and affect policies and improve resources allocated for these children. Dr. Truong is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Tetralogy of Fallot, and Osteotomy. Dr. Truong is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2012.

Jeffrey Moak is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Moak is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses His Bundle Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Cardiac Ablation, and Endoscopy.

Michael Slack is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Slack is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Angioplasty.

Linda Leatherbury is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Leatherbury is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heterotaxy Syndrome, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Cerebral Hypoxia.

Robin Doroshow is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Doroshow is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, His Bundle Tachycardia, and Congenital Mitral Malformation.

Pascal Amedro, MD, PhD, is the inaugural Dunn Family Endowed Professor of Cardiac Research at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., and professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. He is a pediatric and congenital cardiologist at Children’s National and remains affiliated with the University of Bordeaux in France as professor of Pediatrics, where he continues to contribute to international collaborative research programs. Dr. Amedro is an internationally recognized expert in pediatric cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and exercise physiology in children with chronic diseases. His research has contributed to the development and validation of pediatric normative values and Z-score–based interpretation frameworks, improving the precision and clinical applicability of functional assessment in growing children and adolescents. He leads international clinical research initiatives aimed at advancing prevention, rehabilitation and quality of life in children, adolescents and young adults living with chronic diseases. Dr. Amedro coordinates QUALIREHAB, an innovative hybrid (center- and home-based) cardiac rehabilitation and preventive cardiology program. QUALIREHAB addresses physical deconditioning across pediatric chronic conditions, including congenital heart disease, pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease and childhood cancer survivorship. Previously, he served as division head of Pediatrics at Montpellier University Hospital in France, where he established and directed pediatric clinical and research infrastructures and led numerous multicenter studies supported by national and European funding agencies. Serving on international scientific boards and advisory committees, Dr. Amedro is committed to advancing collaborative research and implementing innovative, patient-centered healthcare solutions worldwide. Dr. Amedro is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Eisenmenger Syndrome, and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).

Annette Ansong, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist and the medical director of outpatient cardiology at Children's National Hospital. Dr. Ansong is the proud daughter of immigrants from Ghana and has been fortunate to have been born, raised and worked in the Washington, D.C., area. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia, followed by medical school at Howard University College of Medicine. She completed her Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center, while also obtaining a Master of Health Science in Clinical Research. It was during this time that she became involved with the NIH Pediatric Heart Network. Since 2009, Dr. Ansong has been in private practice in Virginia. Her work there led to recognition as a Northern Virginia and Washingtonian Top Doctor. She is involved regionally and nationally on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. She also has an interest in global health and has performed mission work in Ghana and Haiti. Dr. Ansong currently co-chairs the Women and Children Committee of the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc., and serves on the Adult Congenital & Pediatric Cardiology Leadership Council of the American College of Cardiology. Her career interests and passion have allowed for multiple publications, case reports and presentations. She is excited about continuing great patient care and leading outpatient cardiology as she brings her insights from work as an inpatient and outpatient cardiologist. Dr. Ansong is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interrupted Aortic Arch, Coronary Artery Fistula, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Dr. Ansong is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2010 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2005.

Anita Krishnan, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist and clinician scientist, who interests are focused on advanced cardiac imaging, including fetal and peri-operative imaging. Her clinical work is in the echocardiography lab, as well as inpatient and outpatient cardiology. She currently serves as associate director of Echocardiography, with additional roles as a faculty affiliate in the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and Children's Health Advocacy Institute. Dr. Krishnan's research interests in fetal cardiology include fetal ECG, as well as reducing health disparities in fetal cardiovascular disease. She is the PI on an NIH funded study to clinically translate a fetal ECG device, and is PI on federal and foundation funded studies related to fetal ECG and fetal health disparities. During the pandemic, she has been active in developing cardiac imaging protocols for pediatric COVID and MISC. Publications ORCiD. Dr. Krishnan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Interrupted Aortic Arch. Dr. Krishnan is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2005.

Jason Mitchell is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mitchell is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus.

Gail Pearson is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Pearson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Marfan Syndrome.

Carla Hanash is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hanash is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Triple X Syndrome.

Kelsey Mclean is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tricuspid Atresia. Dr. Mclean is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2024 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2021.

Susan Cummings is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interrupted Aortic Arch, Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Right Ventricle Hypoplasia. Dr. Cummings is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 1998.

Ravi Vegulla is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Septal Defects, Kawasaki Disease, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Myocarditis. Dr. Vegulla is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2022 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2018.

Gregory Yurasek, MD, is a graduate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Subsequently, Dr. Yurasek completed his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Boston followed by a pediatric cardiology fellowship at Harvard University. After his fellowship in cardiology, Greg trained for two years in critical care medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Greg has been recognized for his exceptional teaching throughout his training and has won numerous awards, including the Fellow Teacher of the Year while at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has interest in pedagogical methods in medical education and has been involved in multiple projects aimed at re-tooling instructional methods for the new generation learners. His clinical expertise encompasses Transposition of the Great Arteries, His Bundle Tachycardia, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Double Outlet Right Ventricle. Dr. Yurasek is board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016, Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2010.

Alaa Aljiffry is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses DiGeorge Syndrome, Cerebral Hypoxia, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Pompe Disease. Dr. Aljiffry is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2022 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014.

Jin Park, MD, received his bachelor's degree in engineering from North Carolina State University and his MD from the University of North Carolina before completing his pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of California San Diego. He has been a pediatric cardiologist in Northern Virginia for more than 20 years and joined Children's National Hospital in 2021. His passion is outpatient cardiology, and he really enjoys the long-term care of children and families. He is frequently listed in Washingtonian Top Doctors and as one of Northern Virginia Magazine’s Best Doctors. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis. Dr. Park is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2002 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 1999.

Vasum Peiris is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor. Dr. Peiris is board certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2015, Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2010, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008.

Priya Misra is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Arrest. Dr. Misra is board certified in Pediatrics-American Board Of Pediatrics (ABP).

Alejandro Lopez is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Arrest.

Elise Stave, MD, is a Pediatric Cardiology fellow in the Division of Cardiology at Children's National Hospital. Elise completed her undergraduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She attended medical school at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in New York, was selected for the Gold Humanism Honor Society, and graduated with distinction in research. Elise completed her pediatric residency at Children's National. Fellows are fully credentialed, board-certified providers who can independently practice medicine but are in further training in their specialty. This specialty training is under the supervision of an attending physician. Dr. Stave is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, and Fainting.

Michelle Ouellette is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Her clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), and Unstable Angina. Dr. Ouellette is currently accepting new patients.

David Wessel is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wessel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), High Blood Pressure in Infants, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

Christine Sawda is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Valve Stenosis and Tetralogy of Fallot. Dr. Sawda is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2021.