25 of the Best Pediatric Cardiologists Near Me in North Charleston, SC

Dr. Shahryar Chowdhury completed undergraduate and medical school at the University of Florida. He went on to complete his pediatric residency at the University of South Carolina. His pediatric cardiology fellowship and advanced non-invasive imaging training were completed at the Medical University of South Carolina. He joined the staff at MUSC in 2014. Dr. Chowdhury has expertise in echocardiography and cardiac CT. In addition, he sees patients in our pediatric cardiology acute care unit in the Children's Hospital. Dr. Chowdhury currently serves as the associate director of the pediatric cardiology fellowship training program.Dr. Chowdhury's research interests include determining the accuracy of non-invasive measures of ventricular function, investigating the ability of these measures to predict outcomes in children with heart disease, determining the pathophysiologic mechanisms behind heart failure in patients with single ventricle physiology, and investigating the effects of childhood obesity on the heart. He has presented his work at regional, national, and international meetings; has published numerous articles; and has been the recipient of awards and grants to support his research. Dr. Chowdhury is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Barth Syndrome, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chowdhury is currently accepting new patients.

John Costello is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Costello is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Atresia, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Heart Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

Andrew Atz is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Atz is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Premature Infant, and Heart Transplant.

Dr. Dennis Delany is an assistant professor of pediatrics. He specializes in pediatric cardiology and pediatric cardiac critical care medicine. He has clinical and research interests in evaluation and treatment of neonatal critical heart disease and education.Dr. Delany graduated medical school at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He then completed his pediatric residency, pediatric cardiology fellowship, and additional training in pediatric cardiac critical care medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. Prior to working at MUSC, he was faculty in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, where he was the Associate Program Director of the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Delany is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Aortopulmonary Window, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Gastrostomy.

Jason Buckley is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Buckley is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Aortopulmonary Window, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Gastrostomy, and Heart Transplant.

Dr. Anthony Hlavacek is a doctor who takes care of children with heart problems. Some of these patients are born with abnormally developed hearts, while others develop heart problems later in childhood. He sees patients in our outpatient clinics and our pediatric cardiology acute care unit in the Children's Hospital. In addition, he performs pediatric echocardiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and fetal echocardiography. He is originally from Missouri, but went to college at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He then went to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas for medical school. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Texas Children's Hospital before coming to the Medical University of South Carolina for a fellowship in pediatric cardiology. He has advanced training in cardiac imaging and also completed a Masters in Clinical Research. He is well-respected expert in cardiac imaging and cardiac anatomy, and had been invited to speak at regional, national, and international conferences about these topics. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 11 book chapters, and co-authored a textbook. Dr. Hlavacek is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Hlavacek is currently accepting new patients.

Margaret Gray is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Gray is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, and Heart Murmurs. Dr. Gray is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Gray is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Carolyn Taylor's clinical interests are in the areas of pediatric cardiac imaging, fetal echocardiography, and assessment of cardiac performance by echocardiography. She is currently on the cardiology faculty at Medical University of South Carolina where she is the medical director of the Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory. This includes performing, interpreting and teaching fetal, transthoracic, and transesophageal echocardiography in all forms of congenital and acquired heart disease in the fetal, pediatric, and adult congenital populations. She also actively participates in the MUSC Advanced Fetal Care Center (AFCC). The AFCC's mission is to use a multidisciplinary approach to provide comprehensive diagnosis, seamlesslycoordinated care, and maternal-fetal treatment for pregnant women with asuspected or confirmed fetal congenital anomaly. In addition to being a pediatric echocardiography and fetal echocardiography physician, she also takes care of in-patients on the step-down unit (8D) and is involved in direct patient care in multiple settings. Dr. Taylor is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Coarctation of the Aorta. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Heather Henderson is a board certified pediatric cardiologist with expertise in pediatric cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and heart transplantation. She graduated from the College of Charleston and then received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her pediatric internship and residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham, followed by pediatric cardiology fellowship at Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Henderson did an additional year of advanced training in pediatric heart failure and transplantation at Emory University. Her clinical interests include pediatric cardiomyopathies, especially those related to chemotherapy and neuromuscular disorders. She specializes in heart failure management from cardiomyopathy and congenital heart disease, including the use of mechanical circulatory support and ventricular assist devices when necessary, as well as the care of heart transplant recipients. Dr. Henderson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, Heart Failure, Double Inlet Left Ventricle, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Henderson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kimberly McHugh is the medical director for outpatient services in pediatric cardiology. Her clinical interests include longitudinal care of infants, children, and young adults with congenital heart disease, education of adolescents and young adults to care for their congenital heart disease, and outpatient care for patients before and after heart surgery. Dr. McHugh's research has a focus in improving outcomes for single ventricle heart disease, examination of resource utilization in pediatric cardiology, and improving outcomes in longitudinal care of congenital heart disease. She is also an investigator with the Pediatric Heart Network and enrolls and follows patients in clinical trials. Dr. Mchugh is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Tetralogy of Fallot. Dr. Mchugh is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Raunikar is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Raunikar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Dr. Raunikar is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Raunikar is currently accepting new patients.

David Malpass is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Malpass is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Murmurs, Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis, and Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome. Dr. Malpass is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Malpass is currently accepting new patients.

Claudius Shuler is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Shuler is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis. Dr. Shuler is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Shuler is currently accepting new patients.

Susan Haynes is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Haynes is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Interrupted Aortic Arch. Dr. Haynes is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Haynes is currently accepting new patients.

Srinadh Rao is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Tetralogy of Fallot. Dr. Rao is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Lanier Jackson graduated from Wake Forest University in 2004 and completed medical school at the Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He went on to complete his pediatric residency at the University of Virginia and his pediatric cardiology fellowship training at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed sub-specialty training in pediatric electrophysiology at the Medical University of South Carolina and pursued additional training at Boston Children's Hospital. He joined the MUSC faculty in 2014. He is board certified in pediatric cardiology as well as adult congenital heart disease. Dr. Jackson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barth Syndrome, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sinai Zyblewski graduated from Brown University in 1996 and completed medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2002. She also completed her general pediatric residency, pediatric cardiology fellowship training, and Master's of Science in Clinical Research at MUSC. She joined the MUSC faculty in 2009 as a pediatric cardiac intensivist and fetal cardiologist.Since joining the MUSC faculty, Dr. Zyblewski has led the single ventricle interstage monitoring program and the cardiac neurodevelopmental program. Dr. Zyblewski is also the director of the fetal cardiology program and the director of the pediatric cardiology fellowship training program.Dr. Zyblewski's research interests include feeding, growth, and neurodevelopment outcomes in children living with single ventricle heart disease. She is an active committee member of the Pediatric Heart Network and National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative. Dr. Zyblewski is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Coarctation of the Aorta. Dr. Zyblewski is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Mark Scheurer has formally trained in internal medicine, pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, and pediatric cardiac intensive care to serve as a cardiologist and intensivist for children and adults with acquired and congenital heart disease. He enjoys engaging with families and patients during periods of critical illnesses so that the best decisions can be collaboratively reached. Dr. Scheurer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, Aortopulmonary Window, and Coarctation of the Aorta. Dr. Scheurer is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald Wells is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Wells is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Fainting. Dr. Wells is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Varsha Bandisode graduated from the University of Georgia undergraduate program in 1991 and completed her medical school training at Mercer University School of Medicine in 1995. She went on to complete her pediatric residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital at the University of Miami in 1998. She completed her training in pediatric cardiology and further specialized training in pediatric interventional catheterization at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2002. She joined the faculty at MUSC as an assistant professor in pediatric cardiology and was promoted to associate professor in 2010. She became the director of the Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Lab in 2005 and continues to advance the services of the catheterization lab in that role. Dr. Bandisode has advanced the care provided by MUSC's pediatric cardiac cath lab to include trans-catheter repair of ASDs, PDAs, and VSDs as well as other anomalies, trans-catheter enlargement of narrowed vessels including coarctation of the aorta, pulmonary artery stenosis, and narrowing of major veins, and trans-catheter replacement of pulmonary valves. Her interests lie in the care and treatment of all congenital heart disease in infants, children, and adults. She has special interests in diagnostic and interventional catheterization treatment of heart disease and other complex cardiac disease. Dr. Bandisode is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Heart Transplant, and Angioplasty. Dr. Bandisode is currently accepting new patients.

David Steflik is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Steflik is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Heart Murmurs, and X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia.

Geoffrey Forbus is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Forbus is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Mitral Atresia.

Jon Lucas is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Lucas is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Marfan Syndrome, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Ventricular Septal Defects. Dr. Lucas is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Lucas is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Laura E. Murray is a pediatric cardiologist based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Dr. Murray was born and raised in South Carolina, where she attended Wofford College and earned a degree in Biology followed by medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina. She then traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, where she completed her pediatrics residency at Vanderbilt University. She returned to the Medical University of South Carolina to complete her pediatric cardiology fellowship. She is thrilled to be staying in South Carolina and joining the Medical University of South Carolina as an assistant professor.Dr. Murray's clinical interests include a focus on general pediatric cardiology, specifically caring for patients of all ages, from infancy through adolescence and into young adulthood. She participated in MUSC's Transitions Clinic during her three years of fellowship training and developed special skills for educating adolescent patients on their heart disease and what it means for their future, while helping them to take ownership of their health and heart condition. She also enjoys caring for patients before and after heart surgery and helping families through that journey. She is excited to become an active member of the Murrells Inlet community while providing specialized care to the area. Her clinical expertise encompasses Marfan Syndrome, Arachnodactyly, Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly, and Heart Murmurs. Dr. Murray is currently accepting new patients.

Deani McVadon, MD, specializes in Pediatric Cardiology and is located in North Charleston, SC. Her clinical expertise encompasses Coarctation of the Aorta, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Mcvadon is currently accepting new patients.