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Annette Ansong, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, Washington, DC, Children's National Hospital

AnnetteKesewahAnsongMDFACC

Pediatric Cardiology Washington, DC

Fetal Cardiology, Pediatric Echocardiography

Medical Director, Outpatient Cardiology

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Summary

  • Annette Ansong, M.D., 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.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2005 - 2009
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityMHS, 2009
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2005
  • Howard University College of Medicine
    Howard University College of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2010 - 2024
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2002 - 2009
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Clinical Practice Algorithm for the Follow-up of Unrepaired and Repaired Patent Ductus ArteriosusOctober 2022

Press Mentions

  • Calling Greater Attention to Sub-Saharan Africa’s Pressing Challenges in Pediatric Cardiac Care
    Calling Greater Attention to Sub-Saharan Africa’s Pressing Challenges in Pediatric Cardiac CareJune 30th, 2021
  • Cover Story | ACC: One Mission. One Vision. Many Voices
    Cover Story | ACC: One Mission. One Vision. Many VoicesJune 14th, 2018
  • Children Whose Mothers Had Pregnancy Complications May Face Heart Risks
    Children Whose Mothers Had Pregnancy Complications May Face Heart RisksFebruary 13th, 2024
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