
David D. Spragg, MD
Electrophysiology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About David D. Spragg
Professional Titles
- Edward St. John Professor in Cardiology
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Medicine
Background
Dr. David Douglass Spragg is a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine (Division of Cardiology) at Johns Hopkins. In addition, he is the inaugural Edward St. John Professor of Cardiology. His research focuses on treatments for atrial fibrillation (AF), and particularly on catheter ablation for AF.
Dr. Spragg received his undergraduate degree in the Comparative Study of Religion from Harvard College. He earned his medical degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. After pursuing a Sarnoff Cardiovascular research fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dr. Spragg completed his internship and residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He came to Johns Hopkins in 2001 for Cardiology and Cardiac EP fellowships. He served as chief fellow for the Cardiology program, and was recognized for his research during fellowship as the Michel Mirowski Cardiology Fellow.
Dr. Spragg joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor in 2006, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2014. He was promoted to the rank of Professor of Medicine in 2024.
Besides his teaching and clinical appointments at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr. Spragg is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Atrial Fibrillation Research Program. He is a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society.
Centers and Institutes
Research Interests
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
Honors
- Edward St. John Professor of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 2/1/20
- Chief Fellow, Johns Hopkins Cardiology Fellowship Program, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1/1/04
- Michel A. Mirowski Postdoctoral Fellow in Cardiovascular Research, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, 1/1/02
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1/1/98
- Phi Beta Kappa, Harvard College, 1/1/93
- Magna cum laude, Harvard College, 1/1/93
Memberships
- Heart Rhythm Society
Professional Activities
- Director, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Cardiac Electrophysiology Service, 2011
Locations
- Howard County Medical Pavilion
- 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21044
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-997-9231
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 3300, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-550-1137
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Cardiology, 2006Massachusetts General Hospital
Residency, Medicine, 2001Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Medical Education, MD, 1998Board Certifications
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2005Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
100 ratings, 56 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Dr. Spragg Was wonderful. He made me feel very at ease and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Very good, thorough and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Dr. Spragg Is wonderful. He put me at ease when I nervous about my condition. He let me know about a number of options that would help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Dr Spragg is one of those unique providers Who makes you feel as though you, the patient are the only person in the world. Additionally, he has the ability to take complex technical heart related information and research and distill it into words everybody can understand. This physician really cares about us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Fantastic clinician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Very knowledgeable, confident , professional & compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
My provider is 2d to NONE- by FAR one of the BEST I've ever had. I knew that despite my medical condition that I was SAFE WITH MY PROVIDER. He listened and val8dated my concerns. Best of all he explained carefully in layman's terms so that I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Showed concern for my health. A true professional and great listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Dr. Spragg is down to earth & easy to talk too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
He knew his stuff. Provided options, explained them, no pressure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Best of the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Dr. Spragg is very professional yet friendly and puts you at ease. He went over my heart issues and was prepared for my visit. Very happy with my experiences with this group.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
It is a pleasure to work with Dr. Spragg. He strives to establish a positive rapport with me as a patient to facilitate the best care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Very truthful and explained procedure way to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
My doctor took good care of me he was professional he knew what he was doing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Great experience! The ablation procedure was thoroughly explained in easy-to-understand language. This reduced my fear of a new procedure for me. Looking forward to getting additional help for my AFib.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Dr. Spragg was one if the Best Dr. I have seen in a long time. He is OUTSTANDING! I am very glad I was referred to him by Dr Sammy [ ]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Dr Spragg is excellent and easy to talk to and talk la to you like a normal person so you can understand! Need more like him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Excellent careThank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
He explained everything that needs to be done
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Dr Spragg is an outstanding doctor, he is extremely knowledgeable and has an excellent bedside manner! I don't make any decisions with regard to my heart health without consulting Dr Spragg FIRST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Dr Spragg was very congenial and reassuring in discussing my situation. Positive visit from the start to finish.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Dr Spragg and his associate were very professional and easy to talk to
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
He's personable. He talks in a manner that is easy to understand. I'm not familiar with alot of medical terms. He made sure I understood
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
Thoroughly explained my options, listened carefully, personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
He is great, he shares his knowledge, he explains things to me, he gives follow up info and advice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Dr. Spragg is outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
Dr Spragg is an outstanding doctor. Very personable. Explained everything in detail. Very patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Dr David Spragg is the best of the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
The Doctor wonderful, he told me everything I needed to know,also I can email him if I have any issues I am concerned about,I wish I had the same experience with other Doctors as I had with Dr Spragg, I cannot say enough about him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Impressive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Ask for full explanation about my hear and I relieved it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
It was a pleasure working with Dr David Spragg.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Dr. Spragg is very knowledgeable, knows the patient's problem/history and shares a lot of information in an easy to understand manner. His manner inspires confidence and a sense of receiving excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Dr. Spragg showed great concern for my condition and explained everything in great detail .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
I really appreciate the doctors frankness and straightforward approach
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Very professional & explained all options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Wonderful Doctor and person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. Spragg provided a thoughtful and detailed explanation of a 90-day review of my health following an ablation procedure, and insight into my condition down the road
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
He was helpful and understanding and professional and I liked him very much to become my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
HE KNOWS HIS JOB AND GETS THING DONE!!!!!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Very thorough and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
Talking with Dr. Spragg I found that he is very qualified person with great experience in the area of atrial fibrillation. He thoroughly explained me what I had before the ablation procedure and what I have right now, after this procedure. I am very grateful to him because my health conditions improved a lot.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
In addition to being an outstanding, knowledgeable physician, Dr. Spragg is extremely caring. He truly cares about my well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
Dr Spragg is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Personable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Great doctor
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Very smart and knowledgeable. Came in having read my medical records carefully, hardly listened at all, and talked virtually nonstop without listening.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Dr. Spragg is caring, knowledgeable, and instills confidence in his patient that he will provide the best care for them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Great Job Dr. Sprang Thank you I feel much better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Very nice and good on explaining everything
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr David Spragg is an expert in his field. I appreciate him taking the time to explain the results of my procedure, diagnoses & treatment options. I also appreciate him being up front & giving his honest professional opinion. I am very grateful to have Dr Spragg as my EP.