
Sunil Kumar Sinha, MD
Electrophysiology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Sunil Kumar Sinha
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Medicine
Background
Dr. Sunil Kumar Sinha is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the medical director of the Arrhythmia Service at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sinha is also an attending physician at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. He is currently engaged in research on atrial fibrillation and catheter ablation, defibrillator and pacemaker therapy, and humanitarian device re-use.
Dr. Sinha received his undergraduate degree and medical degree from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada. He returned to the University of Manitoba for his cardiology fellowship. Subsequently, Dr. Sinha completed his clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine (New York, New York) prior to joining the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2005.
Besides his teaching and clinical engagements, Dr. Sinha is on the editorial board for Heart Rhythm, the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society and the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society, and was recognized with the HRS “Remarkable Reviewer” distinction from 2006 - 2015 and "Remarkable Editor" distinction from 2016 - 2017. He is also a reviewer for PACE, and Circulation: Arrhythmias & Electrophysiology.
Centers and Institutes
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Research Interests
Catheter Ablation, Defibrillator and Pacemaker Therapy, Humanitarian Device Re-use
Selected Publications
Sinha SK, Carlson D, Chrispin J, Barth AS, Rickard JJ, Spragg DD, Berger R, Love C, Calkins H, Tomaselli GF, Marine JE. The Symptoms and Clinical events associated with Automatic Reprogramming (SCARE) at replacement notification study. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2018 Dec;41(12):1611-1618. doi: 10.1111/pace.13532. Epub 2018 Nov 11.
Sinha SK, Crain B, Flickinger K, Calkins H, Rickard J, Cheng A, Berger R, Tomaselli G, Marine JE. Cardiovascular implantable electronic device function and longevity at autopsy: an underestimated resource. Heart Rhythm. 2016 Oct;13(10):1971-6. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2016.05.023. Epub 2016 May 27.
Sinha SK, Crain B, Flickinger K, Calkins H, Rickard J, Cheng A, Berger R, Tomaselli G, Marine JE.a Clinical Inferences of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Analysis at Autopsy.J Am Coll Cardiol. 2016 Sep 20;68(12):1255-64. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.06.052.
Sinha SK, Sivasambu B, Yenokyan G, Crawford TC, Chrispin J, Eagle KA, Barth AS, Rickard JJ, Spragg DD, Vlay SC, Berger R, Love C, Calkins H, Tomaselli GF, Marine JE. Worldwide pacemaker and defibrillator reuse: Systematic review and meta-analysis of contemporary trials.Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2018 Nov;41(11):1500-1507. doi: 10.1111/pace.13488. Epub 2018 Sep 19.
Chrispin J, Misra S, Marine JE, Rickard J, Barth A, Kolandaivelu A, Ashikaga H, Tandri H, Spragg DD, Crosson J, Berger RD, Tomaselli G, Calkins H, Sinha SK. Current management and clinical outcomes for catheter ablation of atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia. Europace. 2018 Apr 1;20(4):e51-e59. doi: 10.1093/europace/eux110.
Honors
- Remarkable Reviewer 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 by Heart Rhythm - the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society., Heart Rhythm, the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society and the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society.
- Remarkable Editor 2016, 2017 by Heart Rhythm - the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society
- Physician Educator/Teacher of the Year Physician/Nurse Collaboration Award - 2010, awarded by Howard County General Hospital, 1/1/10
Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- Heart Rhythm Society,
2005 - Present
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia
- 5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 170, Columbia, MD 21045
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-964-5329
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Frederick
- 45 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 109, Frederick, MD 21702
- phone: 301-696-1000
- fax: 410-367-2015
Expertise
Education
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Fellowship, Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2005University of Manitoba Rady College of Medicine
Fellowship, Cardiology, 2003Western University Schulich School of Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000University of Manitoba Rady College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1997Board Certifications
Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003Insurance
- 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
5 out of 5
143 ratings, 61 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 1/24/2025
Dr. Sinha is excellent. On two different visits I brought two different friends. When we left each of them said "I want that doctor".
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Smart man! Great doctor! Good guy!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Knowledgeable, personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Dr. Sinha is very competent cardiologist. He is very intelligent and knowledgeable but answers questions so you understand. He also has a very positive attitude and very pleasant disposition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Always excellent encounters with Dr Sinha
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
The Dr is excellent and has a great bedside manner!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Dr. Sinha is an excellent Cardiologist. He is able to explain complex medical terminology in an easy to understand manner. Great bedside manner and ability to put a patient at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Dreamy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Very good Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Dr. Sinha is quite simply outstanding and the complete package -- compassionate, sincere, highly competent, well-prepared, patient and an active listener. I am thrilled to know that he is my doctor and even though I hope to never need more in-depth treatment, I feel confident and reassured to know Dr. Sinha will take care of me. He is not a mental health provider, however, my emotional health greatly improved after our interaction because of his kindness and ability to put the patient at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Personable & professional. I felt like I was in very good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Excellent care. Very knowledgable provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Excellent provider. Terrific interaction with the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Really appreciate Dr. Sinha--very thorough, caring and insightful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Very thorough and thoughtful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Very informative doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Very knowledgeable and explained very well. Makes patient comfortable and understand about situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Dr. Sinha has fined tune my heart so I am living life to the fullest!! He has been a blessing to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Goid bedside manner, thorough, cheerful, tespectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
The overall Healthcare experience at Johns Hopkins cardiology has been reassuring. I'm receiving some of the finest Healthcare in the country. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Feel confident with his recommendations and or his advice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Excellent and professional. Explained course of treatment clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Doctor Sinha is an excellent electrophysiologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Dr. Sinha has been a great doctor and keeps my feeling positive about my health.Also [ ] , she is very compassionate nurse practitioner. She is very thorough when seeing me.,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Very personable and knowledgeable about my heart health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Dr Sinha is very personable and animated. He cares and takes time to talk about his and my concerns. His proactive approach is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
He is very nice and talks to me with respect and let's me know what is going on with my heart
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Dr Sinha is an excellent doctor. He is professional and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
I have a decade of good experience with this provide
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Attentive. Caring. Informed and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
The provider was extremely thorough and listened to my concerns. He understood and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Spends the necessary time, asks a lot of good questions and explains things very clearly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Outstanding and extremely professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Very professional, very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Really appreciate the time Dr. Sinha takes with appt, explaining everything in understandable terms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Dr Sinha is very thorough and explained to me and my family in graphical details my heart ailment. He gives both comfort and confidence. I feel blessed that he is part of my heart Healthcare team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
Best doctor I've seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Dr Sinha is an excellent doctor who is caring , accessible and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Excellent. Feel confident and safe in his care. Perfection.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Dr Sinha is the best! He has even called me at home at times.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Best always thru all 12 years in his care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Feel confident he is listening and hearing me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Wonderful bed side manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
I appreciate the care I received from Dr. Sinha. With his advice, I feel like I have a handle on my Afib and with continued lifestyle modifications I can manage my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
Dr Sinha is very easy to talk with and is interested in listening to me and remembers our social conversations as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
Dr. Sinha is the absolute best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
A superior doctor due to his excellent communicatios skills.The doctor provided a good explanation of the tests ordere and the sequenve.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Provider is outstanding. We are waiting on test results, have follow up appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Dr Sinha is the nicest Cardiologist ever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Very knowledgeable and careful to explain the reasons behind his recommendations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Dr. Sinha is an exceptional physician and exemplifies the meaning of doctor. I could not have found a better physician to complete my procedure and manage the necessary follow-up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
On this subject, A-fib, he gave me some new insights on my condition and how to go forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Excellent, confident in him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
The provider was excellent in his explanation and manner. He apologized for the delay and he gave me all the time I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
Excellent, thorough answers to questions. Empathetic and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2024
Extremely thorough, approachable, and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2024
Dr. Sunil Sinha was very concerned about my health and well-being and was very professional and extremely competent in diagnosing, testing, adjusting my pacemaker, and arranging for replacement of the battery and other surgery needed at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2024
Dr. Sinha is always very professional and easy to talk to. He is a good listener, kind and respectful. He has been wonderful to me the past 7 years dealing with the nightmare of persistent Afib. I feel very blessed to have such a gifted physician take care of me. He is more than a 10, he is off the scale .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2024
Very friendly. Discussed my issue in terms and with diagrams he drew so that I fully understood the issues.