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Ahmet Kilic

Ahmet Kilic, MD

Transplant Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
4.9 of 5 stars69 ratings, 19 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Turkish
  • English

In-Network Plans

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Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Ahmet Kilic

Professional Titles

Program Director, Johns Hopkins Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery

Background

Ahmet Kilic is a cardiac surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. He is an associate professor of surgery at the Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also serves as director of heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.

Dr. Kilic's areas of clinical expertise include adult cardiac surgery with a special interest in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Kilic served as associate professor of surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and was the director of the heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support programs. He was co-director of the advanced heart failure program as well as the vice director of clinical and academic affairs in the division of cardiac surgery. Although a recognized leader in the field of heart failure, Dr. Kilic’s expertise runs the spectrum of cardiac surgery.

Centers and Institutes

Heart and Vascular Institute

Videos

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

PubMed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/myncbi/1bEh7dhsci8kw/bibliography/54033586/public/?sort=date&direction=ascending

Selected Publications

  • Kilic A, Ailawadi G. Left ventricular assist devices in heart failure. Expert review of cardiovascular therapy. 2012; 10(5):649-56. PubMed [journal] PMID: 22651840

  • Kilic A, Emani S, Sai-Sudhakar CB, Higgins RS, Whitson BA. Donor selection in heart transplantation. Journal of thoracic disease. 2014; 6(8):1097-104. PubMed [journal] PMID:25132976 PMCID:PMC4133543

  • Kilic A, Higgins RS, Whitson BA, Kilic A. Racial disparities in outcomes of adult heart transplantation. Circulation. 2015; 131(10):882-9. PubMed [journal] PMID: 25673669

  • Kilic A, Nolan TD, Li T, Yankey GK, Prastein DJ, Cheng G, Jarvik RK, Wu ZJ, Griffith BP. Early in vivo experience with the pediatric Jarvik 2000 heart. ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs: 1992). 2007; 53(3):374-8. PubMed [journal] PMID: 17515732

  • Maltais S, Kilic A, Nathan S, Keebler M, Emani S, Ransom J, Katz JN, Sheridan B, Brieke A, Egnaczyk G, Entwistle JW 3rd, Adamson R, Stulak J, Uriel N, O'Connell JB, Farrar DJ, Sundareswaran KS, Gregoric I. PREVENtion of HeartMate II Pump Thrombosis Through Clinical Management: The PREVENT multi-center study. The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation. 2017; 36(1):1-12. PubMed [journal] PMID:27865732

Honors

  • Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
  • PPG National Merit Scholarship
  • Golden Key National Honor Society
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  • University of Maryland Surgical Intern of the Year
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Resident Education Award
  • Phillip K. Caves Award Finalist
  • Harry L. Sponseller Award
  • The Dr. Dwight C. McGoon Award Nominee
  • The Dr. Thomas Williams Teaching Award in CT Surgery
  • Leonard Tow Humanism Award Nominee
  • Exceptional Physician Peer Award
  • Landacre Research Honor Society Keynote Address
  • Best Oral Cardiac Surgery Presentation, ECTSS
  • Best Heart Transplant Outcomes - Becker Hospital Review
  • Top 10 Percent National Ranking for Patient Satisfaction, 7/1/16
  • Top 10 Percent National Ranking for Patient Satisfaction, 7/1/15
  • Top 10 Percent National Ranking for Patient Satisfaction, 7/1/14
  • Top 10 Percent National Ranking for Patient Satisfaction, 7/1/13

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10755 Falls Road, Pavilion I STE 360, Lutherville, MD 21093
    • Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
      • 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Baltimore, MD 21287

      Expertise

      Education

      University of Virginia School of Medicine

      Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2011

      University of Maryland Medical Center

      Residency, Surgery, 2009

      Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 2002

      Board Certifications

      Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

      American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2012

      Insurance

      Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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      • 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

      69 ratings, 19 reviews

      The 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.

      Overall Rating by Patient
      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/13/2025

        Dr. Kilic-- great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/15/2025

        Everyone was outstanding

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/3/2024

        Everything went smooth and courteous. Got information from the visit very well

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/2/2024

        Very friendly and patient. Took the time to explain things in great detail. Did an excellent job on the surgery.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/18/2024

        Dr Kilic is the nicest and kindest expert one could imagine in his field. He really put me at ease about my AVR right from the outset and his thoroughness in replacing my valve was nothing short of amazing and incredible. He got me into the operating room in a matter of days, incredible! I am SO grateful for his care and expertise! I can't thank him enough for saving my heart!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/28/2024

        Great!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/21/2024

        [ ] (Nurse Practitioner was great, very friendly, but professional. [ ] followed up with us on several things and reached out to Carroll County Cardiac Rehab on our behalf. I had a list of questions and most I didn't even need to ask because she already addressed them. Dr. Kilic was great, too, and put us at ease.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/8/2024

        Very thorough, but to the point.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/7/2024

        Both [ ] , the nurse, and Dr. Kilic we're very respectful, informative, and helpful regarding my situation. Dr. Kilic saved my life based on the emergency surgery I had.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/1/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/25/2024

        I'm pleased he was able to see me on short notice.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/12/2024

        Very knowledgeable provider was very succinct yet explained things very clearly.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/22/2024

        Dr Kilic was awesome. Lynn was wonderful.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/15/2024

        Excellent

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/8/2024

        Good experience and shows concern

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/8/2024

        I am very lucky to have this team. I have been in good hands for the entire duration of my incident, stay, surgery, and recovery.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/17/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/17/2024

        He is extremely thorough in explaining my condition and follow on care

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/4/2024

        His explanation of surgery was clear, concise and meaningful. His sincerity and concern for my care was ever present.