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Andreas Barth

Andreas Barth, MD, PhD

Electrophysiology

Cardiology

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
5.0 of 5 stars168 ratings, 76 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Greek
  • Romanian
  • German
  • French
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Andreas Barth

Professional Titles

  • Medical Director, Inherited Heart Diseases

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Background

Dr. Andreas S. Barth is an assistant professor in the Division of Cardiology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Inherited Heart Diseases. His clinical work focuses on clinical cardiac electrophysiology with a specific focus on inherited arrhythmia syndromes and channelopathies, including long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, CPVT and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies. Additionally, Dr. Barth participates in a multidisciplinary clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute providing Cardiology care to patients with muscular dystrophies and mitochondrial disease. Dr. Barth performs pacemaker and defibrillator implantation and complex catheter ablations for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.

His basic research lab explores the relationship between metabolic and arrhythmogenic ion channel remodeling in heart failure and myotonic dystrophy.

Dr. Barth earned a combined doctor of medicine and doctor of philosophy from the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich, Germany. He joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2016.

He has been recognized with the First Prize for the Stanley L. Blumenthal Cardiology Research Award in Clinical Science in the Division of Cardiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and as a Young Investigator Award Finalist of the American Heart Association and Heart Rhythm Society.

Additional Academic Titles

Assistant Professor of Genetic Medicine

Research Summary

  • Transcriptome analyses in heart failure (microarray and RNA sequencing)
  • Relationship between metabolic and arrhythmogenic ion channel remodeling in the failing heart and myotonic dystrophy.
  • Biomarker discovery in heart failure and sudden cardiac death.

Honors

  • Finalist, Heart Rhythm Society Young Investigator Award, 1/1/15
  • Stanley L. Blumenthal Cardiology Research Award in Clinical Science, First Prize, Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, 1/1/10
  • Finalist, 2010 Functional Genomics and Translational Biology Young Investigator Award at the Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association, Chicago, IL, 1/1/10
  • Pre-graduate Medical Student Scholarship, the Zenner-Foundation, Munich, Germany, 1/1/98
  • Pre-graduate Medical Student Scholarship from the Bavarian Government for outstanding performance throughout College and Medical School, Munich, Germany, 1/1/93

Locations

  1. Greater Baltimore Medical Center
    • 6569 North Charles Street, Pavilion West STE 600, Baltimore, MD 21204
    • Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
      • 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Baltimore, MD 21287

      Expertise

      Education

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Fellowship, Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2016

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Fellowship, Cardiology, 2014

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      Residency, Internal Medicine, 2012

      Klinikum Grosshadern

      Residency, Internal Medicine, 2005

      Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich

      Medical Education, MD, 2000

      Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich

      Graduate School, PhD, 2000

      Board Certifications

      Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

      Cardiovascular Disease

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015

      Insurance

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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

      5 out of 5

      168 ratings, 76 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.

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      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 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 5 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/11/2025

        The BEST

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/10/2025

        Awesome

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/19/2025

        Dr Barth was very thorough and helpful.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/17/2025

        Dr. Barth is "tops in my book." He is thorough in giving explanations and always shows a sincere Interest in my health.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/13/2025

        Excellent physician who clearly explained the medical problem. He gave very thorough explanation on what he believes should be done.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/11/2025

        Very personal and very professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/11/2025

        My husband and I really like Dr Barth, this was my first time seeing him. He explained things to me so we could understand

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/11/2025

        Very professional and knowledgeable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/3/2025

        Very professional and informative about my condition.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/31/2025

        Execellent surgeon, the best ever

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/28/2025

        Very professional and knowledgeable. Friendly and extremely polite. Made me feel at ease and allowed me to ask questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/21/2025

        Dr. Barth is extremely precise and thorough in all aspects of his service. He carefully searched my history and developed a plan of action in conjunction with conversation with me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/14/2025

        Dr Barth is the kindest, most sincere provider I know. He is smart and I trust him to care for me and my parents.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/30/2024

        As usual JHM exceeded my expectations for my medical care

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/30/2024

        Dr Barth is kindly,friendly and professional doctor. He know what is good to be done for my health. I admire him that's why I keep him as my heart doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/16/2024

        Very caring and took time to explain

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/16/2024

        He's wonderful. A+

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2024

        Dr. Barth is a phenomenal physician his honesty and integrity is beyond words.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2024

        He is great.....very smart, very kind!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2024

        Dr. Barth is the BEST.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2024

        Dr. Barth is very patient and compassionate doctor. His listens to his patients and answers all your questions. He does not rush your visits. That is very important to patients.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/9/2024

        He's amazing!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/2/2024

        Very knowledgeable about my condition. He took quick action by telling me what to do and not do. Very satisfied.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/26/2024

        Excellent physician and person.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/25/2024

        Dr. Barth exceeded my expectations in his prior knowledge of my condition, his explanations of possible treatments, his concern for my life style restrictions, and his soft spoken but very clear articulation of my reason for the visit.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/18/2024

        He was personable answered my questions and gave me names of the projected test that was needed.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/12/2024

        Very competent and very personable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/11/2024

        He was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, compassionate, professional, and caring; a wonderful provider and incredibly kind person.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/5/2024

        Dr. Barth explained my upcoming procedure very well. I understand what will occur.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/4/2024

        Dr. Andreas Barth is THE BEST doctor I have ever had my entire life. He has an excellent way of explaining things, shows he cares that you totally understand procedures and what your health issues really mean. He goes above and beyond to provide outstanding patient care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/4/2024

        Dr Barth has basically saved my life. He is an Outstanding medical professional. Best of my life.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/4/2024

        I feel very confident and secure in Dr. Barth's cardiology expertise and care. He is extremely knowledgeable and hands on and sends time explaining testing results and next steps.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/29/2024

        Very good and thorough with reviewing my case and going over recommendations.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/29/2024

        friendly, knowledgeable, efficient

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/28/2024

        Dr. Andreas Barth is an excellent professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/22/2024

        I see many providers at Hopkins and Dr Barth is by far the best provider I see. Extremely knowledgeable and a wonderful person who knows how to listen and talk to the patient.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/14/2024

        Great listener. He took the time to listen to my concerns. I did not feel rush in making a decision on what device to choose for my upcoming surgery.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/14/2024

        Dr Barth is brilliant, caring and communicative.He is a gift to your hospital and the profession. Try not to screw things up so he stays.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/7/2024

        Dr Barth is absolutely the best. I'm extremely lucky to have him on my team

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/30/2024

        Excellent provider

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/24/2024

        Compassionate and sensitive. High level of medical expertise, communication and emotional intelligence.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/23/2024

        Very good good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/10/2024

        Was familiar with my case and explained things honestly and thoroughly.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/10/2024

        I wanted to say that Dr. Barth is more than a Dr. , He is a very kind and empathetic. I always feel heard and seen by him. I am humbled to be seen by such a Dr. I have never felt rushed and rarely do I wait. Lol I schedule first in the morning. :)

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/10/2024

        Dr. Barth was extremely professional and well prepared about my condition. He had review my previous medical record and made me feel comfortable and confident about a treatment plan.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/27/2024

        Perfect help. Thank you

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/27/2024

        Dr Barth has greatly affected my life.He has helped me through the darkest of times and is the best Doctor! He not only cares for my physical health but my overall wellbeing and I am so grateful for him!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/27/2024

        Dr.Barth is truly a great in his profession and he's really patient and he care about your physical and mental health.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/26/2024

        I was impressed with Dr Barth's detailed knowledge of my case without referring to files. It gave me more trust in his plan of action moving forward.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/26/2024

        Thank you

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/20/2024

        Dr. Andreas Barth is one of your very best. I both respect and trust him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/20/2024

        We always get the best service at the White Marsh location and we hope to receive the best service at the new location.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/13/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/12/2024

        Andreas Barth was absolutely outstanding. Exceptionally attentive, informative, and sympathetic. His communication regarding complex matters was especially clear and thorough.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/6/2024

        Dr. Barth is receptive to questions. He answers them so the information is easy to understand.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/23/2024

        Very caring Doctor. Quite patient and thorough.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/22/2024

        My visits with Dr. Andreas Barth are always relaxed & helpful. He is always prepared having looked over my records before entering the room. Greets me with a smile!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/16/2024

        GREAT doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/9/2024

        Very knowledgeable, excellent communication skills, sensitive to my concerns, listened t8o concerns, answered my questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/1/2024

        Knowledgeable, listened and addressed my concerns, recapped important talking points, good notes summarizing visit

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/1/2024

        Dr Barth is always willing to listen and explain things thoroughly.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/25/2024

        Wonderful and caring physician

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/25/2024

        He is the Best!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/18/2024

        I love Dr. Barth. He is professional, takes time to explain things, and listens.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/18/2024

        De. Barth is the very best!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/17/2024

        Dr Barth is an excellent physician and extremely courteous. I am at ease when seeing him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/17/2024

        Dr. Barth was incredibly kind, knowledgable and patient. He has wonderful bedside manner!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/11/2024

        Knowledgeable and kind

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/11/2024

        Very thorough

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

        Dr Barth is amazing!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/20/2024

        Excellent

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

        Dr Barth was very attentive go my concerns

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/16/2024

        Dr Barth is professional, attentive, friendly and an excellent communicator.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/9/2024

        Patient, calm, knowledgeable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/9/2024

        Dr Barth has a way of relating information in layman's terms and doing so with understanding and compassion for what one is experiencing. He spends time and doesn't rush through appointments. He is a gift to the medical field and the patient.