Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Ari Cedars
Professional Titles
- Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Medicine
Background
Dr. Ari Cedars is a cardiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. He also serves as director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center at both the Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute and the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center. Dr. Cedars is an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Cedars specializes in adult congenital heart disease.
He is a member of the leadership committee for the Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network (ACTION), an organization focused on the improvement of outcomes for pediatric ventricular assist device (VAD) patients. He is an administrative board member of the Alliance for Adult Research in Congenital Cardiology (AARCC), a multi-institutional academic research network devoted to producing new research in adult congenital heart disease. He is also a member of the medical advisory board for the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA). Dr. Cedars’ research focuses on patient-centered outcomes, mechanical circulatory support and ventricular assist devices, and the biological mechanisms underlying clinical disease progression in congenital heart disease.
Centers and Institutes
- Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart
- Heart and Vascular Institute
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Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Lab Website
Ari Cedars Laboratory
- Ari Cedars, M.D., and his team have three primary research goals. First, the Cedars Lab is interested in patient-centered outcomes in congenital heart disease, which they investigate using a digital tracking system to record participants' symptoms and quality of life. Second, the Cedars Lab investigates outcomes with mechanical circulatory support and transplant in congenital heart disease, with a focus on those with end-stage heart disease and a Fontan circulation. Third, the Cedars Lab is interested in the biological mechanisms underlying circulatory deterioration and end-organ dysfunction in patients with a Fontan circulation.
Selected Publications
Cedars A, Burchill L, Roche SL, Menachem J, Axsom K, Tecson K; ACTION Learning Network, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Sub-Committee. Impact of durable ventricular assist devices on post-transplant outcomes in adults with congenital heart disease. Congenit Heart Dis. 2019 Nov;14(6):958-962. doi: 10.1111/chd.12851. Epub 2019 Oct 18.
Cedars A, Jobanputra K, Bichell D. An Unusual Complication of the "Supported" Ross Procedure. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2020 Jan;11(1):127-129. doi: 10.1177/2150135119881394. Epub 2019 Nov 22.
Cedars A, Tecson KM, Zaidi AN, Lorts A, McCullough PA. Impact of Durable Ventricular Assist Device Support on Outcomes of Patients with Congenital Heart Disease Waiting for Heart Transplant. ASAIO J. 2019 Jul 15. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000001041.
Santamaria RL, Jeewa A, Cedars A, Buchholz H, Conway J. Mechanical Circulatory Support in Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease. Can J Cardiol. 2020 Feb;36(2):223-233. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2019.10.006. Epub 2019 Oct 14.
Wong K, Tecson K, Cedars A. Outcomes of Multi-Organ Transplant in Adult Patients With Congenital Heart Disease. J Am Heart Assoc. 2019 Nov 19;8(22):e014088. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.119.014088. Epub 2019 Nov 13.
Honors
- American Heart Association Post-Doctoral Fellowship Grant Award, 1/1/08
- Texas Exes Scholar for UT Houston, 1/1/01
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, University of Texas Chapter, 1/1/97
Lectures & Presentations
- Mechanical circulatory support in ACHD, Invited Talk, ACTION Learning Network Educational Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio, 12/1/18
- Pulmonary vasodilator therapy in Fontan, Invited Talk, Gilead National Meeting, San Francisco, California, 7/1/15
- To improve research in ACHD you might need a PRO, Invited Talk, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, 2/1/19
Memberships
- Leadership Committee member ACTION Learning Network
- Alliance for Adult Research in Congenital Cardiology (AARCC),
Executive Board Member (Secretary)
- Alliance for Adult Research in Congenital Cardiology (AARCC),
Administrative Board Member
- Alliance for Adult Research in Congenital Cardiology (AARCC),
Network Member
- American Journal of Cardiology,
Associate Editor
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Children's Center
- 1800 Orleans Street, Suite 2201, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5987
- fax: 410-614-9942
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 2300, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 443-997-5437
- fax: 301-896-9858
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-614-1168
- Johns Hopkins Children's Center Pediatric Specialists - Annapolis
- 820 Bestgate Road, Suite 2D, Annapolis, MD 21401
- phone: 443-997-5437
- fax: 410-224-4974
- Charter Professional Center
- 10700 Charter Drive, Suite 140, Columbia, MD 21044
- phone: 443-997-5437
- fax: 410-955-0897
Expertise
Education
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Fellowship, 2011Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2008University of Michigan Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2004University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Medical Education, MD, 2001Insurance
- 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
118 ratings, 44 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 2/21/2025
Very kind and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Exceeded expectation. Excellent care and bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Was a great initial visit with this physician. He took time to learn about my interests and health status
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
I really appreciate Dr. Cedars concern for my current health and working to determine a course of action to improve my health so that I can get back to more ofy normal activities.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
This is my second visit with Dr Cedars and I find him extremely knowledgeable, caring and determined to help me. I really appreciate those qualities.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Great at listening and shows compassion and is responsive to messages.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Excellent provider with great communication skills
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
My provider provided a solution and recommendations towards getting my health condition back on track. Was very attentive to my needs and concerns. Very helpful overall and I feel that we need much more care providers such as he. I'm very grateful for his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Dr. Ari Cedars is a great doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Dr. Cedars is an amazing physician. He's always so attentive and listens to me. He is one of the best physicians that I've had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Dr. Cedars is EXCELLENT !!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
I am very happy with Dr. Cedars and his input on my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Dr. Cedars is a fantastic heart Dr - he is easy to talk to, and explains things in a way that is understandable. He seems like he is always thinking of possible solutions and treatment ideas to help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
VERY GOOD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Dr Cedars is a caring physician with broad and advanced knowledge of his specialty as a heart and vascular doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Excellent communication
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
It was like they were waiting for us. My daughter was seen immediately on arrival, had an egg, echo and in to see the Dr all within 45 minutes. It was great. Dr Cedars really seems to listen and take time to understand my daughter.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
My son has disabilities. Everyone was very kind with him even though he was not cooperative much of the time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
This was my first visit. Dr Cedars was very kind and compassionate. Explained things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
This was our first time meeting with Dr. Cedars and he spent an enormous amount of time with us to make sure we were comfortable. He answered all questions in a way we could understand. He ordered the appropriate test. He was well-versed in our previous tests and results and explained them well. I am very glad that he chose to work for Hopkins and we are very grateful for his diligent care. He has a great response time to emails and problems that come up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr Cedars is very personable, comes off as caring with a great demeanor. Much more so than my experience with Dr Brenner beforehand years ago, but I was a lot younger and less social then, more easily intimidated by him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
This was our first visit with Dr Cedars. He was very patient and courteous. He was also very knowledgeable about my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Intelligent, competent and down to earth friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Best cardiologist ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
Dr. Cedar's has a positive presence, is kind, caring, explains all the Info I need about my health and answers my questions so I can understand how to go forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Dr. Cedars is by far the most knowledgeable cardiologist I have been seeing for the past 40 years. He is very personable and answers all my many questions with patience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
He was perfect, gave me a lot of positive energy, listening with respect and in one word best of the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
The Doctor is so knowledgeable about my health condition and explained my care in a manner in which I can understand. He went above and beyond to ensure my understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
First time patient, very very pleased with Doctor Cedars
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
He is the best provider I have ever had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Dr Cedars is the best of the best !0
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Always does an excellent job of interpreting the test results and telling us what they mean and examing [Patient]. Always thoroughly explains her condition after her exam and offers advice to proceed in the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
He was friendly, professional, punctual, listened well, explained well, and respected my right to make decisions about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
This was our first time to meet Dr.Cedars.What a great Dr.and person he is.He listened to everything I needed to talk about with no rush.I feel like we have known him forever.He even gave us his cell phone number in case I had concerns about my daughter,who had her heart surgery 35 years ago.Who does that? What a Dr.!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
He is very kind and knowledgeable. Wonderful practitioner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Dr. Cedars is the best! He always listens to my questions and concerns. He also responds to messages sent through portal very quickly. I really appreciate him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Dr.Cedars is the most carrying Dr we have ever had. We are elderly and we live in Selbyville DE. It is a 3 hour drive and it is not easy, but it is worth it. I am often corresponding with Dr.Cedars on the MyChart app and he has never failed to answer within a very short time. EXCELLENT SERVICE EXCELLENT DR.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
He is an amazing dr. He's so attentive. No question is a dumb question. He validates your concerns. He explains everything to you in terms you'll understand. I would and do highly recommend Dr. Ari Cedars!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
He was thorough and courteous Very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Excellent, great doctor. Listens and explains everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
Dr Cedars is by far the best doctor I've had. He listens, he cares, he's professional, quick to respond and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Dr Cedars was wonderful in seeing me on short notice, taking time with me, and working with me to determine appropriate next steps.