
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Charles Love
Professional Titles
- Director, Cardiac Rhythm Device Services
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Medicine
Background
Charles Love is director of the Johns Hopkins Cardiac Rhythm Device Service. Dr. Love is one of the foremost international authorities on pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation and management. He manages patients with all types of heart rhythm disorders and has particular interest in lead extraction and lead management strategies, with an emphasis on new tools to reduce complications and strategies to reduce infection.
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Contact for Research Inquiries
Phone: (410) 614-6076
Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American Heart Association
- Heart Rhythm Society
- American College of Cardiology
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-614-1168
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10755 Falls Road, Pavilion I STE 360, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-367-2448
Expertise
Education
The OSU Wexner Medical Center
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1988The OSU Wexner Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, 1986University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1983Board Certifications
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1994Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1989Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1986Insurance
- 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
157 ratings, 64 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 3/7/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Contacted for second opinion and his comments were thoughtful and well informed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Dr. Love is an exceptional doctor. I don't hand out 10s like they are candy, but Dr. Love earned every mark I gave. He has a knack of explaining things In a way that's relatable and absolutely understandable. I always leave appointments with him completely confident in the care plan he provided.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Knowledgeable, a good listener, a good explainer, a trust builder.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
He is outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Dr. Love implanted a pacemaker and a defibrillator in December 2025. He did an amazing job. During this visit, he was testing the devices to make sure they were working properly. He was very thorough, and he explained everything he was doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Very impressed with Dr Love
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
In July 2024, Dr. Love performed leads extraction surgery, removed a BIOTRONIK pacemaker and inserted an Abbott device. I felt stronger immediately and my EF factor jumped from 31 to 45-50. After six years of PM issues with other EP's at other hospitals, Dr. Love fixed my arrhythmic heart. I'm eternally Thankful you, Dr. Love.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
Very knowledgeable and explained symptoms and future procedures
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
On12/23, My Doctor was very professional, warm and a Great listener. He asked questions and got to all the problems that needed to be addressed immediately!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Doctor love was very Polite and informing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Seems to care and explain things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Dr. Love did a nice job explaining issues with my pacemaker and suggested if I had any issues in the future to call the office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Best doctor visit had in long time, very impressive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Very knowledgeable with ability to explain details
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Dr Love and his assistant was very thoroughly with my exam for my pacemaker. Because they work so well together I knew I was in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
This was my first in person visit with Dr. Love, I found him to be very informative and energetic. I was very pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Very informed about condition and surgical procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Dr. Love is excellent and gave me confidence to go forward with my new pacemaker. He also has a great sense of humor. I am fortunate to have him care for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Ver personable and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
I traveled from Jacksonville Florida specifically to see dr love because of his known ability to remove hard to extract pacemaker wires. He was so kind and wet into detail to explain my issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Strong patient support, by listening, & changing pace maker settings on a trial basis as requested.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
When all other providers fail, Dr Love always takes the time, and uses his expertise to do things right. One of my best doctor experiences.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
On time. Expedient. Thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Excellent provision of care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Dr Love is terrific
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
A superior doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Dr. Love is one of few cardiologists that I have visited to give the patient the attention and courtesy of listening to what she is experiencing. In my case I traveled from Brooklyn, NY to Baltimore because it was that important for me to get his opinion on any future procedure that I may have. And also knowing that I will have the best chance of a positive outcome under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Excellent doctor I've been seeing him for many years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
He is outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Dr. Love is always professional and eager to answer any questions that I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Very compassionate, patient, and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr. Love is a phenomenal doctor. I am beyond confident in his abilities, and that opinion is shared by the people that I have referred to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Dr Love was very kind and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Great Job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Very pleasant, very efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Dr.Love is Excellent and thorough on all my visits.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
He's always pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Warm, welcoming, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Feel very comfortable with Dr Love
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Dr. Love and his team provided outstanding care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
I trust this provider
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
Dr. Love was very informative and confident about my treatment. He was very positive .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Dr Love made himself available for an early appointment for me. His skills are most impressive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Very caring and capable provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Dr Love was excellent. He took plenty of time with me and explained everything thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Doctor Love is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
My provider is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr. Love is extremely knowledgeable and extremely concerned about patient care and concerns. He answers all questions and explains all issues in understandable language. He's one of the best doctors I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Dr Love is the epitome of what a physician should be
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Saw only Dr. Love this visit, no nurse or PA.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Initial visit. Will return in 1 yr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Outstanding Supporting
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Dr. Love must be one of the top Electro cardiologists In the Nation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
The best cardiologist I ever had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Great customer service and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
He is a lifesaver, a wonderful man.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
Excellent physician.