
Ronald D. Berger, MD, PhD
Electrophysiology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Ronald D. Berger
Professional Titles
- Nicholas J. Fortuin, M.D. Professor in Cardiology
- Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Program
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Medicine
Background
Degrees:
BS: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1981 Electrical Engineering
MS: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1983 Electrical Engineering
PhD: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1987 Electrical Engineering
MD: Harvard 1987 Medicine
Professional Appointments:
1987-1988 Intern in Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital
1988-1990 Resident in Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital
1988-1990 Research Scientist, Harvard M.I.T. Division of H.S.T.
1990-1993 Fellow in Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University
1993-1998 Assistant Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
1996- Co-Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital
1998-2005 Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
2002-2005 Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
2005- Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
2005- Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, defibrillation, ICD, cardiac resynchronization therapy
Videos
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Research Interests
Arrhythmia device development, Arrhythmia mechanisms
Selected Publications
Hunter DW, Tandri H, Halperin H, Tung L, Berger RD. Tetanizing Pre-Pulse: A Novel Strategy to Mitigate ICD Shock-Related Pain. Heart Rhythm 13:1142-1148, 2016
Selected Publications (from over 140 peer-reviewed manuscripts):
Tereshchenko LG, Faddis MN, Fetics BJ, Zelik KE, Efimov IR, Berger RD. Transient local injury current in right ventricular electrogram after ICD shock predicts heart failure progression. JACC 54:822-828, 2009Spragg DD, Dong J, Fetics BJ, Helm R, Marine JE, Cheng A, Henrikson CA, Kass DA, Berger RD. Optimal left ventricular endocardial pacing sites for cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. JACC 56:774–781, 2010
Tandri H, Weinberg SH, Chang KC, Zhu R, Trayanova NA, Tung L, Berger RD. Reversible cardiac conduction block and defibrillation with high-frequency electric field. Sci Transl Med. 3(102):102ra96, 2011
Tereshchenko LG, McCabe A, Han L, Sur S, Huang T, Marine JE, Cheng A, Spragg DD, Sinha S, Calkins H, Stein K, Tomaselli GF, Berger RD. Intracardiac J-point elevation before the onset of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation in patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Heart Rhythm 9:1594-1602, 2012
Honors
- Established Investigator, AHA, 1/1/02
- Frank T. McClure Fellow, 1/1/01
- Diplomate, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 1/1/96
- FIRST Award, NIH, 1/1/96
- Solo Cup Clinician Scientist Award, Johns Hopkins, 1/1/96
- Diplomate, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1/1/93
- Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1/1/90
- Whitaker Health Sciences Fellow, 1/1/86
- Elected to Tau Beta Pi, M.I.T., 1/1/80
- Elected to Eta Kappa Nu, M.I.T., 1/1/79
- National Merit Finalist, 1/1/76
Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- American Heart Association
- Heart Rhythm Society
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Professional Activities
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at Johns Hopkins, Director of training
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-614-1168
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, 1993Brigham and Women's Hospital
Residency, 1990Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduate School, PhD, 1987Harvard Medical School
Medical Education, MD, 1987Board Certifications
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1996Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1993Insurance
- 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
114 ratings, 49 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 3/4/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Excellent doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
Very knowledgeable explains problems clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
Just Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Excellent in communication with me. I appreciate the time given to handle my concerns and questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Dr Berger is excellent in all aspects from my viewpoint!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Dr Berger is one of the best doctors I have see. He is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and very patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Entire process was profesdional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Excellent Provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
My interaction with Dr Berger and his assistant was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Excellent communication and patience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Dr. Berger is so informed and confident. He made me feel relaxed and cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Dr. Berger is a wonderful doctor. He explains things clearly and even draw a diagram to make sure I understand my health condition. He doesn't belittle me, on the contrary, it makes me feel intelligent and very capable of making my own decisions about my health care. He is very empowering. I appreciate him very much and feel that he cares about my well-being. I am grateful to have him as a doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Very clear, supportive, very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Excellent communication and superior knowledge and expertise
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
He was very easy to understand and explained my surgery .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr. Berger is very comfortable to talk to and is always willing to listen and respond to my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Dr Berger is great! Smart, listener , gives great advice and is an overall good person .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Dr. Berger is the best.hands down! He is a great listener. He communicates well so that you understand all aspects of your condition and procedure. I would highly recommend Dr. Berger and am so grateful that my cardiologist recommended that I see Dr. Berger for my condition. Thank you Doctor Berger and Johns Hopkins Hospital!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Dr. Berger is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Dr Berger was very pleasant and explained my condition very clearly to me. I am confidant in his abilities.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Friendly and knowledgeable about my situation. Willing to listen and answer questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Excellent bedside mannerisms. Compassionate, professional, knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Dr. Berger listens carefully, and evaluates what you explain as symtoms of your problem. He is respectful of you, and asks questions to make an accurate evaluation of your problem and possible solutions for it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Kind, direct, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Dr Berger is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr. Berger was very nice and helpful. He answered my questions thoroughly and put me at ease about the procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Dr. Berger was thorough, knowledgeable, thoughtful about my complex medical history, and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Dr Berger is plesant, concerned and very helpful! He was knowledgeable and I feel confident in him caring and treating me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Excellent visit. Dr Berger is a great listener and encourager.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
Dr. Berger is an incredibly skilled physician. I feel completely comfortable in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
Dr Berger is an amazing physician. His caring and concern for his patient is phenomenal. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs his services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
Dr Berger is an outstanding physician who knows an extensive amount of cardiovascular information and conveys his knowledge very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Dr Berger is the best of the best. He is the kindest most humble yet most knowledgeable specialist . He is one kindest gentle doctors I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Dr. Berger is a great listener and communicator. He did a great job explaining my options to control my A-Fib.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
I selected Dr Berger as an expert in electrophysiology, then waited 2 months and drove 500 miles for this appointment. I found him to be excellent at explaining everything to do with my condition, and outlining my options for the future. I'm very pleased to have gone to JHU and Dr Berger for this appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Dr Berger was knowledgeable, professional and had great bed side manners
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Dr. Berger was friendly and considerate. His surgical outcome was outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Dr. Ronald Berger was thorough and patiently explained the options I may consider to manage my issues with heart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Highly appreciated this doctor for their knowledge and ability (and time) to explain my condition and alleviate fears I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
Dr Berger answered my questions to my satisfaction that filled in gaps of knowledge. I asked him further questions thru MyChart that helped me make a decision about getting The Watchman device.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
Dr. Berger was very kind, empathetic, and patient with my questions. His fellow and PA were also pleasant. Considering the stress a patient might experience a heart patient might have, especially meeting an esteemed physician, I felt very calm during and after. The Watchman paperweight was so cool!