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Ronald D. Berger

Ronald D. Berger, MD, PhD

Electrophysiology

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4.9 of 5 stars114 ratings, 49 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

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

Clinical Trial Keywords

arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, defibrillation, ICD, cardiac resynchronization therapy

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, 2009

  • Spragg 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

  1. Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Baltimore, MD 21287

    Expertise

    Education

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Fellowship, 1993

    Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Residency, 1990

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Graduate School, PhD, 1987

    Harvard Medical School

    Medical Education, MD, 1987

    Board Certifications

    Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 1996

    Cardiovascular Disease

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 1993

    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

    114 ratings, 49 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 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 4.8 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 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2025

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/25/2025

      Excellent doctor!

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

      Very knowledgeable explains problems clearly.

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

      Just Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/4/2025

      Excellent in communication with me. I appreciate the time given to handle my concerns and questions.

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

      Dr Berger is excellent in all aspects from my viewpoint!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 12/17/2024

      Entire process was profesdional

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

      Excellent Provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/19/2024

      My interaction with Dr Berger and his assistant was excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/19/2024

      Excellent communication and patience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/19/2024

      Dr. Berger is so informed and confident. He made me feel relaxed and cared for.

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

      Very clear, supportive, very knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/8/2024

      Excellent communication and superior knowledge and expertise

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/8/2024

      He was very easy to understand and explained my surgery .

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

      Dr Berger is great! Smart, listener , gives great advice and is an overall good person .

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 9/3/2024

      Dr. Berger is excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 9/3/2024

      Friendly and knowledgeable about my situation. Willing to listen and answer questions.

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

      Excellent bedside mannerisms. Compassionate, professional, knowledgeable.

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

      Kind, direct, knowledgeable

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

      Dr Berger is the best

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

      Dr. Berger was thorough, knowledgeable, thoughtful about my complex medical history, and personable.

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

      Excellent visit. Dr Berger is a great listener and encourager.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/4/2024

      Excellent

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

      Dr. Berger is an incredibly skilled physician. I feel completely comfortable in his care.

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

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/30/2024

      Great

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

      Dr Berger was knowledgeable, professional and had great bed side manners

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

      Dr. Berger was friendly and considerate. His surgical outcome was outstanding!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 4/2/2024

      Excellent care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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!