
Joseph Marine, MD, MBA
Electrophysiology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Joseph Marine
Professional Titles
- Vice-Director of Operations, Division of Cardiology
- Section Chief of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Medicine
Background
Joseph Marine, MD, MBA, FACC, FHRS, is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist who practices primarily at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and holds appointments as Vice-Director of Operations for the Division of Cardiology and Section Chief of Cardiology for Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. He trained at UC San Francisco Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston University Medical Center, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Dr. Marine has lectured widely on a variety of arrhythmia topics and has served as a co-director of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Cardiovascular Overview and Board Review Course for 10 years. He currently serves on the ACC Board of Governors and is co-editor of the ACC/HRS EP Self-Assessment Program. He also serves on other committees for the ACC, the Heart Rhythm Society, and MedChi. He is co-author of more than 130 original research and review articles and has served on writing committees for several national cardiology practice and training guidelines.
As a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist, Dr. Marine specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias, which are heart rhythm disorders that cause the heart to beat too rapidly, too slowly, or irregularly. His research focuses on further improving the safety and effectiveness of catheter ablation and other treatments for atrial fibrillation and other atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.
Centers and Institutes
- Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Service
- Heart and Vascular Institute
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Service
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Research Interests
Atrial fibrillation, Atrial flutter, Heart rate turbulence, Supraventricular tachycardia, Ventricular tachycardia
Selected Publications
- Scherr D, Dalal D, Chilukuri K, Dong J, Spragg D, Henrikson C, Nazarian S, Cheng A, Berger RD, Abraham TP, Calkins H, Marine JE. Incidence and predictors of left atrial thrombus prior to catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2009; 20: 379-384
Marine JH, Nazarian S, Bilchick KC, Dong J. CT Image-guided catheter ablation of a focal atrial tachycardia from the non-coronary sinus of Valsalva. Heart Rhythm 2008; 4:1582
Hauser RG, Maron BJ, Marine JE, Lampert R, Kadish AH, Winters SL, Scher DL, Biria M, Kalia A. Safety and efficacy of transvenous high-voltage implantable cardioverter-defibrillator leads in high-risk hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients. Heart Rhythm 2008;5:1517-22
Marine JE. Catheter ablation therapy for supraventricular arrhythmias. JAMA 2007;298:2768-2778
Petersen BT, Hussain N, Marine JE, Trohman RG, Carpenter S, Chuttani R, Croffie J, Disario J, Chottiprasidi P, Liu J, Somogyi L. Endoscopy in patients with implanted electronic devices. Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65:561-568.
Marine JE. Stun guns: a new source of electromagnetic interference for implanted cardiac devices. Heart Rhythm 2006;3:342-344
Marine JE, Dong J, Calkins H. Catheter ablation therapy for atrial fibrillation. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases 2005;48:178-192
Marine JE, Schuger CD, Bogun F, Kalahasty G, Arnaldo F, Czerska B, Krishnan SC. Mechanism of atrial flutter occurring late after orthotopic heart transplantation with atrio-atrial anastomosis. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2005;28:412-420
Anh D, Marine JE. Beta-blockers as anti-arrhythmic agents. Heart Failure Reviews 2004;9:139-147
Marine JE, Watanabe MA, Smith TW, Monahan KM. Effect of atropine on heart rate turbulence. American Journal of Cardiology 2002; 89:767-769
Watanabe MA, Marine JE, Sheldon R, Josephson ME. Effects of ventricular premature stimulus coupling interval on blood pressure and heart rate turbulence. Circulation 2002; 106:325-330
Marine JE, Korley VJ, Obioha-Ngwu O, Chen J, Zimetbaum P, Papageorgiou P, Milliez P, Josephson ME. Different patterns of interatrial conduction in clockwise and counterclockwise atrial flutter. Circulation 2001; 104:1153-1157
Honors
- Laennec Society Young Clinician Award, American Heart Association, 1/1/00
- Jacob Javits Fellowship in the Humanities, 1/1/88
- John Addison Porter Prize, Yale College, 1/1/86
- Summa cum laude diploma, Yale College, 1/1/86
Memberships
- American College of Cardiology, Fellow
- American Heart Association
- Heart Rhythm Society, Fellow
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-614-1168
- Howard County Medical Pavilion
- 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21044
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-997-9231
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Graduate School, MBA, 2010Boston Medical Center
Fellowship, Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2001Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Fellowship, Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2000Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1999Brigham and Women's Hospital
Residency, Internal Medicine, 1997University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1994Board Certifications
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2002Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, 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
4.8 out of 5
129 ratings, 45 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 2/20/2025
Dr. Marine performed a procedure that has had a direct quality of life benefit. The follow up was an opportunity to address future care. I was happy to report my condition and my medications were adjusted accordingly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Fantastic experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Very friendly competent, and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Dr. Marine was polite, professional and very thorough. He allowed sufficient time for my questions. I would recommend him to family & friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Marine as my doctor for my heart condition. He is very knowledgeable and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Dr Marine was personable and professional. He took time to listen to my concerns, explain my diagnosis and treatment options, and answer all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr Marine is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr. Marine was very informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr Marine took the time to explain all aspects of my problem. He was kind, considerate completely professional. An excellent experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr. Marine gave me a very clear explanation of atrial fibrillation. I really appreciate the time he spent with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Very grateful to have Dr Marine as my doc.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
The Doctor was excellent and I trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Dimitri and Dr. Marine were professional and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Very personable and displayed excellent knowledge
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Very thoughtful and well informed of my history
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Excellent and thorough care, including methods of communication available to me for contact.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
The provider was very professional and his explanation of what was happening was put in easy terms to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Dr Marine performed a hospital procedure to eliminate a heart flutter ( successful ) about 18 months ago. It went very smoothly and very professionally. He was in communication with me during my awake time throughout.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
The doctor is professional, knowledgeable and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Dr.Marine obtained a very detailed medical history from me. He took the time to listen and also gave me plenty of time to ask questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
He made everything easy to understand and let me ask questions. Did not rush me and seemed genuinely interested in my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Unremarkable, clear and precise. I feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Highly skilled, motivated, kind and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Dr. Marine is the only heart surgeon I would have full trust in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Best EP Cardiologist ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Very professional. Patient. Listened to my Concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Dr. Marine is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Dr Marine was very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
The provider explained my condition in a manner that I understood. He also listened and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
He is highly knowledgeable and skilled in his specialty and is able to relate well to patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
I thought Dr Marine explained things better than the other doctors I have seen and he seemed quite knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Dr Marine is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
It's Hopkins. I received the quality you would expect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
This was my first consultation with Dr. Marine. He was friendly, professional and put me at ease. He explained all my options for treatment. I feel confident in his plan that we made.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
1st visit + I liked him ald I will definately be using him again. I have already recommended him to family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
After starting the appointment late, the appointment was prolonged because the provider did not know how to operated the equipment and had to get help, which was delayed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Excellent cardiac Electrophysiologist who previously performed a very successful cardiac procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Phenomenal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Professor Joseph Marine's knowledge is outstanding. I am a Professor of Computer Science at [ ] and I selected him to be under his care for my AFib condition. He is very personable and easy to talk to. I am very lucky to be his patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Attentive, explained decisions well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Dr. Marine is an excellent physician who cares about his patients.