Ahmet Kilic, MD
Transplant SurgeryCardiothoracic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Turkish
- English
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Ahmet Kilic
Professional Titles
Program Director, Johns Hopkins Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Clinical Cardiac Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Ahmet Kilic, MD is a Professor of Surgery at The Johns Hopkins University and is the Program Director for the cardiothoracic surgery residency training program.
Ahmet Kilic, MD completed his undergraduate degree at the Pennsylvania State University followed by his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia. During his residency in general surgery at the University of Maryland, he took two dedicated years in the lab studying artificial organs and cardiopulmonary failure. He finished his cardiothoracic surgical training at the University of Virginia.
Although a recognized leader in the field of heart failure, Dr. Kilic’s expertise runs the spectrum of cardiovascular surgery. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, he performs all aspects of cardiac surgery including placement of ventricular assist devices, heart transplantation, coronary artery bypass grafting, valvular procedures including advanced repair techniques as well as aortic surgery. His clinical interests include bloodless surgery and complex cardiac mass resection in addition to mechanical circulatory support assisted surgeries. He has consistently been in the top 10th percentile nationally for patient satisfaction as well as being recognized as a “Top Doctor” in Baltimore.
Dr. Kilic is an invested educator, having trained and mentored numerous medical students, surgical residents and cardiac surgery fellows. He was nominated for the national McGoon award for teaching (twice) and was the recipient of the inaugural Thomas Williams resident teaching award at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He received the inaugural Golden Apple Teaching Award in Cardiac Surgery at Hopkins and is the recipient of the William Halsted Teaching Award from the Department of Surgery at Hopkins. He is currently serving as the Secretary / Treasurer of the Thoracic Surgery Directors Association and is the Associate Editor of the Education section of the Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
He is an active clinical investigator in the field of heart failure and surgical education and has published over 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 20 book chapters. He is on numerous regional, national and international surgical committees and is an active member in different CT surgical professional organizations. He also serves on the editorial board and review board of numerous journals and regularly lectures on the topic of heart failure and surgical education.
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Selected Publications
Kilic A, Ailawadi G. Left ventricular assist devices in heart failure. Expert review of cardiovascular therapy. 2012; 10(5):649-56. PubMed [journal] PMID: 22651840
Kilic A, Emani S, Sai-Sudhakar CB, Higgins RS, Whitson BA. Donor selection in heart transplantation. Journal of thoracic disease. 2014; 6(8):1097-104. PubMed [journal] PMID:25132976 PMCID:PMC4133543
Kilic A, Higgins RS, Whitson BA, Kilic A. Racial disparities in outcomes of adult heart transplantation. Circulation. 2015; 131(10):882-9. PubMed [journal] PMID: 25673669
Kilic A, Nolan TD, Li T, Yankey GK, Prastein DJ, Cheng G, Jarvik RK, Wu ZJ, Griffith BP. Early in vivo experience with the pediatric Jarvik 2000 heart. ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs: 1992). 2007; 53(3):374-8. PubMed [journal] PMID: 17515732
Maltais S, Kilic A, Nathan S, Keebler M, Emani S, Ransom J, Katz JN, Sheridan B, Brieke A, Egnaczyk G, Entwistle JW 3rd, Adamson R, Stulak J, Uriel N, O'Connell JB, Farrar DJ, Sundareswaran KS, Gregoric I. PREVENtion of HeartMate II Pump Thrombosis Through Clinical Management: The PREVENT multi-center study. The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation. 2017; 36(1):1-12. PubMed [journal] PMID:27865732
Honors
- Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
- PPG National Merit Scholarship
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
- University of Maryland Surgical Intern of the Year
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Resident Education Award
- Phillip K. Caves Award Finalist
- Harry L. Sponseller Award
- The Dr. Dwight C. McGoon Award Nominee
- The Dr. Thomas Williams Teaching Award in CT Surgery
- Leonard Tow Humanism Award Nominee
- Exceptional Physician Peer Award
- Landacre Research Honor Society Keynote Address
- Best Oral Cardiac Surgery Presentation, ECTSS
- Best Heart Transplant Outcomes - Becker Hospital Review
- Top 10 Percent National Ranking for Patient Satisfaction, 7/1/16
- Top 10 Percent National Ranking for Patient Satisfaction, 7/1/15
- Top 10 Percent National Ranking for Patient Satisfaction, 7/1/14
- Top 10 Percent National Ranking for Patient Satisfaction, 7/1/13
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10755 Falls Road, Pavilion I STE 360, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-2800
- fax: 410-955-3809
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-1799
- fax: 410-502-2399
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: UVA Health University Medical Center, Thoracic Surgery, 2011
- Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center, Surgery, 2009
- Medical Education: Virginia Commonwealth Univ School of Medicine, MD, 2002
Board Certifications
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2012
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
86 ratings, 31 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 3/4/2026
This was my first visit with Dr. Kilic and I was immediately comfortable with him and am delighted that he will be my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr Kilic is excellent. He explains my health in an easy to understand manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
As a consequence of the pericardiectomy performed by Dr Kilic and his team, my quality of life has been given back to me after 2+ years of a declining quality of life. I greatly appreciate Dr Kilic's team and results so far - I am very thankful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
I feel fortunate to be seen by Dr Kilic, especially now. It is very helpful and important to me to have the expert care by Dr Kilic and the cardiology department at Johns Hopkins.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Very knowledgeable and positive about my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
I just can't say enough good things about Dr. Kilic and [staff], his PA. They were just phenomenal at every step of the visit. I feel like I'm in the best hands possible for the care of my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
We'll respected. Very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Excellent care after cardiac surgery. Conferred with the nurses at the call center and [staff] who works with Dr. Kilic.Ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Excellent awesome surgeon.... Felt calm being around him...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Great bedside manners
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
He was knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
I see Dr Kilic once a year. He has always been professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Kilic, the best. I would and have recommend he to serval people and definitely continue to send people. I pray that he will continue to be blessed so that he can continue to bless others that find themselves In need of him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Professional and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Doc saved life
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
He saved my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. Kilic was very patient and respectful throughout the entire process (surgery and post-op). I had to have emergency open heart surgery, I was not prepared for what I had to go through. I spoke with many doctors and Dr. Kilic was one of few that took time to explain what was happening why I needed the procedure and what to generally expect during and after surgery. Prior to surgery I never had any major health issues or procedures. Dr. Kilic's patience and attention to detail put me and my family at ease. I am extremely grateful he was my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Would totally recommend this provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Proactive professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Have always had pleasant visits
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Very comfortable encounter, made me feel I could approach him and discuss anything I needed to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Very professional and friendly. Explained so I could understand my heart issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Dr. Kilic did an amazing job. What I appreciate about him the most is you can tell he cares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Kilic is very personable and knowledgeable. He is informative and listens when a question is asked. I would recommend him to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
This was a consultation regarding an immediate health concern and I was able to schedule this appointment promptly at my convenience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr. Kilic gave me great confidence prior to surgery and my recovery has been smooth and steady with no setbacks.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr Kilic is a very skilled surgeon, explained the need for surgery clearly, listened very WELL, and I had superb outcome - he repaired my damaged valve. Answers all questions and was patient w/ both visits I had with him.