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Ed K. Kasper

Ed K. Kasper, MD

Cardiology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Ed K. Kasper

Professional Titles

  • Traill Professor in Clinical Cardiology
  • Director, Outpatient Cardiology

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Medicine

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Edward K. Kasper, M.D. is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in Natural Sciences. He earned his M.D. at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1984. His internship and residency in Internal Medicine, as well as his fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine, were completed at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he then joined the faculty in 1993. He is a fellow of the American Heart Association as well as a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, having served on its board of governors from 2002 to 2006. Dr. Kasper has authored more than 100 articles and three books including, Living Well with Heart Failure. He is currently the Director of Outpatient Cardiology.

Dr. Kasper's current research interests focus on the biological origins of heart failure. Specifically, his research has focused on causes and prognosis of patients with cardiomyopathy, a serious condition in which the heart has difficulty pumping blood throughout the body. Dr. Kasper works closely with his team at the Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute to understand the best ways to predict and prevent catastrophic cardiac events. With your support, Dr. Kasper will be able to continue his significant work in cardiovascular medicine in hopes of impacting the future of patients with cardiomyopathy and heart failure.

Centers and Institutes

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Research Interests

Cardiomyopathy, Management of patients with heart failure

Honors

  • Top Doctor Award, Castle Connolloy, 1/1/13
  • Patients' Choice Award, 1/1/13
  • Top Doctor Award, Castle Connolloy, 1/1/12
  • Compassionate Doctor Award, 1/1/12
  • Washington-Baltimore Top Doctor Award, 1/1/12
  • Top Doctor Award, Castle Connolloy, 1/1/11

Memberships

  • American Heart Association
  • American College of Cardiology

Locations

  1. Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Baltimore, MD 21287
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  2. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10755 Falls Road, Pavilion I STE 360, Lutherville, MD 21093
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  3. Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Cardiology, 1991
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Medicine, 1987
  • Medical Education: UConn Health and Hospitals, MD, 1984

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1988

Insurance

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • 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

5 out of 5

205 ratings, 84 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
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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    I continue to use Johns Hopkins cardiology because I trust them to provide me with the best medical advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Dr Kasper was excellent as usual.asked good questions and answered my questions ver well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Dr. Kasper is excellent, explains carefully, and always asks questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Excellent cardiologist!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Wonderful to work with. Listens, explains things well, provides guidance, thorough. Great demeanor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Professional, friendly, and knew exactly what he was doing and what I needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    I see a lot of specialists due to my health issues. Dr. Kasper is the top of the food chain for my doctors. He explains things well, listens to my questions and worries , and is very personable. My wife accompanies me on my visits and he includes her in the talks and answers her questions about me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Excellent, Highly Professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    A fine gentleman and a first class physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr. Kasper is an excellent and knowledgeable doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Excellent. He had helped and continues to help me through the treatment of my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    This was a second opinion visit with Dr. Kasper. My husband was a patient at the hospital for 15 years and I knew I would receive excellent service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    I staying with this provider more than 10 years.Doctor Kasper is very professional, delicate l and positive person. He is polite and helpful. I'm happy to have cardiologist like him as a my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    I am very happy to have Dr. Kasper on my health care team. He is very knowledgeable and has my complete trust.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Welcoming, up to date with recent tests, easy to understand, as well asked for pt's input regarding plan of care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Dr. Kasper is a wonderful cardiologist and I believe he's doing an excellent job with my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Has my complete trust. Outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Excellent - very smart, provided great explanation of things, nice and friendly. I left the visit very satisfied.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    The best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    He was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr. Kasper has one of the most pleasant and engaging ""bedside manner"" for any physician I have ever seen which is a very high compliment given the high regard I have for all the JH physicians I have seen over the years

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Very good doctor and very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Excellent and highly knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr Kasper is an excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    It is much appreciated that his services are always professional, informative, and re-assuring,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Dr Kasper is great - glad he is my cardiologist

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Great Doc!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    He was very informative and very concerned about my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Excellent care provided!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Very professional, obviously an expert in the field

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Great Dr. For me and my health conditions/concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Very professional and pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I really appreciate and respect my provider I've known him for several years and he has always showed me respect as well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Excellent doctor but very busy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Always excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Due to having to drive a great distance and unforeseen travel delays I arrived very late for my appointment. Dr Kasper made time for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    I trust Dr. Kasper's advice and he listens carefully to me during the appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Very competent and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Very thorough and gave good explanation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    I owe Dr. Kasper my life. I should have died in 1998. Dr. Kasper's care has kept me alive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Very knowledgeable, experienced and attentive to customer

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Truly Dr. Kasper, is a most professional physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Thank you for the care that had been given to my husband. Take day at a time and May God Bless

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr. Kasper is a great cardiologist, I feel fortunate to have him as my cardiologist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Everyone was professional making me feel comfortable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Excellent. Caring. Thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    My provider is very knowledgable and gives candid informative answers to questions. However, the recentlyly implemented protocol of recording the visit and exam (for AI purposes??) makes for a very stilted experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Excellent care, expertise appreciated. Thorough examination & explanation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Dr Kasper is excellent at explaining my condition. He also listen to my wife and me about our concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Dr Kasper is very caring and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    He is the best !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    My appointment.Started early Doctor kasper.Examine me sat down and talked about medications ordered blood work and followed up as soon as the blood work was completed he's the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Excellent, professional, compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr. Kasper always shows concern and empathy while providing exceptional care. He always takes time to answer any questions or concerns I have in thoughtful and thorough fashion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Knowledgeable, professional, relatable, compassionate, great cardiologist,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Very professional, Informative and pleasant.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    I have several doctors for different health problems. Dr. Kasper is the best of all my doctors. He's easy to understand, makes medical Issues understandable and very personable. He has given me direction on finding answers or doctors to deal with questions I have that aren't directly related to why I'm seeing him. K

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Very personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr Kasper is EXCELLENT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr. Kasper is a high level cardiologist. I feel I am getting the best care possible with him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Wonderful. The best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr Kasper is a superior practitioner. I wish all my providers were this wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Excellent, very lucky to be under his care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Provide excellent and professional. Full confidence in him!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    This was the first visit my husband and I had with Dr. Kasper. He was professional, knowledgeable, and caring. We feel that [staff] has left us in very good hands after his retirement. Dr. Kasper answered all of our questions in a clear and understandable way.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Dr. Kasper always does an excellent job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Very friendly courteous was concerned about my condition

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Dr Kasper is an exemplary cardiologist and personVery glad to have him as my heart doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Profesional and attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    VERY COMPITENT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE EXCELLENT BESIDE MANNER

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    A professional & thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    This was a semi-annual appointment, but I had a specific problem I needed to discuss. The doctor gave me a possible solution to try for two weeks, and if it works it'll be the best solution possible - omitting a medication instead of adding one.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    I owe my life to Dr. Kasper!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    He is excellent professional