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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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- 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
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
- Heart and Vascular Institute
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Service
- Inherited Heart Disease, Center for
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
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-614-1168
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10755 Falls Road, Pavilion I STE 360, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-367-2448
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-7935
- fax: 410-614-9983
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
- 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 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 3/19/2026
I continue to use Johns Hopkins cardiology because I trust them to provide me with the best medical advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Dr Kasper was excellent as usual.asked good questions and answered my questions ver well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Dr. Kasper is excellent, explains carefully, and always asks questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Excellent cardiologist!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Wonderful to work with. Listens, explains things well, provides guidance, thorough. Great demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Professional, friendly, and knew exactly what he was doing and what I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Excellent, Highly Professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
A fine gentleman and a first class physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. Kasper is an excellent and knowledgeable doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Excellent. He had helped and continues to help me through the treatment of my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Has my complete trust. Outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
He was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Very good doctor and very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Excellent and highly knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Kasper is an excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
It is much appreciated that his services are always professional, informative, and re-assuring,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr Kasper is great - glad he is my cardiologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Great Doc!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
He was very informative and very concerned about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Excellent care provided!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Very professional, obviously an expert in the field
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Great Dr. For me and my health conditions/concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Very professional and pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Excellent doctor but very busy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Always excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
I trust Dr. Kasper's advice and he listens carefully to me during the appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Very competent and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Very thorough and gave good explanation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Very knowledgeable, experienced and attentive to customer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Truly Dr. Kasper, is a most professional physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Kasper is a great cardiologist, I feel fortunate to have him as my cardiologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Everyone was professional making me feel comfortable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Excellent. Caring. Thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Excellent care, expertise appreciated. Thorough examination & explanation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr Kasper is very caring and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
He is the best !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Excellent, professional, compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Knowledgeable, professional, relatable, compassionate, great cardiologist,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Very professional, Informative and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr Kasper is EXCELLENT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Wonderful. The best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr Kasper is a superior practitioner. I wish all my providers were this wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Excellent, very lucky to be under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Provide excellent and professional. Full confidence in him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Dr. Kasper always does an excellent job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Very friendly courteous was concerned about my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Dr Kasper is an exemplary cardiologist and personVery glad to have him as my heart doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Profesional and attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
VERY COMPITENT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE EXCELLENT BESIDE MANNER
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
A professional & thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
I owe my life to Dr. Kasper!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
He is excellent professional