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- Older Adult 65+
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- Greek
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About Emmanouil Tampakakis
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Emmanouil Tampakakis is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine as well as an attending physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
His research focuses on Stem Cell Biology and Heart Development and Regeneration. Specifically, Dr. Tampakakis lab aims to understanding the biology and regenerative potential of stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes and uses human induced pluripotent stem cells and animal models to model human cardiac disease and deciphering the mechanisms of cardiac maturation. Dr. Tampakakis also holds a cardiology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Dr. Tampakakis received his undergraduate degree and M.D. from the University of Crete. He completed an internal medicine residency at Boston University Medical Center.
Prior to joining Johns Hopkins in 2012, Dr. Tampakakis was a research fellow in Dr. J. Vita’s laboratory of Vascular Biology at Boston University School of Medicine. At Johns Hopkins, he was a post-doc in the labs of Drs Chulan Kwon and David Kass.
Dr. Tampakakis is the recipient of several awards including the AHA outstanding early career investigator award and the ACC Presidential Career Development Award and has received funding from the AHA and the NIH.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Hopkins researchers discover newborn rats hold secret to manufacturing human heart cells., The Baltimore Sun, (February 11, 2017).
Additional Academic Titles
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Genetic Medicine
Research Interests
Inherited Cardiomyopathies
Research Summary
Dr. Tampakakis research focuses on the role of cardiac innervation in heart development, the effect of transcriptional enhancers on heart failure and the contribution of stem cell derived-cardiomyocytes on heart regeneration.
PubMed - Publications
Honors
- NIH-NHLBI, K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award
- AHA BCVS Outstanding Early Career Investigator Award 2020
- Northwestern Young Investigator Forum, Excellence in Basic Science Research 2020
- W.W. Smith Charitable Trust Award 2020
- AHA Career Development Award, 1/1/19
- ACC Presidential Career Development Award, 1/1/19
- Weinstein Heart Development and Regeneration Conference Travel Award, 1/1/18
- JHU The Magic That Matters Fund, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1/1/18
- Northwestern Young Investigator Forum Finalist, 1/1/16
- AHA Scientific Sessions Travel Award, 1/1/16
- JHU Clinician Scientist Award, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/16
- Mid Atlantic Capital Cardiology Symposium, Young Investigator Award Winner, 1/1/15
Memberships
- Member, American College of Cardiology
- Member, American Heart Association
- Member, American Medical Association
- Member, American College of Physicians
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
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Cardiology, 2016
- Residency: Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2011
- Graduate School: Boston University, MSc, 2011
- Medical Education: University of Crete Faculty of Medicine, MD, 2005
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
36 ratings, 18 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 2/4/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Office visit to Dr. Tampakakis was scheduled as a second opinion regarding potential need for surgical intervention. We had a good discussion about consensus guidelines and applicability to my health status. Very good discussion on factors driving decisions for surgery, medical and life style management.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
He is very understanding, caring and always makes me feel better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
This was only the 2nd time seeing Dr. Tampakakis but I feel like we are developing a good relationship and I very much trust in his abilities.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr. T is very kind and has great bed side manners. He explains my prognosis and the reason behind ordering certain tests. I appreciate his humor and medical direction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr. Tampakakis is a wonderful doctor, kind and patient, a good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Very concise and thorough. Provided information appropriate to my level of health literacy in a most respectful manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Caring and explains thoroughly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
My provider is kind and patient. He values my input.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Excellent. During my visits with Dr. Tampakakis, he has been professional, knowledgeable about my condition and patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
He has a great bedside manner, and answers all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
He's great I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
He was very respectful an explained everything to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr. Tampakakis is always available to provide care or address any concerns about my health. I am very grateful to have him as part of my overall healthcare provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Great level of knowledge, well prepared for my personal concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Excellent Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr. Tampakakis in my opinion is an excellent practitioner