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Jonathan Chrispin

Jonathan Chrispin, MD

Electrophysiology

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Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Jonathan Chrispin

Professional Titles

  • Director, Ventricular Arrhythmia Research
  • Robert E. Meyerhoff Assistant Professor of Medicine

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Medicine

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Jonathan Chrispin, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Division of Cardiology, Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia, as well as an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Chrispin focuses on all aspects of clinical electrophysiology, including pacemaker/defibrillator implantation and complex catheter ablation for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. 

Dr. Chrispin received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Vanderbilt University. He completed intern and residency training in internal medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he also completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease and served as chief clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellow. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the Heart Rhythm Society.

Dr. Chrispin directs the Ventricular Arrhythmia Ablation and Research program, focusing on using advanced cardiac imaging to better understand the structural substrate associated with the development of ventricular arrhythmias and using artificial intelligence to improve the risk stratification of sudden cardiac death. Further, he is involved in developing clinical trials to improve the safety and efficacy of catheter ablation for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia. His work has led to Dr. Chrispin publishing in a number of international journals, including Circulation, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Journal, Nature Cardiovascular Research, Journal of the American Heart Association, and EP Europace.

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Additional Academic Titles

Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Research Interests

Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac MRI, Catheter Ablation, Ventricular Arrhythmia

Selected Publications

  • Chrispin J., Calkins H. Accessory pathways related tachycardias- WPW syndrome and Atrioventricular Reentrant Tachycardias (AVRT), Orthodromic AVRT, Pre-excited atrial fibrillation. In Luscher et al: ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 3rd Edition. Oxford University Press

  • Chrispin J., Calkins H. Asymptomatic pre-excitation. In Luscher et al: ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 3rd Edition. Oxford University Press

  • Chrispin J., Nazarian S. MRI Mapping of Ventricular Tachycardia in Patient with Different Cardiomyopathies. In 

    Shenasa et al: Cardiac Mapping, 5th Edition

  • Chrispin J, Ipek EG, Habibi M, Yang E, Spragg D, Marine JE, Ashikaga H, Rickard J, Berger RD, Zimmerman SL, Calkins H, Nazarian S. Clinical predictors of cardiac magnetic resonance late gadolinium enhancement in patients with atrial fibrillation. EP Europace. 2016 Mar 10.

  • Chrispin, J., Nazarian S. Electronic Magnetic Interference and Magnetic Resonance Compatibility. In Ellenbogen et al: Clinical Cardiac Pacing, Defibrillation, and Resynchronization Therapy, 5th edition. Elsevier Inc, Philadelphia, PA 

  • Chrispin, J, Ipek, E, Zahid, S, Prakosa, A, Habibi, M, Spragg, D, Marine, JE, Ashikaga, H, Rickard, J, Trayanova, NA, Zimmerman SL, Zipunnikov, V, Berger, RD, Calkins, H, Nazarian, S. Lack of regional association between atrial late gadolinium enhancement on cardiac magnetic resonance and atrial fibrillation rotors. Heart Rhythm. 2015 Nov 10. Pii: S1547-5271(15)01391-

  • Chrispin, J, Jain, A, Soliman, EZ, Guallar, E, Alonso, A, Heckbert, SR, Bluemke, DA, Lima, JA, Nazarian, S. Association of electrocardiographic and imaging surrogates of left ventricular hypertrophy with incident atrial fibrillation: MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis). J Am Coll Cardiol, 2014 May 20; 63(19), 2007-2013.

Honors

  • Chief Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellow, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1/1/16
  • Dean's Scholarship - Four Year Full Tuition Support, Vanderbilt University, 1/1/05
  • Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award and Scholarship, 1/1/01

Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology,

    Member

  • American Heart Association,

    Member

  • Heart Rhythm Society,

    Member

  • American College of Cardiology,

    Fellow

Locations

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

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2017
  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Cardiology, 2015
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Medicine, 2012
  • Medical Education: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, MD, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
  • Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015

Insurance

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  • 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

4.8 out of 5

155 ratings, 40 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 3/12/2026

    Dr Chrispin was great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    This was my first appointment with Dr. Chrispin. I've previously seen other physicians in this practice. But he had more convenient appointments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    I liked the Provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Was very informative and answered our questions very honest.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Excellent. Very knowledgeable

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

    Very competent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Took time to educate me and to provide information.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Dr. Chrispin was extremely knowledgeable, polite, patient, and took all of the time I needed.

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

    My provider was respectful and professional.His cardiac services have changed my life in a positive way. He answered every question thoughtfully and explained everything clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Very knowledgeable

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

    Dr Chrispin was very generous with his time and excellent in discussing all of my concerns and questions. I appreciate his care and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Dr Chrispin is the very best in his field. His confidence convinced me to go ahead w the ablation. I am afib free. Dr C. Is a true. Blessing and I am so thankful he is my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    My visit with Dr. Chrispin was informative and productive. He advised me of my condition and what was needed to rectify it. Excellent doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Excellent in all respects.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr. Chrispin was knowledgeable about my medical history. His was informative and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    My doctor is very understanding, professional and knowledgeable about my diagnosis.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr Chrispin was good, but I needed to talk to a general cardiologist. Dr Chrispin is a surgeon

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr. Chrispin is a patient good listener. He explains things well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Best ever interaction

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

    Dr. Chrispin is an expert in his field. He is kind, helpful, and knowledgable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    I was referred for a consult from my regular cardiologist. Dr. Chrispin explained the options, listened to what my thoughts were and we came to an agreement on the best path forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Impressive, clear, attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Very knowledgeable and courteous

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Good listener & explains plan of care extremely well.

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

    Seems very knowledgeable

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

    Very pleasant n patieng

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

    I had a good visit with Dr. Chrispin. However, the follow-up care needed (an ablation) was difficult to schedule quickly. I walked out of the appointment knowing that Dr. Chrispin didn't have availability until Nov and I felt it was job to figure out how to schedule it quicker.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr Chrispin is excellent and kind. Brilliant man

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr. Chrispin was very clear and thoughtful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    My provider was respectful to me at all times, he listened to me and answered my questions with expertise and kindness. I am lucky to have him as my cardiac rhythm specialist!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Happy and confident that my medical problem will be resolved soon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Dr. Chrispin was personable & engaging. Spoke to me in a manner such that I could easily understand my situation. Doctor gave me his full attention, did not rush the appointment, and established a plan for future treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    The doctor was direct and to the point.

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

    Dr Chrispin listened and responded to my concerns

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

    Dr. Chrispin is the best.

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

    Excellent Cardiologist and surgeon.

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

    Excellent provider who inspiresTrust and confidence. An excellent communicator.

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

    Dr. Chrispin was outstanding. Highly professional and very personable. I would gladly go back to him for any procedure that he could perform.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Knowledgeable and kind. Very patient with questions.