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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Italian
- English
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Luigi Adamo
Professional Titles
- Director, Cardiac Immunology
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Adamo is a physician-scientist and the director for Cardiac Immunology in the Johns Hopkins University Division of Cardiology. Born and raised in the south of Italy, after completing medical school, Dr. Adamo moved to the U.S. to pursue a Ph.D. in Biology and Biomedical Sciences at Harvard Medical School. He then went to Washington University School of Medicine where he completed post-graduate training in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and advanced heart failure/cardiac transplant. He finally returned to basic science to complete post-doctoral training in cardiac immunology.
Dr. Adamo is involved in both basic research and clinical research. His basic research focuses on the relationship between the immune system and the heart, in health and disease. His clinical research has focused on heart failure with normalized ejection fraction and patient selection for mechanical circulatory support.
A father of 5, Dr. Adamo has a passion for entrepreneurship and has been involved with the launch of 3 start-up companies. He holds a weekly clinic and attends on the inpatient heart failure service within the Hopkins system.
Centers and Institutes
Johns Hopkins Center for Cardiac Immunology: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/heart-vascular-institute/cardiology/cardiac-immunology
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Research Interests
Cardiac Immunology, Heart Failure with recovered Ejection Fraction
Lab Website
Adamo Cardiac Immunology Lab - Lab Website
The Adamo Cardiac Immunology Lab seeks a deeper understanding of the relationship between the immune system and cardiac function, with the goal of developing novel therapeutic options for patients with heart disease.
Google Scholar - Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=uPTEgFAAAAAJ&hl=en
PubMed - Publications
Honors
- Basic Cardiovascular Sciences, 2019 Outstanding Early Career Investigator Award, American Heart Association, 1/1/19
- Washington University Center for Cardiovascular Research 70th anniversary - Cardiovascular Research Day, Prize for Best Translational Research, 1/1/17
- Burton E. Sobel Award for Excellence in Basic and Translational Cardiovascular Research, Washington University, 1/1/16
- Harvard University Commencement Marshall, 1/1/10
- Silver Medal of Distinction Awarded to Alumni with Outstanding Scientific Achievements, University of Palermo, 1/1/10
- Thomas J Gill III and Simon Simonian Prize for Research Excellence, Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston), Department of Pathology: 1st Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Basic Research, 1/1/09
- Research Excellence Award, Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston) Biomedical Research Institute, 1/1/08
- Leader of a team of 4 students from the University of Palermo selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) in a Europe-wide competition to perform research in microgravity- 20 teams selected Europe-wide, 1/1/01
Memberships
- American Association of Immunologists
- American College of Cardiology
- American Heart Association
- Heart Failure Society of America
- European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure Association (HFA)
Locations
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center
- 6569 North Charles Street, Pavilion West STE 600, Baltimore, MD 21204
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 443-849-8988
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Barnes-Jewish Health, Cardiovascular Disease, 2019
- Fellowship: Barnes-Jewish Health, Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology, 2016
- Residency: Barnes-Jewish Health, Internal Medicine, 2013
- Graduate School: Harvard School of Arts and Sciences, Developmental Biology, PhD, 2009
- Medical Education: Universita degli Studi di Palermo, Medicine and Surgery, MD, 2004
Board Certifications
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014
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
33 ratings, 16 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 2/5/2026
Dr. Adamo was the most well prepared provider I have ever seen in my life. He knew my medical history and discussed it with me, listening carefully to my responses. He is obviously very knowledgeable about my condition and worked with me to come up with a treatment plan,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Best at his craft!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
I have a very complicated case and Dr. Adamo is the perfect doctor. He is expert, very caring, very thorough and well prepared.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr. Adamo is the best heart soc I have ever seen. I am lucky to have him as my soc
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
I have the best doctor his kindness , knowledge, and genuine concern make every visit easier and give me peace of mind. I'm so thankful to be in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Very please with this provider. Very thorough and compationate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr. Adamo is a wonderful doctor - he is very smart and works hard to come up with solutions based on his extensive knowledge
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr. Adamo is a very caring and compassionate physician. I am very comfortable being in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr. Adamo was phenominal. He had the expertise I needed to diagnose and treat my problem. He was prepared and thorough. He has an excellent bedside manner and put me at ease about my condition. He gave me hope that my condition is treatable and I had confidence in his judgment that what he was telling me was medically accurate. He really cares about his patient's well being. He is the best cardiologist I have ever seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr Adamo is not only top of his field but also a very caring and respectful physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Everything went very well. Excellent very easy to talk to My condition in respective things I didn't want to do
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Caring, professional, and excellent at conveying medical advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr. Adamo is a very kind and caring physician. He genuinely listens to concerns and takes time to answer questions. I was referred to Dr. Adamo by my rheumatologist [staff]. I have been very impressed with Dr. Adamo. He was able to make a diagnosis after ordering the proper testing. I have been taking a medication recommended by Dr. Adamo, that has greatly improved my quality of life!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
I appreciate all that Dr Adamo has given me over the years. Very thorough and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Adamo is an excellent doctor. He gives a lot of thought to my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr, Adamo is a blessing. He saved my life.