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- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Roger S. Blumenthal
Professional Titles
- Kenneth Jay Pollin Professor of Cardiology
- Director of Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Roger Blumenthal is the Kenneth Jay Pollin Professor of Cardiology, professor of medicine and director of the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Baltimore, Maryland.
His principal clinical and research interests involve: 1) strategies to improve cardiovascular risk assessment to identify those adults at elevated risk and those at very low risk of cardiovascular disease and 2) the optimal management of atherosclerotic vascular disease. He is an expert in the pathogenesis, treatment and prevention of atherosclerotic vascular disease.
Dr. Blumenthal was the principal developer of the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. He is on the official national spokesperson panel for the American Heart Association and has co-written more than 600 articles dealing with many aspects of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis management.
An experienced writer, Dr. Blumenthal is on the editorial board of Circulation, Cardiology Today, and The American College of Cardiology and Extended Learning Center. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention Council. He was co-editor-in-chief of the textbook Preventive Cardiology – A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease.
He received his medical degree from Cornell Medical College, where he was awarded the Weiss Prize for Excellence in Clinical Medicine. He did his internal medicine and cardiology fellowship training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital before joining the Johns Hopkins cardiology faculty. Dr. Blumenthal was the 2019 recipient of the Landon School Anthony Kupka Distinguished Alumnus Award. He was co-chairperson of the 2019 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Guideline on prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Centers and Institutes
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Clinical Trial Keywords
Hyperlipidemia, Subclinical atherosclerosis
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Research Interests
Cardiac Computed Tomography, Cardiovascular Risk Assessment, Heart Disease in Women, Hyperlipidemia, Improved strategies for management of cardiovascular risk factors, Individuals with a family history of heart disease, Primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease, Subclinical coronary atherosclerosis as measured by Cardiac CT
PubMed - Publications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Blumenthal+rs&sort=date
Selected Publications
Arnett DK, Blumenthal RS, Albert MA, Buroker AB, Goldberger ZD, Hahn EJ, Himmelfarb CD, Khera A, Lloyd-Jones D, McEvoy JW, Michos ED, Miedema MD, Muñoz D, Smith SC Jr, Virani SS, Williams KA Sr, Yeboah J, Ziaeian B. 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 Sep 10;74(10):e177-e232. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.03.010. Epub 2019 Mar 17.PMID: 30894318
Florido R, Kwak L, Lazo M, Nambi V, Ahmed HM, Hegde SM, Gerstenblith G, Blumenthal RS, Ballantyne CM, Selvin E, Folsom AR, Coresh J, Ndumele CE. Six-Year Changes in Physical Activity and the Risk of Incident Heart Failure: ARIC Study. Circulation. 2018 May 15;137(20):2142-2151. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.117.030226. Epub 2018 Jan 31.PMID: 29386202
Grundy SM, Stone NJ, Bailey AL, Beam C, Birtcher KK, Blumenthal RS, Braun LT, de Ferranti S, Faiella-Tommasino J, Forman DE, Goldberg R, Heidenreich PA, Hlatky MA, Jones DW, Lloyd-Jones D, Lopez-Pajares N, Ndumele CE, Orringer CE, Peralta CA, Saseen JJ, Smith SC Jr, Sperling L, Virani SS, Yeboah J. 2018 AHA/ACC/AACVPR/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. 2019 Jun 18;139(25):e1082-e1143. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000625. Epub 2018 Nov 10.PMID: 30586774
Lloyd-Jones DM, Braun LT, Ndumele CE, Smith SC Jr, Sperling LS, Virani SS, Blumenthal RS. Use of Risk Assessment Tools to Guide Decision-Making in the Primary Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Special Report From the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology. Circulation. 2019 Jun 18;139(25):e1162-e1177. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000638. Epub 2018 Nov 10.PMID: 30586766
Michos ED, McEvoy JW, Blumenthal RS. Lipid Management for the Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. N Engl J Med. 2019 Oct 17;381(16):1557-1567. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra1806939.PMID: 31618541
Honors
- Member of American Heart Association, National Spokespersons Panels
- Recipient of American Heart Association Maryland Affiliate Presidential Recognition Award and the Unsung Hero Award
- A World Expert in Atherosclerosis, Myocardial Ischemia, & Dyslipidemia, Expertscape.com, 1/1/19
- President of American Heart Association, Greater Baltimore Chapter, 1/1/12
- Member of NIH Cardiology Committee National Program to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk, 1/1/11
- Named one of US News and World Reports Top Doctors, 1/1/11
- Named One of Baltimore Magazine's Top Cardiologists, 1/1/10
- Recipient of the David Levine Mentorship Award, Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine, 1/1/10
- Selected as One of the Top Cardiologists in American by Men's Health Magzine, 1/1/08
- Selected as One of the Top Cardiologists in American by Men's Health Magzine, 1/1/07
- Chairman, American College of Cardiology Committee for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, 1/1/05
- Past President, American Heart Association, Maryland Council, 1/1/01
Memberships
- American College of Cardiology, Fellow
- American Heart Association, Fellow
- International Atherosclerosis Society
- The Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association
Professional Activities
- American College of Cardiology, Past Chair
- American College of Cardiology Foundation COCATS Update for Training in Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine., Chairman
- American Heart Association Maryland Affiliate, Past President
- Hypertension, Vascular, and Prevention Section of the 2006 American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, Past Chair
- U.S. Senior Open, Medical Director, 1/1/02
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10755 Falls Road, Pavilion I STE 360, Lutherville, MD 21093
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- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-367-2448
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-614-1168
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Cardiology, 1992
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1988
- Medical Education: Weill Cornell Medical College, MD, 1985
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1993
- 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
4.9 out of 5
258 ratings, 114 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 3/20/2026
Professional, knowledgeable, personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Dr Blumenthal is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Expert in his field. High degree of confidence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Roger is excellent, always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
They are exellent providers and good assistants for taking care of my self at the time when I had been visited provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr. Blumenthal was pure magic. He took extensive time to get to know me and my family history and and to explain possible options for future care. He is clearly brilliant but also very down to earth and personable. It's evident he genuinely cares about each of his patients. I've already recommended him to multiple people. I felt grateful to be able to spend this time with him with the knowledge that he's a perennial expert in the field!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
I've been oil to him for about 20 years. I am not crazy about doctors in general, but trust dr. Blumenthal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
I wish all my doctors were as thorough as Dr Blumenthal
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Very knowledgeable, and familiar with my case which made It a productive visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Dr. Blumenthal is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr. B is excellent. My visits are always helpful and beneficial.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Great Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
One of the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
One of the world's foremost preventative cardiologists!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Extremely friendly and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Very matter of fact and professional
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
He is an excellent cardiologist and his expertise is significant to the level of health I currently enjoy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
I feel honored and lucky to have Dr. Blumenthal as my Cardiologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr. Blumenthal is absolutely the best. My great heart health is because of his consistent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Knowledgeable and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
GREAT DOCTOR. VERY THOURGH. REMEMBES PAST VISITS. PROVIDES SUGGESTIONS IS FRIENDLY WAY. HAS AN EASY FATHERLY MANNER. ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO SEE HIM ANNUALLY
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
I cannot think of any provider more informed, more helpful and more focused and dedicated to serving their patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr. Blumenthal has seen my mother, my brother and myself. He saw my brother and myself after my other brother died
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Professional, courteous and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
He is very kind and listens to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
Dr. Blumenthal is an incredible provider. He is thorough during his intake and creates a treatment plan that utilizes evidence-based practice with achievable SMART goals. He is beyond knowledgeable, respectful, and caring with an amazing bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr. Blumenthal was very thorough and complete!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr. Blumenthal was very kind, knowledgable, and caring and answered all of my questions. He also followed up with a call In regards to a referral.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Very efficient and thorough. I really appreciated the time spent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr. Blumenthal is extremely professional, knowledgeable, & goes way beyond to make sure you get the best care possible in a timely manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Great doctor - I feel fortunate to see him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Very competent and processional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr. Blumenthal is an excellent physician whom I trust fully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
An exceptional clinician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Outstanding-.awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Thorough, professional, and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr. Blumenthal is very thorough and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr Blumenthal was very attentive and I look forward to my follow up visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr Blumenthal is always courteous and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr Blumenthal is the very best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Excellent, very experienced physician. Addressed all of my concerns and questions and beyond.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Blumenthal was incredibly thorough and took the time to explain everything in a way that made me feel informed and reassured.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr Blumenthal listened carefully and without judgment. His recommendations were very practical and made sense to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
I am so pleased to have Dr. Blumenthal as my cardiologist. He diagnosed my need to see mitral valve specialists who eventually detected mitral valve disease resulting in a successful mitral valve repair. Dr. Blumenthal Is now monitoring my post-surgery recovery and I feel couldn't be in better hands. He listens/writes notes and explains everything in an easy to understand way. It is always evident he has reviewed my file before I arrive at appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
While it took me 6 months to get an appointment, it was definitely worth the wait. I wanted/needed his expert opinion for my treatment. The appointment gave me great insights and hope; which is something I haven't felt in two years. I feel blessed to have been able to travel up from Orlando and know I'm in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
During my visit Dr. Blumenthal was the consummate physician - thorough, attentive, insightful, and reassuring where appropriate. His gentle manner devoid of any arrogance in combination with these other characteristics makes him far and away the best doctor I've ever interacted with ( only excluding my two brothers and that's a close call).
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Dr. Blumenthal and his team are OUTSTANDING!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Very experienced, respected and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Great experience with Dr. Blumenthal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Excellent cardiologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr. Blumenthal has always been a terrific listener and clinician. He is interested in best practices, his patients' lifestyle, habits, history and concerns. And he is a very kind and compassionate person. I can't praise him highly enough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Very dstail oriented.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Dr. Blumenthal sets the standard for preventative cardiology.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
He is knowledgeable about my history of heart issues and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
I have no doubt about Dr. Blumenthal's training experience or overall competency as a physician. Medical visits can be stressful so the personality and demonstration of concern helped ease my worries.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
One of the best! Good listening skills always out to improve the patients well being!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr.Blumenthal is an excellent physician who demonstrates concern and compassion . He is thorough in his evaluation and clear in his instructions . Am fortunate to have him as my cardiologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
I like working with Dr. Blumenthal to care for and improve my cardiovascular health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. B is the best over the years, very conscientious and very smart and has done extremely well with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. Blumenthal always responds quickly and is diligent with following up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Excellent! Great listener, hands on exam, sincere with his concern with my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Outstanding clinician with excellent interpersonal skills
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr. Blumenthal is a terrific doctor. He listens well, and takes the time needed, I never feel rushed. He explains things clearly and has an empathetic manner. I have complete trust in his expertise and judgement. He's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr. Blumenthal is outstanding. I appreciate the fact that he is up' on recent research findings.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr Blumenthal is an excellent cardiologist and pays attention to details
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Outstanding doctor knowledgeable, informed excellent and communication
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Explained well. Gave me plenty of time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Dr Blumenthal is exemplary and it's a privilege to be able to consult with him. Remarkable Physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr.Roger Blumenthal is an outstanding cardiologist as is his Fellow [staff]...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
The doctor and his assistant were very thorough and explained everything with great detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr. Blumenthal is exceptional in every way. He is highly competent, thorough and empathetic. He is truly a leading specialist in his field of cardiology.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Outstanding and caring physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
He took his time to examine and provide with information as well as blood test.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Best doctor's visit I've ever had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Dr Blumenthal is not only very thorough and very helpful but seems to take a sincere interest in my well-being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr. Blumenthal is very knowledgeable and has me on the right path for better cardio health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Everyone in the office was professional and courteous. Dr. Blumenthal is an excellent Doctor. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
An excellent cardiologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Thorough and punctual
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr. Blumenthal is a very knowledgeable and experienced physician. But I feel that he lacks the level of understanding and empathy that someone like me (an older man with MS and a desire for preventative testing) needs. He refused to consider follow-up testing to track the diagnosis of calcification of my: 1) Coronary Artery; and 2) Abdominal Aorta. I understand why he's reluctant to expose me to unneeded radiation from CT scans, but there are other measurement methods not associated with radiation exposure, but he was not open to any follow-up testing whatsoever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
There was an trainee who spent most of the time with me under Blumenthal supervision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Excellent clinician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Roger Blumenthal is the only cardiologist I would consider using.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr Roger Blumenthal is a blessing to have as part of my care team, he is very thorough regarding care all while being compassionate yet forthright which is often needed toward the patient to make the necessary & advised changes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Outstanding. Can't imagine anyone who could do better!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Best there is! So grateful to be his patient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Great physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
I hope he doesn't retire before I pass away.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Roger is very thorough and helpful during these annual checkups
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
I feel fortunate to have Dr Blumenthal as my cardiologist. He is thorough,professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Best of the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Dr. Blumenthal is an excellent physician. I'm grateful for his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Dr. Blumenthal is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Excelant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr Blumenthal is awesome. Very pleasant and knowledgeable. He is a top doc!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Good fellow
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
Dr. Blumenthal is the best. Very thorough. I see him once a year for cardiac checkup. He orders blood tests that he reviews with me during our visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Blumenthal EXCELlENT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr Blumenthal was ideal for me. I desire prevention of cardiovascular disease, he Is a recognized expert. He put me at ease, was reassuring and on-point with the recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
He's the best !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Very satisfactory
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Gave me information that was understandable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Dr. Blumenthal is the best doctor for my care and treatment.