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Ronald D. Berger

Ronald D. Berger, MD, PhD

Electrophysiology

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Highlights

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 Ronald D. Berger

Professional Titles

  • Nicholas J. Fortuin, M.D. Professor in Cardiology
  • Director, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Program

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Medicine

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Degrees:
BS: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1981 Electrical Engineering
MS: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1983 Electrical Engineering
PhD: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1987 Electrical Engineering
MD: Harvard 1987 Medicine

Professional Appointments:
1987-1988 Intern in Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital
1988-1990 Resident in Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital
1988-1990 Research Scientist, Harvard M.I.T. Division of H.S.T.
1990-1993 Fellow in Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University
1993-1998 Assistant Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
1996- Co-Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital
1998-2005 Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
2002-2005 Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
2005- Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
2005- Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University

Clinical Trial Keywords

arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, defibrillation, ICD, cardiac resynchronization therapy

Additional Academic Titles

Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Research Interests

Arrhythmia device development, Arrhythmia mechanisms

Selected Publications

  • Hunter DW, Tandri H, Halperin H, Tung L, Berger RD. Tetanizing Pre-Pulse: A Novel Strategy to Mitigate ICD Shock-Related Pain. Heart Rhythm 13:1142-1148, 2016

  • Selected Publications (from over 140 peer-reviewed manuscripts):
    Tereshchenko LG, Faddis MN, Fetics BJ, Zelik KE, Efimov IR, Berger RD. Transient local injury current in right ventricular electrogram after ICD shock predicts heart failure progression. JACC 54:822-828, 2009

  • Spragg DD, Dong J, Fetics BJ, Helm R, Marine JE, Cheng A, Henrikson CA, Kass DA, Berger RD. Optimal left ventricular endocardial pacing sites for cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. JACC 56:774–781, 2010

  • Tandri H, Weinberg SH, Chang KC, Zhu R, Trayanova NA, Tung L, Berger RD. Reversible cardiac conduction block and defibrillation with high-frequency electric field. Sci Transl Med. 3(102):102ra96, 2011

  • Tereshchenko LG, McCabe A, Han L, Sur S, Huang T, Marine JE, Cheng A, Spragg DD, Sinha S, Calkins H, Stein K, Tomaselli GF, Berger RD. Intracardiac J-point elevation before the onset of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation in patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Heart Rhythm 9:1594-1602, 2012

Honors

  • Established Investigator, AHA, 1/1/02
  • Frank T. McClure Fellow, 1/1/01
  • Diplomate, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 1/1/96
  • FIRST Award, NIH, 1/1/96
  • Solo Cup Clinician Scientist Award, Johns Hopkins, 1/1/96
  • Diplomate, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1/1/93
  • Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1/1/90
  • Whitaker Health Sciences Fellow, 1/1/86
  • Elected to Tau Beta Pi, M.I.T., 1/1/80
  • Elected to Eta Kappa Nu, M.I.T., 1/1/79
  • National Merit Finalist, 1/1/76

Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology
  • American Heart Association
  • Heart Rhythm Society
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Professional Activities

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at Johns Hopkins, Director of training

Locations

  1. Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1993
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, 1990
  • Graduate School: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, PhD, 1987
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, MD, 1987

Board Certifications

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1996

Insurance

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  • 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

120 ratings, 56 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
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Both docs were excellentt

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    Very impressive and informative. I came to Hopkins from UVA thinking I did not want a Watchman. His patient explanation about my high risk of another stroke persuaded me I could get more protection if I had one.

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

    Answers all questions

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

    Dr. Berger was very thorough and professional in his assessment of my medical issue.

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

    Dr. Ronald Berger, explained in detail the issues surrounding my reoccurance of afib and the options open to me. He is the same doctor who performed my surgery 17 years ago and was fantastic then and still is. I can't put in words how pleased I am that he is providing me help again.

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

    Wait time was over an hour from scheduled start time. Otherwise, excellent visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr. Berger was excellent...gave all the time and concern a patient could want. He's not only a great clinician but equally important, a great communicator.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Highly knowledgeable doctor, who explained everything clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Eccellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Very professional and friendly. The Resident who initially interviewed me was excellent. Dr Berger thoroughly explained the pluses and minuses of the procedure.

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

    Dr. Berger was very professional and friendly. He has excellent bedside manners.

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

    I travelled from Texas, rather than remain local, as I have the fullest confidence and respect for Dr. Berger's outstanding and exceptional training, experience, commitment, and compassion.

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

    Very nice person, highly skilled, easy to talk to

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

    Well prepared, clear communicator, very caring.

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

    Dr Berger is great--skilled, knowledgeable, personable.

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

    Dr. Ronald Berger is professional, courteous and kind. He is an expert in this field. He explained the details of the procedure and gave us time to ask questions. We trust him. We met him 10 years ago about the procedure and he wisely suggested then to my husband to be observed and my husband did very well. This time Is different and we will follow his instructions as we trust him. Thank you Dr. Berger.

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

    Excellent provider, personable and excellent explaining.

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

    The doctor was excellent

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

    Dr. Berger is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Dr Berger saw me on short notice. We have not met before. He was very helpful. He was not yet deeply familiar with my case.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    We haven't gotten the test results yet as it's a 2 week test which will take longer for results. Dr Berger is the best cardiologist I've ever met. He referred me to a local provider as he is an electrical heart specialist

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Dr. Berger (and the fellow who came in before) is an exceptional physician, from the analysis and explanation used for the issue and his respect for my father.

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

    Dr. Berger was very patient in listening to my a-fib episodes and gave me how it can be fixed with ablation procedure. He has given the details about how this procedure is done.

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

    Wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Dr Berger introduced me to PFA, a novel a Marion procedure for atrial fibrillation. I am very hopeful about it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Dr. Berger spent considerable time on explanations that were helpful to me. I requested to remain under his care. Even though his findings and recommendations were essentially the same as I have received from two cardiologists and one electrophysiologist in Rockville, I have greater confidence in Dr. Berger. I told him it is a privilege to be seen by him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Exc. dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Dr Berger is the very best physician/surgeon I have ever had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Dr. Ronald Berger was exemplary and such a delight to meet and converse with, the method and manner of ease and professionalism in answering my Questions was Marvelous!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Great

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

    He was very knowledgeable and helpful

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

    Other than long wait times, it was a great visit

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

    Dr Berger is a wonderful caring doctor who wants the best outcome for his patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Dr Berger is the best!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Very knowledgeable, and very nice fellow (?) assisting him

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

    Dr. Berger is very competent and professional.

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

    Dr. Berger is excellent in every way that I could expect. My PFA ablation was explained to me in multiple ways for clarity and assurance of what it would hopefully accomplish and how it would be done. Dr. Berger's knowledge shines through in every conversation I have with him pre-op and post-op. I feel fortunate to have been under his care. He is an excellent reflection on Johns Hopkins Hospital and his own high standard of medical practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Am very grateful for Dr Berger and his care team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Wonderful experience. Spent quality time with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Dr Berger & other physicians that interacted with me were knowledgeable & thorough.

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

    Dr Ronald Berger is most excellent in his field of endeavor. I moved Baltimore, joined JH Concierge Service because of previous lack of response to treatment of atrial fibrillation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Knowledgeable, patient and nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    I traveled from south Texas, bypassing hundreds of hospitals/thousands of cardiologists solely to have treatment by Dr. Berger. His knowledge, experience, and expertise is top notch. His care, concern, communications are un paralleled. I would trust no one else, and didn't trust any one else.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Excellent consult, but 75 minutes late

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Dr Berger is exceptional and shows care and concern

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Fantastic doctor

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

    Excellent, polite, listened to me

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

    Dr. Berger is an outstanding doctor:He explains his treatment plans in detail. He answers my many questions.He responds to all messages and emails.And he really seems to care about me.

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

    Excellent

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

    Dr. Berger is excellent every way. He speaks in a way that I can easily understand the complexity of my heart condition. He is very kind, professional, and respectful at all times. Having Dr Berger as my electrophysiologist has really improved the quality of my health. I have a great deal of confidence in his medical expertise. I am very grateful for Dr. Berger.

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

    Felt very comfortable and assured that I was receiving best of care see

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Dr Berger worked a miracle on my heart through the pulse ablation for my atrial fibrillation! I have not skipped a beat since this procedure. Thank You Dr Berger!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    I received stellar care from Dr. Berger. I was so impressed with his expertise. He presented extremely helpful information regarding my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Outstanding!!