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About Seth Martin
Professional Titles
- Director of the Advanced Lipid Disorders Program and Digital Health Lab, Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Seth Martin is a Professor in the Division of Cardiology, specializing in preventive cardiology, lipids, and digital health.
Dr. Martin is a core faculty member at the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, where he directs the Advanced Lipid Disorders Program and the Digital Health Lab. Dr. Martin has also served in major leadership roles for national organizations. He is serving on AHA’s National Health Tech Advisory Group, while previously serving as Immediate Past Chair of the AHA National Statistics Committee, and President of the Maryland AHA Board. Additionally, he is President of the National Lipid Association's southeastern region.
Dr. Martin has a track record of creating breakthrough innovations to advance clinical care. With research grounded in preventive cardiology, Dr. Martin focuses at the intersections of digital/mobile health technology, lipidology, and precision medicine. Using a database of more than 1 million patients, Dr. Martin led the development of an improved LDL cholesterol algorithm that was externally validated in databases, cohort studies, and clinical trials, and has been clinically adopted at scale around the world in professional guidelines and practice. Dr. Martin is also a co-founder of the Corrie Health Digital Platform, which has been developed to re-engineer the patient and clinician experience to promote guideline-directed cardiovascular care. The Corrie platform was featured to more than 20 million viewers at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference as a leading health tech innovation, and is currently being scaled through clinical trials and commercialization efforts.
A dedicated clinician and clinical educator, Dr. Martin is a member of the Johns Hopkins bedside medicine faculty. He is an attending cardiologist at The Johns Hopkins Hospital on the general cardiology service and cardiology consult service. At the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, he sees patients in the lipid and preventive cardiology clinics. He has a collaborative and patient-centered approach to the care he provides and draws strongly on the latest high-quality evidence.
Dr. Martin is invested in helping to launch the careers of early-stage investigators. He has also mentored >70 trainees, including students, residents, fellows, and young faculty, in clinical research and innovation. Dr. Martin has been part of the Osler Medical Residency since 2015 when he joined the Janeway Firm Faculty. He then became a Firm Faculty Clinical Coach, mentoring numerous interns and residents. In 2020, he was awarded the DOM's Frederick L. Brancati Excellence in Mentoring Award. In 2023, he was appointed as the Firm Faculty Leader for the Barker Firm of the Osler Medical Residency.
Dr. Martin has published more than 400 articles in leading cardiology and medicine journals, more than 20 book chapters, and served as the editor for the book Precision Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. He is an associate editor for the Journal of Clinical Lipidology and European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, is on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, and he has been a guest editor for the journals Circulation and NPJ Digital Medicine.
Dr. Martin was selected as one of 125 individuals who personify Johns Hopkins Medicine’s mission to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care, in celebration of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s 125th anniversary.
Centers and Institutes
Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Research Interests
Atherosclerosis Imaging, Cardiovascular Risk Assessment, Dyslipidemia, Improved strategies for management of cardiovascular risk factors, Individuals with a family history of heart disease, Lipids, Mobile Health Technology, Preventive Cardiology, Primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease
Lab Website
Seth Martin Lab
- Dr. Martin's research is focused on rapid generation of new knowledge through clinical studies that can be brought back to the bedside to directly inform the care of patients with advanced lipid disorders and those in need of state-of-the-art comprehensive CV prevention. Members of his lab commit to complete ownership of their project, unwavering pursuit of excellence, and thrive on multidisciplinary teamwork. Active projects include the Very Large Database of Lipids, CASCADE FH Registry, MiCORE (Myocardial infarction, COmbined device, Recovery Enhancement), Google Health Search Trial, and mActive-Smoke. For more information, please visit the Ciccarone Center.
Google Scholar - Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=mGx0e8EAAAAJ&hl=en
PubMed - Publications
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Martin%20SS%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=28647844
Research Gate - Research Profile
Selected Publications
Martin SS, Blaha MJ, Elshazly MB, Toth PP, Kwiterovich PO, Blumenthal RS, Jones SR. Comparison of a novel method vs the Friedewald equation for estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels from the standard lipid profile. JAMA. 2013 Nov 20;310(19):2061-8. doi: 10.1001/jama.2013.280532. PubMed PMID: 24240933; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4226221
Martin SS, Feldman DI, Blumenthal RS, Jones SR, Post WS, McKibben RA, Michos ED, Ndumele CE, Ratchford EV, Coresh J, Blaha MJ. mActive: A Randomized Clinical Trial of an Automated mHealth Intervention for Physical Activity Promotion. J Am Heart Assoc. 2015 Nov 9;4(11). pii: e002239. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.115.002239.
Martin SS, Giugliano RP, Murphy SA, Wasserman SM, Stein EA, Ceska R, Lopez-Miranda J, Georgiev B, Lorenzatti AJ, Tikkanen MJ, Sever PS, Keech AC, Pedersen TR, Sabatine MS. Comparison of Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Assessment by Martin/Hopkins Estimation, Friedewald Estimation, and Preparative Ultracentrifugation: Insights From the FOURIER Trial. JAMA Cardiol. 2018 Jun 13. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2018.1533. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 29898218
Marvel FA, Spaulding EM, Lee MA, Yang WE, Demo R, Ding J, Wang J, Xun H, Shah LM, Weng D, Carter J, Majmudar M, Elgin E, Sheidy J, McLin R, Flowers J, Vilarino V, Lumelsky DN, Bhardwaj V, Padula WV, Shan R, Huynh PP, Wongvibulsin S, Leung C, Allen JK, Martin SS. Digital Health Intervention in Acute Myocardial Infarction. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2021 Jul;14(7):e007741. doi: 10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.121.007741. Epub 2021 Jul 15.
Sathiyakumar V, Park J, Golozar A, Lazo M, Quispe R, Guallar E, Blumenthal RS, Jones SR, Martin SS. Fasting Versus Nonfasting and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Accuracy. Circulation. 2018 Jan 2;137(1):10-19. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.117.030677. Epub 2017 Oct 16. PMID: 29038168
Honors
- Robert M. Califf & Barton F. Haynes House Staff Research Award, Duke University Medical Center
- Stanley L. Blumenthal, MD Cardiology Research Award, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Up and Coming Future Stars of Cardiology, American College of Cardiology
- Howard S. Silverman Research Award for Originality & Creativity in Medical Research, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Steven N. Blair Award for Excellence in Physical Activity Research, AHA Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health
- Anna Huffstutler Stiles Award in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and innovative thesis research, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- PJ Schafer Cardiovascular Research Award, PJ Schafer Memorial Fund
- Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis Early Career Investigator Award
- Stanford Medicine X Global Research Challenge Finalist
- Young Investigator Award, National Lipid Association
- Cardiology Today Next Gen Innovators Award
- Selected as one of 125 individuals who personify Johns Hopkins Medicine's mission to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care, in celebration of the 125th Johns Hopkins Medicine anniversary
- Frederick L. Brancati Excellence in Mentoring Award from the Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine
Memberships
- American Heart Association,
Fellow
- American College of Cardiology,
Fellow
- Johns Hopkins Institute for Data-Intensive Engineering and Science
- The Thistle Society, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
- The FH Foundation
- The American Society for Preventive Cardiology,
Fellow and Board Member
- Lipoprotein(a) Foundation,
Board Member
- National Lipid Association
Professional Activities
- American Heart Association Baltimore & Greater Maryland Board of Directors, President
- American Heart Association Greater Baltimore Heart Walk, Team Coach, 7/1/14
- American Heart Association National Health Technology Advisory Group, Member
- American Heart Association National Statistics Committee, Chair
- American Heart Association Strategically Focused Research Network on Health Technology and Innovation, Director
- State Advisory Council on Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Member, 7/1/17
- The American Society of Preventive Cardiology, Board Member
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, 2015
- Graduate School: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, MHS, 2015
- Residency: Duke University Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2011
- Medical Education: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, MD, 2008
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011
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
67 ratings, 39 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 3/13/2026
Dr. Martin is extremely knowledgeable and highly trained to deal with complex lipid and cholesterol issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Thank you for helping me !!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Very pleasant and informative!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
My physician Dr.Seth Martin is absolutely outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Dr. Martin has made it so easy to stay healthy! Thanks for all you do!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr. Martin is my cardiologist. This was an annual visit and it went very well. Dr. Martin is an excellent provider, takes good care of me, listens well and offers sound and easy to follow instructions on things like prescriptions and my overall health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
I feel confident in his advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
One of the best, no rush, takes time to discuss options and is always open to going the extra mile.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
The BEST - so caring and empathic. Always there to go the extra mile(s!) - seems as happy as I am with the great results...that are attributable to his efforts
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
Thank you Dr Martin
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr Martin is the latest key addition to my care team. After 2 other lipidologists who dod not listen, he did and together we put together a plan that has paid off with incredible results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
There were issues with the video link and other patients were delayed so Dr. Martin was delayed. I had to ask to get that information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Excellent provider, very smart
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Great visit. Very knowledgeable physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Very professional!! Spent a lot of time listening and explaining my treatment options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Dr Martin was attentive and informative!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Extremely responsive, takes gratifying initiative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Dr Martin is the best cardiologist that I have been to and I've been to a few
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr Martin was nice and explained everything. He did recommend for me to have a catharization done to find out the reason for my chest pain. It is going on two weeks since he made that recommendation and no one from his office has contacted me with a date! I have made contact with them several times and they say that the cath lab will be contacting me! Like I said it is going on two weeks. What is it going to take for them to set up a appointment two years!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr. Martin was thorough, respectful and kind. He explained my options, and listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr. Martin is terrific - very thorough and spends a nice amount of time reviewing medical decisions and tests with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr Martin made me feel respected and heard. We had a meaningful exchange on the particulars of my medical condition and the treatment options. We came collaboratively to a plan of further testing and treatment. I was greatly impressed with his humanity and his medical knowledge. This was perhaps the most satisfactory and effective medical intervention I have ever had with a medical provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Dr Martin is one of a kind and a truly gifted physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Well informed, professional, gives me confidence in my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Exceptional caregiver
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Dr Seth makes it easy to understand what next step should be but leaves it up to me. That is how drs should be.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Dr Seth Martin is an exceptional cardiologist.Grateful for his expertise ,knowledge dedication to patient care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Dr. Martin is very thorough and knows my best care plan! He takes time to explain it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
I'm beyond grateful for Dr. Martin and his team. They are always responsive, respectful, and very engaged with my needs as an individual patient. I never feel like I am just a number to them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Dr Martin took his time and explained any questions or concerns I had. He was very professional and answered any questions I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Dr. Martin is everything I wish a doctor would be-informed, up to date with the latest medical information, thorough, curious, and an excellent historian. He had several treatment approach options and let me research what I thought might fit my (complex) situation and get back to the nurse. He suggested a genetic counseling appointment. And, I learned a couple of new things about how my familial hypercholesterolemia affects my eyes and Achilles tendons. He is comfy working collaboratively with patients. I would highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Intelligent well informed helpful wonderful manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
He taking the time And talk with me about my medication And he answered all of my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
EXCELLENT!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Martin provided the necessary next steps to take for my cardiovascular health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
He's very knowledgeable and advocates for his patients.