Steven Hsu, MD
Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Steven Hsu
Physician’s Office Phone
410-502-0955
Professional Titles
- Medical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Steven Hsu, M.D., is a member of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Division of Cardiology, specializing in heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and cardiac transplantation.
Dr. Hsu received his undergraduate degree from Yale College followed by his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed intern and residency training in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he also served as an Assistant Chief of Service for the Osler Medical Service. He then completed a clinical fellowship in cardiology and a post-doctoral fellowship in advanced heart failure/transplant at Hopkins. He is a faculty member of the American College of Cardiology. He sees patients with heart failure, mechanical circulatory support devices such as left ventricular assist devices, and cardiac transplants.
Dr. Hsu is well recognized for his commitment to patients. He was inducted into the highly selective Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence at Hopkins in 2025. In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Hsu also runs an NIH R01-funded research lab studying the hemodynamic and cellular changes related to right ventricular failure in the setting of pulmonary hypertension and heart failure.
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Hsu Lab
- Our work is focused on the translational human in vivo and ex vivo assessments of right ventricular (RV) function in the setting of pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. Using in vivo pressure-volume catheterization of the right ventricle, we have uncovered key deficiencies in resting and reserve RV function in specific groups of patients with pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. These studies have uncovered key discoveries with regards to right ventricular-pulmonary arterial (RV-PA) coupling. In the lab, by studying myofilament function from RV endomyocardial biopsies from these same patients, we have uncovered corresponding deficiencies in myofilament contractility and calcium sensitivity as well. Ongoing work is directed towards determining the underlying mechanism of these findings, which will hopefully lead to therapeutic applications for RV failure in PH and heart failure.
Google Scholar - Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Eual3tIAAAAJ&hl=en
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
- Hsu S, Fang JC, Borlaug BA. Hemodynamics for the Heart Failure Clinician: A State-of-the-Art Review. J Card Fail. 2022 Jan;28(1):133-148. PMID: 34389460. EiC Choice for a Top Article in JCF in 2022.
- Jani V, Aslam MI, Fenwick AJ, Ma W, Gong H, Milburn G, Nissen D, Cubero Salazar IM, Hanselman O, Mukherjee M, Halushka MK, Margulies KB, Campbell KS, Irving TC, Kass DA, Hsu S. Right Ventricular Sarcomere Contractile Depression and the Role of Thick Filament Activation in Human Heart Failure With Pulmonary Hypertension. Circulation. 2023 Jun 20;147(25):1919-1932.
- Cubero Salazar IM, Lancaster AC, Jani VP, Montovano MJ, Kauffman M, Weller A, Ambale-Venkatesh B, Zimmerman SL, Simpson CE, Kolb TM, Damico RL, Mathai SC, Mukherjee M, Tedford RJ, Hassoun PM, Hsu S. Poor Cardiac Output Reserve in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is Associated With Right Ventricular Stiffness and Impaired Interventricular Dependence. European Respiratory Journal. 2024:2400420.
- Scheel PJ 3rd, Cubero Salazar IM, Friedman S, Haber L, Mukherjee M, Kauffman M, Weller A, Alkhunaizi F, Gilotra NA, Sharma K, Kilic A, Hassoun PM, Cornwell WK, Tedford RJ, Hsu S. Occult right ventricular dysfunction and right ventricular-vascular uncoupling in LVAD recipients. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2023;S1053-2498(23)02133-2.
- Hsu S, Houston BA, Tampakakis E, Bacher AC, Rhodes PS, Mathai SC, Damico RL, Kolb TM, Hummers LK, Shah AA, McMahan Z, Corona-Villalobos CP, Zimmerman SL, Wigley FM, Hassoun PM, Kass DA, Tedford RJ. Right Ventricular Functional Reserve in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Circulation. 2016 Jun 14;133(24):2413-22. PMID: 27169739.
Honors
- First Place, Excellence in Basic Science Research, Northwestern CV Young Investigator's Forum, 2021
- Clinical Research Award Finalist, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1/1/16
- Howard S. Silverman Research Award, Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins, 1/1/15
- Fellow Teaching Award, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 1/1/15
- Intern Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1/1/10
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1/1/09
- Warfield T. Longcope Prize for Excellence in Clinical Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1/1/09
- Henry Strong Denison Research Scholar, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1/1/09
- Phi Beta Kappa, Yale University, 1/1/04
- Graduated summa cum laude, Yale University, 1/1/04
Memberships
- American Heart Association,
Member
- American College of Cardiology,
Member
- International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation,
Member
- Heart Failure Society of America,
Member
- American College of Cardiology,
Faculty
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6410 Rockledge Drive, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817
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- phone: 301-897-5301
- fax: 410-367-2059
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology, 2017
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Cardiology, 2016
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2012
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 2009
Board Certifications
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
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
98 ratings, 50 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 3/19/2026
Dr. Hsu was wonderful. He was professional and thorough, while being kind and respectful. He has given me hope about my condition, something I haven't had in a long time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Appropriate, professional, reassuring, compassionate, excellent bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Provided good explanations for my care and showed empathy Very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Knowledgeable physician who is adept at providing clear explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr Hsu is the best health care provider that I have ever encountered
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Dr. Hsu is truly outstanding. He does thorough evaluations, and is compassionate and understanding. I have a lot of confidence in him and feel well taken care of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Dr Hsu is quite personable, which makes conversation with him very easy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Dr. Hsu was outstanding. His blend of expertise and kindness, clear medical communication with a human touch, was remarkable. I'm very glad he's my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Will continue ro see him. Very satisfied with my experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Extremely knowledgeable, kind, caring. Explains things thoroughly. Wouldn't want any other doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr Hsu is wonderful and very knowledgeable in other areas of my health. He takes as much time as I need and asks about my husband as well. I wish he could be my doctor for everything!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr. Hsu is tops in his field and due to his diligence I have hope.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Hsu is kind and caring. He wants the best for his patients. He takes time to explain about my condition and how he can better care for me. My thanks and appreciation to everyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Very personable and sympathetic to my health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr. Hsu is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Very professional and caring dr. Hsu always listen to my concerns and try his very best to solve my problems best doctor I have had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Hsu made it clear to me that he cares about my Life and I appreciate him caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Hsu is extremely caring and interested in one's health. I rate him as one of the best doctors I have known.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
I felt That the provider addressed my concerns and told me the plan moving forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. HSU ISTHE MOST WELL INFORMED, responsive, accessible, empathetic, and reflective Doctor I have ever had. He invites me to participate in decision making about my care and listens exceptionally well. I am grateful he is my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr Hsu is an excellent doctor whom I have trust and faith in his care as a cardiologist, he explains everything really well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Excellent medical knowledge. Went beyond expectation to coordinate with other physicians. Gave an excellent tutorial on working of heart. Gave me hope.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr. Hsu is one of the best physician. He's knowledgable, personable, and respectful. I'm so grateful for him and his time. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Very supportive and provided encouragement regarding my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr. Hsu is one of the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr. Hsu gives me the best care I can imagine. He takes all the time needed to answer my many questions. I never feel rushed. He has a very relaxed approach and explains things in a way that is easy to understand. I am so happy to have him as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr Hsu is an excellent cardiologist. He listens & discusses options throughly. I value being ""heard"" as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr Hsu is an excellent doctor and is a consummate professional.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr Hsu is absolutely wonderful and he's one of the best doctors I have at JH. I have recommended him to my brother in law. I come to see Dr. Hsu and it's about a two hour and 45 minute trip each way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Very prompt, courteous and listens to my concerns. Very knowledgeable about my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Dr.Hsu is impressive - very thoughtful, thorough, always considering the big picture. I feel extremely fortunate to have him as my heart failure specialist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Knowledge and skill exceeded norm along with being totally present during my visit listening intently and communicating clearly. His personal follow up phone call with interpretation of test results helped me understand the information completely and quickly arrange for follow up care with a specialist in another area of medicine. Unlike many specialists, Dr Hsu is not ""one organ focused"" but rather how it impacts and is impacted by the rest of my body including overall wellbeing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Outstanding. Glad to be followed by Dr. Hsu
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Very pleased with Dr Hsu and feel confident that he will provide good care and oversight for my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Dr. Hsu is fantastic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
We moved from a different state. Dr. Hsu was well prepared to discuss my situation. It was impressive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr. Hsu is a very knowledgeable cardiologist. He is adept at answering questions, explaining complicated medical circumstances and proposing courses of treatment. Dr. Hsu has a good ""bed side manner"" which, I believe, engenders trust and confidence in his patients. I am pleased to be in Dr. Hsu's care for my cardiac problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr.Hsu is an exceptional physician. I drive 3 hours to see him. He takes time to listen to me and I never feel rushed. Dr.Hsu is an asset to John's Hopkins. I have recommended him to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Very clear, knowledgeable and supportive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr Hsu was undeniably the best doctor/person I met in the last 15 years associated with my health care. He is smart, didn't talk down, was not a Mr Know All, listened - and was kind!