Cardiology
Hugh Calkins, M.D.
Nicholas J. Fortuin M.D. Professor of Cardiology and Professor of Medicine; Director, Clinical Electrophysiology Laboratory, Arrhythmia Service, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia Program, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Dr. Hugh Calkins is a renowned cardiac electrophysiologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, serving as Professor of Medicine, Nicholas J. Fortuin M.D. Professor of Cardiology, and Director of the Clinical Electrophysiology Laboratory, Arrhythmia Service, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVC) Program. With over 38 years of experience, he specializes in catheter ablation for cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation (AF), performing over 1,000 AF ablati
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (ABIM, 1992)
- Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM, 1989)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM, 1986)
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — M.D.
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Residency, Internal Medicine
- Johns Hopkins University — Fellowship, Cardiology
- Johns Hopkins University and University of Michigan — Electrophysiology Training
Peer Recognition
- America’s Top Physicians — Top Physician
- Baltimore Magazine — Top Doctor
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctor
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Cardiac Arrhythmia Service
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice