Ari M. Cedars
Expertise in
14
conditions
Expertise in
14
conditions
Charter Professional Center
10700 Charter Drive, Suite 140, 
Columbia, MD 

Overview

Dr. Ari Cedars is a cardiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. He also serves as director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center at both the Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute and the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center. Dr. Cedars is an associate professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Cedars specializes in adult congenital heart disease. He is a member of the leadership committee for the Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network (ACTION), an organization focused on the improvement of outcomes for pediatric ventricular assist device (VAD) patients. He is an administrative board member of the Alliance for Adult Research in Congenital Cardiology (AARCC), a multi-institutional academic research network devoted to producing new research in adult congenital heart disease. He is also a member of the medical advisory board for the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA). Dr. Cedars’ research focuses on patient-centered outcomes, mechanical circulatory support and ventricular assist devices, and the biological mechanisms underlying clinical disease progression in congenital heart disease.

Dr. Cedars is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Attack, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Cedars is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 101 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cedars is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Cardiology
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University, 2011
Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University, Cardiovascular Disease, 2008

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Kennedy Krieger Institute

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Charter Professional Center
10700 Charter Drive, Suite 140, Columbia, MD 21044
Other Locations
Johns Hopkins Children's Center Pediatric Specialists - Annapolis
820 Bestgate Road, Suite 2D, Annapolis, MD 21401

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


101 Total Publications

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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ari M. Cedars is classified as an Elite expert for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ari M. Cedars specialize in?

While Dr. Ari M. Cedars is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, and Heart Attack. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.

Does Dr. Ari M. Cedars participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ari M. Cedars has published 101 articles and abstracts on conditions like Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). You can view a list of Dr. Ari M. Cedars's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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