Overview
Dr. Sammy Zakaria is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM). Because he specializes in critical care cardiology, he predominately works in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (JHBMC) as well as the Cardiac Care Unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH). He also serves as the Director of the JHBMC CICU. His practice encompasses most of cardiology, with many of his patients having had life-threatening cardiac issues, such as shock, end-stage heart failure, or multi-organ system failure. He also has an interest in caring for pregnant women with cardiovascular disease, including those with severe preeclampsia, and his clinical research efforts focus on the effects of preeclampsia on the cardiovascular system. Additionally, his other research areas of interest include critical care issues affecting cardiac patients and studying innovations in medical education. Dr. Zakaria is heavily involved in medical education and serves as an educator for students, residents, fellows, and staff. He served as a JHUSOM Colleges Advisor for 10 years and was responsible for teaching and mentoring a cohort of medical students during their time in medical school. In his role as Interim Program Director for the JHBMC Internal Medicine Residency Program, he has helped to increase the JHBMC Internal Medicine residency program’s nationally-recognized reputation for excellence by championing curricular innovations, resident scholarly work, and resident academic careers. He also is a Core Faculty member for the JHH Osler Internal Medicine residency program and for the Johns Hopkins Cardiovascular Disease fellowship. As a result of his efforts in education, he has been honored with multiple teaching awards, including the Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Award from the Johns Hopkins Institute for Excellence in Education. Dr. Zakaria earned his undergraduate degree from the Pennsylvania State University, his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, and his master of public health degree from the University of Maryland. He trained at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Internal Medicine and also practiced there as a faculty attending for one year. He then completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University of Maryland and subsequently a Critical Care Medicine fellowship at the University of California San Francisco. He joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2008.
Dr. Zakaria is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Pacemaker Implantation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sammy Zakaria
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sammy Zakaria?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sammy Zakaria by calling their office at 443-997-0270. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sammy Zakaria a top-rated expert for Apoplexy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sammy Zakaria is classified as an Distinguished expert for Apoplexy, 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. Sammy Zakaria specialize in?
While Dr. Sammy Zakaria is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Apoplexy, Heart Attack, and Arterial Embolism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Sammy Zakaria participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sammy Zakaria has published 69 articles and abstracts on conditions like Apoplexy. You can view a list of Dr. Sammy Zakaria's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sammy Zakaria accept my insurance?
Dr. Sammy Zakaria accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-0270 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ApoplexyDr. Zakaria isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Heart AttackDr. Zakaria isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Advanced
- ArrhythmiasDr. Zakaria isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Zakaria isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Zakaria isAdvanced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Zakaria isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Zakaria isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Zakaria isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Zakaria isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Zakaria isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Zakaria isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Zakaria isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)