MedStar Heart Institute

MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute is a premier cardiovascular care and research organization based in the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore metropolitan areas. As a key component of the MedStar Health system, it offers a full spectrum of services ranging from preventive cardiology to advanced heart transplants and ventricular assist device (VAD) implantations. The institute is recognized globally for its clinical research, serving as a primary site for numerous landmark clinical trials in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology. It maintains a prestigious clinical and research alliance with the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, enhancing its specialized care capabilities. Additionally, the institute serves as a major teaching site for Georgetown University, fostering the next generation of cardiovascular specialists.