Treat. Educate. Empower. Cardiac Sarcoidosis Treatment

Providing Specialized Care for Inflammation of the Heart

Cardiac sarcoidosis is a rare inflammatory condition where groups of immune cells form granulomas in different areas of the heart which can cause issues from arrhythmia to heart failure.

Our multidisciplinary team specializes in early, accurate diagnosis and providing treatment tailored to each patient's lifestyle.

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Current Johns Hopkins Medicine patients: Log into MyChart and schedule online

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New and existing patients: 443-997-0270

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Why Choose Johns Hopkins for Cardiac Sarcoidosis Treatment

Comprehensive Treatment and Education

Our experts manage sarcoidosis immunosuppression and cardiac medications. We work closely with a multidisciplinary team to manage your individual care.

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Accessible Care

Your treatment plan consists of lab work, imaging and appointments with multiple specialists including cardiologists and electrophysiologists. We also offer telemedicine services.

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Advanced Clinical Research

We are active in ongoing clinical and translational research. Our cardiac sarcoidosis patient registry allows patients to participate in clinical research studies.

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Treatment and Imaging Services

We provide the following treatment and diagnostic imaging services:

Imaging Services

Meet Our Experts

Our multidisciplinary team is specialized in treating and managing cardiac sarcoidosis.

  • Jonathan Chrispin, M.D.

    • Director, Ventricular Arrhythmia Research
    • Robert E. Meyerhoff Assistant Professor of Medicine
    • Associate Professor of Medicine
    • Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
  • Nisha Aggarwal Gilotra, M.D.

    • Director, Cardiac Sarcoidosis Program
    • Director, Heart Failure Bridge Clinic
    • Medical Director, Heart Failure Disease Management
    • Associate Professor of Medicine
  • Edward Kevin Kasper, M.D.

    • E. Cowles Andrus Distinguished Professor in Cardiology
    • Director, Outpatient Cardiology
    • Professor of Medicine

Collaborating Programs

We collaborate with experts across Johns Hopkins to provide the most effective treatment for cardiac sarcoidosis.

Make a Charitable Gift

Cardiac Sarcoidosis is a rare disease with limited government funding. Make a charitable gift to the Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute to help us continue to deliver advanced lifesaving treatment for patients diagnosed with cardiac sarcoidosis.