Dr. Jonathan Halperin

Dr. Jonathan L. Halperin, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACP

Jonathan L. Halperin, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACP, is a cardiologist specialising in atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention whose base is Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute at Mount Sinai in New York, New York and whose field is atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention. He is appointed as Robert and Harriet Heilbrunn Professor of Medicine and Director of Clinical Cardiology Services.

Particular areas of attention include atrial fibrillation and anticoagulation; stroke prevention; and direct oral anticoagulants and antithrombotic strategy. Recognition for this work includes the Jacobi Medallion.

Cardiologists who work mainly in research design and run the studies that decide how heart disease is treated. They hold the same medical qualifications as clinicians, and many continue to see patients, but the bulk of their work is clinical trials, population studies and guideline development. The field of Dr. Jonathan Halperin is atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention.

Quick Reference For Dr. Jonathan Halperin

• Full Name And Credentials: Jonathan L. Halperin, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACP
• Profession: Cardiologist specialising in atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention
• Field Of Focus: Atrial fibrillation and stroke prevention
• Current Position: Robert and Harriet Heilbrunn Professor of Medicine and Director of Clinical Cardiology Services
• Institution: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute at Mount Sinai
• Location: New York, New York
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting

Dr. Jonathan Halperin Medical Education History

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Undergraduate: Columbia University
• Medical Degree: MD, Boston University School of Medicine
• Fellowship: Cardiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, 1978 to 1980
• Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Dr. Jonathan Halperin Professional Focus

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Jonathan Halperin as centred on:

• Atrial fibrillation and anticoagulation
• Stroke prevention
• Direct oral anticoagulants and antithrombotic strategy
• Peripheral arterial and vascular disease
• Left atrial appendage occlusion

Professional Roles And Advisory Work Of Dr. Jonathan Halperin

• Robert and Harriet Heilbrunn Professor of Medicine in cardiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Director of Clinical Cardiology Services and Associate Director of the Cardiovascular Institute at Mount Sinai
• Principal cardiologist responsible for the design and execution of the Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation trials funded by the National Institutes of Health
• Directed the SPORTIF trials, which evaluated the first oral direct thrombin inhibitor for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
• Served on American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association writing committees for atrial fibrillation, peripheral arterial disease and adult congenital heart disease guidelines
• Co-chaired the Task Force on Performance Measures for physicians managing patients with atrial fibrillation from 2003 to 2008
• Served on the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines from 2004 to 2007
• Author of Bypass, a widely read book on coronary artery bypass surgery written for patients

Distinctions Held By Dr. Jonathan Halperin

• Jacobi Medallion, awarded for distinguished achievement in medicine at Mount Sinai
• Heart of New York Award for Achievement in Cardiovascular Science and Medicine
• Simon Dack Award, presented by the Fellows of the Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai
• Named among Best Doctors by New York Magazine
• Author of three books, dozens of guidelines and position statements and a large body of peer reviewed work on antithrombotic therapy
• Evidence from the trials he led shaped anticoagulation practice for millions of people with atrial fibrillation

Dr. Jonathan Halperin Institutional Affiliation

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute at Mount Sinai

New York, New York. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its own departments and services. Confirm the current address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

Atrial Fibrillation And Stroke Prevention Explained

Atrial fibrillation is the commonest sustained heart rhythm disorder, affecting tens of millions of people. The upper chambers quiver instead of beating, which causes palpitations and breathlessness and allows clots to form and travel to the brain. Management has two separate aims that are often confused: controlling the rhythm or the rate to relieve symptoms, and preventing stroke with an anticoagulant. The need for an anticoagulant depends on overall stroke risk, not on how bad the palpitations feel, and it continues even after a successful ablation.

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• Dr. Josep Brugada, inherited arrhythmia and sudden death syndromes at Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Hospital Sant Joan de Deu and the University of Barcelona
• Dr. Pier Lambiase, cardiac electrophysiology and inherited arrhythmia at UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science and Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust
• Dr. Andrea Natale, catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation at Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St David’s Medical Center
• Dr. Barbara Casadei, atrial fibrillation and translational cardiology at University of Oxford Radcliffe Department of Medicine and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

Making An Enquiry About Seeing Dr. Jonathan Halperin

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Quick Answers About Dr. Jonathan Halperin

What did Dr. Jonathan Halperin study?

MD, Boston University School of Medicine. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Jonathan Halperin?

Jonathan L. Halperin, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACP. American Board of Internal Medicine.

What position does Dr. Jonathan Halperin hold?

Dr. Jonathan Halperin is Robert and Harriet Heilbrunn Professor of Medicine and Director of Clinical Cardiology Services, based at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute at Mount Sinai.

What is Atrial Fibrillation And Stroke Prevention?

Atrial Fibrillation And Stroke Prevention is the area of cardiology that covers atrial fibrillation and anticoagulation; stroke prevention; and direct oral anticoagulants and antithrombotic strategy. Cardiologists working in it, including Dr. Jonathan Halperin, diagnose and treat these problems and carry out the research that sets the standard of care for them.

Has Dr. Jonathan Halperin received professional recognition?

Yes. Jacobi Medallion, awarded for distinguished achievement in medicine at Mount Sinai. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Jonathan Halperin hold leadership roles in the field?

Yes. Robert and Harriet Heilbrunn Professor of Medicine in cardiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Where The Information About Dr. Jonathan Halperin Comes From

• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai faculty profile
• European Society of Cardiology profile
• Mount Sinai research profile

Editorial Review And Last Update For Dr. Jonathan Halperin

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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Important Disclaimer About Dr. Jonathan Halperin

Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute at Mount Sinai. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.