Dr. Roger S. Blumenthal, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA

Roger S. Blumenthal, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA, is a preventive cardiologist at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, known above all for preventive cardiology and atherosclerotic vascular disease. He is appointed as Kenneth Jay Pollin Professor of Cardiology and Director of the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease.

He stepped away from catheterisation laboratory work in 1999 to concentrate on preventive cardiology. He is a recipient of the Anthony Kupka Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose and treat conditions of the heart and blood vessels. After a medical degree they complete general medical training, then several further years in cardiology and often a subspecialty fellowship. Dr. Roger Blumenthal works in preventive cardiology and atherosclerotic vascular disease, which means that referrals tend to involve this area specifically.

Essential Details For Dr. Roger Blumenthal

• Full Name And Credentials: Roger S. Blumenthal, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA
• Profession: Preventive cardiologist
• Field Of Focus: Preventive cardiology and atherosclerotic vascular disease
• Current Position: Kenneth Jay Pollin Professor of Cardiology and Director of the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
• Institution: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Sees Patients: Yes, in a clinical setting
• Previous Appointments: Stepped away from catheterisation laboratory work in 1999 to concentrate on preventive cardiology

Academic Background Of Dr. Roger Blumenthal

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

• Undergraduate: BA in natural sciences, Johns Hopkins University
• Medical Degree: MD, Cornell University Medical College, 1985
• Residency: Internal medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1985 to 1988
• Fellowship: Cardiology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1988 to 1992
• Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Dr. Roger Blumenthal Professional Focus

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Roger Blumenthal as centred on:

• Primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease
• Atherosclerotic vascular disease
• Lipid management and statin therapy
• Cardiovascular risk prediction and coronary artery calcium
• Metabolic syndrome

Professional Roles And Advisory Work Of Dr. Roger Blumenthal

• Director of the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, which he was the principal developer of
• Kenneth Jay Pollin Professor of Cardiology and Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Director of Preventive Cardiology at Johns Hopkins
• Co-editor of the textbook Preventive Cardiology, a Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease, and of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology Manual of Preventive Cardiology
• Editor of the annual Johns Hopkins White Paper on Prevention of Heart Disease
• Chaired the American College of Cardiology Foundation COCATS update for training in preventive cardiovascular medicine
• Member of the national spokesperson panel of the American Heart Association
• Editorial board member for Circulation, the American Heart Journal and Clinical Cardiology

Dr. Roger Blumenthal Research Output And Awards

• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the National Lipid Association
• Fellow of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology
• Co-author of national prevention guidelines issued by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology
• Anthony Kupka Distinguished Alumnus Award, 2019
• Research cited for its focus on cost effective ways to improve cardiovascular risk prediction

Location Details For Dr. Roger Blumenthal

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Baltimore, Maryland. 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.

What Preventive Cardiology Can And Cannot Do

Risk scores are the everyday tool of prevention. They combine age, sex, blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking and diabetes into an estimate of the chance of a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years, and that estimate guides whether to start medication. They are averages drawn from populations, so they are better at sorting groups than at predicting individuals, and they systematically underrate risk in some populations. Where a score sits near a treatment threshold, further tests such as a coronary calcium scan can help settle the decision.

Related Preventive Cardiology Profiles

If you are comparing specialists, these profiles cover closely related areas of cardiology:

• Dr. Valentin Fuster, atherothrombosis and cardiovascular prevention at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, cardiovascular epidemiology and prevention at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center
• Dr. Erin Michos, preventive cardiology and lipids at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
• Dr. Hiroyuki Daida, preventive cardiology and coronary atherosclerosis at Juntendo University

Browse the full cardiologist directory for more heart specialists.

Referral Pathway For Dr. Roger Blumenthal

Dr. Roger Blumenthal sees patients at Johns Hopkins outpatient sites and is listed as accepting new patients. Access is usually arranged through the institution, a referring doctor or its own clinic rather than through this directory. Insurance participation, fees and waiting times vary by institution and by plan, and they change over time, so check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling. Use the enquiry button on this page to ask about availability.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Roger Blumenthal

What does Dr. Roger Blumenthal specialise in?

Dr. Roger Blumenthal is a preventive cardiologist whose work centres on preventive cardiology and atherosclerotic vascular disease. Particular areas of focus include primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease; and atherosclerotic vascular disease.

Where is Dr. Roger Blumenthal based?

Dr. Roger Blumenthal works at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.

Does Dr. Roger Blumenthal see patients?

Yes. Dr. Roger Blumenthal sees patients at Johns Hopkins outpatient sites and is listed as accepting new patients. Availability, waiting times and the services offered change, so confirm current arrangements with the institution before travelling.

What did Dr. Roger Blumenthal study?

MD, Cornell University Medical College, 1985. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Roger Blumenthal?

Roger S. Blumenthal, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA. American Board of Internal Medicine.

What position does Dr. Roger Blumenthal hold?

Dr. Roger Blumenthal is Kenneth Jay Pollin Professor of Cardiology and Director of the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, based at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Information Sources For Dr. Roger Blumenthal

• Johns Hopkins Medicine provider profile
• Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
• American Society for Preventive Cardiology

Last Reviewed And Sourcing For Dr. Roger Blumenthal

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.

Update note: Stepped away from catheterisation laboratory work in 1999 to concentrate on preventive cardiology.

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Heart Health Information Notice For Dr. Roger Blumenthal

Information only, not medical advice. Location, services, insurance and availability change, so confirm details with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Severe or sudden chest pain is a medical emergency.