
Charles Berul MD
Professor, Pediatrics, G Washington University School of Medicine & Hlth Sci
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111 Michigan Ave NWChildrens National Medical CenterWashington, DC 20010
Phone+1 202-476-5710
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Summary
- Dr. Charles Berul is a pediatric cardiologist based in Washington, DC, with extensive training and expertise in catheter arrhythmia ablation, pediatric cardiac electrophysiology, inherited arrhythmias, and pediatric pacemakers and defibrillators. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Yale-New Haven Medical Center and a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Berul serves as the Chief of Cardiology at Children's National Hospital and a professor at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, among other clinical and academic appointments. His research contributions are evident in his published works on arrhythmia and electrophysiology in leading medical journals. He is also involved in clinical trials exploring arrhythmia ablation and the impact of MP3 players on ICDs and pacemakers in children. Dr. Berul has been recognized by several organizations, including being listed among "Top Doctors" by Washingtonian and Northern Virginia Magazine.
Education & Training
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1991 - 1994
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1988 - 1991
University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1988
Bucknell UniversityBS, Biology, 1980 - 1984
Bucknell UniversityMS, Biology, 1984
London Polytechnic InstituteNon-degree, 1982
Certifications & Licensure
DC State Medical License 2009 - 2026
MD State Medical License 2009 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2009 - 2026
MA State Medical License 1994 - 2011
PA State Medical License 1991 - 1994
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Listed Washingtonian "Top Doctors®", 2014
- "Partnership/Collaboration Award" National Institutes of Health 2013, 2013
- Top Doctors:Washington DC Area Castle Connolly, 2012
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Clinical Trials
- Pediatric Lead Extractability and Survival Evaluation (PLEASE)
- iPod and Other MP3 Players on ICDs and Pacemakers in Children Start of enrollment: 2007 Oct 01
- MRI Assessment of Arrythmia Ablation Lesions Start of enrollment: 2014 Apr 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Multicenter Results of a Novel Pediatric Pacemaker in Neonates and Infants.Charles I Berul, Lindsey Haack, Elizabeth D Sherwin, Robert D Whitehill, Dustin Nash
Circulation. Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology. 2025-03-01 - Validation of a Demography-Based Adaptive QT Correction Formula Using Pediatric and Adult Datasets Acquired From Humans and Guinea Pigs.Kazi T Haq, Kate M McLean, Grace C Anderson-Barker, Charles I Berul, Michael J Shattock
Circulation. Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology. 2025-02-01 - Lead Longevity in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Patients: The Impact of Patient Somatic Growth.Jeff Hong, Carolyn B Ramwell, Alston R Lewis, Vanessa N Ogueri, Nak Hyun Choi
JACC. Clinical Electrophysiology. 2025-01-01
Journal Articles
- Risk Factors for Development of Ectopic Atrial Tachycardia in Post-Operative Congenital Heart DiseaseBradley C Clark, Charles I Berul, Dilip S Nath, Elizabeth D Sherwin, Pranava Sinha, Jeffrey P Moak, Jonathan R Kaltman, Richard A Jonas, Pediatric Cardiology
- Off the Pedal: Fluoroless Transseptal Puncture in Pediatric Supraventricular Tachycardia AblationBradley C Clark, Charles I Berul, Jeffrey P Moak, Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
- Radiofrequency catheter ablation of intractable ventricular tachycardia in an infant following arterial switch operationCostello JP, He D, Jonas RA, Greene EA, Berul CI, Moak JP, Nath DS, Congenital Heart Disease, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Non-transvenous lead implantation in pediatric and congenital heart disease patients: Early analysis from the NCDR®.Freedenberg V, Jordan CP, Curtis J, Wang Y, Gleva M, Berul CI, J Am Coll Cardiol; American College of Cardiology 63rd Annual Scientific Sessions, Washington, 1/1/2014
- Implant and clinical characteristics in primary versus secondary prevention ICD indications for pediatric and congenital heart disease patients in the NCDR®.Jordan CP, Freedenberg V, Curtis J, Wang Y, Gleva M, Berul CI, J Am Coll Cardiol; American College of Cardiology 63rd Annual Scientific Sessions, Washington, 1/1/2014
- Sports participation and quality of life in adolescents and young adults with congenital heart disease (SQUAD Study).Dean PN, Gillespie CW, Greene EA, Pearson GD, Robb AS, Berul CI, Kaltman JR, J Am Coll Cardiol; American College of Cardiology 63rd Annual Scientific Sessions, Washington, 1/1/2014
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Lectures
- Rhythm and Blues: Electrophysiology Progress and Controversies in Congenital Heart Disease2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019
- Unique Pediatric Differences from Adult Guidelines: Arrhythmias in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019
- Chair: What's New in Pediatric Electrophysiology?San Diego - 1/1/2015
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Other
- "Cardiac Arrhythmias section." (Editor)Berul CI, UpToDate
1/1/2014 - "WebMD" (Medical editor, Pediatric Cardiology section)Berul CI
1/1/2013 - Expanding the playing field for children with ICDs.Berul CI, Advancing Pediatrics
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Authored Content
- Clinical Practice Algorithms for Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern in Pediatric PatientsAugust 2025
Press Mentions
Leadless Pacemakers, Subcutaneous Defibrillators Successfully Implanted in Pediatric PatientsMay 27th, 2025
‘A New Alternative’: Tiny Pacemakers for Infants Show Early PromiseMarch 6th, 2025
Novel Pediatric Pacemaker Shows Safety, Effectiveness for Fragile Infants in Multi-Center StudyMarch 4th, 2025- Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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