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Jonathan Piccini Sr., MD, Cardiology, Durham, NC

Jonathan Paul Piccini Sr. MD

Cardiology•Durham, NC

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Professor of Medicine, Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology; Duke Heart Center & Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University

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  • 40 Duke Medicine CirDurham, NC 27710

  • Phone+1 919-684-8111

  • Fax+1 919-668-7057

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Summary

  • Jonathan P. Piccini, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA, FHRS is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist and Professor of Medicine at Duke University and the Duke Clinical Research Institute. He is the Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Duke University Health System. His focus is on the care of patients with atrial fibrillation and complex arrhythmias, with particular emphasis on catheter ablation, pacing, and lead extraction. His research interests include the development and evaluation of innovative cardiovascular interventions for the treatment of heart rhythm disorders. He is an Associate Editor at JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology and is an elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Dr. Piccini has more than 650 publications in the field of heart rhythm medicine.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2009 - 2011
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2005 - 2009
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Focus on Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Incidence, Management, and Associated Clinical Outcomes of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Following Transcatheter Aortic...  
    Jonathan P Piccini, Vinod H Thourani, Samir Kapadia, David Cohen, Eric Peterson, Matthew W Sherwood, Ajay Kirtane, Sreekanth Vemulapalli, Amit N Vora, Bhaskar Bhardwaj, ScienceDirect
  • Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonism for the Treatment of AF and HFpEF  
    Jonathan P Piccini, Adam D DeVore, ScienceDirect
  • Incremental Prognostic Value of Renal Function for Stroke Prediction in Atrial Fibrillation☆  
    Gregg C Fonarow, Kenneth W Mahaffey, Sean D Pokorney, Eric D Peterson, Jonathan P Piccini, International Journal of Cardiology

Press Mentions

  • STUN-AF: Ablation Before LAAO May Reduce Peridevice Leaks
    STUN-AF: Ablation Before LAAO May Reduce Peridevice LeaksJuly 2nd, 2026
  • PRAGUE-25: Ablation Improves Rhythm Control, but Don’t Discount Lifestyle Changes
    PRAGUE-25: Ablation Improves Rhythm Control, but Don’t Discount Lifestyle ChangesJuly 14th, 2025
  • PRAGUE-25: What Is the Best Intervention Strategy for AFib in Obesity?
    PRAGUE-25: What Is the Best Intervention Strategy for AFib in Obesity?July 1st, 2025

Grant Support

  • (1/2) Catheter Ablation Versus Antiarrhythmic and Heart Failure Drug Therapy in Preserved Ejection Fraction Heart Failure (CABANA-HF)IHC HEALTH SERVICES, INC.2026–2027
  • Neurocognition and Greater Maintenance of Sinus Rhythm in AF (NOGGIN AF)DUKE UNIVERSITY2021–2026

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