About me
Jonathan Gardner, MD, FACC, is a general cardiologist at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center who treats patients for a wide range of heart-related disorders, from preventative care to advanced heart failure. He is board-certified in general cardiology and nuclear cardiology.
As a general cardiologist, Dr. Gardner’s approach is highly informed by his extensive experience in advanced heart failure. As part of his training, he completed a fellowship in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. He brings his knowledge of these specialties and a holistic perspective to his general cardiology clinic, providing exceptional care to his patients.
According to Dr. Gardner, cardiovascular medicine requires a teamwork mentality that includes not only the patient but also the referring physicians and other medical professionals involved. He is passionate about advocating for all his patients when it comes to cardiovascular care—educating his patients, especially young people, on how to prevent future heart complications and actively treating heart issues when they occur in patients of all ages. He prides himself in being highly skilled in treating advanced heart failure patients as well as having a down-to-earth bedside manner.
Dr. Gardner’s clinical interests revolve around preventative and after-care practices that reduce recidivism in advanced heart failure patients with comorbidities.
Dr. Gardner has had exposure to multiple communities and demographics. He looks forward to leveraging the resources and collaborative expertise of the larger hospital system and the team of professionals at MedStar.
Dr. Gardner obtained his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine Dominica, West Indies, where he was class president and graduated with honors. Following graduation, he went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Georgia, where he was Chief Resident. Next, he was a general cardiology fellow at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Lastly, he obtained a fellowship in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center.
He is a professional member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography, and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT).
Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy of care is a team-based approach. No one can do this alone, and as physicians and medical professionals, we must work together to serve our patients. I am passionate about my work and can’t see myself doing anything else. While my journey hasn’t always been easy, I believe that success can be obtained through perseverance and hard work. My promise to my patients is that I will work with them until we get things right and they are living a fulfilled life.
“When patients meet with me, they can expect someone who works closely with them and encourages them towards success. Referring physicians should know that I enjoy being a team player and am always available to consult and collaborate for the betterment of our patients.
“Finally, family is extremely important to me, so I would like to thank my parents, my grandparents, my brother, my uncle Luis, and most importantly, my wife for supporting my journey in medicine. I would also like to dedicate my care to my baby girl.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiovascular Care
- Chest Pain
- Cholesterol Management
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease In Women
- Heart Murmur
- Hypertension
- Palpitations
- Syncope
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Coronary Angiography
- Abnormal Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Abnormal Stress Test
- Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
- Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
- Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
- Amyloidosis
- Anomalies Of The Coronary Artery
- Aortic Diseases
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Ulcer
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Sclerosis
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis Of The Aorta
- Athletic Heart Syndrome
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Atrioventricular Block
- Autoimmune Pericarditis
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Bradycardia
- Cardiac Angina
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Cardiac Tumor
- Cardio Oncology
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiopulmonary Disease
- Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Carotid Aneurysm
- Carotid Intimal Thickness
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
- Chest Pain
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Coronary Artery Calcification
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Artery Fistula
- Cyanotic Heart Disease
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Double Aortic Arch
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV)
- Dysautonomia
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Edema
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Elevated Creatine Kinase
- Exercise Intolerance
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- First Degree Heart Block
- Genetic Cardiomyopathy
- Giant Cell Myocarditis
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease In Women
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Problems
- Heart Racing
- Heart Valve Disease
- High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
- Infiltrative Disorders Of The Heart
- Intestinal Ischemic Syndrome
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Left Bundle Branch Block
- Left Heart Failure
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Lymphangitis
- Lymphedema
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Mthfr Mutation
- Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Myocarditis
- Myxoma
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Palpitations
- Papillary Muscle Disorders
- Paraganglioma
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Paroxysmal Tachycardia
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (PAPVR)
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Edema
- Pre Excitation Syndrome
- Premature Atrial Contraction
- Premature Beats
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Prinzmetals Angina
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
- Pulmonary Capillary Hemangiomatosis
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypoplasia
- Pulmonary Valve Disorders
- Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Pulmonary Vein Stenosis
- Pulmonary Veno Occlusive Disease
- Refractory Angina
- Renal Vein Compression
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Rheumatic Aortic Regurgitation
- Rheumatic Aortic Stenosis
- Rheumatic Diseases Of Pulmonary Valve
- Rheumatic Fever
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Heart Failure
- Rheumatic Mitral Regurgitation
- Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Right Heart Failure
- Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Secondary Hypertension
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Single Ventricle Defect
- Subaortic Stenosis
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Tachycardia Bradycardia Syndrome
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Type 1 Second Degree Heart Block
- Type 2 Second Degree Heart Block
- Unstable Angina
- Valve Stenosis
- Valvular Endocarditis
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Variant Angina
- Vasospastic Angina
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Venous Tumors
- Ventricular Aneurysm
- Ventricular Arrhythmia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Viral Cardiomyopathy
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Duplex Ultrasound
- Adenosine Stress Test
- Advanced Lipid Blood Tests
- Anticoagulation
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Cardiac Risk Assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
- Cardiovascular Care
- Cholesterol Management
- Collateral Vessel Closure
- Coronary Brachytherapy
- Directional Atherectomy
- Dobutamine Stress Test
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Electrophysiology Testing
- Heart Health
- Holter Monitor
- Implantable Cardiac Monitor Procedure
- In Office Cardiac Echocardiogram
- In Office Cardiac Stress Test
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure
- Loop Recorder
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventative Cardiology
- Prosthetic Heart Valves
- Pulmonary And Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Rotational Atherectomy
- Sports Related Cardiovascular Assessment
- Stress Echo Cardiogram
- Thallium Stress Test
- Tilt Table Test
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiogram
- Vo2 Measurement
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna HMO
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- United Choice Plus
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- Tricare East Select
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- I-SNP
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- United Select Plus (POS)
- Cigna Network Open Access
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- United Choice
- Kaiser Select
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- United Optimum Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- United Student Resources
- Medicaid - Maryland
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- D-SNP)
- Tricare East Prime
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Signature
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Virginia Premier
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- Carefirst EPO
- Innovation Health: POS
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- United Navigate
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Cigna Indemnity
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Innovation Health: PPO
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Tricare for Life East
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna EPO
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- WellPoint Maryland
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Medicaid - Virginia
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- United Golden Rule
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Fellowship: Houston Methodist Hospital (2018)
Residency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Medical College of Georgia (2014)
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine (2010)