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Jonathan Paul Piccini Sr.

Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Cardiology
Duke Box 31115, Durham, NC 27710
Dept of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Jonathan P. Piccini, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA, FHRS is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist and Professor of Medicine and Population Health at Duke University Hospital and the Duke Clinical Research Institute. He is the Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology section at the Duke Heart Center. 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 serves on the Board of Trustees of the Heart Rhythm Society, 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 600 publications in the field of heart rhythm medicine and has been the recipient of several teaching and mentorship awards.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Medicine · 2022 - Present Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine
Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Section · 2019 - Present Medicine, Cardiology, Medicine
Professor in Population Health Sciences · 2022 - Present Population Health Sciences, Basic Science Departments
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute · 2010 - Present Duke Clinical Research Institute, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published November 17, 2017
Botulinum Toxin for Atrial Fibrillation? Maybe, But More Study is Needed
Published March 29, 2016
Wearable defibrillator may help some heart patients

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Recent Publications


Antiarrhythmic drug use in atrial fibrillation among different European countries - as determined by a physician survey.

Journal Article Int J Cardiol Heart Vasc · August 2025 BACKGROUND: There is limited knowledge of physicians' antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) treatment practices for patients with atrial fibrillation and adherence to guidelines in European countries. METHODS: An online survey (n = 321) of cardiologists, cardiac elect ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Importance of Incorporating Lifestyle Modification Into AF Treatment Is Difficult to Measure

Journal Article Journal of the American College of Cardiology · July 8, 2025 Full text Cite

Imaging findings associated with costoclavicular intervention during lead extraction.

Journal Article Heart Rhythm · July 2025 BACKGROUND: Binding sites in the costoclavicular space are commonly encountered during transvenous lead extraction. Severe adhesions may warrant use of more aggressive rotational cutting tools or surgical intervention. It is not known whether preprocedural ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Duke Lead Extraction Course

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Philips Image Guided Therapy Corporation · 2024 - 2027

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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University · 2009 M.H.S.
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine · 2002 M.D.