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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


Management of atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Journal Article Heart Fail Rev · December 2025 Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) frequently co-exist and are associated with high cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The management of AF in HFpEF requires a multifaceted and integrated approach tha ... 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.