About me
Aubrey J. Grant, MD, FACC, is a sports cardiologist practicing at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre.
Dr. Grant specializes in treating athletes, particularly in differentiating between exercise-induced adaptations of the heart versus true cardiovascular disease or pathology. He uses a variety of comprehensive tests and assessments to determine sports eligibility, give exercise prescriptions, and make recommendations on how to prevent or manage cardiovascular disease. In particular, Dr. Grant performs cardiopulmonary exercise tests (also known as VO2 tests), a specialized stress test that measures a patient's fitness level. With this evaluation, he can offer athletes specific and individualized advice on how to reach peak performance. Ultimately, his goal is to provide a detailed understanding of what athletes need in order to stay active for as long as possible, maintain good cardiovascular health, and achieve high-level athletic performance.
One question that Dr. Grant often hears is, “What is an athlete? Who can or should see a sports cardiologist?” For Dr. Grant, an “athlete” is any individual who is interested in doing sports, including high school athletes, Olympians, master athletes, professional or semi-professional sports players, and even weekend warriors. If an individual is interested in improving their performance or maintaining high activity levels, Dr. Grant welcomes them into his consultation room.
Dr. Grant’s clinical and research interests include how race and implicit bias affect healthcare in general and sports healthcare in particular. He is also passionate about learning more about how and why young, seemingly healthy athletes suffer sudden cardiac arrests. Concurrently, he is a passionate advocate for the widespread dissemination of emergency action plans, including CPR education and training, within the community, recognizing its potential to be a vital life-saving skill.
Dr. Grant received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College, where he graduated cum laude. He completed his residency at Emory University School of Medicine and his fellowship at Georgetown University/MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Grant then had the special distinction of being accepted into the only sports cardiology program at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. For one year, Dr. Grant worked closely with professional and collegiate-level athletes, including players from teams like The New England Patriots and the New England Revolution.
Dr. Grant is the recipient of many awards, including the National Medical Quality Forum 40 Under 40 Leader in Healthcare, the 40 Under 40 Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund, the Meharrian Factor Award, and the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism Honors Society. He is a member of the American Heart Association, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Association of Black Cardiologists, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Dr. Grant was born and raised in the greater Washington DC and Baltimore area and, in fact, was born in a MedStar hospital. As a young man, he volunteered in the same catheterization lab where he now practices medicine. He is incredibly proud and happy to be in his hometown, serving his community. He loves all things soccer, traveling, and food. He is especially proud of his Yelp Elite status.
Philosophy of Care
“As a former division one collegiate soccer player, I bring a deep knowledge and understanding of what it means to be a high-performing athlete to my practice. I always lead with empathy, understanding, and compassion. Shared decision-making is always at the forefront of my mind: the patient and I are a team who are working together towards achieving the same goal, which is maximal cardiovascular health.
“I also know what it is like to have a family member dealing with cardiovascular disease. My grandad had bypass surgery at MedStar, and I was right there by his side. I have seen the breadth of experience at MedStar and am dedicated to going the extra mile for every patient.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Angiogram
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Cardioversion
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- High Cholesterol Management
- Holter Monitoring
- Hypertension Treatment
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Lymphedema
- Stress Test
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Advanced Heart Failure (ADHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure (AHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure Care
- Amphetamine Addiction
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmia
- Artery Disorders
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis Of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrioventricular Block
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Bradycardia
- Bundle Branch Block
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Murmurs
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cardiomyopathy
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cellulitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Congenital Heart Valve Defects
- Congenital Malformations Of Heart
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Congenital Malformations Of Pulmonary And Tricuspid Valves
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Electrical Conduction Disorders
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypotension
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Long Qt Syndrome
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lymphangitis
- Lymphedema
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocarditis
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Obesity
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Palpitations
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Poisoning
- Precerebral Artery Occlusion
- Premature Atrial Contraction
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions (PACS)
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Presence Of Cardiac And Vascular Implants
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Disorders
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Shock
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Single Ventricle Heart Defects
- Sleep Disorders
- Subcortical Infarction
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Swelling In Legs
- Syncope
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Tachycardia
- Thyrotoxic Crisis
- Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Thromboembolism
- Ventricular Aneurysm
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
Procedures I perform
- Angiogram
- Angioplasty
- Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Event Monitoring
- Cardiac Event Recorder
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cardiovascular Stress Testing
- Cardioversion
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Cholesterol Screening
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Coronary Artery Disease Treatment
- Echocardiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrophysiology Study
- Event Monitoring
- Exercise Stress Test
- Heart Failure Management
- Heart Failure Medication Management
- Heart Pacemaker Implantation
- Heart Rhythm Monitoring
- High Cholesterol Management
- Holter Monitoring
- Homocysteine Lowering Therapy
- Hypertension Treatment
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Kinesiology Analysis
- Lymphedema
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Pacemaker Upgrade
- Palpitation Treatment
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Treatment
- Prostate Injury Treatment
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Repair
- Pulmonary Exercise Testing
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Test
- Syncope Treatment
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Ventricular Fibrillation Treatment
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Practice locations
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3333 North Calvert Street Johnston Prof Bldg Ste 500 Baltimore, MD, 21218
410-366-5600Fax 410-889-4952
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
- TRICARE East Select
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst NASCO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-Open HMO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- OA Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- HealthyBlue PPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-HMO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- MultiPlan, Inc
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Choice POS II
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- UHC Passport
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Employee Health Plan
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Classic 5000
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- POS OA
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Network OA
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- First Health PPO
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- IH-Open POS II
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- HighMark
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Sentara Health
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Basic
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Choice POS
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst EPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- First Health PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Indemnity
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Navigate
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Choice Fund PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital (2023)
Fellowship: MedStar Health (2022)
Residency: Emory University School of Medicine (2019)
Medical School: Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (2016)