About me
Brian Baturin, MD, is an imaging cardiologist with the structural heart team at the MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Baturin practices advanced echocardiography with a focus on valvular heart disease.
Dr. Baturin specializes in interventional echocardiography, which requires an additional level of expertise beyond general cardiology. When patients are referred to the structural heart program, Dr. Baturin collaborates with the rest of the team to determine the most appropriate tests in order to advise decisions on treatment. Options for treatment include optimizing medical management, transcatheter intervention, or surgery when necessary.
At the MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Dr. Baturin performs imaging studies for clinical trials for different types of transcatheter interventions. His considerations in determining whether a person is a candidate for transcatheter methods include the severity and etiology of the disease as well as the individual’s medical history. Dr. Baturin is interested in research that involves advanced echocardiography and structural heart imaging in order to better assess valvular disease and determine treatment options.
Dr. Baturin is committed to helping his patients fully understand the nature of their individual conditions and their treatment options. His desire is for every patient he sees to be assured that their concerns are important to him and that their questions will be heard and answered. He is very excited to be working in the rapidly expanding field of valvular heart disease.
Dr. Baturin has completed an advanced echocardiography fellowship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He received his medical degree from Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School. He then completed a three-year residency in internal medicine at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, followed by a three-year cardiovascular disease fellowship at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and the American Society of Echocardiography.
Outside of work, Dr. Baturin loves traveling, spending time with his wife and son, and exploring D.C. area parks.
Philosophy of care
“Because of all the options we have in the field of cardiology and valvular heart disease, I think shared decision making is very important; having a thorough discussion about the patient’s thoughts and values and what they want to get out of their care.
“In this day and age, it’s important to have an imaging specialist who is trained in performing and interpreting these specialized echocardiograms involved in the care of these patients. For patients with severe or complex valvular heart disease, the best care is provided when we utilize a heart team approach including an imaging specialist, and that’s what I bring.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Artery Stenting
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Lymphedema
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Stress Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Treadmill Stress Test
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Advanced Heart Failure (ADHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure (AHF)
- Advanced Heart Failure Care
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arterial Occlusion
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve
- Bradycardia
- Bundle Branch Block
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Prosthetic Device Malfunction
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Cardiac Tumor
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cellulitis
- Circulatory System Complications
- Clotting Disorders
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Esophageal Atresia
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Kawasaki Disease
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Lymphangitis
- Lymphedema
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocardial Infarction
- Palpitations
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pleural Effusion
- Premature Atrial Contraction
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions (PACS)
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Valve Disorders
- Renal Artery Thrombosis
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Single Ventricle Heart Defects
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Swelling In Legs
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Thoracic Aortic Dissection
- Transposition Of The Great Arteries
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Venous Thromboembolism
- Ventricular Aneurysm
- Ventricular Arrhythmia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
Procedures I perform
- Cardiac Biopsy
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Coronary Angioplasty
- Coronary Artery Disease Treatment
- Coronary Artery Stenting
- Echocardiography
- Electrophysiology Study
- Exercise Stress Test
- Heart Pacemaker Implantation
- Heart Rhythm Monitoring
- Holter Monitoring
- Implantable Loop Recorder
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Lymphedema
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis Repair
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Renal Artery Denervation
- Stress Echocardiography
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Vasculitis Treatment
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
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst EPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- IH-EPO Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- POS OA
- United Healthcare Choice
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-Open HMO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- United Student Resources
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- First Health PPO
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst Administrators
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Medicare Direct
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- TRICARE East Prime
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Choice Fund PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Open POS II
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- Choice POS II
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- IH-POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Choice POS
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Tricare Reserve Select
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Beech Street PPO
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- HighMark
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-Indemnity
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Basic
- Blue Choice Advantage
- OA Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- IH-Open HMO Option
- IH-PPO
- Network OA
- Optimum Choice
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Navigate
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- IH-POS
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- UHC Passport
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Board Certification: Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology
Board Certification: National Board of Echocardiography, Echcardiography
Fellowship: Medstar-Washington Hospital Center (2022)
Fellowship: Cooper University Hospital/Health System GME (2021)
Residency: Brown University (2018)
Graduate: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2015)