Baran Kilical, MD, FACC — Curriculum Vitae

Current Positions

• Co-owner, Annapolis Heart LLC — Cardiology & Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Assistant Professor of Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine

Languages: English, Turkish

Personal interests: Kitesurfing, surfing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and traveling.

Clinical Expertise

Procedures & Areas of Focus

• Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Ablation

  Catheter ablation to restore a normal heart rhythm in atrial fibrillation.

• SVT & VT Ablation

  Catheter ablation of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and ventricular tachycardia (VT) — abnormally fast heart rhythms.

• Pacemaker Implantation

  Implanted pacemakers for slow heart rhythms (bradycardia) and heart block.

• Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing

  Conduction system pacing that activates the heart through its natural wiring for a more normal heartbeat.

• Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)

  A defibrillator implanted to protect against dangerous ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrest.

• Biventricular Pacing (CRT)

  Cardiac resynchronization therapy that coordinates both ventricles in patients with heart failure.

• Implantable Loop Recorder

  A small under-the-skin heart monitor for unexplained fainting, palpitations or suspected atrial fibrillation.

• Pacemaker & ICD Lead Extraction

  Removal of pacemaker or defibrillator leads that are damaged, infected or no longer needed.

• Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

  An implant that reduces stroke risk in atrial fibrillation for patients who cannot stay on blood thinners long term.

• Cardioversion

  A controlled electrical shock that resets the heart to a normal rhythm.

• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

  Detailed heart ultrasound taken from the esophagus, often before cardioversion or ablation.

• General Cardiology

  Consultative cardiology care alongside heart rhythm management.

Education

1. 2002

   Doctor of Medicine (MD)

   • The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

2. 1998

   Bachelor of Science in Biology

   • The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

Postgraduate Training

1. 2008 – 2009

   Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship

   • The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

2. 2005 – 2008

   Cardiology Fellowship

   • The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

3. 2002 – 2005

   Internal Medicine Residency

   • The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

Board Certifications

1. 2012

   Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology — Diplomate

   • American Board of Internal Medicine

2. 2008

   Cardiovascular Disease — Diplomate

   • American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical Licenses

1. 2007 – Present

   District of Columbia

2. 2005 – Present

   State of Maryland

Clinical Experience

1. 2023 – Present

   Co-owner, Cardiology & Cardiac Electrophysiology

   • Annapolis Heart LLC, Annapolis, Maryland
   • General cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology care

2. 2021 – 2023

   Cardiac Electrophysiology Attending Physician and Co-Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab

   • Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
   • General cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology care
   • Core teaching faculty for the George Washington University cardiac electrophysiology fellowship

3. 2013 – 2021

   Cardiac Electrophysiology Attending Physician

   • Anne Arundel Medical Group, Annapolis, Maryland
   • General cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology care

4. 2011 – 2013

   Cardiac Electrophysiology Attending Physician

   • Annapolis Cardiology Consultants, LLC, Annapolis, Maryland
   • General cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology care

5. 2010 – 2011

   Cardiac Electrophysiology Attending Physician

   • Chesapeake Cardiovascular Specialists, PC, Annapolis, Maryland
   • Co-founder of the practice
   • General cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology care

6. 2009 – 2010

   Cardiac Electrophysiology Attending Physician

   • Washington Heart Rhythm Associates, LLC, Silver Spring, Maryland
   • General cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology care

7. 2007 – 2009

   Critical Cardiac Care Service House Physician

   • INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Virginia
   • Cardiac care unit; emergency department consultation; led evening bedside rounds with residents

8. 2006 – 2008

   Internal Medicine House Physician

   • Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland
   • Internal medicine service and emergency department consultation

Academic Appointments

1. 2021 – Present

   Assistant Professor of Medicine

   • The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

2. 2009 – 2021

   Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine

   • The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

Committees & Leadership

1. 2020 – 2021

   Cardiovascular Steering Committee Member

   • Anne Arundel Medical Center
   • Helped launch the new cardiac surgery program

Professional Societies

1. 2010

   Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)

Scholarships & Awards

1. 2004 – 2005

   The Jorge C. Rios, MD Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine

   • The George Washington University

2. 2002

   The George Washington Alumni Prize

   • School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University

3. 1994 – 1998

   Presidential Academic Scholarship

   • The George Washington University

Community & University Service

1. 2016 – 2018

   Member, Anne Arundel Public Water Access Commission

   • Annapolis, Maryland

2. 2001 – 2002

   Member, Admissions Committee

   • The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

3. 1999 – 2000

   Medical Society of the District of Columbia Liaison

   • The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

Healthcare Technology Experience

1. 2003 – 2007

   Director, Precsys – Medical Technology Inc.

   • Arlington, Virginia
   • Software to support patient care, focused on medical record keeping and patient tracking

2. 1998

   Software Development Consultant, CSS Incorporated

   • Alexandria, Virginia
   • Managed company servers; developed software in C, C++ and Java