Joseph J. Germano, DO

I’ve always been fascinated by the fact that science and knowledge could be used to treat illness. I chose my specialty of cardiac electrophysiology, the treatment of cardiac rhythm abnormalities, because it allows me to prolong patients’ lives, as well as improve their quality of life.

My patients have cardiac dysrhythmias, including slow, fast, and irregular heartbeats. Many of the people I see have atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm that often causes disabling symptoms and strokes. I perform ablation, or elimination, of all types of cardiac arrhythmias. I also implant and revise all cardiac rhythm devices.

My team and I work tirelessly to provide the best possible patient experience during one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. We are committed to putting patients first and delivering high-quality care with compassion.

Communication is key to the doctor–patient relationship. When patients come to me, I take the time to listen to their concerns to better understand their background and belief system. Understanding a patient as a whole enables joint-decision making about their care plan.

I have been a primary investigator on various groundbreaking clinical trials, including those that have resulted in approval of cardiac devices and medications. Additionally, I have written many peer-reviewed research manuscripts, book chapters, and review articles. I am a longtime member of the Heart Rhythm Society. I am proud to have been named the Attending of the Year several times for my teaching and clinical excellence by our trainees.