Jeremy N Ruskin, MD
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4.974468 average rating from 47 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
The Telemachus & Irene Demoulas Family Foundation Center for Cardiac Arrhythmias provides the highest quality care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias while training future leaders in the field and carrying out essential basic and clinical research to advance the field.
Dr. Jeremy Ruskin is Founder and Director Emeritus of the Telemachus & Irene Demoulas Family Foundation Center for Cardiac Arrhythmias at MGH and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Hospital Boston and his fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the MGH. He received his training in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at the USPHS Hospital in Staten Island, New York under the mentorship of Dr. Anthony Damato, widely recognized as the father of modern clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
In 1978, Dr. Ruskin founded the first cardiac arrhythmia service and clinical electrophysiology laboratory in New England and one of the first such services in the United States. As founder and director of the MGH Fellowship Program in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, he has been responsible for the training of more than 150 fellows in cardiac electrophysiology, many of whom are leaders in the field. Dr. Ruskin’s major research interests include new approaches to myocardial preservation and the use of novel biocompatible hydrogels for the sustained delivery of therapeutic agents to the myocardium; the mechanisms and management of atrial fibrillation; brain-heart interactions in patients with cardiac arrhythmias; new antiarrhythmic drugs and nonpharmacologic approaches to cardiac arrhythmias; the mechanisms and prevention of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death; risk stratification for sudden death; the proarrhythmic effects of cardiac and non-cardiac drugs and cardiac safety issues in new drug and device development.
Much of his current work is focused on exploring the cardiovascular and autonomic effects of psychedelics and their potential impact on long-term cardiovascular health. He is an author of more than 500 scientific publications. Dr. Ruskin is the recipient of the 1997 Michel Mirowski Award for Excellence in Clinical Cardiology and Electrophysiology and the 2002 Heart Rhythm Society Pioneer in Pacing and Electrophysiology Award. He was named the inaugural incumbent of the Omran Alomran Endowed Chair in Cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2016. In 2017, the Jeremy Ruskin, MD and Dan Starks Endowed Chair in Cardiology was established at MGH in recognition of Dr. Ruskin’s pioneering contributions to the MGH and the field of clinical cardiac electrophysiology. In 2018, Dr. Ruskin received the William Silen Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award at Harvard Medical School. In 2022, Dr. Ruskin received the Distinguished Teacher Award from the Heart Rhythm Society. In 2024, Dr. Ruskin was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Tufts University for his pioneering contributions to medical science and the training of many leaders in the field of cardiac arrhythmias.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Cardiology, 1977
- Fellowship: U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, Cardiology, 1975
- Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Medicine, 1973
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1971
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.974468 average rating from 47 reviews
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excellent doctor.
2026-07-15
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Experienced over many years and caring.
2026-06-17
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He has great heart and really connects with patients.
2026-06-15
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Dr. Ruskin has always been so courteous. He's prompt. He's so knowledgeable and so caring. Absolutely interested in all aspects of my health and the care that he is giving me and any tests that he feels would help in keeping me healthy and proactive in guarding my health. He's excellent at explaining any results and any concerns. He's concerned about my welfare, my family, and I absolutely think he's wonderful. He's involved in research, which I have asked him about and supported over the years. Absolutely a fabulous.
2026-06-17
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Jeremy Ruskin is a great doctor who has followed me for, I don't remember, 30 years, I think, with the EP where I have a PACER and defibrillator. He installed my first one, I'm on about my fifth, and he has been an absolutely great, world-class doctor for me.
2026-06-17
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Very professional, knowledgeable, listens to my concerns, and answers my questions. I trust his suggestions and decisions.
2026-06-14
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Very conscientious and detailed in medical explanations.
2026-05-22
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Gentleman scholar. A rare treasure; may he practice for 30 more years.
2026-05-21
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Jeremy Ruskin is the most experienced, thoughtful and amazing doctor. He has saved our lives several times.
2026-05-17
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I like everything!
2026-05-17
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Dr Ruskin is an expert's expert and feel so fortunate to have him as my cardiologist.
2026-04-20
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Dr. Ruskin is very caring, detail oriented and thorough.
2026-04-19
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Kind, professional and knowledgeable.
2026-04-18
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Positive
2026-03-15
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The care has always been exceptional with Dr. Ruskin and Dr. [redacted]. They are both fine gentlemen who make me feel like I am their only patient. I have been a patient of Dr. Ruskin' for 24 years now. redacted]
2026-02-20
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Dr. Ruskin is an outstanding clinician in every way that matters to me. He reviews all data and comments on the relevance. He listens, shows genuine concern and provides meaningful advise. I am incredibly fortunate to be one of his patients.
2026-02-19
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Expert
2026-02-18
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Dr. Ruskin is probably one of the most competent, caring, empathetic cardiologists anyone could dream to have. I'm lucky to have him as my primary cardiologist and I would definitely highly recommend him to the people in my life that I care about. Thank you.
2026-02-19
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Dr Ruskin is a great physician. He's brilliant, thorough, efficient, knowledgeable and patient.
2026-02-18
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Dr. Ruskin is superb and I am grateful for his care and expertise. You are lucky he is still practicing.
2026-02-16
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Dr. Ruskin is an excellent doctor. I am very lucky to be under his care. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable in regards to electrophysiology. And again, I'm very lucky to be a patient of his.
2026-02-18
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Dr. Ruskin is a kind and and knowledgeable doctor. He spends time and listens to me.
2026-01-01
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Dr. Jeremy Ruskin has been my cardiologist for decades. As a physician myself, and as a former HMS professor, I can say with confidence he is the best there is [redacted]
2025-12-26
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Dr. Ruskin is the best of the best- extremely knowledgeable, compassion and very generous with his time. A very rare individual and so thankful to have him as my doctor!
2025-12-25
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Dr Ruskin always listens to me and carefully answers my questions about my heart medications and procedures. He never makes me feel rushed if I have more questions than usual. He always has knowledge of my current medical problems and visits to doctors other than him. He seems to have studied my record in and then helps me fit my heart situation into the big picture of my health. Dr Ruskin has my complete confidence as do several members of my family who are also his patients. Thank you to Dr Ruskin.
2025-12-23
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He's excellent in all regards.
2025-12-22
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Dr. Jeremy Ruskin is the best heart doctor in the world. Takes time to explain everything that's happening and what to expect and what I could do to improve my health and to maintain a healthy attitude. So he's an asset to Mass General Hospital and he's probably saved my life in addition to my brother. So great job, Jeremy Ruskin. We love you. Merry Christmas.
2025-12-26
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Always at Mass General the care providers are excellent. It's the communication systems-- the phone system, the Patient Gateway site, the promotional material-- that often feels third-rate or disorganized,
2025-12-22
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Dr. Ruskin is a very caring and knowledgeable provider. He spends a lot of time making sure I am doing well. He is courteous and has great respect for his patients.
2025-12-21
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Dr. Ruskin is one of the most professional doctors that I've ever met. He always has all the information, knows my case, and is a gentleman, and is always very understanding.
2025-11-14
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Amazing doctor. Committed to the patient and brilliant.
2025-11-10
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Dr. Ruskin is the Best!!! So knowledgeable and dots every I and crosses every T. I just thank God every day for him. He's a godsend. He kept me on such a great program.
2025-11-10
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Dr. Ruskin is the finest physician I have ever had.
2025-10-17
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MGH is fortunate to have Dr. Ruskin on staff. He is a truly excellent physician.
2025-10-14
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Excellent
2025-10-15
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