Dr. Robert Van Ness Same, MD
At a glance
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine · See training
2 board certifications listed
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine · See credentials
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Specialty
Cardiologist
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Treatments & procedures
- Abnormal echocardiogram
- Anticoagulation therapy
- Cardiac clearance
- Cardiac consultation
- Cardiac risk assessment
- Cardiology second opinion
- CardioMEMS device
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Heart attack risk reduction
- Heart pre-surgery evaluation
- High calcium heart score
- Stress test
- Stroke risk reduction
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- University of MarylandUndergraduate · Physiology & Neurobiology · BS · Completed 2010
- University of MarylandUndergraduate · Chemistry · BS · Completed 2010
- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineMedical school · MD
- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineResidency
- R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma CenterFellowship
Board certifications
- Cardiovascular DiseaseCertification · Certified 2020
- Internal MedicineCertification · Certified 2017
Awards and honors
- Recognized in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue for 2024Philadelphia magazine · Awarded 2024
- Castle Connolly Rising StarCastle Connolly · Awarded 2021
2021-2023
- St. Louis Magazine regional guideSt. Louis Magazine · Awarded 2022
2022-2023
- Philadelphia Magazine regional guidePhiladelphia Magazine · Awarded 2024
2024-2026
- Castle Connolly Top Hospital AwardsCastle Connolly
Top Hospital in 3 Procedures
About
Dr. Robert Van Ness Same is a cardiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned BS degrees in Physiology & Neurobiology and Chemistry from the University of Maryland, received his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and completed residency training there followed by a fellowship at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. He is certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease and speaks English.
- Languages spoken
- English
- NPI
- 1700204880
- Primary taxonomy
- 207RC0000X
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Robert Van Ness Same specialize in?
He specializes in cardiology, also listed as cardiovascular disease.
What conditions or services are listed for Dr. Robert Van Ness Same?
Listed services include cardiac consultation, cardiac risk assessment, cardiac clearance, stress tests, EKGs, CardioMEMS device care, and stroke or heart attack risk reduction.
What certifications are listed for Dr. Robert Van Ness Same?
He is listed as certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.
Where does Dr. Robert Van Ness Same practice?
He practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 230 W Washington Sq.