About
Helen Barold, MD, MPH, FACC, brings a rare combination of cardiology, electrophysiology, and public health expertise to primary care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with honors from Brown University in 1987, receiving the Harold Schlosberg Memorial Premium in Psychology. She then earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Rochester in 1991.
Dr. Barold completed her internship and internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital between 1991 and 1994. She went on to Duke University Medical Center for a fellowship in cardiology and electrophysiology, finishing in 1998. Later, she returned to Johns Hopkins to earn a Master of Public Health in 2003. She holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, and clinical electrophysiology. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society. Washingtonian magazine named her a Top Doctor every year from 2009 through 2022. C. area for 24 years. Her clinical interests include preventive medicine, cardiac rhythm disorders, and medication minimization within evidence-based frameworks. She holds hospital affiliations at Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brown University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology (with honors), 1987
Medical School
University of Rochester, Doctorate of Medicine, 1991
Residency
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Internal Medicine Residency, 1991-1994
Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center, Fellowship in Cardiology and Electrophysiology, 1994-1998
Additional Training
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Master of Public Health (MPH), 2003
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Barold right for?
Dr. Barold is an excellent fit for adults who want a primary care physician with deep cardiovascular expertise. Patients managing cardiac rhythm disorders, heart disease risk, or complex medication regimens benefit from her specialty background. Her focus on preventive medicine suits patients who want to get ahead of health problems before they develop. She also works well with patients who value a collaborative, evidence-based approach to their long-term wellness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Barold specializes in internal medicine, preventive medicine, and cardiology. She has particular expertise in cardiac rhythm disorders and clinical electrophysiology. She also focuses on medication minimization within evidence-based frameworks. Patients with cardiovascular risk factors benefit especially from her dual training in cardiology and primary care.
Yes. Dr. Barold holds three board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine: internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, and clinical electrophysiology. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society.
Dr. Barold earned her medical degree from the University of Rochester in 1991. She completed her internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and her fellowship in cardiology and electrophysiology at Duke University Medical Center. She later earned a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in 2003.
Yes. Washingtonian magazine named Dr. Barold a Top Doctor every year from 2009 through 2022. That recognition reflects her standing among peers and patients in the greater Washington area over more than a decade.
Dr. Barold holds hospital affiliations at Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. These affiliations support continuity of care for her patients when hospital-level services become necessary.
Dr. Barold places preventive care at the center of every visit. She builds individualized health plans based on each patient's specific goals and risk factors. Her public health background informs a population-level perspective she applies to individual patient care.
Yes. One of Dr. Barold's clinical interests is medication minimization within evidence-based frameworks. She reviews medications carefully to reduce unnecessary prescriptions while keeping patients safe and well-managed.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026