Eric M. Thorn, MD, FACC

Specialties:

Obesity Medicine, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, and Nuclear Cardiology
4.9 / 5 (Based on 168 Ratings) Read Reviews | About Ratings
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Eric Thorn, MD, FACC joined VHC Health Cardiology in February 2015.

Dr. Eric Thorn received his Bachelor’s degree Summa Cum Laude from Duke University and attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha in his junior year and graduated at the top of his class, receiving both the Bader Scholarship Award for Academic Achievement and the Theodore Woodward Prize in Internal Medicine. Dr. Thorn went on to complete his Internal Medicine Residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital before returning to the University of Maryland for fellowship training in Cardiology. He also received additional training in cardiovascular MRI at the National Institutes of Health.

Board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Dr. Thorn is also a board certified Practitioner of Nuclear Cardiology and Obesity Medicine. He also has been named as a Top Doctor in Northern Virginia Magazine and The Washingtonian. Additionally, he has a broad range of interests within the field of cardiovascular medicine.

Dr. Thorn has particular clinical interest in prevention, wellness, and weight loss. He believes that real food based nutrition, physical fitness, and balanced lifestyle are the cornerstones of cardiovascular prevention. Through healthy living combined with strategic and appropriate use of diagnostic technology, medications, and more invasive procedures, he helps his patients achieve optimal cardiovascular health.

“My approach to care starts with being a careful listener,” says Dr. Thorn. “I make a point to consider my patients’ entire health and life circumstances, since cardiovascular disease and risk for cardiovascular disease do not occur in isolation.”

Dr. Thorn has lived in the DC area his whole life. In his free time, he likes spending time with his family, reading historical and science fiction, recreational piloting, and cheering on the Duke Blue Devils with his kids.

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Areas of Interest

Preventive Cardiology, Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome, Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging.

Education

2001
University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Residency

2004
Johns Hopkins University Hospital & Health System, Baltimore, MD

Fellowship

2007
University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, MD
2007
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute @ NIH, Bethesda, MD

Internships

2002
Johns Hopkins University Hospital & Health System, Baltimore, MD

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • Named a 2025 Northern Virginia Top Doctor - Cardiology 
  • Named a 2023 & 2024 Arlington Magazine Top Doctor - Cardiology
  • Named a 2023 & 2024 Washingtonian Top Doctor - Cardiology 

Arlington Top Doctor 2024

Reviews

5.0
August 07, 2026
I was very pleased with Dr. Thorne
4.0
August 07, 2026
Good
5.0
August 05, 2026
Dr Thorn is a wonderful person
5.0
August 03, 2026
Was very good at communicating, listening to my input, making recommendations, and providing Information. A very good experience.
5.0
July 17, 2026
I have recommended Dr.Thorn to friends. I am a big fan. He is never in a hurry, he shows that he's aware of testing and results( and discusses them with me), and he listens to my concerns with an open mind:) Everyone respects a doctor they trust and who is managing their care with consideration. We're all busy. That quality is appreciated.
5.0
July 15, 2026
Excellent care and knowledge
5.0
July 12, 2026
Dr. Thorn was caring, pleasant, patient, knowledgeable, and professional. He discussed my condition with me in an unhurried and concerned manner.
5.0
July 12, 2026
One of the best experiences I've had in a physician's office
5.0
July 10, 2026
The physician is excellent
5.0
July 10, 2026
Dr. Thorn is perhaps the most professional, caring health care provider I have worked with in my adult life.
5.0
July 08, 2026
Dr. Thorn is excellent.
5.0
May 15, 2026
Dr. Thorn is excellent.
5.0
May 15, 2026
Great experience with Dr. Thorne. Informative, practical, knowledgeable.
5.0
May 15, 2026
Couldn't have asked for a better first experience with this provider, Dr. Eric Thorn.
5.0
May 01, 2026
I had seen Dr. Thorn over ten years ago, and my experience with him was exceptional. Easy to communicate with, his ability to listen and his thoroughness is why Dr. Thorn is my cardiologist.