Eric Thorn, MD, FACC

Eric M. Thorn, MD, FACC

Specialties:

Obesity Medicine, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, and Nuclear Cardiology
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Eric Thorn, MD, FACC joined VHC Health Physicians - Cardiology practice 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.

Contact Information

  • Fax: 703-717-7781

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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
October 29, 2025
Dr. Thorn is a truly exceptional practitioner. He excels on all important dimensions needed for a successful clinician. His patients are well served and fortunate to be under his care.
5.0
October 24, 2025
Dr. Thorn has been my cardiologist for almost 10 years. I've always been very well treated. He listens carefully and takes all my questions and suggestions seriously and always includes me in all the decisions on my treatment
5.0
October 15, 2025
Dr Thorn listened to my concerns and gave me clear advice and instructions
5.0
September 17, 2025
I did some research about Dr. Thorn. He was exactly as I expected. He spent time to explain ask and answer all questions and really seemed to care and want to find correct answers. I am excited to work with him to improve my health.
5.0
September 15, 2025
Dr. Thorn is the best!
5.0
September 10, 2025
Good
5.0
August 23, 2025
Dr. Thorn was very clear and thorough.
5.0
August 11, 2025
Dr Thorn always does a thorough evaluation of my cardiovascular health, and he takes the time to answer my questions. He has exceptional communication skills - providing information to other specialists regarding my ability to tolerate proposed procedures, ensuring that I am getting the best possible care.
5.0
August 10, 2025
Very clear and thoughtful explanation of my test results.
5.0
July 30, 2025
Dr. Thorn is excellent. He listens, engages and is conservative in terms of not overprescribing.
5.0
July 16, 2025
Always receive excellent care from Dr. Thorn. Very responsive through my chart system when needed.
5.0
June 23, 2025
Dr. Thorn is a blessing to me and to anyone who has heart problems and goes to him for cardiac care.
5.0
June 21, 2025
I have recommended Dr Thorn to many people over the years and a number of them are now his patients.
5.0
June 16, 2025
Dr. Thorn is very thorough and listens to the many, many questions I have.
5.0
June 14, 2025
Dr. Thorn is excellent.