Dr. Kenneth Ellenbogen

Dr. Kenneth Ellenbogen is a cardiologist specializing in cardiac electrophysiology and pacing, serving as the Kimmerling Professor of Cardiology at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and a Professor at VCU Health System. He is the Director of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing at VCU, with a career spanning nearly four decades. Dr. Ellenbogen has authored or co-edited five textbooks and delivered more than 300 scientific presentations. His research focuses on innovative methods for cardiac ablation and advancing electrophysiological techniques, with significant contributions to conduction system pacing and atrial fibrillation. He is recognized internationally for his pioneering work in the field. His honors include VCU Health Clinician of the Year (2001), the Heart Rhythm Society’s Distinguished Teacher Award, and the Simon Dack Award for Outstanding Scholarship from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In recognition of his impact, an endowed position—the Kenneth A. Ellenbogen Chair in Cardiology—was established at VCU. Dr. Ellenbogen’s leadership roles have included serving as Chair of the Division of Cardiology at the VCU School of Medicine, Vice-Chair of Cardiology, member of the Board of Trustees for the Heart Rhythm Society, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology.