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John R Phillips, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology
Specialties

Cardiology, Electrophysiology

Board Certifications

Pediatric cardiology

52 Ratings
9 Comments

Locations

Children's Pavilion
1000 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219

Areas of interest

Arrhythmias
Sudden cardiac death and pre-sports participation evaluation
Intracardiac electrophysiology studies and arrhythmia ablation
Genetic arrhythmia syndromes
School-based AED programs
Pacemaker/ICD placement and care

Bio

Dr. Phillips is a member of Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society (PACES), Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and Section of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery for AAP, as well as a fellow with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). He has held various positions throughout his career such as Medical Director for West Virginia Affiliate of ProjectADAM, member of PACES Finance Committee and treasurer of the Mountain Heart Foundation.

Prior to joining CHoR, Dr. Phillips served as Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, WVU Medicine Children's Hospital from 2013-2020 and Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology at WVU Medicine Children's Hospital from 2001-2020. He also received the 2018 award for Small Chapter AAP President of the Year.

Dr. Phillips has received major grant funding as a co-investigator for the FAST trial (Fetal Atrial Flutter & Supraventricular tachycardia therapy), sponsored by The Hospital for Sick Children and the West Virginia Heart Safe Schools Project, sponsored by an AAP CATCH grant.

He enjoys ice hockey, reading and helping with summer camps for children with congenital heart diseases. Fun facts about Dr. Phillips: He is a former Muhlenburg ice hockey player and captain of the team, and he is a movie and Christmas trivia enthusiast.

Education

Education The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
Residency Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Norfolk, VA
Fellowship Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Fellowship Pediatric Electrophysiology Fellowship, Cook Children's Hospital, Fort Worth, TX

Research interests

Sudden cardiac arrest and school-based AED programs, Treatment of Fetal arrhythmias, Ibutilide therapy for treatment of atrial arrhythmias in congenital heart disease

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Ratings & reviews

May 2025
Great office we appreciated time seeing us early - always explains things well.
March 2025
The doctor was very nice and very kind.
January 2025
Dr. Phillips spent more time w/us than any other provider ever has.
July 2024
I have always had a good experience.
December 2023
Dr. Phillips explained all to me very well, along with drawings to understand well.
November 2023
Dr. Phillips is the absolute best provider.
June 2023
Doctor was one of the best with my kid. Very quick to answer questions, never treated him like a "silly kid" but a real patient with a brain and preferences and capable of participating in their own care. Doctor really impressed me and made my child feel extremely comfortable and trusted him, which is unusual for my child.
April 2023
Dr. Phillips is always friendly, open and thorough. He explains each step and expectations. We enjoy seeing him.
February 2023
Always a great visit when my 9 year old see Dr. Phillips.