Dr. Richard Elliott Rubin, MD

If I could give Dr. Rubin TEN stars, I would. I have been seeing Dr. Rubin for a number of years. When my blood pressure medicine stopped working, my primary physician prescribed a very expensive medicine that CVS would not cover completely and also did not work. I struggled with another cardiologist who did tests and did not send the results to my doctor and would not return my calls. NOT COOL! My functional medical doctor in Chevy Chase recommended Dr. Rubin who was in the same building as her practice. Dr. Rubin did a full exam and ascertained why my original medication had stopped working, which was giving me pounding in my chest. Dr. Rubin, being the wizard that he was, pinned down why the old medication was performing the way that it was and added an additional medication. We had to experiment with a few medications and came up with one that did not give me bad side effects, and I have been taking both medications for a number of years. These are older medications which cost $5… per 90-day supply, not hundreds of dollars which I had been paying for the medication from my PCP. Recently, I started having side effects from the 2nd medication and left a message for Dr. Rubin. I couldn't believe it when he called me a few hours later while on vacation on France! WHO DOES THAT??? DR. RUBIN DOES!!! He took me off of the medication on a test basis and I will be in touch with him in two weeks. Dr. Rubin had been a PCP and treats the entire person using a wide range of skills to treat a patient. If you are looking for the best cardiologist in Maryland, give Dr. Rubin a call! NOTE: In response to patients who were upset about Dr. Rubin not taking your insurance, he only accepts Medicare. If you have other insurance, he only charges $100 . . . they work with you and charge a small fee for life saving care. Do not avoid due to a small bill for treatment . . . his care is worth the price, given that other doctors who may accept your insurance, did me so much harm! would rather be healthy than worry about a small insurance bill. Do not fool around with your cardiac health!

Found him on all the best of the best doctor lists. Cool thing was he is as nice and patient as he is smart and helpful. Office made logistics very easy. Left the visit feeling way better and more informed about my condition.

Dr. Rubin a very smart and a very nice person. Responsive staff, too.

Thank you Dr. Rubin for extending the life of both my parents. We all appreciate you.

Dr. Rubin is not only very smart, but he genuinely cares about his patients. My husband and I get all our questions answered, all our phone calls returned, and all our scheduling needs met in a courteous manner. Good old fashioned pure excellence like nowhere else!

I am a little bit of a hypocondriac and Dr. Rubin being on my health care doctor team is the only thing that keeps me feeling calm and safe. I am really glad he decided to be a doctor in my town, he is very good at what he does.

I see Dr. Rubin as my cardiologist specialist, but he is a valuable source of information on many health topics, and is kind and patient when I ask him a lot of questions. I always leave there feeling that I am in good, safe hands, and that I understand my overall health a lot better....

Just a really really smart person with good analytical skills and kind bedside manner. Figures stuff out. Genuinely cares. Dedicated.

Dr. Rubin does wonders with my father, using his calming influence, his clear communication, and his empathy. Plus he's as smart as they come. He is clearly extending my Dad's life and quality of life.

Extremely smart and very nice person. Gave me a lot of time.