Adam Budzikowski, MD, PhD, FHRS

Dr. Adam S. Budzikowski is an internationally recognized expert in cardiac electrophysiology with over three decades of experience spanning clinical practice, research, and education. He currently serves as Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Service and Program Director of the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, where he is an Associate Professor of Medicine.

Dr. Budzikowski received his medical degree from the Medical University of Warsaw, Poland, followed by a Doctorate in Human Physiology, where his research on vasopressin's role in hypertension earned him summa cum laude distinction. His postdoctoral fellowship in neurogenic hypertension at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute deepened his understanding of the central nervous system’s regulation of cardiovascular function. Following his residency and fellowships in internal medicine, cardiology, and cardiac electrophysiology at SUNY Stony Brook and the University of Rochester, he has held multiple leadership roles in cardiovascular medicine.

A Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS), Dr. Budzikowski has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in atrial fibrillation ablation and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. He is widely published, with over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, 33 book chapters, and numerous abstracts. He has also served as a principal investigator for NIH- and industry-funded clinical trials, including the RAID and EMANATE trials, focusing on arrhythmia management and anticoagulation strategies.

Dr. Budzikowski’s clinical expertise includes advanced catheter ablation techniques, device-based therapies for heart rhythm disorders, and the integration of artificial intelligence in arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment. His teaching experience spans mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows, and he has co-authored several comprehensive electrophysiology manuals. As a passionate educator, he has directed cardiovascular courses and supervised graduate theses, advancing the knowledge of electrophysiology trainees worldwide.

Dr. Budzikowski’s academic contributions have earned him prestigious awards, including the Minister of Health’s Scientific Awards in Poland and recognition by the Inter-American Society of Hypertension. He is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, sharing his expertise on atrial fibrillation, sudden cardiac death prevention, and cutting-edge electrophysiology techniques.

Dr. Budzikowski’s commitment to advancing cardiovascular care, research, and education solidifies his position as a leader in his field, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and training the next generation of cardiologists and electrophysiologists.

Education

• Advanced Degree: Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw Poland, PhD

• Medical School: Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw Poland

• Internship: SUNY Stony Brook University

• Residency: SUNY Stony Brook University

• Fellowship: SUNY Stony Brook University, University of Rochester 

• Post Doctoral Fellowship: University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Research Interests

• Sudden cardiac death
• Arrhythmia ablation
• Device therapy for heart failure

• Levine E., Budzikowski A.S. Catheterization, axillary vein. www.emedicine.com 2009.
• Budzikowski A.S. Corsello, A., Shah A., Taylor S.G., Rozmus G., Daubert J.P., Complete Heart Block. www.emedicine.com (2009 - completely revised).
• Budzikowski, A.S., Blackburn, P., Hemphill R.P., Hooker III E.A., Huott M.A., Reddy P., Tandon N.. Atrial Tachycardia. www.emedicine.com (2009-revision and update).
• Budzikowski A.S. Implantation of cardiac defibrillator. www.emedicine.com.
• Budzikowski A.S. Cardiac resynchronization therapy. www.emedicine.com.
• Budzikowski A.S. Implantation of cardiac defibrillator a step by step video guide. (in review) www.emedicine.com
• Budzikowski, A.S. Cardiac resynchronization a step by step video guide. (in editorial processing) www.emedicine.com
• Levine E, Bamimore A., Budzikowski A.S. Entrainment mapping techniques. 2011(in editorial processing) www.emedicine.com
• Kumar, S., Yassin H., Esan O., Budzikowski A.S., Kassotis J.T. Mechanism and Management of Pacing Lead Related Cardiac Perforation. In: Current Issues and Recent Advances in Pacemaker Therapy", Editor: Attila Roka. Intech. ISBN 979-953-307-839-6.
• Nealis J., Budzikowski A.S. Third degree AV block in male with Lyme carditis. eMedicine slide show. (in editorial processing).
• Budzikowski, A.S., Blackburn, P., Hemphill R.P., Hooker III E.A., Huott M.A., Reddy P., Tandon N.. Atrial Tachycardia. www.emedicine.com (2013-revision and update).
• Budzikowski A.S., Levine E. Cutdown, cephalic vein. www.emedicine.com (revised 2013).
• Akhrass P., Budzikowski A.S. Brady arrhythmias Conduction Abnormalities and Heart Block. In: Color Atlas of Cardiovascular Disease. Editor: Glen N. Levine. 2014. ISBN 978-93-5152-244-7.

• Budzikowski, A.S. Aldosterone pathway in atrial fibrillation. Editorial. Cardiology 2011;118:238-238.
• Bamimore, A., Budzikowski, A.S. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Another Risk Factor for Atrial Fibrillation. Cardiology 2011;120:185-186.
• Mitre C, Berger A, Budzikowski, A.S., Kassotis J. Use of Non-contact Mapping Technique to Localize Distant From Endocardium Origin of Atrial Tachycardia. Kardiologia Polska 2012 70(2):194-5.
• Bamimore, A., Budzikowski, A.S. The demise of Bazett's formula. Cardiology 2012;122:1-2.
• Gabriels J., Budzikowski, A.S., Kassotis J.K. Defibrillation waveform duration adjustment increases the proportion of acceptable defibrillation thresholds in patients implanted with single coil defibrillation leads. Cardiology 2013 Jan 23;124(2):71-75.
• Olafiranye O., Hochreiter C.A., Borer J.S., Supino P.G., Herrold E.M., Budzikowski A.S., Hai O.Y., Bouraad D., Kligfield P.D., Girardi L.N., Krieger K.H., Isom O.W. Nonischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Prognostic Value of Nonsustained Ventricular Tachycardia after Mitral Valve Surgery. Cardiology 2013;124:108-115.
• Budzikowski A.S., Nealis J. Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation during mitral valve repair - a cure for the arrhythmia? Editorial comment Cardiology 2013; 125:139-140
• Ho D. W., Budzikowski A.S. Epicardial Fat, Adipocytokines and Arrhythmia. Editorial comment Cardiology: 2013; 125:180-181.
• Knutson,C., Akhrass, P., Budzikowski A.S. The matter of matrix: recurrence of atrial fibrillation after surgical MAZE procedure. Editorial comment. Cardiology: 2014;127:53-54.
• Klimczak A., Budzikowski A.S., Rosiak M., Zielinska M., Urbanek B., Bartczak K., Chudzik M., Wranicz J.K. Influence of Atrioventricular Optimization on Hemodynamic Parameters and Quality of Life in Patients with Dual Chamber Pacemaker with Ventricular Lead in Right Ventricular Outflow Tract. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2014 | DOI: 10.1111/anec.12147.
• Stec S., Sledz J., Mazij M., Ludwik B., Labus M., Spikowski J., Szyd?owski L., Klank-Szafran M., Kraszewska E., Budzikowski A.S. Simplified automated right ventricular overdrive pacing for rapid diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardia. Cardiology 2014;129:93-102.
• Maraj I., Budzikowski A.S., Ali W., Mitre C.A., Kassotis J. Use of Vascular Closure Device is Safe and Effective in Electrophysiological Procedures. Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology 2015 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-015-0005-5