John David Bisognano, MD, PhD
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Dr. John Bisognano is a Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine and Interim Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Bisognano earned his bachelor's degree from MIT, his MA in chemistry and PhD in physical chemistry from SUNY-Binghamton University, and his MD from SUNY-Upstate Medical College. Dr. Bisognano completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan where his interest in cardiology and hypertension was ignited by Dr. Stevo Julius. After completing a fellowship in hypertension, Dr. Bisognano moved to Colorado to complete a fellowship in cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant at the University of Colorado.
Dr. Bisognano returned to the University of Michigan where he was an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine for several years before joining the new heart transplant team at the University of Rochester in 2001. While there, he served in numerous leadership roles, including Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Medical Director of the University’s Accountable Care organization, and Director of Outpatient Cardiology. In 2021, Dr. Bisognano returned to the University of Michigan and joined faculty in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine as a clinical professor. He was named the division's interim chief in 2023.
Dr. Bisognano sees patients on the inpatient cardiology services, the inpatient consultative service, and in outpatient clinics. His area of specialty includes general cardiology, as well as severe and resistant hypertension, lipid management, and management of patients with chronic heart failure and ischemic coronary and vascular disease.
A significant part of Dr. Bisognano’s career has been dedicated to general cardiology. He has a longstanding interest in severe and refractory hypertension including device-based therapies for hypertension and is the author of more than 115 journal articles, three books, and numerous book chapters. Dr. Bisognano has served as PI on an NIH R01 grant related to behavioral interventions in people with mild hypertension. He currently serves as co-investigator on an NIH R61/R33 grant for community-based interventions in hypertension.
Dr. Bisognano has served as President of the American Society of Hypertension, Vice-Chair of the American Heart Association Council on High Blood Pressure, Upstate New York State Governor of the American College of Cardiology, and President of the New York Cardiovascular Society.
Dr. Bisognano has been recognized with numerous honors and awards including the University of Rochester Kuhn Teaching Fellowship for Outstanding Medical Student Teaching, the University of Rochester Medical Center Board Excellence Award, and the American Heart Association Arthur J. Moss Award.Areas of Practice
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Cardiovascular Medicine Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. Ste 1300
Lobby A
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0363Get Directions -
Cardiology Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
Entrance 1, Level 2
Brighton, MI 48116-9416Get Directions -
Cardiology Clinic | Frankel Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856Get Directions
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February 20, 2026 - "Dr Bisognano is wonderful and I am happy he is my cardiologist."
February 17, 2026 - "I only wish there was a higher rating to give to Dr. Bisognano. I've been seen by good doctors in the past, but I've never had a better doctor than Dr. Bisognano."
December 6, 2025 - "Dr. Bisognano was very professional and also very friendly. He listen to what I had to say, ask me a number of questions, and then said this is what I would like to do. When I left my appointment I felt very lucky that I had this Doctor looking after me."
December 6, 2025 - "I would absolutely recommend Dr. Bisognano."
November 20, 2025 - "Dr. Bisognano is amazing!!"
November 10, 2025 - "[...] My meeting with Dr. Bisognano was VERY short (under 5 minutes). [...] In addition, it seemed that neither Dr. B nor [...] reviewed the [...] outcomes (stress test, etc...).[...] I had hoped to have a bit more outcomes based assurances that I was doing well, on the right path, etc...Hearing I will live for another 35 years was good...but I wanted something a bit more personal."
November 4, 2025 - "Both Dr. Bisognano and [...] listened well and explained well to help me make a decision about my health care."
October 28, 2025 - "Dr. Bisognano is one of THE BEST doctors I have ever had the pleasure of working with--he Is OUTSTANDING in his field. 5 stars! EXCELLENT DOCTOR. Genuinely cared about all my concerns and made me feel at ease. [...] Awesome care provider, highly recommend!"
October 22, 2025 - "Dr. Bisognano is the best doctor up and down, that I have ever been seen and met"
October 1, 2025 - "Dr Bisognano is hands-down the best doctor I have had. He takes the time to thoughtfully listen to my questions and explains things to make sure I understand. He is timely with appointments and approaches every concern with compassion and knowledge. I feel seen and heard as a patient and I am so grateful for that. [...] I highly recommend the office of Dr. Bisognano"
