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Kenneth L. Baughman, M.D.
1946 - 2009
Dr. Baughman passed away Nov. 16, 2009, in a tragic accident in Florida, where he was attending the American Heart Association convention.
A nationally renowned expert in heart failure—specifically myocarditis—Dr. Baughman joined BWH in 2002, when he was recruited from Johns Hopkins Hospital to direct the Advanced Heart Disease Section of the BWH Cardiovascular Division. In the past seven years, he has made an indelible mark on the Brigham community.
A truly inspirational leader in the planning for the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, Dr. Baughman was instrumental in bringing many perspectives together and engaging staff in collaboration to ensure the support of all cardiovascular patients.
A dedicated mentor who nurtured and promoted the careers of fellows and junior faculty, Dr. Baughman’s boundless zeal for his work inspired his colleagues and those whom he mentored.
Dr. Baughman was an avid athlete who practiced what he preached to patients. He ran the Boston Marathon with Team Brigham in 2005 and, in 2006, was co-captain of the BWH Heart Walk team for the American Heart Association’s Boston Heart Walk. He also competed regularly in triathlons.
Born in Kansas City, Mo., Dr. Baughman attended the University of Missouri, where he earned his bachelor’s and medical degrees. In 2003, he received an honorary degree from Harvard University. He completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a fellowship at MGH, and he returned to Hopkins to serve in many leadership positions, including director of the Cardiology Division.