- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Bimal Ashar
Professional Titles
- Interim Director, Division of General Internal Medicine
- Clinical Director, Division of General Internal Medicine
- Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Executive and Preventive Health Program
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Background
Dr. Bimal H. Ashar is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He serves as the Interim Director of the Division of General Internal Medicine, Clinical Director of the Division of General Internal Medicine, and Director of the Executive & Preventive Health Program.
Named one of the “Best Doctors in America”, Dr. Ashar’s primary research interests include preventive medicine, dietary supplements and medical education, and he has authored numerous book chapters and articles on these topics. Dr. Ashar is also an editor of The Johns Hopkins Internal Medicine Board Review book and a former consulting editor for the Medical Clinics of North America.
Dr. Ashar is an active member of the Society of General Internal Medicine and has served as president for the mid-Atlantic region. He is also a fellow of the American College of Physicians.
He obtained his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals of Cleveland. He subsequently became chief resident and a faculty member at Case Western. Dr. Ashar left Cleveland in 1998 and joined the faculty in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins University.
This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida and has active medical licenses in Maryland and Washington, D.C..
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Young MDs Hazy on Dietary Supplements, Wall Street Journal, May 14, 2007
Research Interests
Complementary and alternative medicine, Medical education, Preventive medicine
Lab Website
Bimal Ashar Lab
- Research in the Bimal Ashar Lab focuses on preventive medicine, medical education and dietary supplements. Recent research explored medical residents' knowledge of dietary supplements and examined the reported validity and reliability of methods for evaluating continuing medical education.
Selected Publications
Ashar B, Levine R, Magaziner J, Shochet R, Wright S. An association between paying physician-teachers for their teaching efforts and an improved educational experience for learners. J Gen Intern Med 2007;22:1393-7.
Ashar BH, Hughes MT, Marinopoulos SS, et al. Current evidence for the use of emerging technologies for disease screening. Am J Manag Care 2005;11:385-392.
Ashar BH, Miller RG, Getz KJ, Pichard CP. A critical evaluation of internet marketing of products that contain ephedra. Mayo Clin Proc 2003;78:944-946.
Ashar BH, Miller RG, Pichard CP, Levine R, Wright SM. Patients understanding of the regulation of dietary supplements. J Community Health 2008;33:22-30.
Ashar BH, Rice TN, Sisson SD. Medical Residents' Knowledge of Dietary Supplements. South Med J 2008;101:996-1000.
Ashar BH, Rice TN, Sisson SD. Physicians understanding of the regulation of dietary supplements. Arch Int Med. 2007;167:966-69.
Ashar BH, Rowland-Seymour A. Advising patients' who use dietary supplements. Am J Med 2008;121:91-97.
Ashar BH. “The dietary supplement health and education act: time for a reassessment: comment on ‘acute selenium toxicity associated with a dietary supplement.’” Arch Intern Med. 2010 Feb 8;170(3):261-3. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2009.480. No abstract available.
Kue P, Ashar B. Executive physicals. N Engl J Med. 2009;360(4):421-422.
Ratanawongsa N, Thomas PA, Marinopoulos SS, Dorman T, Wilson LM, Ashar BH, Magaziner JL, Miller RG, Prokopowicz GP, Qayyum R, Bass EB. “The reported validity and reliability of methods for evaluating continuing medical education: a systematic review.” Acad Med. 2008 Mar;83(3):274-83. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0b013e3181637925. Review.
Reed DA, Levine RB, Miller RG, Ashar BH, Bass EB, Rice T, Cofrancesco J Jr. “Impact of duty hour regulations on medical students' education: views of key clinical faculty.” J Gen Intern Med. 2008 Jul;23(7):1084-9. doi: 10.1007/s11606-008-0532-1.
Honors
- Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Top Doctors, Baltimore Magazine, 11/1/21
Memberships
- Society of General Internal Medicine
- American College of Physicians
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-0670
- fax: 410-367-2185
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Graduate School, MBA, 2005University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, 1995University of Maryland School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1992Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1996Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
83 ratings, 53 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
The best doctor anyone could have
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Excellent & concerned care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Excellent as always. Always very knowledgeable and empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
He's the best. I feel well cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
He's the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
I feel great seeing my doctor because he always ask about my sibling health. This way he can get a full picture of me because family history plays a role in my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr. Ashar is an excellent doctor. I very much appreciate his medical care over the years. He never acts rushed and takes time to answer my questions and address my complaints.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr Ashar was prepared and professional during the visit. He listens to his patients and provides excellent treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
It was a very direct and helpful consultation. I got all the indications and information I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr Ashar is a wonderfulProvider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Ashar as my internist. I can't imagine going to anyone else. He understands my problems, is a careful listener, and always provides thoughtful advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Excellent as usual
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
I have full confidence in Dr. Ashar
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Dr. Ashar has been our doctor for a number of years and has consistently provided great healthcare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Dr. Bimal Ashar is always thorough and helpful. I would recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Excellent, professional and always available.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr Ashar is an amazing physician. He is an excellent diagnostician and is brilliant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
He is the best doctor, always has a good explanation of my medical problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr. Ashar is very thorough and knowledgeable. He treats me with kindness and respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Dr Ashar's comprehensive knowledge of my medical profile and history together with his conscientious concern and the depth and breadth of his education and experience give me confidence in his treatment and help in managing my health toward an optimal outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Outstanding support from my primary care provider!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Dr Ashar is an excellent, caring, well informed medical provider. His pleasant manner makes it so easy to discuss issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
He is skilled thoughtful and communicates well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr. Ashar has taken care of my wife and I for more than 2 decades. He's a great Doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Superb
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Outstanding and caring physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. Bimal Ashar is an excellent physician. Wish you could clone him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Very concerned
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Excellent doctor. Very knowledgeable & empathetic, and is patient & specific when discussing my care plan & any concerns I may have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Bimal Ashar is a treasure. He is an exemplary physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Dr. Ashar is an excellent physician and has always provided me with the best care, treatment and respect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
He listens to your health issues and works with you to resolve the situation at hand. He's a very knowledgeable and caring physician. I am blessed to have him as my health care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
He's great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
My primary care physician has been with John Hopkins for nearly 40 years. [Date] Dr. [ ] retired. That I no longer had primary care physician at John Hopkins. Dr. BIMAL ASHAR, on short notice, agreed to an appointment on short notice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Bimal Ashar is confident, attentive, caring and an excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Dr. Ashar is highly knowledgeable and responsive to every health need, both Immediate and maintenance of permanent conditions like diabetes and hypothyroidism. I am very grateful that he Is my PCP and has been for several decades.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Always great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Excellent physician- a doctor's doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Dr. Ashar is a wonderful provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Dr. Ashar is excellent. I have been his patient for over 20 years. If he weren't excellent I would have switched long ago.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
You should clone Dr. Ashar
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Awesome excellent the very best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
He is terrific
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Outstanding doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Dr Ashar is very inquisitive, thorough, and caring. Always listens and provides clear insight and suggestions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Dr. Ashar is up to date on my needs and patient with any frustrations I may have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Excellent as always!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Outstanding