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Darius A. Rastegar

Darius A. Rastegar, MD

Addiction Medicine

Accepting New Patients
4.9 of 5 stars93 ratings, 49 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • Farsi
  • Persian (Farsi)
  • English

Gender

Male

About Darius A. Rastegar

Professional Titles

  • Medical Director, Addiction Medicine Unit, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  • Program Director, Addiction Medicine Fellowship

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Clinical Medicine

Background

Dr. Darius Rastegar is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include primary care internal medicine, addiction medicine, and HIV/AIDS.

He serves as medical director of the Inpatient Addiction Medicine Unit at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and the program director for the Johns Hopkins Addiction Medicine Fellowship.

Dr. Rastegar earned his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

Centers and Institutes

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Selected Publications

  • Rastegar DA, Applewhite D, Alvanzo AAH, Welsh C, Niessen T, Chen ES. Development and implementation of an alcohol withdrawal protocol using a 5-item scale, the Brief Alcohol Withdrawal Scale (BAWS). Subst Abus. 2017 Oct-Dec;38(4):394-400. doi: 10.1080/08897077.2017.1354119. Epub 2017 Jul 12. PMID: 28699845

  • Buresh M, Stern R, Rastegar D. Treatment of opioid use disorder in primary care. BMJ. 2021 May 19;373:n784. doi: 10.1136/bmj.n784. PMID: 34011512

  • Kawasaki SS, Jacapraro JS, Rastegar DA. Safety and effectiveness of a fixed-dose phenobarbital protocol for inpatient benzodiazepine detoxification. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2012 Oct;43(3):331-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2011.12.011. Epub 2012 Jan 28. PMID: 22285834

  • Pytell JD, Rastegar DA. Down the drain: Reconsidering routine urine drug testing during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2021 Jan;120:108155. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2020.108155. Epub 2020 Oct 5. PMID: 33298297; PMCID: PMC7534596

  • Soeffing JM, Martin LD, Fingerhood MI, Jasinski DR, Rastegar DA. Buprenorphine maintenance treatment in a primary care setting: outcomes at 1 year. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2009 Dec;37(4):426-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2009.05.003. Epub 2009 Jun 23. PMID: 19553061

Memberships

  • American Society of Addiction Medicine (Fellow)
  • American College of Physicians (Fellow)

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 5200 Eastern Avenue, Floor 2, Baltimore, MD 21224

    Expertise

    Education

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Residency, Internal Medicine, 1994

    University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 1991

    Board Certifications

    Addiction Medicine

    American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2018

    Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 1994

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    93 ratings, 49 reviews

    The 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.

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    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/10/2025

      Dr Rastegar always discusses all of my problems and goes after solutions with me. He is extremely helpful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/18/2024

      Dr.Rastegar is one of the best doctors I've had , and truthfully I would and have recommended others to hi..

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/16/2024

      Very good service as always

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/13/2024

      Always a positive experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/4/2024

      Allway a joy to see him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/25/2024

      Very good and attentive to my specific needs

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/21/2024

      Excellent and professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2024

      Great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2024

      My doctor is the best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/15/2024

      He all ways been there for me always get back to me the same day when I have a heath problem

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/4/2024

      Every thing is good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2024

      I would not want a more caring and capable physician than Dr. Rastegar.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      Very nice and very professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      I like and trust this provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      I like my provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/30/2024

      I've been seeing Dr.Rastegar for over 15 years and I am very happy and grateful for all his help regarding my medical care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/27/2024

      My Doctor is excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2024

      Dr Rastegar is very professional very concerned about my health and a wonderful Doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/29/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/26/2024

      I like the care I get from my provider,I would not change provider's.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/21/2024

      My Doctor is respectful and listen's to what I am going through and he has suggested some treatments that may help he is patient and has not made me feel uncomfortable or that I can't talk to him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/31/2024

      Very attentive and now knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      Detailed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/25/2024

      He calls me back right away, when I call the doctor office, and when I am hospital lized , he ALWAYS shows up to see how I am feeling, he is the best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/24/2024

      My doctor is the very best Ben seeing him over 10 years

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/19/2024

      Great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/19/2024

      Very nice polite spen time answering my question

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/18/2024

      All good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/10/2024

      I like the provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/8/2024

      As always provider made me feel like family

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/26/2024

      Excellent care. Always available to answer questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/24/2024

      Dr Rastegar is an Excellent Doctor Speaks with you with Courtesy and Concern..Very Professional...I would never want Another Doctor he attends to All your needs

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/20/2024

      The doctor is the best I ever had ,he response too email quickly and he helps over all lime no other doctor I ever had

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/13/2024

      Excelent Doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/12/2024

      Dr.Rastegar Is Great. I Been Seeing Dr.Rastegar Close To 30 Years!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/31/2024

      Dr. Darius R is always helpful. He gets me into the office asap.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/30/2024

      On Time

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/30/2024

      Dr. Rastegar is the best doctor I ever had and cares about his patience. He makes me feel like I have a chance.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/29/2024

      Dr. Rastegar has always been more than helpful in addressing any issues/concerns I may have.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/24/2024

      He is the best doctor for me

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2024

      I've been seeing Dr Rastegar for almost 20 years by choice. I believe the reason is reflected in my answers.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/6/2024

      Service was excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/3/2024

      Dr. Rastegar is the best,thorough, efficient & caring Dr. I've ever had.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/29/2024

      Dr. Rastegar is always very nice, and listens to everything I have to say. Dr. Rastegar had my health records and asked me questions and mentioned I should make an appointment I needed. When I asked Dr Rastegar to give me a referral so I could make an appointment he did that right away

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/29/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/10/2024

      He is good I like him

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/10/2024

      Dr Rastegar is my doctor for 30 years! I trust him with my life!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/9/2024

      Excellent listener, punctual, good advisor