
Khara Simpson, MD
Gynecology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Khara Simpson
Professional Titles
- Vice Chair Quality and Safety, Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Associate Fellowship Director, AAGL Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Background
Khara M. Simpson, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, she was an instructor in obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Simpson’s areas of clinical expertise include minimally invasive gynecologic surgery for conditions ranging from endometriosis to fibroids to ovarian cysts.
Dr. Simpson earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Hampton University. She earned her M.D. from Howard University College of Medicine and completed her medical residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed a fellowship in minimally invasive gynecology at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.
Dr. Simpson’s research interests include robotic and single-site surgical innovations. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
- Webinar - Minimally Invasive Treatment for Uterine Fibroids
- New Center to Take Multidisciplinary Approach to Endometriosis, Johns Hopkins Gynecology & Obstetrics Newsletter (Winter 2018)
- Fellowship Launches for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Gynecology & Obstetrics Newsletter (Winter 2018)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II Suite 245, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 443-997-0400
- fax: 410-367-3312
Expertise
Education
New York-Presbyterian Columbia
Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2016Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2013Howard University College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2009Board Certifications
Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2021Insurance
- 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)