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Babar Shafiq

Babar Shafiq, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

Accepting New Patients
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Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About Babar Shafiq

Professional Titles

  • Director, Orthopaedic Bone Health Center
  • Associate Director, Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Residency Program

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Background

Dr. Babar Shafiq is an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship trained in traumatology who performs surgery for acute trauma and adult reconstruction. As an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Shafiq is very active clinically caring for patients with a broad range of orthopaedic injuries and conditions. An abbreviated list incudes:

  1. Poorly healing Fractures called Non-unions/Malunions

  2. Limb Deformity/Limb Length

  3. Hip Replacements

  4. Fractures:
  • Lower Extremity: Hip, Pelvis, Acetabulum, Femur, Tibia, Tibia plateau, Ankle, Foot
  • Upper Extremity: Shoulder, Clavicle, Humerus, Scapula, Elbow, Forearm, Distal Radius
  • Fractures around hip and knee replacements

Dr. Shafiq completed his orthopaedic trauma fellowship in Minnesota at the renowned Regions Hospital/University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship. He has practiced orthopaedic traumatology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital since 2013 after spending 2 years serving as the Director of Orthopaedic Trauma at Howard University Hospital where he also completed his medical and residency training. In addition, Dr. Shafiq formerly practiced Physical Therapy after completing a master's degree prior to attending medical school. His knowledge of biomechanics, rehabilitation, and surgery make him uniquely qualified to guide patients from injury through rehab and on to optimal recovery.

Current academic and administrative appointments:

  • Director: Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Bone Health Center (where he partners with Andra Love, PA-C to identify and manage the care of patients with fragility fractures and osteoporosis related fracture risk)
  • Associate Program Director: Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Residency training program

Dr. Shafiq is very active in teaching and research. He gives lectures and teaches medical students, residents and fellows on a daily basis both at Johns Hopkins and at regional, national and international courses.

Dr. Shafiq has authored or co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters (See PUBMED for a detailed list)

Outside of the hospital Dr. Shafiq spends time with his wife, 3 children and his dog. He is active in cycling, running and swimming.

Centers and Institutes

Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center (now called Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center)

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Research Interests

Outcomes after trauma & fractures, Patient Education., Robotic surgery

Research Summary

i-STAR Labs: Imaging for Surgery, Therapy and Radiology. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University

Clinical Partner

Selected Publications

  • Shafiq B, Zhang B, Zhu D, Gupta DK, Cubberly M, Stepanyan H, Rezzadeh K, Lim PK, Hacquebord J, Gupta R. Reducing Complications in Pilon Fracture Surgery: Surgical Time Matters. J Orthop Trauma. 2023 Oct 1;37(10):532-538.

  • Gupta R, Jung J, Johnston TR, Wright DJ, Uong J, Lim PK, Shafiq B, Navarro RA. Surgeon-specific factors have a larger impact on decision-making for the management of proximal humerus fractures than patient-specific factors: a prospective cohort study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2023 Aug;32(8):1701-1709.

  • McLaughlin KH, Archer KR, Shafiq B, Wegener ST, Reider L. Orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists differ regarding rehabilitative needs after lower extremity fracture repair. Physiother Theory Pract. 2023 Nov 2;39(11):2446-2453. 

  • Shu HT, Cho SM, Harris AB, Jami M, Shou BL, Griffee MJ, Zaaqoq AM, Wilcox CJ, Anders M, Rycus P, Whitman G, Kim BS, Shafiq B; Hopkins Education, Research, and Advancement in Life Support Devices (HERALD) Group. Is Fasciotomy Associated With Increased Mortality in Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation? ASAIO J. 2023 Aug 1;69(8):795-801.

  • Shu HT, Yu AT, Lim PK, Scolaro JA, Shafiq B. Chemoprophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in pelvic and/or acetabular fractures: A systematic review. Injury. 2022 Apr;53(4):1449-1454.

  • Vijayan RC, Venkataraman K, Wei J, Sheth NM, Shafiq B, Siewerdsen JH, Zbijewski W, Li G, Cleary K, Uneri A. Multi-Body 3D-2D Registration for Robot-Assisted Joint Reduction: Preclinical Evaluation in the Ankle Syndesmosis. Proc SPIE Int Soc Opt Eng. 2023 Feb;12466:124661F. 

Honors

  • Teacher of the Year, Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Residency Program, 6/17/22
  • Clinical Excellence Award: Excellence in Service Professionalism, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 4/2/22
  • Resident Teaching Award: Outstanding Contribution to the Resident Experience, Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Residency Program, 6/1/18

Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association
  • American Orthopaedic Association
  • Maryland Orthopaedic Association
  • AO North America
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Professional Activities

  • Chair, Orthopaedic Trauma Association Public Relations Committee

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5009, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Charter Professional Center
      • 10700 Charter Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, MD 21044

      Expertise

      Education

      University of Minnesota Medical School

      Fellowship, 2011

      Howard University Hospital

      Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010

      Howard University College of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 2005

      Board Certifications

      Orthopaedic Surgery

      American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013

      Insurance

      Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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      • 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

      4.7 out of 5

      54 ratings, 17 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.

      Overall Rating by Patient
      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/7/2025

        Very well

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/3/2025

        Dr. Babar Shafiq is the gold standard when it comes to orthopedic trauma surgery and follow up!! I could not be more thrilled to be his patient after my "Terrible Triad" elbow and forearm injury. He is another reason why I always trust Johns Hopkins for my medical care - both planned and unplanned (emergency).

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/2/2025

        He communicates and educates clearly

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/17/2024

        Very concerned about proper care being taken of my injury.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2024

        I would recommend Dr. Shafiq to anyone needing trauma/orthopaedic care. He did an excellent job on my wrist surgery requiring pins and pates. My recovery was very smooth and quick.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2024

        He is smart and concerned Told me about options. He just got up and left though I had important questions to ask. He's friendly though.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/22/2024

        He's great, just very late every time

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

        The visit went well I felt that the doctor was confident that he could help me

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/1/2024

        Very professional and caring.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/3/2024

        What a privilege it was to have Dr Shafiq as my surgeon and to receive the most professional and excellent care In the World. I am profoundly grateful to him and his entire team. They are amazing!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/20/2024

        Yes, everything was very good, I loved the attention

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/16/2024

        Excellent, very concerned about my well being.

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

        Excellent, very understanding and listened to my concerns.

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

        Extremely knowledgeable, caring, and personable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/22/2024

        Dr Shafiq cares about his patients. He takes the time to listen and explain things in a way that makes you understand

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/12/2024

        Helped my issues with my pain

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

        Top notch surgeon & team.