
Babar Shafiq, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
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:
Poorly healing Fractures called Non-unions/Malunions
Limb Deformity/Limb Length
Hip Replacements
- 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
Electric Scooters Causing Safety Concerns in Baltimore | WMAR (October 2018)
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
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5009, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 410-614-1451
- Charter Professional Center
- 10700 Charter Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, MD 21044
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-546-1576
Expertise
Education
University of Minnesota Medical School
Fellowship, 2011Howard University Hospital
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010Howard University College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2005Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013Insurance
- 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 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 1/7/2025
Very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
He communicates and educates clearly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Very concerned about proper care being taken of my injury.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
He's great, just very late every time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
The visit went well I felt that the doctor was confident that he could help me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Yes, everything was very good, I loved the attention
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Excellent, very concerned about my well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Excellent, very understanding and listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Extremely knowledgeable, caring, and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/12/2024
Helped my issues with my pain
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2024
Top notch surgeon & team.