Patients diagnosed with genetic lipid disorders

• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• Familial combined hyperlipidemia
• Familial hypertriglyceridemia
• High lipoprotein(a)

Patients diagnosed with lipid disorders

• Statin intolerance
• Severe hypertriglyceridemia
• Disorders of HDL cholesterol
• Lipid disorders associated with kidney and/or liver disease

The Johns Hopkins Lipid Program collaborates with dieticians, genetic counselors, and our specialty pharmacy to provide quality care for our patients. Our program provides the following diagnostic and clinical treatment services:

• Personalized lipid testing
• Screening for genetic lipid disorders
• Education and counseling related to nutrition
• Exercise
• Weight management
• Smoking cessation
• Diabetes
• Blood pressure control

Our program provides health counseling and medication to treat lipid disorders. We may prescribe the following medications/treatments: 

• Lifestyle modification
• Statins
• Ezetimibe
• PCSK9 inhibitors
• Bile acid sequestrants
• Fenofibrate
• Niacin
• Omega 3 fatty acids
• MCT oil

We do not provide treatment samples or sample medications. Therefore, for certain medications (such as PCSK9 inhibitors), a process of insurance approval can be necessary before starting treatment.

No, fasting is not required.

The actual visit is typically covered by most insurance carriers. However, patients may be billed for facility charges or individual tests.

Some insurance companies require a referral form to see our specialists. Please refer to your individual insurance policy for more information.

Clinic administration is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Consultations are available Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Availability for appointments varies by location.