The Johns Hopkins Lipid Program
Our center provides specialized treatment for patients diagnosed with cholesterol disorders to prevent cardiovascular disease and pancreatitis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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No, fasting is not required.
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The actual visit is typically covered by most insurance carriers. However, patients may be billed for facility charges or individual tests.
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Some insurance companies require a referral form to see our specialists. Please refer to your individual insurance policy for more information.
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The clinic is open every Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Our Locations
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Levi Watkins, Jr, MD, Outpatient Center
601 N. Caroline St
7th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21287 -
Green Spring Station
10755 Falls Rd
Suite 360
Lutherville, MD 21093