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Alia S. Dadabhai

Alia S. Dadabhai, MD

Gastroenterology

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4.9 of 5 stars156 ratings, 66 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Gujarati
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Alia S. Dadabhai

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Background

Dr. Alia Dadabhai is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include hepatology and liver transplant evaluation. Her areas of clinical interest are: Viral hepatitis; Alcoholic Liver Disease; Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension; Acute Liver Failure; Autoimmune Liver Disease; Primary Biliary Cholangitis; Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis; Fatty Liver/NASH; Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Cacinoma); Liver Transplantation; Pregnancy and Hepatic Diseases.

Dr. Dadabhai is also proficient in performing upper and lower endoscopies.

She earned her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, her M.D. from the Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her residency at UCLA Harbor Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Temple University Medical Center and a transplant hepatology fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Centers and Institutes

Comprehensive Transplant Center

Selected Publications

  • Dadabhai AS; Fenkel JM; Brown DB; Laine L, Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration for the treatment of gastric varices., Hepatology, 2012. 55: p. 1301 - 1304

  • Dadabhai AS; Kim SH; Hann H-WL, Half Dose Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2A Therapy is Effective in Achieving SVR in Hepatitis C: Genotype 2/3 Korean-American Patients With Normal BMI in a 9 Year Study, 2012. 142: p. S404 - S404

  • Chung CY; Dadabhai AS; Black M; Cohen G; Dowling PA; Friedenberg F, Safety Profile Of Sorafenib In Conjunction With Locoregional Therapy In The Treatment Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma, 2009. 50: p. 1118A - 1118A

  • Saberi B; Dadabhai AS; Durand CM; Philosophe B; Cameron AM; Sulkowski MS; Gurakar A, Challenges in treatment of hepatitis C among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma., Hepatology, 66: p. 661 - 663

  • Saberi B; Dadabhai AS; Durand CM; Philosophe B; Cameron AM; Sulkowski MS; Gurakar A, Reply., Hepatology, 67: p. 1183 - 1184

Honors

  • 2016 Best Consulting Physician, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  • 2018 Doctor's Day Physician Award, Emory University Hospital
  • 2018 Veterans Administration Outstanding Physician Award, Atlanta VA Medical Center

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20016
    • Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia
      • 5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Columbia, MD 21045
      • Sibley Memorial Hospital
        • 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 330, Washington, DC 20016

        Expertise

        Education

        Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

        Fellowship, Transplant Hepatology, 2012

        Temple University Medical Center

        Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2010

        Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

        Residency, Internal Medicine, 2007

        Drexel University College of Medicine

        Medical Education, MD, 2004

        Board Certifications

        Gastroenterology

        American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021

        Transplant Hepatology

        American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012

        Internal Medicine

        American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007

        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

        4.9 out of 5

        156 ratings, 66 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.

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        Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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        Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Explained Things Clearly
        Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Knew Medical History
        Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Showed Respect
        Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Spent Enough Time
        Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/19/2025

          Very knowledgeable. Explanations were very clear. Very good at may sure I understood the relative seriousness of my situation

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/19/2025

          Caring and professional!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/11/2025

          Alia Is thoughtful on top of my health and answers all my concerns on my chart regularly

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

          She was energetic, engaged, and knowledgeable

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

          Dr Dadabhai is excellent. She listens and addresses my questions and concerns in a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and caring manner. I am confident she is providing me the best possible care for my condition.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/15/2025

          She's invested in my care!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/14/2025

          The best ever

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/26/2024

          Provider was knowledgeable and understanding.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/26/2024

          Working with Dr. D has been great. She always listens to my concerns and provides easy to understand guidance and instructions to help me keep my disease under control.

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

          She is top notch

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/11/2024

          She was so thorough and spent a lot of time with me. She was easy to talk with.

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

          Dr. D is awesome and so is her nurse [staff]. Both very through and follow thru with what they say will happen.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/27/2024

          This was my first appointment with this physician who is new to this department. Dr. Dadabhai was very professional, thorough and caring. In short if found her to be outstanding.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/26/2024

          She was great, very communicative, knowledgeable, and responsive.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/26/2024

          She is always respectful, straightforward in her assessments, attentive to other specialists directed tests and reports, and helpful re follow up activities

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/20/2024

          Dr. Dadabhai is very professional, caring and knowledgeable. She concerned about me.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/19/2024

          Superior doctor. Attentive, exceptional knowledge, genuinely concerned for patient and easy to talk with.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/19/2024

          Dr. Alia Dadabhai has been been my hepatoligist overseeing my care for autoimmune hepatitis for the last five years. She has been aVery caring provider advising and directing me through the ups and downs of this disease in a very direct and honest manner which I really appreciate.She always makes me a partner in decisions about my care and communicates in a very timely manner when needed.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/13/2024

          Dr was knowledgeable, friendly and thorough. She even answered questions on the portal BEFORE my first visit!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/6/2024

          Dr. D is very knowledgeable and understanding. She takes her making sure you understand what you are going through with your body.

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

          Knowledgeable, thoughtful, great patient manner

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/29/2024

          Dr. Dadabhai immediately started looking for answers to improve my health by reviewing my history, ordering lab tests and speaking of possible future treatments. After ten years with my disease it was good to finally move forward to better my health.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/23/2024

          My provider was very flexible considering traffic was so bad. It took me twice as long to get to the clinic, almost 2 hours, which made me 20 minutes late for my appointment.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/22/2024

          Dr. Dadabhai is a caring, professional, warm, knowledgeable and always is very responsive to me. If I ask her a question she always answers promptly and I know I can count on her to manage my issues with expertise and care

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/22/2024

          She is excellent. I am so lucky to have her as my provider.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/9/2024

          Office nurse and blood work nurse were both friendly, efficient and informative. Doctor was energetic, interested in my case, suggested a clear course of action re follow up care and possible diagnosis and I would highly recommend her.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/9/2024

          I have never been to such a great doctor. She was courteous, friendly and listened to everything I needed to say. She then clearly explained what she thought and gave me multiple options for how to proceed. She was clearly very knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/8/2024

          Great provider and very helpful

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/8/2024

          My provider has been awesome. From the very beginning, she honed in and has been aggressive with her approach. Our communication has been great. I'm impressed.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/8/2024

          The Dr. Helped me save my life. I trust her with my health and life.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/25/2024

          Thank you for your kindness and honesty regrading my health. You helped me and my daughter to understand what the next stands to moving forward with feeling better.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/24/2024

          Dr. D is a wonderful doctor/provider. She is thorough, professional and a nice person!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/18/2024

          She was knowledgeable, courteous, and thorough. She made me feel better about my situation ev3n though more tests are needed to confirm.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/10/2024

          She's patient, listens closely, she is very engaging while doing her job.

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

          Dr. Dadabhai is the best! It's not often you hear of someone looking for the name of a good hepatologist, but if I do - I will recommend and drive them to see Dr. D myself! I worked 20 years as a medical administrator and have interacted with many physicians and she is the best, by far.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/14/2024

          I've known doc dadabhai for years & she has monitored my liver with tests & blood draws - she remains the best of the best

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/14/2024

          Very nice treated with kindness and respect ,great attitude and shows compassion

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/13/2024

          She is an excellent listener and always responds promptly to questions thru the portal.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/13/2024

          Dr Dadabhai is the best. I am grateful to have found her for my daughter. She always responds to all my questions and concerns promptly and always follows up.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/7/2024

          My experience with this provider was excellent.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/30/2024

          Knowledgeable, nurturing, experienced, simply the best

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/30/2024

          She was excellent.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/23/2024

          Dr. D is wonderful, I'm glad she is my doctor.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/17/2024

          Was impressed with the detailed explanation doctor provided me about my condition

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/17/2024

          Thoroughly reviewed my chart prior to the appointment

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/16/2024

          Provider and appointment were excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/10/2024

          Always responsive and gives clear explanations.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/3/2024

          Best & kindest doctor ever

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/3/2024

          This provider was very good and knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/2/2024

          Great doctor, she takes the extra steps.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/2/2024

          She took great interest in my condition and steadfast in finding an answer. Initially, I wasn't sure if she would be able to help me. I'm glad I kept my appointment.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/25/2024

          Seamed like a professional Dr.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/25/2024

          Dr. D is a wonderful doctor - she listens to my concerns, provides me with choices in my care, is very professional and caring.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/18/2024

          She is very caring about her patience. That's how I feel.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/11/2024

          Dr Dadabhai is superb. I like that she is a person of color and a woman.

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

          Down to earth. Shap and thorough in her assessment and management of my situation.

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

          Love this lady (provider). Please be good to her as to motivate her to continue to be good to others.

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

          Dr Dadabhai is excelente in all she does she cares a lot for the patients we

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

          Dr Dadabhai is a very concerned physician, always looking out for my health, conditions, and recommending the best options for me.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/7/2024

          Dr. Dadabhai is excellent at explaining things. She is very lknowledgeable and up-to-date on current research. She is also attentive to patient concerns, and offers options for what to do going forward. She orders necessary tests and pays close attention to the results. Overall she is a superb doctor.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/24/2024

          She was very attentive and thorough.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/24/2024

          My provider responded within 24 hours of receiving my message on MyChart. She set up a video appointment within a week. She is always responsive and listens carefully. She is one of the best doctors I've had.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/23/2024

          Articulate , easy to understand

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/17/2024

          She was very straightforward, gave me all the information I needed, was extremely thorough in her plan going forward, and made me feel like I was in the best possible hands.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/16/2024

          A very good Doctor

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/2/2024

          Best doctor ever