
Alia S. Dadabhai, MD
Gastroenterology
Highlights
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
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
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-660-5555
- fax: 202-660-6103
- Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia
- 5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Columbia, MD 21045
- phone: 410-933-7495
- fax: 443-546-1703
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 330, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 410-933-7495
Expertise
Education
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Fellowship, Transplant Hepatology, 2012Temple University Medical Center
Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2010Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2007Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2004Board Certifications
Gastroenterology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021Transplant Hepatology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007Insurance
- 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 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 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 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Caring and professional!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
She was energetic, engaged, and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
She's invested in my care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
The best ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2024
Provider was knowledgeable and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
She is top notch
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
She was great, very communicative, knowledgeable, and responsive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Dr. Dadabhai is very professional, caring and knowledgeable. She concerned about me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Superior doctor. Attentive, exceptional knowledge, genuinely concerned for patient and easy to talk with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Knowledgeable, thoughtful, great patient manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
She is excellent. I am so lucky to have her as my provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Great provider and very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
The Dr. Helped me save my life. I trust her with my health and life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Dr. D is a wonderful doctor/provider. She is thorough, professional and a nice person!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
She's patient, listens closely, she is very engaging while doing her job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Very nice treated with kindness and respect ,great attitude and shows compassion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
She is an excellent listener and always responds promptly to questions thru the portal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
My experience with this provider was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Knowledgeable, nurturing, experienced, simply the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
She was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr. D is wonderful, I'm glad she is my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Was impressed with the detailed explanation doctor provided me about my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Thoroughly reviewed my chart prior to the appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Provider and appointment were excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Always responsive and gives clear explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Best & kindest doctor ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
This provider was very good and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Great doctor, she takes the extra steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Seamed like a professional Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
She is very caring about her patience. That's how I feel.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Dr Dadabhai is superb. I like that she is a person of color and a woman.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Down to earth. Shap and thorough in her assessment and management of my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Dr Dadabhai is excelente in all she does she cares a lot for the patients we
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
She was very attentive and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Articulate , easy to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
A very good Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Best doctor ever