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Juan C Abril

Juan C Abril, MD

Pulmonology

4.8 of 5 stars64 ratings, 16 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

About Juan C Abril

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Juan C. Abril, M.D., is a pulmonologist with Johns Hopkins Medicine Pulmonology. Dr. Abril has a special interest in Sleep Disordered Breathing, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Sarcoidosis, Pleural Diseases and Asthma.

Dr. Abril received his medical degree from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, in Bogota, Colombia, graduating in 2002. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He completed his Fellowships in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine at The George Washington University. 

He has co-authored articles on mechanical ventilation and has participated in research in non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, chest ultrasound, and granulomatous lung diseases.

Selected Publications

  • Automatic detection of patient-ventilator asynchrony by spectral analysis of airway flow. Gutierrez G, Ballarino GJ, Turkan H, Abril J, De La Cruz L, Edsall C, George B, Gutierrez S, Jha V, Ahari J. Crit Care. 2011 Jul 12:15(4):R167. doi: 10.1186/cc10309.

Memberships

  • American College of Chest Physicians - ACCP
  • American Thoracic Society - ATS
  • American College of Critical Care Medicine - SCCM
  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine - AASM

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20016
    • fax: 301-656-1019
    • JHCP Pulmonology Chevy Chase
      • 5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1150, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
      • fax: 301-656-1019

      Expertise

      Education

      The George Washington University Hospital

      Fellowship, Sleep Medicine, 2013

      The George Washington University Hospital

      Fellowship, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, 2011

      Mayo Clinic

      Residency, Internal Medicine, 2007

      Pontificia Universidad Javeriana-Facultad de Medicina

      Medical Education, MD, 2002

      Board Certifications

      Sleep Medicine

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024

      Pulmonary Disease

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024

      Critical Care Medicine

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024

      Insurance

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      • First Health
      • Geisinger Health Plan
      • HealthSmart/Accel
      • Humana
      • MultiPlan
      • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
      • Point Comfort Underwriters
      • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

      Ratings & Reviews

      4.8 out of 5

      64 ratings, 16 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.

      Overall Rating by Patient
      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      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 4.6 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.8 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 3/26/2025

        Thank you

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/20/2025

        I felt I received excellent and expedient care from this group of doctors.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/20/2025

        Excellent professional.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/14/2025

        Abril

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/11/2025

        Dr. Abril was great; made it very easy to understand my health situation; explained clearly was the cat scan showed. He is now my pulmonologist and I am thrilled.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/11/2025

        No added comment is needed at his time He is the best I have come in contact with form the time I have visited his office

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/7/2025

        He was explained in details.Patience and care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/7/2025

        Dr. Abril was wonderful, he took the time to listen to my concerns, treated me with respect, and explained treatment processes in depth in a way that was very easy to understand. Will be returning to see Dr. Abril and I would recommend his care to anyone in need of a pulmonologist.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/7/2025

        Dr. Abril has a keen analytic mind, excellent listening skills, and highly skilled in providing superb respiratory and pulmonary care. This practice provides great testimony to the high standards of Johns Hopkins and all that it stands for.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/3/2025

        Dr Abril spent almost an hour w me and explained things well, answered my questions, and tried to expedite further testing and referrals.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/3/2025

        I was recommended by a friend and I was very pleased with Dr Abril.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/3/2025

        Dr. Abril is a wonderful physician

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/25/2025

        Dr Abril engaged in an extended conversation about my sleep apnea. We discussed my treatment to date and options for ongoing treatment. The discussion provided me information that was clear and helpful.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/24/2025

        Dr Abril is my pulmonologist helping me deal with a serious lung disease

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/20/2025

        Knowledgeable, efficient, caring

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/9/2024

        Clear and concise instructions.