Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Majd AlGhatrif
Professional Titles
- Head, Human Cardiovascular Studies (NIA), external appointment
- Hypertension and Vascular Medicine Specialist
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. AlGhatrif joined Johns Hopkins as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in 2012 with a concurrent appointment at the Head of Human Cardiovascular Studies at the Laboroatory of Cardiovascular Science, National Institute on Aging. He holds academic interests in hypertension, arterial stiffness, arterial-ventricular coupling, and heart failure with preserved systolic function. AlGhatrif is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Aging and Health and a reviewer for a number of journals in the field of cardiovascular aging. He also is a member of the Society of Vascular Medicine, American College of Physicians, North American Artery Society and the American Heart Association.
Centers and Institutes
Research Interests
Advanced noninvasive hemodynamic phenotyping, Aortic aneurysms, Arterial stiffening, Cardiovascular aging, Carotid artery disease, Peripheral arterial disease, Precision cardiovascular medicine, Preclinical cardiovascular disease
Selected Publications
A brief review: history to understand fundamentals of electrocardiography
M AlGhatrif, J Lindsay
Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives 2 (1), 14383
90 2012Longitudinal perspective on the conundrum of central arterial stiffness, blood pressure, and aging
A Scuteri, CH Morrell, M Orrù, JB Strait, KV Tarasov, LAP Ferreli, F Loi, ...
Hypertension 64 (6), 1219-1227 91
2014Longitudinal trajectories of arterial stiffness and the role of blood pressure: the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging
M AlGhatrif, JB Strait, CH Morrell, M Canepa, J Wright, P Elango, A Scuteri, ...
Hypertension 62 (5), 934-941 217
2013The conundrum of arterial stiffness, elevated blood pressure, and aging
M AlGhatrif, EG Lakatta
Current hypertension reports 17 (2), 12 63 2015Trends in diabetes prevalence and diabetes-related complications in older Mexican Americans from 1993–1994 to 2004–2005
HA Beard, M Al Ghatrif, R Samper-Ternent, K Gerst, KS Markides
Diabetes care 32 (12), 2212-2217 81
2009
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia
- 5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 300, Columbia, MD 21045
- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-964-5329
Expertise
Education
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2012University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2006Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023Insurance
- 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
41 ratings, 13 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.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
After visit notes were not always correct. They indicated that I needed to get blood drawn and that I was not compliant with the request. But I had blood drawn and results of the blood draw were discussed during the call
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
My care is excellent from this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Very thorough Spent lot of time examining past medical records and discussing all medications
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Dr. AlGhatrif is excellent. Always listens to my concerns. Is patient, knowledgeable. Provides excellent medical advice and encourages followup.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
The doctor was extremely friendly and explained everything to me very thoroughly. I really liked his manner and professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Had to wait but the Dr was very informative and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Takes a lot of time and interest with you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
He listened to my concerns and made adjustments to my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Dr. Alghatrif is extremely competent. He listens attentively and explains medical issues in very understandable ways. I am very fortunate to have him as a healthcare provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Excellent doctor but always late to my appointments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
I was very pleased with Dr Alghatrif. He explained what I need to do about my problem and answered all my questions. I felt he cared about me and my health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Dr. AlGhatrif was amazing! He was very attentive, good listener, explain things clearly, answered my questions fully, and continues to work with me in a colleagueal and helpful, expert manner.