
Shabina Roohi Ahmed, MD
Gender Affirming Care
Endocrinology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
About Shabina Roohi Ahmed
Professional Titles
- Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Endocrinology at Downtown Bethesda
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Background
Shabina Ahmed, M.D., practices endocrinology at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Downtown Bethesda. She received her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and also completed her residency in endocrinology at Johns Hopkins Medicine School of Medicine.
She practices general endocrinology, including the treatment of thyroid disorders, diabetes, gender-affirming hormone therapy, PCOS, pituitary/adrenal disorders, hypogonadism and osteoporosis.
Centers and Institutes
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Affirming Treatment: An endocrinologist helps transgender patients Blossom into their true selves, Bethesda Magazine, (July/August 2022)
Fitness, Wellness, Medicine and Health, Bethesda Magazine (July/August 2022)
The Most Important Things to Know About Diabetes Signs and Symptoms, Weight Watchers (July 28, 2022)
Selected Publications
Ahmed SR, Azad NS, Ball DW, Rudek MA, Nelkin B, Cosgrove D, Gong J, Finkelstein F, Zahurak M, Janku F, Downs M, O'Connor A, Markus S, Carducci MA, Sherman SI, Kurzrock R. A Phase I study determining the safety and tolerability of combination therapy with pazopanib, a VEGFR/PDGFR/Raf inhibitor, and GSK1120212, a MEK inhibitor, in advanced solid tumors enriched with patients with advanced differentiated thyroid cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2012:30 (suppl;abstr TPS3117) Presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Meeting, Chicago, 2012
Ahmed SR, Ball DW. Incidentally-discovered Medullary Thyroid Cancer: Diagnostic strategies and treatment. J Clin Endocrinol and Metab 2011: 96 (5):1237-1245
Ahmed SR, Bellamkonda S, Zilbermint M, et alEffects of the low carbohydrate, high fat diet on glycemic control and body weight in patients with type 2 diabetes: experience from a community-based cohort BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care 2020;8:e000980. doi: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2019-00098
Ahmed SR, Cosgrove D, Ball D, Donehower R, Nelkin B, Petito E, Downs M, Scardina A, Carducci M, Azad N. A Phase I, single-institution open-label, dose-escalation trial with an expansion cohort evaluating the safety and tolerability of AZD6244 and IMC-A12 in subjects with advanced solid malignancies. J Clin Oncol. 2011(suppl; abstr TPS156) Presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Meeting, Chicago, 2011, 2012
Haque W , Ahmed SR, Zilbermint M Nivolumab-induced autoimmune diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism in a patient with rectal neuroendocrinetumor, Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives 2020; 10(4): 338-339, DOI:10.1080/20009666.2020.1771126T
Honors
- Inductee, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Academy of Clinical Excellence, Class of 2022
- Best Consulting Physician 2017, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 1/1/17
- Washingtonian Top Doctor 2015-2021, Washingtonian, 9/1/15
Lectures & Presentations
- Eat Fat to Lose Weight: The Low Carbohydrate, High Fat Diet, Master Class, National, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Annual Conference, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Virtual, 5/22/20
- Going Against the Grain: The Low Carb, High Fat Diet in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Grand Rounds, Grand Rounds, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, 10/26/17
- Management of Thyroid Nodules, Speaker, International, Johns Hopkins Aramco Primary Care Conference, Johns Hopkins Aramco, Dhammam, Saudi Arabia, 3/13/17
- New Directions in Diabetes Management, Speaker, International, Johns Hopkins Aramco Primary Care Conference, Johns Hopkins Aramco, Dhammam, Saudi Arabia, 3/15/17
- Obesity and Pop Culture: Fad or Science, Speaker and Expert Panel, National, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Annual Conference, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Virtual, 5/22/21
- Osteoporosis Management, Speaker, International, Johns Hopkins Aramco Primary Care Conference, Johns Hopkins Aramco, Dhammam, Saudi Arabia, 3/14/17
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Downtown Bethesda
- 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814
- phone: 240-235-9100
- fax: 410-367-2796
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2012Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Medicine, 2009Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2006Board Certifications
Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011Insurance
- 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
280 ratings, 88 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 1/28/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Dr. Ahmed is the best Dr. I could find to help me with the health of my bones.! Thank you.!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Clearly a world class doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Excellent communication and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Outstanding physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr Shabina is an amazing doctor. I truly feel she has my health in her best interest. I am very confident in her care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr Ahmad is very knowledgeable specialist and kind physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Knowledgeable, friendly, interested in my case
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Outstanding care provided to me from the moment I entered the office through my departure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
It was a relief to see Dr. Ahmed. In addition to addressing the speciality reason I was scheduled to see her, she also provided useful advice and feedback on more general health care issues I had and could not get addressed due to my PCP's having left the practice. I felt encouraged and optimistic after this visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Superior
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
The only reason I stay with Johns Hopkins is Dr. Ahmed. I feel she truly cares, takes her time, and is interested in me as a person. That's HUGE. She makes my health a priority and I highly appreciate that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Dr. Ahmed was excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Excellent, very thorough, learned Information I had never been told from my previous endocrinologists!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Dr. Ahmed has made a significant difference in my health and monitoring of my illness, diabetes Type II. She is always concerned, listens to my concerns, provides solutions and provides evidenced based treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
MY PROVIDE HAS GREAT BEDSIDE MANNER AND DEMONSTRATION OPF CARING FOR MY WELL BEING
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Very knowledgeable, capable, caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
I have type II diabetes and need periodic review to keep it under control. I see the provider once every six months. She is knowledgeable and helpful. My diabetes are under control.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Dr. Ahmed seems genuinely concerned about her patients health, offers solid advice and recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Your appointment began 30 minutes late. I had arrived 15 minutes early.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
I'm very happy with the care received from Dr. Ahmed, she has been my endocronoligest for a number of years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Dr Ahmed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Best experience ever from the front desk, nurse and then the doctor. Never had such an experience as this. It was too perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
A kind, sensitive person who is extremely co competent and very professional. I have been her patient for over 10 years and have developed a very trusting relationship. I feel very lucky to be her patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Thoughtful and organized
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Very professional and I feel she listens to the patient very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Dr Ahmed is very kind and thoughtful with my concerns and questions about my health. She listens and explains to me what I should do and what I should be aware of to stay healthy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Very pleased with the doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
I'm very happy with Dr. Ahmed and feel lucky that she is my endocrinologist. She is the one who originally identified my condition, recommended specialists and followed my treatment through to completion. In addition, she reviews test results from other providers and advises me on areas that may affect related issues. I trust her judgment, expertise and pro.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Very detailed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Fabulous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Provider herself is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Dr Ahmed one of the best endocrinologist in Montgomery county
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
I appreciate the care provided and how my health concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
I love her. Her treatment has changed my health trajectory from disaster to hopeful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Dr Ahmed is kind and empathetic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
My provider was easy to talk to and listen very closely to what I was telling her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Very pleasant and sweet doctor,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Compassionate and understanding. Responds to my concerns. Professional, respectful and supportive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
I gain confidence about my health after speaking with Dr Ahmed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Always happy with my visits with this specialist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Dr. Ahmed is the best doctor I have had the pleasure to work with. She is thorough, solves problems, offers choices that may work for the patient, is concerned, personable, and very smart. You can tell she cares about her patients. I am very thankful that I have her helping me to manage my health. All other doctors pale in comparison with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
She is very knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Every appointment is a learning experience with Dr. Ahmed. She promotes a better understanding of my diabetes , ways to take care of myself and how age affects my condition. Always is a pleasure to have an appointment with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Full and meaningful discussion of all medical items
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Dr Ahmed is knowledgeable specialist and kind physician .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Excellent! Dr. Ahmed was respectful, extremely knowledgeable, and explained everything to me in a clear, concise, and understandable manner. Further, her after- visit notes provided guidance for me to follow.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Great job by all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
As usual, excellent. Dr Ahmed communicates well with a professional, caring manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Dr Shabina Roohi Ahmed treating me as her baby brother, in spite of I am much older than her. She is one of very few doctors that recognize and respond to each of my health problems. Defiantly She is the best endocrinologist in the USA.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Dr Ahmed is thorough and cares for the entire patient not just as an endocrinologist. I try not to use her for other things if primary care is available. Primary care physician was on medical leave and Dr Ahmed filled in for several things without any pushback. That is worth a great deal in today's world.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Very knowledgeable and compassionate. Best doc there is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Wonderful Dr. Runs a very efficient office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Outstanding - a highly competent and caring medical doctor who treated me like a dignified person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
I appreciate how Dr. Ahmed listens to me but I honest with me about the seriousness of managing my diabetes. I totally trust Dr. Ahmed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Excellent response when communicating through My Chart.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
I like my provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
On the point and explanation was on the point in the way l can understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Dr. Ahmed is an excellent physician and colleague. All previous visits had been ZOOM calls with me at my university office. These calls had been useful, but my first in-person meeting was better. My next meeting, in January, will again be virtual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Dr. Ahmed is excellent in my experience. Seems fully knowledgeable, provides good advice, keeps tabs on my condition as appropriate, dies not rush me, and does a good job in minimizing the impersonality common in medical care these days.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Very good caring for her patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
I am happy with Dr. Ahmed. She appears knowledgeable, she listens, and she comes prepared to visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Told me a detail about taking my thyroid med and milk consumption for first time in 55 years of taking it!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
Dr Shabina Ahmed is warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable. She takes time to explain and reassure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
This was our first visit Dr. Hamed I was very comfortable with her friendliness. Professionally listen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
She's great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Dr. Ahmed is great! Very knowledgeable and easy to understand. She listens to my concerns and helps me identify the best solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Very smart and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
She is great. Knowledgeable and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Very knowledgeable and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Not able to schedule appointments on line. Have to wait a long time on hold to get through to make the appointment by phone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
She is very knowledgeable and has excellent bedside manner. I am very happy with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Compassionate, intelligent, proactive doctor. Very personable and approachable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Dr. Ahmed is very knowledgeable and friendly. I never feel rushed during my appointment. I feel confident that she is providing the best medical care for me and I trust her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Approachable, knowledgeable, has empathy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
She is a great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
She is competent and good in diabetes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
Excellent manner, caring and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Have seen Dr. Amed for many years. She has gone out of her way to help me with Short Term Disability concerns, and informs me accurately about changes to my insulin dosages as I get older.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Very good and excellent i
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Dr Ahmed provides super support in my dealing with diabetes the past 5+ years. A great listener with feedback and suggestions to deal with my diabetic issues. And responds to my ideas to assist me control my diabetes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2024
Dr Ahmed is the best endocrinologist in the US. She is brilliant, thorough and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2024
Dr Ahmed is always very professional and caring. I feel she has my best interests in the forefront while in her care