
Gina Lynn Adrales, MD, MPH
Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery
General Surgery
Minimally Invasive General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Gina Lynn Adrales
Professional Titles
- Director, Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery Training and Innovation Center
- Co-Director, The Johns Hopkins Bariatric Surgery Fellowship
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Surgery
Background
Gina Adrales, M.D., M.P.H., joins the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery as Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Training and Innovation Center, and Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Bariatric Surgery Fellowship. Her areas of clinical expertise include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallbladder disease, achalasia, splenectomy (spleen removal), benign gastric and intestinal surgery, bariatric surgery, and open and laparoscopic hernia repair (inguinal, ventral, incisional, umbilical, hiatal, paraesophageal). Dr. Adrales has been named an associate member of the American College of Surgeons' Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. Awardees are recognized for having devoted their careers to surgical education and are considered premier leaders in their respective fields.
Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Adrales was on faculty at Dartmouth where she directed the Surgery Clerkship, the Hernia Surgery Center, and the Bariatric Surgery Program. During her tenure at Dartmouth, she earned her Masters of Public Health at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. She received her undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary and her medical degree from the University of Virginia. She completed her residency at the Carolinas Medical Center and a research and clinical fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Kentucky before her first faculty appointment at the Medical College of Georgia.
A national leader in hernia surgery, Dr. Adrales serves on the Executive Council of the Americas Hernia Society and previously served on the Executive Council of the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative to improve the safety and quality of hernia surgery. She is actively involved in a number of committees for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons including various roles in surgical education, the development of the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery and an innovative interactive hernia surgery education module.
Dr. Adrales’ research interests include health services research, clinical outcomes and quality improvement in minimally invasive foregut surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, and abdominal wall reconstruction. She has presented her work regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Centers and Institutes
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Research Interests
Bariatric and metabolic surgery, Biomaterials, Clinical outcomes, Geographic variation, Herniorrhaphy, Microbiome, Minimally invasive surgery, Patient-centered care, Quality improvement, Surgical education and simulation
Honors
Bariatric Surgery Top Doctor, 2022 Baltimore Top Doctor
Memberships
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
- American Hernia Society,
Secretary
- American College of Surgeons
- The Society of Simulation in Healthcare
- Association for Surgical Education
- New England Surgical Society
- Association of Women Surgeons
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-1508
- fax: 443-769-1242
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 03, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-5900
- fax: 443-769-1233
Expertise
Education
Dartmouth Institute
Graduate School, MPH, 2011UK Albert B Chandler Hospital
Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2003Carolinas Medical Center
Residency, General Surgery, 2001University of Virginia School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1996Board Certifications
Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2002Insurance
- 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
78 ratings, 38 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 2/21/2025
Exveptiimslly skilled clinicia MN. Outsta ding communication skills. Detailed vlimival.& surgicalal explsnations,.dpoke sliw enough yo follow, nuamced replycto my questions & very well oreoared having read my medical record.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Great job...very professional...rhank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
She is a wonderful Doctor. I have been having stomach problems and she's not stopping till she finds out what's going on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
She made me feel comfortable very informative very pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
She was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr Adrales is the best surgeon I ever encountered. She is a very thorough and caring physician. She made me feel at peace about any concerns I may have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
I'm very happy with my experience with Dr Adrales.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Highly knowledgable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Dr. Adrales has been a godsend for me and has helped me through every step of my condition with precision, caring and compassion. THE BEST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
She was very focused and explained in detail my treatment plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
I will recommend my provider to a family member she is so awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Excellent care. A model.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Very talented, knowledgeable, personable and easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Listened so well. Gave me some hope
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Dr. Adrales was fantastic! She was so kind and thorough and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Dr. Adrales took the time to explain things clearly, and to make sure that I understood everything about my upcoming surgery. She is very knowledgeable, making me confident about the surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Dr. Adrales was very thorough in explaining my condition and next steps. She's a great listener and very comforting.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Dr. Adrales is a gem as was her resident! They each were personable, asked good questions and listened well. They shared information that helped me understand my situation better and options along with risks for treatment, and I could feel their caring from the moment they walked into the room.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
She one of a kind she truly cares
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
Dr. Gina Adrales came to visit me right before she left work on the day of my surgery. She told me that the surgery went well and that 75% of my stomach was in my chest cavity. I appreciated her visit. The residents had already visited me before her visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
She explained the procedure & answered my questions...thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
Dr Adrales actually listened. It's seems quite uncommon these days and I laud her for her attention and care. Also, in the visit summary, she used my correct pronouns throughout. This is also rare but it sure does encourage trust between the doctor and patient. I am exceedingly grateful for this, probably to a degree that cisgendered people have difficulty appreciating.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
Very friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Very friendly and knowledgeable about my procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
Dr Gina Adrales and her team in pre op surgery and post op care everyone was very caring informed and kind and made me feel supported through my surgery and recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
The provider was highly knowledgeable and thorough in her explanations, alleviating my initial nervousness and apprehension. Following my appointment, I feel confident in my decision and trust in the provider's expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Provider did a fantastic job made me feel comfortable with her knowledge and communicating with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
The best surgeon ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Excellent visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
She was very caring, and thorough in the examination and explanation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Dr Adrales is caring, personable, intelligent & a great doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
I like Dr. Gina Adrales very much. She explains everything very well. She answered the questions that I had. She actually shows the sonogram, x-ray and endoscopy results to you on her computer screen so that you can actually see what she is explaining to you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
She was really nice and explained everything to me and talked to me about any concerns I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Dr. Adrales is a skilled, caring, and personable physician who changed my life through performing surgery on me. She was absolutely the right doctor and I will be forever indebted to her and grateful for her rcpertise and dedication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
I have complete trust in her abilities to provider the medical services I need.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Doc seemed nice but not on time.