
Tsion Abdi, MD, MPH
Gastroenterology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Tsion Abdi
Professional Titles
- Program Director, Gastrointestinal Motility and Neurogastroenterology Fellowship
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Background
Tsion Abdi, M.D., is a gastroenterologist specializing in scleroderma bowel disease and gastrointestinal motility issues in patients with scleroderma. She also treats patients with heartburn-related conditions and performs colon cancer screenings. Dr. Abdi is an assistant professor of medicine in the gastroenterology and hepatology division.
She earned her M.D. from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at MedStar Georgetown University Medical Center and performed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Abdi joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2016.
Dr. Abdi has received several awards, including the Wesley Oler, M.D., Award for an Outstanding Resident Physician. She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Medical Association.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
From Mentor and Mentee to Trusted Colleagues, Inside Tract (Winter, 2020)
Tackling the GI Symptoms of Scleroderma, Clinical Connection (Fall, 2017)
Lab Website
Tsion Abdi Lab
- The Tsion Abdi Lab performs clinical research on Scleroderma Bowel Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Selected Publications
Abdelaziz DI, Monzur F, Abdi T, Jackson P, Haddad N (2015) Preoperative Localization of Colorectal Tumors with Endoscopic Tattooing for Laparoscopic Surgery. Journal Clinical Trials 6:227. doi:10.4172/2167-0870.1000227.
Honors
- The Wesley Oler, M.D Award, For An Outstanding Resident Physician, Wesley Oler, M.D
- The Donald Knowlan, M.D. Award, For Demonstrating The Qualities Exemplified by Dr. Ronald Knowlan, Namely Compassion, Humor and Encouragement
- Infectious Disease Society of America Summer Scholarship for Medical Students
Memberships
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Medical Association
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia
- 5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Columbia, MD 21045
- phone: 410-933-7495
- fax: 443-546-1703
Expertise
Education
Yale New Haven Health
Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2016MedStar Health
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2013Georgetown University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2010Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Graduate School, Public Health, MPH, 2004Board Certifications
Gastroenterology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014Insurance
- 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
39 ratings, 14 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 1/13/2025
Very professional and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
As I've said before, Dr. Abdi is the absolute best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
I am so very happy and relieved that I have Dr Abdi as my physician. Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Simply amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Pprofessional, and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Dr Abdi always listens, takes time to clarify anything I might be confused on and is proactive in helping me feel better. She also looks at my health as a whole which I think is often overlooked by many providers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Dr. Abdi is a very capable and empathetic doctor. I am very pleased with the care that she provides.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
My doctor was very concerned about my health and
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Dr Abdi is very personable and caring. I have recommended her to several of my friends who also find her to be very patient and personable.Dr Abdi I
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
My provider is always caring about me. She makes sure I'm comfortable and understand what she is sharing about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
She was attentive, listened to my concerns, genuinely cared.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
Very caring and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2024
Dr Abdi is awesome courteous respectful provider She is very thorough and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2024
Dr Tsion Abdi shows a genuine care for her patients. Thank you for all that you do.