- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Myma Albayda
Professional Titles
- Director, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Injection Clinic
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Medicine
Background
Dr. Albayda is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at New York Downtown Hospital where she also served as Chief Resident in the Department of Medicine. She then pursued fellowship training in Rheumatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine after which she joined the faculty.
Dr. Albayda is the Director of the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Injection Clinic [MUSIC] and heads the rheumatology musculoskeletal ultrasound program providing exposure and training to fellows at Johns Hopkins, a recognized strength of the fellowship program. She has expertise in arthritis as well as inflammatory muscle diseases and also evaluates patients at the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center.
As noted, Dr. Albayda has a special interest in the role of musculoskeletal ultrasound to further the understanding and care of the rheumatic diseases. These efforts are particularly focused on understanding the role of ultrasound for diagnosis and follow-up of patients with inflammatory arthritis and muscle disease.
Clinical Trial Keywords
Inclusion Body Myositis
Clinical Trials Summary
Dr. Albayda is the Principal Investigator of a clinical trial of Pioglitazone for Inclusion Body Myositis.
Contact for Research Inquiries
301 Mason Lord Drive
Baltimore, MD 21224
Research Interests
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Myositis, Inflammatory Arthritis
Research Summary
Dr. Albayda's research is focused on the areas of arthritis, myositis and imaging with musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Selected Publications
Albayda J, Khan A, Casciola-Rosen L, Corse AM, Paik JJ, Christopher-Stine L. Inflammatory myopathy associated with anti-mitochondrial antibodies: A distinct phenotype with cardiac involvement. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2018 Feb;47(4):552-556. doi: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2017.06.004. Epub 2017 Jun 13.
Albayda J, Christopher-Stine L, Bingham III CO, Paik JJ, Tiniakou E, Billings S, Uy OM, Burlina P. Pattern of Muscle Involvement in Inclusion Body Myositis: a Sonographic Study. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2018 May 8. [Epub ahead of print]
Burlina P, Billings S, Joshi N, Albayda J. Automated diagnosis of myositis from muscle ultrasound: Exploring the use of machine learning and deep learning methods. PLoS One. 2017 Aug 30;12(8):e0184059. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0184059. eCollection 2017.
Honors
- Discovery Award, Johns Hopkins University, 7/1/17
- Jerome L. Greene Scholar, Jerome L. Greene Foundation, 3/1/17
Lectures & Presentations
- Imaging in Myositis: MRI and Beyond, Talk, Asia Pacific League Against Rheumatism Annual Meeting, The Myositis Association, Shanghai, China, 9/1/16
- Landmark-Based Joint Injections: shoulder, knee, wrist, and ankle, Workshop, Annual Rheumatology Meeting, ACR Annual Meeting, American College of Rheumatology, Chicago, IL, 10/22/18
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Recognizing the New Face of the Disease, Lecture, 60th Annual Philip Tumulty Topics in Clinical Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 5/1/15
- The role of ultrasound in rheumatoid arthritis prognosis, Lecture, Annual Meeting, ReumaRio Conference, Sociedade de Reumatologia do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 7/1/17
Memberships
- American College of Rheumatology,
Member
- American Board of Internal Medicine,
Diplomate
Professional Activities
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Injection Clinic, Director
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 443-997-1552
- fax: 410-550-1033
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Floor 1, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 443-997-1552
- fax: 410-550-1033
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Rheumatology, 2013New York Downtown Hospital
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2011University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Medical Education, MD, 2005Board Certifications
Rheumatology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013Insurance
- 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
86 ratings, 44 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 1/30/2025
Dr. Albayda is a stellar professional and extremely knowledgeable. One cannot ask for better interactive care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Dr. Albayda is absolutely wonderful. She has helped me so very much. She is so caring and knowledgeable. Dr. Albayda has changed my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Dr. Albayda is fabulous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Was up to date on my condition & medicines.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
I am so happy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
She is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Dr. Albayda is the best Dr. I have had the pleasure of working with and would recommend her to any and everyone. She has earned my complete trust and I credit her for restoring my health in the best possible way. She has exceded my expectations as a provider and I happy and proud to call her my Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
I appreciate the knowledge, concern and interest she has in my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
She's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Dr. Albayda is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
I don't have a single complaint about this hospital
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Dr Albayda is an excellent doctor - very knowledgeable on IBM issues and personable. Always listens to the patient / and his wife and interacts very well in conversation and discussing options for treatment. Highly recommend. Plus, she introduced us to [Staff ], MD - who was great and performed an ultrasound procedure on my arms / legs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Dr. J. Albayda was very pleasant. She appeared to be knowledgeable the way she communicated two young doctors being trained.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Dr Albayda was very pleasant, thorough, caring, knowledgeable and was not in a hurry
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
The Doctor is compassionate, caring and understanding with a great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
I absolutely love Dr. Albayda. She has helped me so very much. Dr. Albayda is so knowledgeable and really cares. She is a blessing to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Excellent physician. She listened, was attentive and answered all my questions. I have had excellent care from this department.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
She (. Dr. Mayma Albayda) Been our trusted healthcare provider, demonstrating unparalleled kindness, expertise, and dedication in managing my RA treatment and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Dr. Albayda is one of my favorite doctors ever. She cares deeply about my health and pain, explains issues well, and provides guidance for future care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
I really appreciated Dr Albayda's approach to explain to me what she was looking for in the ultrasound imaging. And her thoroughness in evaluating all areas of my feet.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
The best ever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Dr. Albayda and Dr. [ ] are compassionate and put your concerns to rest. They always give me the opportunity to fully explain pain etc.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr. Albayda is the best! She listens, understand and really cares about you. Her assistant Dr [ ] was very good too, and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
DR. Albayda good to go !!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
They were very friendly and explained everything well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Both Dr Albayda and Dr [ ] were very pleasant and knowledgeable. Dr Albayda explained everything to me as she did my exam,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
I've been a patient of Dr. Albayda for 10 years and she is wonderful. She listens to my concerns, and explains my options in ways that I understand. She includes me in the decision making progress as well. I completely trust her judgment with handling the dermatomyositis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Dr. Albayda extracted synovial fluid from my right shoulder under ultrasound to relieve my pain, and sent the fluid to the lab for analysis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Excellent Doctor. The doctor who she supervised doing the injections was great. It would be great in the music clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
I have been a patient of JH Rheumatology department for over 10 years and have had the terrific fortune of being a patient of Dr Albayda for these many years as well. Dr Albayda is simply the BEST and the NICEST. Professionally, she is outstanding and always helps me in time of need. In fact, I respect Dr Albayda so much that I flew from Sarasota, FL for her services and flew back to Sarasota the same day!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
This is the first time I saw the doctor. She had a record of my history and had reviewed it prior to seeing me that gave me confidence in the provider. She was very easy to understand and explained everything to me. She took time to answer my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Dr. Albayda was thorough in gathering my history and reassuring me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Procedure went well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
I'm always pleased with the time she spends answering my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Doctor is very upbeat, pleasant to talk to and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Very caring and took adequate time explaining what procedure she was going to do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Absolutely love Dr. Albayda. Her injections are painless and effortless.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
As always, Dr. Albayda was wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
I am a Baltimore native and live in Sarasota 7 months of the year. I say this because I fly from Sarasota to Baltimore just to have Dr Albayda administer to my arthritic problems with my bursas, and then fly back to Sarasota. There is no better doctor for me than Dr Albayda. She is THE BEST, and I might add extremely kind and very professional!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
The doctor was thorough and a delight to talk with about the procedure (a steroid shot in the left hip.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Listened to and addressed my concerns Very knowledgeable and friendly Took time to explain what to expect and our goals
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Dr Albayda is an excellent physician. Very professional, friendly and personable great sense of humor. Listens to the patient and comes up with a collaborative process moving forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
The Dr was AMAZING very thorough. I will follow up even though I live far away.