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Alia S. Dadabhai

Alia S. Dadabhai, MD

Gastroenterology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Gujarati
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Alia S. Dadabhai

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Alia Dadabhai is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include hepatology and liver transplant evaluation. Her areas of clinical interest are: Viral hepatitis; Alcoholic Liver Disease; Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension; Acute Liver Failure; Autoimmune Liver Disease; Primary Biliary Cholangitis; Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis; Fatty Liver/NASH; Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Cacinoma); Liver Transplantation; Pregnancy and Hepatic Diseases.

Dr. Dadabhai is also proficient in performing upper and lower endoscopies.

She earned her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, her M.D. from the Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her residency at UCLA Harbor Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Temple University Medical Center and a transplant hepatology fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Centers and Institutes

Comprehensive Transplant Center

Selected Publications

  • Dadabhai AS; Fenkel JM; Brown DB; Laine L, Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration for the treatment of gastric varices., Hepatology, 2012. 55: p. 1301 - 1304

  • Dadabhai AS; Kim SH; Hann H-WL, Half Dose Pegylated Interferon Alpha 2A Therapy is Effective in Achieving SVR in Hepatitis C: Genotype 2/3 Korean-American Patients With Normal BMI in a 9 Year Study, 2012. 142: p. S404 - S404

  • Chung CY; Dadabhai AS; Black M; Cohen G; Dowling PA; Friedenberg F, Safety Profile Of Sorafenib In Conjunction With Locoregional Therapy In The Treatment Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma, 2009. 50: p. 1118A - 1118A

  • Saberi B; Dadabhai AS; Durand CM; Philosophe B; Cameron AM; Sulkowski MS; Gurakar A, Challenges in treatment of hepatitis C among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma., Hepatology, 66: p. 661 - 663

  • Saberi B; Dadabhai AS; Durand CM; Philosophe B; Cameron AM; Sulkowski MS; Gurakar A, Reply., Hepatology, 67: p. 1183 - 1184

Honors

  • 2016 Best Consulting Physician, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  • 2018 Doctor's Day Physician Award, Emory University Hospital
  • 2018 Veterans Administration Outstanding Physician Award, Atlanta VA Medical Center

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5215 Loughboro Road, N.W., Building A, Suite 330, Washington, DC 20016
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  2. Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Transplant Hepatology, 2012
  • Fellowship: Temple University Medical Center, Gastroenterology, 2010
  • Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2007
  • Medical Education: Drexel University College of Medicine, MD, 2004

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
  • Transplant Hepatology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

76 ratings, 41 reviews

The 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.

Overall Rating by Patient
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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    She provided timely and useful information. Addressed the issue at hand and resolved any concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Dr. Dadabhai and I have been in close contact with via messages in MyChart. Dr. Dadabhai always and quickly responds to every question or comment I have about my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Dr. Dadabhai is thoughtful, responsive, and thorough. She explains her clinical reasoning clearly and adjusts plans appropriately based on labs and symptoms. I appreciate that she balances being proactive with being reassuring. I feel heard and supported in managing a complex condition, and she consistently follows through on monitoring and communication.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Doctor Dadabhai is awesome. Takes time and listens

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    She was super prepared and could tell did a thorough review of my medical history. She already had a care plan ready that we discussed in detail. Overall, she was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Very helpful, kind, and patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr Dadabhai has been my liver doctor for 5 years since my transplant in February 2021. She is always respectful and extremely attentive to my needs and questions. She is always prepared and well educated regarding my individual case.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr.D was very attentive. She listened and made me feel really comfortable sharing everything about how I felt about my illness. She's GREAT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Dr Dadabhai not only provides me with the best physical medical care but also takes the time to make sure I am mentally calm and reassured about my condition. I am very grateful to have her as my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    I like my providers personality, it meshes well with mine especially given that I'll be with her as long as she's working. I'm a transplant patient for reference.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Dr Dadabhai is a very good communicator She is thorough and very attentive. She answers all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    She spent quite a bit of time with me, explained everything in a way that was easy to understand (but she didn't talk to me like I was dumb), and she was very happy to answer questions. She was very clear about next steps and quite reassuring. It also came up that I haven't had a PCP in many years and only recently got one. She didn't shame me for that, but instead said that we can't change the past and that what matters now is that I have one now. I really appreciated that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Very nice, kind and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    She was super easy to talk to and clearly explained everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Dr. DADABHAI was PHENOMENAL!! She prepared and had some previous lab results and then accepted the latest info I had. We discussed my previous liver condition, my latest blood results, and steps forward to better understand my low platelet count. I would recommend her to ANYONE!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Super responsive. Takes the time to evaluate my questions and respond quickly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    My Dr.is very attentive to my needs and explains everything very well. She shows compassion to my needs.. Great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr Dadabhai very very knowledgeable,passionate, professional & respectful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr Dadabhai is the best. She is knowledgeable, extremely efficient and personable. She takes care of business and I never feel rushed or unheard.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr. Dadabhai has been a valuable asset to my healthcare team. She has excellent bedside manner. She seems genuinely interested in my health and wellbeing. I trust her and am grateful she is one of my doctors.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Detailed and attentive and respectful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Very through - looks at you holistically which I appreciate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    She's so smart and kind. This is not a specialty for routine care so it's nice to have a doctor with a nice personality.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Knowledgeable, respectful, personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Dr. D is very through and explain things in detail. Great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Excellent, articulate, clear

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Dr. Dadabhai always looks out for my best health needs.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Highly Knowledgeable, expert in field

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Dr. D is a great doctor. Very compassionate and competent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Dr. Alia Dadabhai is a knowledgeable, compassionate physician who is on top of managing my care. She is an excellent doctor and a wonderful human being. I am grateful for her care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    I have been in Dr. Dadabhai's care for 51/2 years. She consistently provides excellent care, offering compassion, honest assessment of my condition and advice on moving forward .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    The appointment met my medical concerns and needs as always helpful and knowledgeable about my medical matters.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    EXCELLENT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Dr. Dadabhai was very thorough, professional, & helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Very professional, kind, understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Loved her she. Was terrific!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Dr. D is wonderful and I am so fortunate to be in her care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Very friendly, knowledgeable and put me at ease with concerns of health issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Dr.D is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Satisfied with provider's service.