Christopher Joseph Abularrage, MD
Vascular Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Christopher Joseph Abularrage
Professional Titles
- The Bertram M. Bernheim Professor of Surgery
- Director, Diabetic Foot and Wound Clinic
- Fellowship Program Director, Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy
- Associate Director, Limb Preservation and Wound Care Fellowship
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Abularrage specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery, with a specific interest in minimally invasive techniques for lower extremity peripheral arterial disease and aneurysm repair.
His clinical interests include limb preservation, Diabetic peripheral arterial disease and limb salvage, aortic aneurysms, endovascular aneurysm repair, visceral stents and bypass, and carotid stents and carotid endarterectomy.
Dr. Abularrage is an active researcher within the department and has published widely on outcomes research using large, national databases. Recently, Dr. Abularrage and his team have published their outcomes of patients treated in the Multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot & Wound Clinic, showing significantly lower amputation rates compared to national benchmarks.
Dr. Abularrage is a distinguished fellow to the Society of the American Board of Surgery, and recipient of the Zehner Award and the R. Clement Darling, Jr. Award. He is nationally renowned for his work in Diabetic peripheral arterial disease and limb preservation.
To support Dr. Abularrage's research, visit: https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Abularrage
Centers and Institutes
- Diabetic Foot and Wound Multidisciplinary Clinic
- Heart and Vascular Institute
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Research Interests
Diabetic peripheral arterial disease, Outcomes research, Peripheral endovascular interventions
PubMed - Publications
Honors
- R. Clement Darling Jr. Award, New England Society for Vascular Surgery
- Zehner Award, Washington D.C. Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha (National Medical Honor Society)
- Phi Beta Kappa (National Honor Society)
- Society of the American Board of Surgery, Distinguished Fellow
- Society for Vascular Surgery
- The Eastern Vascular Society
- Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery
- Association for Academic Surgery
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-5165
- fax: 410-367-2462
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Vascular Surgery, 2010
- Residency: MedStar Health, General Surgery, 2008
- Medical Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine, MD, 2001
Board Certifications
- Vascular Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2011
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2008
Insurance
- 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
92 ratings, 40 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 3/13/2026
Excellent provider. Very caring.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
What can I say; the only other person I would trust more than Dr. Abularrage with my vascular health is GOD!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Great provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
He is trying to help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Very good diagnostic skills and very clear instructions on what needs to be done Very good diagnostic skills and explaining what the procedure will entail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Terrific physician. Very well-run office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
C as r ing knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Excellent Always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
My doctor is the best, I would refer anyone to him. Very educational in my medical procedure he performed. If I have to see him again, I will.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Great doctor. The ultimate in professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr. Abularrage is an excellent doctor & extremely helpful in answering all my questions. I would recommend him to everyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
I always enjoy my appointments with Dr. Abularrage.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Very good visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Very pleased with recent surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Very kind, courteous, patient. I appreciate his care and concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
[staff], Dr. Abularrage and [staff] were very professional in evaluating the current situation and recommending further steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Very aware about other issues I am having.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
He had reviewed my ultrasound tests and provided updated information. At end of visit described another appointment in 11 months and scheduled a new ultrasound of carotid arteries.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Terrific doctor who I am delighted to have his expertise in my surgery and excellent follow up year after year
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Always excellence in every way!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
He is a very friendly, caring, enthusiastic and informative doctor who explains everything thoroughly both verbally and photographically. Two years ago, he saved my life after an accident during a medical procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Cool
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Top notch professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
He is very knowledgeable in his specialty area. He recommends treatment when it's necessary. Not as ""let's try and see what happens""
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Dr. Abularrage is great and I'm glad that his concerns are to treat my condition. I'm thankful for him !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
I have this medical service for the last 15 years and very satisfied with such good medical care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Polite and courteous, very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
I love my provider. Doctor Abularrage, very professional and caring.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
I had learned I had an aneurysm. I found Dr. Abularrage, drove there and was thrilled when he did scans and read my labs and CT from two months ago and told me I DID NOT have an aneurysm. He is dedicated and interested and made it clear that the studies were not correct.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Very well mannered and helpful with questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Very patient and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Very through
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Dr. Abularrage's skills and expertise have greatly improved my health and quality of life; I'm very grateful to him for that.