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Desh Bandhu Nepal

Desh Bandhu Nepal, MBBS

Rheumatology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • Hindi
  • Nepali
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Desh Bandhu Nepal

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Floor 1, Baltimore, MD 21224
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  2. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Baltimore, MD 21224
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin, Rheumatology , 2024
  • Residency: Memorial Health University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2013
  • Medical Education: Banaras Hindu Institute of Medicine, MBBS, 2007

Board Certifications

  • Rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2025
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

159 ratings, 78 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Dr. Nepal is excellent. He is careful and, he listens. He is definitely extremely lKnowledgeable and professional, he always consults other doctors and works as a team and he stays in touch with me. He's also warm and kind. He's a terrific Doctor and has made a huge difference in my care and in particular in my mental and emotional health. I am very grateful to him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Great Dr. He was very knowable and very kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    My video visit was really good. Dr Nepal listened to my concerns and helped me schedule a genic test to help us to determine the best treatment for my RA

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Knowledgeable, professional, excellent rapport with patient, friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Dr Nepal is professional, personable and knowledgeable. I have great confidence in him and his abilities.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Listens to you. Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Dr. Nepal is very thorough and listened to my concerns.

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

    So caring and thorough. Communicates well with my cadre of other specialists. Very knowledgeable about my rare condition.

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

    Very professional. He listens and tries to help.Very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    My appointment with this provider was very thorough and I feel like he had a good understanding of my condition and gave good advice to the treatment of my condition..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Dr. Nepal is the best doctor ever - truly caring, patient, and dedicated.So thankful for Dr. Nepal - the absolute best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    He has spent quite a while listening to my explanations and fully answering.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    One of the best I have ever had

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    I'm so pleased to have Dr Nepal on my team. He is interested in my care and shares so much advice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Dr Nepal genuinely cares about helping me figure out medication that will give me relief from my psoriatic arthritis

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    I love my care team- the doctor, Nurse Rebecca and the whole team. They're great!

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

    Dr Nepal listened intently and asked questions to understand my concerns. It was a very good first visit and I felt reassured that I would be followed with care.

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

    Very good visit I have no complaints

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

    Dr Nepal is very professional and informative about my meds and my condition.

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

    It was one of my best doctors appointments the Doctor was respectful, had patience and a was respectful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Like him a lot, he cares

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Excellent and very thorough

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

    Knows his work. Good disposition and patient interaction.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Dr. Nepal is a very caring provider. He listens which is very important. He makes you feel heard.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    I feel very confident in Dr. Nepal

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Very helpful and listened all the time!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr Nepal is an accomplished and caring physician. I recommend him highly.

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

    Very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    One of the best in my lifetime

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

    Dr. Nepal is my rheumatologist but in some ways he is my primary care physician. He takes a wholistic approach to care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Great doc

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    He is wonderful. One of the best doctors I have ever seen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Outstanding, professional, knowledgeable and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Excellant, caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Very professional and trustworthy. Trying to fix my medication to improve my health. It was

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

    Dr. Nepal is very professional and makes me feel very confident with his advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Dr. Nepal is very responsive to any questions I have and follows through with any testing or prescriptions needed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    It was a good visit. We will see if what he recommends will work for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr Nepal had prepared well by reviewing the data I had provided, listened carefully to what I said, allowed me to ask questions, and contact him with a follow-up that he responded to

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Super Knowledgeable, good listener, compassionate, thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr Nepal is a very kind and special doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr Desh Nepal was generous with his time for my appointment as we had significant issues to discuss. Main difficulty is that I live in Florida and Dr. Nepal cannot do tele-medicine calls with me so I need to travel for appointments.

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

    Professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Very informative and very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Very bright. Took my situation seriously. Very clear with infos and questions. Seemed to adjust his responses to fit the knowledge of the patient. Patient and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Dr. Nepal is always thorough in reviewing my current medical issues and the progress.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    He spent quality time with me and my family. Was my first visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Very courteous and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Provider is excellent. He answers my questions and makes me feel at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    He's thoughtful, caring and prompt.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Good visit, great results from the visit. Highly recommend

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Always listens to me and discusses optionscarefully explains things.. Shows sincere interest in treating me as an individual and understanding I am not the norm!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Very happy to be in his care. Listen to all the issues and very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Such a gentle, compassionate and intelligent doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    He is very knowledgeable, Caring and listens to severe you the Best with suitable medicine. He is the Best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Dr Nepal is very kind and concerned about my health issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Very thorough. Listens to my concerns.

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

    Dr Nepal and everyone there are wonderful. I'm so glad they are my Healthcare providers

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Excellent provider very knowledgeable answered all questions took plenty of time examining me. Very happy with my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Professional and easy to talk to.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Seems like he is experienced and has a plan. He promised to follow up with me on several items thru the portal and to return CD's with my test results. I hope he does what he said he would do

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    My appointments are always a nice experience. Dr Nepal is calm, kind and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Dr. Nepal looked at my condition thoroughly and holistically that other providers hadn't in the past.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    The Doctor was prepared, had read all of the test and X-rays and understood the issues with hemachromatosis and joint pain. He provided some suggestion that may provide relief and some follow-up tests that may help determine the cause.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Patient thorough understanding

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

    He was everything I needed and wanted in a provider. He listened and actually heard me. He is extremely smart and a true expert in his field. He was very kind, patient, and very thorough. I trust him with my case and feel that he will figure out the best way to proceed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Dr Nepal was very kind and I felt he listened very well to everything I had to say

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Dr. Nepal is great. He explained different components about my condition and gave me his honest opinion. Which I appreciated.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Concerned and thorough

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

    Dr. Nepal is excellent - very thoughtful, caring, thorough and patient.

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

    I appreciate the pro active approach.

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

    Very professional

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

    Very patient and friendly. Listens and very courteous.

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

    Dr Nepal is wonderful and knew exactly how to deal with my difficult diagnosis . Amazing doctor I would recommend to everyone .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    I appreciated how attentively he listened to my concerns and his commitment to figuring out the underlying issue.