
Elham Afghani, MD, MPH
Gastroenterology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Farsi
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Elham Afghani
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Elham Afghani is an assistant professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joins us from Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She received her medical degree from University of California, Irvine. She completed her internal medicine residency as well as an extra year as chief resident at the University of California, Irvine, Medical Center. She then completed her gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship with additional training in pancreatic diseases at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
With a unique specialization in pancreatic disease, she has participated in numerous research projects at the Cedars Sinai division of pancreatico-biliary diseases and was involved in a U01 Consortium for the study of chronic pancreatitis, diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
Dr. Afghani’s areas of expertise include acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. She is an accomplished researcher with multiple publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals as well as presentations at national meetings.
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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Genetic Testing Reveals Important Clues in Unexplained Cases of Pancreatitis, Inside Tract (Winter, 2021)
Lab Website
Elham Afghani Lab
- The Elham Afghani Lab performs clinical research on pancreatic auto islet transplants, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cysts, and pancreatitis.
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 2360 West Joppa Road, Joppa Concourse STE 205, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-933-7495
- fax: 410-616-7351
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-1508
- fax: 443-769-1242
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology, 2014
- Residency: UCI Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2011
- Medical Education: University of California Irvine School of Medicine, MD, 2007
- Graduate School: Loma Linda University, Health Administration, MPH, 2003
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014
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
131 ratings, 49 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 3/4/2026
It was a year since I saw my provider. When she came in. It was evident that she had reviewed my recors and we I was glad to see her. She was happy that my MRI results were good and She very, very clear about next. She helped to ease my fears
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Very professional and knowledgeable!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Excellent provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Professional, courteous, helpful and extremely knowledgable on subject matter.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Very pleased with Dr. Afghani's explanations and recommendations for future steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Always efficient and caring..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Very informative and helpful in assisting me in understanding my issues thoroughly and recommending available resources to monitor and study my health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
This was my first visit with Dr. Afghani. She was attentive and quite informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
I traveled a long distance to have a consultation with Dr. Afghani and to enroll in the Pancreatic Cyst Clinic.Dr. Afghani is clearly an exceptional physician and an expert on diseases of the pancreas.I am very fortunate that I am under her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Competently explained complex information and plan for care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Afghani very easy to talk to and understand!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr. Afghani was kind and kind to show where I have cysts in my pancreas and kidney which is as very helpful for me to understand. She was kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr. Afghani was skilled in her knowledge of my condition. She was helpful when answering my questions, clear about her impressions about my condition, and provided a thorough treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Very professional and excellent way of explaining the situation both current and possible of future
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
This was my first interaction with Dr Afghani. She was very helpful in explaining my condition, its risks and follow up necessary to monitor it. A very positive experience. She is obviously very knowledgeable in her field
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
The best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Pain control was not needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
She's awesome, knowledgeable and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Always pleasant to speak with. Genuinely interested in wellbeing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Afghani listened very well to what I had to say and was very responsive to my questions, answering them directly but in a manner that was clear. She took her time in explaining my condition and recommendations for next steps. I was very happy with the experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr. Afghani is extremely professional and knowledgeable. Her expertise with pancreatic cancer is obvious. She takes her time to listen to all my questions and answers each one fully. She is friendly and approachable with an excellent bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Answered all my questions. Worked withy schedule to see me timely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Doctor Afghani was extremely kind. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and put my mind at ease. She was very thorough and took a lot of time to discuss. She even saw me early because she knew I was waiting for my afternoon appointment and then going to fly back to North Carolina.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
The conversation was on zoomed Aga y was very nice with a lot of questions about my simptoms
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
She was cheerful and pleasant and focused on explaining the detail results of the MRI.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Your questioner referred to my family doctor as well as the JH specialist I saw. This provider was confusing at times. You could have software mod to simply insert a name of whom you are speaking.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Very happy to have had this opportunity to speak with Dr Afghani, as she had appointment openings that weren't originally available. I met with her 4 months after experiencing problems and now have an appointment at Johns Hopkins for another MRI to be done 6 months after my first one, rather than 12 months as anticipated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Very nice provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Excellent. She listened to my problem and explained the condition of my illness. Dr Afghani asked me to see her in 3 months after my next MRI of Abdomen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Smartest Doctor I have ever seen. She took time to carefully respond to my questions at a depth for which I was deeply grateful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr. Afghani was compassionate, very knowledgeable about my case, and was careful to answer all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Afghani was excellent- extremely knowledgeable, gave clear explanations, answered all my questions, and was patient and kind. I especially appreciated that she knew and shared the latest data relevant to my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Very knowledgeable, Very informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
This was my first visit with this provider since my previous Dr left the practice. I am very comfortable with my new provider's care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Dr. Afghani gave a very detailed explanation about my condition. I really appreciated her care and advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Very happy with provider allows me to conference call with my son who is a doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
She was very knowledgeable and respectful.So glad that I have her as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Provider was nice and explained nicely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Extremely thorough and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Very knowledgeable, compassionate and a good listener. I would highly recommend Dr Afghani and feel confident that I am in ""good hands"" for any future follow-ups.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Pleasant, efficient, knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Very thorough, supportive, expert knowledge.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Dr. Elham Afghani is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable and skilled doctors dealing with pancreas issues in the U.S., and we had great confidence and rapport with her. We really appreciated how she explained things, listened carefully to our questions and gave thoughtful answers to all our questions. She is a master at the art and science of being a doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
She was very thorough, kind and concerned. I came from California for this visit. It was worth it!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Dr was very kind and caring