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Elliott Nicholas Exar

Elliott Nicholas Exar, MD

PulmonologyNeurology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

About Elliott Nicholas Exar

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Elliott Exar, M.D., is a pulmonologist specializing in sleep medicine. Dr. Exar treats patients with a variety of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea. He practices sleep medicine at the Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia. 

Dr. Exar earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and then completed an internship and residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. After his residency, Dr. Exar completed fellowships in pulmonary and critical care and sleep medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Centers and Institutes

Sleep Disorders Center at The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Selected Publications

  • Association Between Periodic Leg Movements and Increased Upper Airway Resistance. Exar, EN, Collop, NA. Am J Resp Crit Care Med 1998; 157(3): A59.

  • Increased Upper Airway Resistance and Periodic Leg Movements: Association in Individuals and in a Population. Exar, EN, Collop, NA. Am J Resp Crit Care Med 1999; 159930: A562.

  • Lack of Efficacy of Heliox in Respiratory Effort Related Arousals. Exar, EN, Collop, NA. Sleep 1999; 22: S59-60.

  • The Association of Upper Airway Resistance with Periodic Limb Movements. Exar, EN, Collop, NA. Sleep  2000; 24(2): 188-192.

  • The Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome. Exar, EN, Collop, NA. Chest 1999; 115(4): 1127-1139.

Memberships

  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine,

    Fellow

  • American College of Chest Physicians,

    Fellow

Locations

  1. Medical Arts Building - Columbia
    • 11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 210, Columbia, MD 21044
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Medical University of South Carolina, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 1999
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1996
  • Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 1993

Board Certifications

  • Sleep Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011
  • Pulmonary Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1998

Insurance

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • 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

4.8 out of 5

202 ratings, 63 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
Provider Listened Carefully
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 3/20/2026

    Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to

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

    I enjoyed the provider.

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

    Positive, responsive

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

    He was attentive, he listened to my concerns and made recommendations appropriate to my needs. He answered questions and responded promptly to concerns. He also completed my FMLA forms to address my need for additional support to enable me to meet challenges in my work setting.

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

    Dr, Exar is very polite and answered all of my questions. He is very considerate of my condition and explained all of the information that I needed to prepare for my sleep study so that I would not be afraid, and I knew what was happening from beginning to end. He Is a great doctor!

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

    Wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Very nice to meet Dr. Exar for the first time. Listened to my concerns. Recommended a plan going forward and will have a follow up appointment. Thank you.

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

    The ultimate professional

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

    Professional

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

    Pleasant good listener

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

    Very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Depth of knowledge in his field of expertise and all related issues impacting my condition and the basis for my consultation. Caring, emphatic medical practitioner taking the time to hear my concerns and questions and address these fully

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

    JH doctors are always very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Compassionate, punctual, caring

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

    Dr Exar was very good and explained everything to me

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

    Very caring

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

    Dr Exar listens well and provides clear explanations.

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

    Very professional as usual.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Kind and interested

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Very good visit. Good communication, preparation and easy to ask questions and discuss any outstanding issues for effective follow up.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Dr Exar listened to my progress and had the data about my sleep apnea.

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

    Simply amazing! Dr Exar has amazing bedside manners. I left the visit informed and prepared for next steps on several possible treatments.

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

    Once you finally become a patient this provider is great. Getting your first appointment takes many months.

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

    Clear and concise. Listened, was knowledgeable, explained things well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Excellent, experienced physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Wonderfully responsive and easy to talk to

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Very respectful and attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Knowledgeable and attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    In the1st visit I thought we accomplished a game plan to move forward with my poor sleep issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Excellent care

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Provider was knowledgeable about my health history and issues. This was my second annual visit. Purpose was to get yearly report on my usage of cpap device and have doctor order replacement cpap device for me.

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

    He definitely listens to me; and his responses are helpful.

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

    Dr. Exar was very pleasant and easy to talk to as he listened to my concerns and questions. He explained and provided statistics to help guide my decision for future treatment.

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

    Started early. He listened

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Based on the content of the after visit notes, the provider was not very attentive to responses I gave to his questions in that some of the notes did not accurately reflect my responses.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr Exar is a great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    I previous experience with this doctor in a previous practice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    He's fabulous.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Very pleasant manner and very professional at the same time. Listened to me carefully and provided good direction.

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

    Very knowledgeable. Listens and responds well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Listened to my concerns, gave me good and useful advice and recommendations.

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

    I was very pleased with Dr.Elliott. He was pleasant and thorough.

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

    Excellent, knowledgeable physician.

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

    Excellent

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

    Very personable. Puts you at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    He was kind, respectful, knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Overall, an excellent first visit with Dr, Exar. He was knowledgable, caring and listened to my experiences and issues with sleep apnea. He was engaged and prepared and showed patience and support for my particular situation.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    This was my first in person visit with my sleep doctor. I waited over 8 months to get a video visit and a sleep test. I obtained my CPAP four months ago and finally had an in person appointment. I'm very happy with the CPAP results but wish it hadn't taken over a year to accomplish .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Patient, explains well, good guy

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

    He listened

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Dr. Exar is a caring and compassionate physician who listens carefully to his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    He was clear, patient and informative

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

    Easy to talk to. Listened to what I had to say

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Very personable, spoke in an appropriate manner, explained planned procedures for my continuing care completely comprehensible w\o any confusion on my part

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

    Really a nice guy easy to talk to got me using a cpap machine and I feel great since I've been on it . He is super nice and friendly.

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

    He is a very good listener and suggested a better solution for using my cpap & the importance of using my cpap each night.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Dr Exar remains caring and attentive. He demonstrates care and understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Extremely well verse in his specialty and my specific issues. Very caring professional taking a holistic approach to my health issues, taking into account all facets of my condition

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

    Dr. Exar is an excellent provider. Very professional. Shows deep concern.

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

    Dr. Exar was great. I had a good experience during the video visit.

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

    Excellent provider. Knowledgeable , patient, and caring.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    This doctor didn't listen at all. He completely disregarded everything I told him. All the treatments he wants me to do I had already told him I'd done and they didn't work.