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- English
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About Gail V. Berkenblit
Professional Titles
- Associate Program Director for Ambulatory Education, Osler Medical Residency
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Gail Berkenblit is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include infectious disease and internal medicine.
Dr. Berkenblit serves as the associate program director for ambulatory education of the Osler Medicine Housestaff Training Program.
She received her undergraduate degree from MIT in 1990. She began her medical training in the Health Sciences and Technology joint program between Harvard and MIT. She completed her Ph.D. in the division of cell and developmental biology at Harvard, discovering the role of homeobox genes in uterine development and embryo implantation. She completed medical school and residency training in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins.
Her research interests include the design and evaluation of an internet-based curriculum and improving resident training in HIV outpatient care.
Dr. Berkenblit serves as chair of the Society of General Internal Medicine’s AIDS Task Force. She was recognized with the David E. Rogers Junior Faculty Education Award by the Society of General Internal Medicine in 2011.
Centers and Institutes
Research Interests
Design and evaluation of an internet-based curriculum, Improving resident training in HIV outpatient care
Lab Website
Gail Berkenblit Lab
- The Gail Berkenblit Lab focuses on HIV testing. We are particularly interested in the training of residents as it relates to HIV outpatient care, and the development and assessment of online curriculum.
Selected Publications
Bass MG, Korthuis PT, Cofrancesco J Jr, Berkenblit GV, Sullivan LE, Asch SM, Bashook PG, Edison M, Sosman JM, Cook RL. Provider and practice characteristics associated with use of rapid HIV Testing by general internists. J Gen Intern Med. 2011 Nov;26(11):1258-64. doi: 10.1007/s11606-011-1764-z. Epub 2011 Jun 28. PMID: 21710314
Berkenblit G, Sullivan L, Sosman J, Gifford A, Cofrancesco J Jr. Update in HIV care. J Gen Intern Med. 2007 Feb;22(2):253-6. Review. No abstract available. PMID: 17356995
Berkenblit GV, Sosman JM, Bass M, Gebrekristos HT, Cofrancesco J Jr, Sullivan LE, Cook RL, Edison M, Bashook PG, Korthuis PT. Factors affecting clinician educator encouragement of routine HIV testing among trainees. J Gen Intern Med. 2012 Jul;27(7):839-44. doi: 10.1007/s11606-012-1985-9. PMID: 22302354
Chaudhry AA, Berkenblit G, Gifford AL, Cofrancesco J Jr, Sosman J, Sullivan LE. Update in HIV medicine for the generalist. J Gen Intern Med. 2011 May;26(5):538-42. doi: 10.1007/s11606-010-1580-x. Epub 2010 Dec 8. Review. No abstract available. PMID: 21140297
Cook RL, Berkenblit G. Routine HIV testing hits the primary care clinic. J Gen Intern Med. 2009 Dec;24(12):1338-40. doi: 10.1007/s11606-009-1156-9. No abstract available. PMID: 19876693
Kinsman H, Roter D, Berkenblit G, Saha S, Korthuis PT, Wilson I, Eggly S, Sankar A, Sharp V, Cohn J, Moore RD, Beach MC. "We'll do this together": the role of the first person plural in fostering partnership in patient-physician relationships. J Gen Intern Med. 2010 Mar;25(3):186-93. doi: 10.1007/s11606-009-1178-3. Epub 2009 Dec 22. PMID: 20033624
Korthuis PT, Berkenblit GV, Sullivan LE, Cofrancesco J Jr, Cook RL, Bass M, Bashook PG, Edison M, Asch SM, Sosman JM. General internists' beliefs, behaviors, and perceived barriers to routine HIV screening in primary care. AIDS Educ Prev. 2011 Jun;23(3 Suppl):70-83. doi: 10.1521/aeap.2011.23.3_supp.70. PMID: 21689038
Phillips KA, Berkenblit GV. Training residents in outpatient HIV care. J Gen Intern Med. 2010 Dec;25(12):1273; author reply 1274. doi: 10.1007/s11606-010-1522-7. No abstract available. PMID: 20882361
Phillips KA, Cofrancesco J Jr, Sisson S, Wu AW, Bass EB, Berkenblit G. A multicenter study of internal medicine residents' perceptions of training, competence, and performance in outpatient HIV care. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2010 Mar;24(3):159-64. doi: 10.1089/apc.2009.0302. PMID: 20214483
Salgado M, Gandhi S, Buckheit RW, Berkenblit GV, Blankson JN. Evolution of an Attenuated HIV-1 Isolate in an Elite Suppressor. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2013 Nov 13. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 24117037
Honors
- David E. Rogers Junior Faculty Education Award, Society of General Internal Medicine, 1/1/11
- Lawrence S. Linn Award for HIV Research, Society of General Internal Medicine, 1/1/05
Professional Activities
Society of General Internal Medicine's AIDS Task Force, Chair
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-0670
- fax: 410-367-2185
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1717 East Monument Street, Park Building, Ground Level, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 410-955-1725
- fax: 443-287-4173
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2001
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 1998
- Graduate School: Harvard School of Arts and Sciences, Developmental Biology, PhD, 1996
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2001
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
5 out of 5
78 ratings, 42 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 3/19/2026
Best of the Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Very good and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr. Berkenblit is a wonderful Dr. And has always treated me with the respect and kindness!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr. Berkenblit is very thorough, she asks pertinent questions, & gives very clear answers. She is easy to talk to & not stiff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. Berkenblit is a wonderful doctor. She listens to what I have to say about what is happening with my health and how she can help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
I consider my self lucky to have Dr. Gail Berkenblit as my provider/doctor. She's excellent. It takes her awhile to get back for new scripts for meds but that's it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Wonderful always listens, takes time to assess properly and asks good questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
No complaints
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr Berkenblit always cares about patients. She's been our family doctor for many years because of a good care to patient. My family member was able to survive 20 years of health problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr Gail Berkenblit is the absolute best I am very lucky to have her as my primary doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Berkenblit is the gold standard for Internal Medicine. She is thorough, attentive, focused, concerned and always listens carefully. I would recommend everyone I know and like to see her, if she was taking new patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr. Gail Berkenblit us a trusted health professional. I know she has my best interests at heart, ane she provide key advice and counsel.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
She always makes sure my history is reviewed and if I have any concerns set up for follow-up she definitely listens to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
She is excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Great doctor! I've had her for over 30 years. Don't want nor need no other.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Excellent caring professional always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
She is always concerned about my health and feelings
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr Berkenblit is the best provider I have ever seen. I am very confident in the care she provides me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr. Gail Berkenblit is by far the best doctor I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Excellent, professional and compassionate care. Can's say enough goods things about her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Gail is a perfect provider. I contacted her through MyChart 2 weeks earlier to be able to get relevant lans before; not after, visit, which made the visit more complete. She is warm, friendly, never seems rushed when I know how busy the clinic is, was very thorough and touched all the relevant bases in out discussion. She arranged for me to get my Covid and TDap vaccines, which I had pre-requested. Gail is an ideal role model for our younger residents and students, and a very reassuring person to have on my health care team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
My provider acted very professional and showed me real concerns about my health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Gail is absolutley the best I am lucky to have her as my GP
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Berkenblit has been my primary provider for over ten years, she has helped me with my autoimmune disorder. I think she is a great provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
My provider always shows concern about my health and listens to all my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr. Berkenblit is a thorough physician. She asks pertinent questions & offers understandable answers as well as good suggestions for further care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
I just met the doctor on the 15th of Sept. She was very nice and explained things to where I understood
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr Berkenblit is very easy to talk to and really listens to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Best possible, Concerned, empathetic, Heard Me; Always centered on my concerns and goals, clear instructions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Gail has exceptional technical knowledge, excellent judgement and an engaged and reassuring manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
My doctor very professional Very pleased with the care give me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Very good very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr Gail has been my Dr for over 18 years I love her she a great Dr now treat her to lunch
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr. Berkenblit is a very special doctor. She is intelligent, professional, caring and she is very attentive to the issues I spoke to her about. I trust her with my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Outstanding professional kind and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Best possible Empathetic, listened to me, addressed all of my concerns, developed clear plans for follow up care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr. Berkenblit is extremely compassionate and brilliant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr Berkenblit always is thorough . Great at explaining and addressing concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr BERKENBLIT has always shown concern and compassion about my health, very patience in answering any questions I ask with clear understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Recognized online as a 5 star doctor of JHH.