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Gina Lynn Adrales

Gina Lynn Adrales, MD, MPH

Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive SurgeryMinimally Invasive General SurgeryGeneral SurgeryBariatric Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Gina Lynn Adrales

Professional Titles

  • Director, Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery Training and Innovation Center
  • Co-Director, The Johns Hopkins Bariatric Surgery Fellowship

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Surgery

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Gina Adrales, M.D., M.P.H., joins the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery as Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Training and Innovation Center, and Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Bariatric Surgery Fellowship. Her areas of clinical expertise include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallbladder disease, achalasia, splenectomy (spleen removal), benign gastric and intestinal surgery, bariatric surgery, and open and laparoscopic hernia repair (inguinal, ventral, incisional, umbilical, hiatal, paraesophageal). Dr. Adrales has been named an associate member of the American College of Surgeons' Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. Awardees are recognized for having devoted their careers to surgical education and are considered premier leaders in their respective fields.

Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Adrales was on faculty at Dartmouth where she directed the Surgery Clerkship, the Hernia Surgery Center, and the Bariatric Surgery Program.  During her tenure at Dartmouth, she earned her Masters of Public Health at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. She received her undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary and her medical degree from the University of Virginia. She completed her residency at the Carolinas Medical Center and a research and clinical fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Kentucky before her first faculty appointment at the Medical College of Georgia.

A national leader in hernia surgery, Dr. Adrales serves on the Executive Council of the Americas Hernia Society and previously served on the Executive Council of the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative to improve the safety and quality of hernia surgery. She is actively involved in a number of committees for the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons including various roles in surgical education, the development of the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery and an innovative interactive hernia surgery education module.

Dr. Adrales’ research interests include health services research, clinical outcomes and quality improvement in minimally invasive foregut surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, and abdominal wall reconstruction. She has presented her work regionally, nationally, and internationally.

To support Dr. Adrales' research, visithttps://secure.jhu.edu/form/Adrales

Research Interests

Bariatric and metabolic surgery, Biomaterials, Clinical outcomes, Geographic variation, Herniorrhaphy, Microbiome, Minimally invasive surgery, Patient-centered care, Quality improvement, Surgical education and simulation

Honors

Bariatric Surgery Top Doctor, 2022 Baltimore Top Doctor

Memberships

  • Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
  • American Hernia Society,

    Secretary

  • American College of Surgeons
  • The Society of Simulation in Healthcare
  • Association for Surgical Education
  • New England Surgical Society
  • Association of Women Surgeons

Locations

  1. Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center

Expertise

Education

  • Graduate School: Dartmouth College, MPH, 2011
  • Fellowship: UK Albert B Chandler Hospital, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2003
  • Residency: Carolinas Medical Center, General Surgery, 2001
  • Medical Education: University of Virginia School of Medicine, MD, 1996

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2002

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

126 ratings, 67 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
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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 3/9/2026

    Dr. Adrales is very kind and respectful. She's the best at her specialty which is why I'm going to her for surgery.

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

    Vary good

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

    First visit and she was wonderful and very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Dr. Adrales is an amazing surgeon and a wonderful person!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Dr Adrales was excellent in explaining the surgery process and making me feel comfortable. She took her time addressing my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Dr. Adrales and her team performed an outstanding laparoscopic repair of a hernia. I was amazed by the quality of their care and the ease with which the surgery was performed. I walked out of the Bayview Hospital on my own steam within 90 minutes of completing the surgery. Amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Excellent experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Dr. Adrales is an exceptional surgeon. She is conscientious, extremely knowledgeable, has treated me with kindness and respect.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr. Adrales explained things that related to, but were not limited to, my parastoma hernia. My husband and aI learned a lot.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    No, comment Doctor and nurse done their a great job.

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

    She was very informative

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

    I was told that the appointment was for 930 and would be approx 45 minutes. I showed up at 915 to complete all forms, intake, etc. Sat with the Doc's resident was there onetime, spent 45 minutes discussing things. The doc came in a at 11AM, an hour and a half after the scheduled appointment then spent 45 minutes with me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr. Adrales couldn't have been any nicer, knowledgeable, and attentive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Dr. Adrales is an excellent doctor/surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Kept me well informed as she examined me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    I waited an hour.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Excellent

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

    My provider are aware of my health and she really show me concern about my health I really love tge way she takes care of me when I see her really I can go on

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

    Dr Adrales and team are caring and skilled

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

    Dr Adrales provides excellent care, and I wouldn't hesitate to use her services again.

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

    Dr. Adrales and her team are fantastic!!

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

    She is excellent

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

    I saw her as an ""add on"" patient for her that day. [staff] asked her to speak to me regarding the hiatal hernia I am dealing with. Her office will be contacting me. She came between her patients and was wonderful!! I am so grateful to have met her.

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

    She takes the time to explain everything to you

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

    She is very concerned about her patience and always questioning me about my health and I'm great full to have her as my provider

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

    Dr. Adrales is very knowledgeable, professional and compass.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Dr. Adrales is the very best of the best in her field of surgery!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Very good communication skills.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr Adrales has the highest credentials and I'm happy she is taking care of me. After my appointment, I'm completely comfortable with moving forward with my hernia repair.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    I am so incredibly grateful I was put in her care in 2016. Not only is she a gifted surgeon but it is apparent she is knowledgeable about my particular case and the compassion and care she shows means so much during this difficult time, and appreciate the time she took to explain how to go forward and her willingness to talk with other surgeons about my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    I was impressed with the amount of time the provider spent with me and the care she took in explaining information and giving me time to ask questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr. Adrales is fantastic!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    I research the provider prior to making my appointment and they exceeded my high expectations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    She was carrying and very perfect

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr. Adrales is one of my favorite doctors. This visit was to go over test results. She thoroughly goes over and explains the test results and shares her computer screen to show you the

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Dr Adrales has a very calming beside manner. She presented possible treatments and information about each.

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

    She did an outstanding job giving me as much information as possible for a short first visit we need testing to give a more complete view

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

    Very knowledgeable, courteous, confident in her ability to work with my specific issue as well as appeared interested in me as a patient.

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

    Dr. Gina Adrales is the best surgeon ever! I came to her for hernia repair surgery and she did an amazing job. I do not have any of the issues that I was having before with GERDS, acid reflux, and throwing up. I am now able to eat and enjoy food again, thanks to Dr. Adrales!

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

    I like her a lot

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

    She's the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Great care

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

    Extremely knowledgeable and caring. Very patient and helpful.

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

    The doctor was excellent, no doubt about it.

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

    Was very informative and listened to all our questions

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

    Very gentle & caring.

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

    Very good.

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

    Professional, polite, competent. Compassionate

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

    It was the first time that I felt a doctor listened to me and understood my on-going medical issues.

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

    Dr Adrales is a wonderful, caring provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    We feel grateful my providers are outstanding in their care and compassion. How very fortunate and blessed for these exceptional providers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    She listens! She listens with an ear to how she can help.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Dr Adrales was very professional and knowledgeable. She was highly recommended to me and I'm glad I made the 3hoyr trip to see her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr. Adrales was excellent, taking the appropriate time to answer questions, evaluate me, and talk about next stsps

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Very knowledgeable about my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Very pleasant, (knowledgeable) chief of her field of medicine, and made logical sense of the situation to determine path forward.

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

    Dr. Adrales is very professional, courteous, listens to what is being said; has refreshing bedside manners. I am very pleased to have her as my surgeon and she has made my concerns about surgery better.

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

    Pleasant, easy to talk to, clearly knowledgeable

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

    Very concerned, very empathetic, very knowledgeable.

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

    Very thorough knowledgable

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

    This is my first contact, but I thought Dr. Adrales was great very thorough and explaining the procedure that I am thinking about having

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

    She was polite, kind & informative. Responsive to any questions or concerns.

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

    Very through in appointment. Understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Very professional

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Very professional