
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
Languages
- Romanian
- Farsi
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Homa Timlin
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Homa Timlin is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include systemic lupus erythematosus, and lupus nephritis.
Dr. Timlin serves on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Consultative Rheumatology Clinic.
A member of the Royal College of Physicians, Dr. Timlin earned her medical degree at Romania’s Universitatea de Medicana Si Farmacie Carol Davila.
Upon completion of rheumatology fellowships, Oxford in the United Kingdom and an internal medicine residency in the United States, she joined the Johns Hopkins Lupus Center in 2011. After a one-year postdoctoral lupus fellowship under the mentorship of Dr. Michelle Petri, she finished her post-doctoral fellowship in rheumatology at Johns Hopkins.
She also holds a master’s degree in clinical immunology (London University), MRCP diploma (Member of the Royal College of Physicians), Certificate of Completion of Specialty Training (CCST).
Dr. Timlin has been an active educator who works with trainees at all levels, nationally and internationally, in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Presently, Dr. Timlin has established a retrospective cohort of several hundred patients with lupus and lupus nephritis, and site lead at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Timlin is the medical chair for the local chapter of Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) and the director of an IRB-approved prospective human diagnostic study using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate lupus nephritis.
This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida.
Research Interests
Lupus, Lupus nephritis
Honors
Member, Royal College of Physicians
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Floor 1, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-1552
- fax: 410-550-1033
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Rheumatology, 2014
- Residency: NYC Health+Hospitals/Lincoln, Internal Medicine, 2011
- Fellowship: Oxford University Hospitals, Rheumatology, 2009
- Residency: NHS-National Health Service England, Medicine, 2004
- Graduate School: Kings College London School of Medicine, Clinical Immunology, MSc, 1996
- Medical Education: University of Medicine & Pharmacy Carol Davila, MD, 1993
Board Certifications
- Rheumatology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
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
81 ratings, 38 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 3/16/2026
Dr Timlin is amazing and has been my specialist for over a decade. I completely trust her care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr. Timlin is very kind and patient. She orders the right tests and goes over them with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Dr. Timlin is wonderful, and I 'm grateful that she's my rheumetologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr. Timlin provides exceptional medical care and keeps me updated on my Lupus condition. Dr, Timlin is an amazing doctor, who I completely trust and respect.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr. Timlin is very patient and attentive and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Doctor Timlin saved my life
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr. Timlin was very kind and knowledgeable. She listened when I spoke and made sure to ask me questions. She was easy to talk to and made the appointment comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Listened carefully and believed me when I told her I was suffering. Gave advice on how to be more successful with my providers back at home.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr. Timlin is by far the best doctor ever. Her caring and compassionate nature make you feel so comfortable with her. She is nurturing and gives her undivided attention.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Homa Timlin is AWESOME! She is thorough, and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
She's very thorough and a great listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Doctor Timlin is great , she saved my life
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Always professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr Homa Timlin is a very good best Dr because , good care, polite, experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Excellent the doctor is very friendly and patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
She's knowledgeable and pleasant and friendly. Best doctor ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Provider is an excellent physician and very knowledgeable in her field of expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
First visit with new provider after my doctor retired. I will miss [staff] but I think Dr Timlin can be a good replacement
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr. Timlin always provide exceptional service and has help me get my Lupus under control. Lab results are very good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Dr Timlin is ALWAYS very informative and supportive. She takes time with me and listens
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
She showed real concern and emphasized the importance of taking my medication as directed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr. Timlin was very thorough and really listened to me. She took time to explain everything and answer my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. Timlin and [staff] were awesome. Very caring and attentive!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Very detail when she explains things, test results she go over thoroughly. Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr. Timlin is an excellent provider one of the best doctors , I have ever had. She is the reason why I have decided to use other providers at Hopkins
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Homa Timlin give more care to her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr. Timlin always provide me with excellent medicial advice, listen and communicate clearly my lab results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr timlin listens to me and my concerns and she makes a plan for me to get better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
The doctor was helpful as always.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Dr Timlin is an excellent provider, who shows empathy and has a wealth of knowledge and experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
I have been working with Dr Timlin for several years now for treatment of SLE. We continue to work well together.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr. Timlin was knowledgeable, prepared l, and thorough throughout the visit. She ordered in depth labs and provided referrals for other necessary specialists.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
She is thorough in explaining results as well as informing me of next steps
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Listens to my concerns and takes her time with my appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
I feel that I have the best Lupus Dr. In the world. Thank you Dr. Timlin