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Homa Timlin

Homa Timlin, MD, MSc

Rheumatology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64

Languages

  • Romanian
  • Farsi
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Homa Timlin

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Johns Hopkins Physician

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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

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Floor 1, Baltimore, MD 21224
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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

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  • 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 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
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Dr. Timlin is wonderful, and I 'm grateful that she's my rheumetologist.

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

    Excellent doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Dr. Timlin is very patient and attentive and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Doctor Timlin saved my life

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

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Homa Timlin is AWESOME! She is thorough, and professional.

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

    She's very thorough and a great listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Doctor Timlin is great , she saved my life

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Always professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr Homa Timlin is a very good best Dr because , good care, polite, experience.

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

    Excellent the doctor is very friendly and patient

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

    She's knowledgeable and pleasant and friendly. Best doctor ever

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

    Provider is an excellent physician and very knowledgeable in her field of expertise.

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

    Dr Timlin is ALWAYS very informative and supportive. She takes time with me and listens

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

    She showed real concern and emphasized the importance of taking my medication as directed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Dr. Timlin and [staff] were awesome. Very caring and attentive!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Very detail when she explains things, test results she go over thoroughly. Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Very nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Homa Timlin give more care to her patients.

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

    Dr. Timlin always provide me with excellent medicial advice, listen and communicate clearly my lab results.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    The doctor was helpful as always.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    She is thorough in explaining results as well as informing me of next steps

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Listens to my concerns and takes her time with my appointments.

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

    I feel that I have the best Lupus Dr. In the world. Thank you Dr. Timlin