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Lolita Nidadavolu

Lolita Nidadavolu, MD, PhD

Geriatric Medicine

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Lolita Nidadavolu

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Geriatrician Lolita Nidadavolu has clinical expertise in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of older adults with memory issues and dementia.

After earning medical and doctoral degrees from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Dr. Nidadavolu completed residency training in internal medicine at Brown University and fellowship training in geriatric medicine and gerontology at The Johns Hopkins University, where she also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in translational aging research.

Dr. Nidadavolu studies biological markers that contribute to age-related chronic inflammation, with a focus on circulating cell-free DNA. Her work has shown associations between circulating cell-free DNA and geriatric syndromes, specifically dementia and frailty. Her research also seeks to identify and target pathways that lead to dysfunction in brain-specific immune cells (microglia), which contribute to cognitive impairment and dementia.

Research Interests

Chronic inflammation, cell-free DNA, immune aging, cell death, mitochondrial DNA, inducible pluripotent stem cells, microglia, macrophages, cognitive function, dementia, frailty, physical function

Honors

  • Health in Aging Foundation New Investigator Award, American Geriatrics Society, 2025
  • W. Leigh Thompson Excellence in Research - Clinical Research Faculty Award, Department of Medicine-Whiting School of Engineering Retreat, 2024
  • Johns Hopkins University Clinician Scientist Award, 2023
  • Early Career Women Leadership Program Scholar, Johns Hopkins University, 2023
  • Nathan Shock Scholar, Johns Hopkins University, 2022
  • Butler-Williams Scholars Program Participant, National Institute on Aging, 2021
  • Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty , 2021
  • Outstanding Clinical Mentor of the Year, Brown University Alpert School of Medicine, 2018
  • Winner, Resident Clinical Vignette Competition, American College of Physicians, 2017, 2018
  • Scientist-in-Training Research Award, American Geriatrics Society, 2013
  • Winner, Medical Student Clinical Vignette Competition, American College of Physicians, 2013
  • David C. Martin Award Winner, Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society – Western Division, 2012, 2013

Memberships

  • Member, American Geriatrics Society, 2016 - present  
  • Member, Gerontological Society of America, 2018 - present
  • Member, American College of Physicians, 2022 - present
  • Member, Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART), 2023 - present

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 2021
  • Residency: Rhode Island Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2018
  • Medical Education: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, MD, 2015
  • Graduate School: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PhD, 2013

Board Certifications

  • Geriatric Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

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

4.9 out of 5

68 ratings, 30 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 3/16/2026

    Excellent doctor helping patients with difficult diseases

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

    Very supportive!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    She was very considerate of my feelings. Very informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Very Good !!

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

    Everything went well.

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

    Dr. Lolita Nidadavolu is a wonderful doctor. She addressed every concern we had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Both doctors we saw were excellent. [staff], the fellow, was my other doctor. The person who gave me my cognitive test was also excellent in her care for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    I thought that my visit went very well. Both the main provider and the Fellow working with her were very well prepared and familiar with my case. They were excellent listeners, they explained things clearly and in detail, and they encouraged questions and answered them helpfully. They also wrote out the steps that I needed to take.

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

    Excellent

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

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    The service provider was professional, respectful, and helpful. They responded quickly to my needs and made sure everything was explained clearly. Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    She takes her time and is extremely thorough. One of the best doctors that we have met!

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

    Included me in all discussions of plan of Mr care

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

    Professional

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

    The Doctor was very responsive and knowledgeable

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

    Dr Nidadavolu is the best !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr D is a competent and caring professional. She had bad news for us, but she was very sensitive in delivering it. As a caregiver and spouse, I felt I had to probe a bit to get all the answers and information we needed, but again I think that's because my husband didn't qualify for any treatments. It's hard to think of all the questions to ask to get the most complete diagnosis when you are hit with bad news.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    We receive excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Very thorough and very kind, listened to everything I had t say and knew her stuff

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

    We were seen over a hour past our appointment time

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

    The doctor spent a lot of time with me and answered all of my questions good experiec

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

    Excellent

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

    Excellent doctor, took time to address my concerns, explained next steps, caring person

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

    Doctor treated me with courtesy and respected what I had to say about myself and in response to what she said about me and what she recommended as next steps in treating me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Very nice. Very professional.

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

    She was very Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Dr. Nidadavolu was competent, warm demeanor , helpful & exhibited excellent follow up. Scheduling booked the wrong type of appt. Not the one requested by our Neurologist in Delaware which was for ""NeuroPsych"" testing & evaluation which is done at the Bayview Campus by [staff].Dr. Nidadavolu tried to salvage the situation after learning we had traveled over 3 hours from Delaware for an incorrectly scheduled appt. She educated us on options & helped to connect us to the correct medical professionals at Johns Hopkins. She went above & beyond to help fix something she did not cause. Simply Outstanding!

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

    The nurse practitioner and Dr. Nidadavolu we're awesome

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

    The Doctor was excellent.Very knowledgeable and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Very Professional