Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Arabic
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Majd AlGhatrif
Professional Titles
- Head, Human Cardiovascular Studies (NIA), external appointment
- Hypertension and Vascular Medicine Specialist
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. AlGhatrif joined Johns Hopkins as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in 2012 with a concurrent appointment at the Head of Human Cardiovascular Studies at the Laboroatory of Cardiovascular Science, National Institute on Aging. He holds academic interests in hypertension, arterial stiffness, arterial-ventricular coupling, and heart failure with preserved systolic function. AlGhatrif is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Aging and Health and a reviewer for a number of journals in the field of cardiovascular aging. He also is a member of the Society of Vascular Medicine, American College of Physicians, North American Artery Society and the American Heart Association.
Centers and Institutes
Research Interests
Advanced noninvasive hemodynamic phenotyping, Aortic aneurysms, Arterial stiffening, Cardiovascular aging, Carotid artery disease, Peripheral arterial disease, Precision cardiovascular medicine, Preclinical cardiovascular disease
Google Scholar - Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=9L7CmyYAAAAJ
Selected Publications
A brief review: history to understand fundamentals of electrocardiography
M AlGhatrif, J Lindsay
Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives 2 (1), 14383
90 2012Longitudinal perspective on the conundrum of central arterial stiffness, blood pressure, and aging
A Scuteri, CH Morrell, M Orrù, JB Strait, KV Tarasov, LAP Ferreli, F Loi, ...
Hypertension 64 (6), 1219-1227 91
2014Longitudinal trajectories of arterial stiffness and the role of blood pressure: the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging
M AlGhatrif, JB Strait, CH Morrell, M Canepa, J Wright, P Elango, A Scuteri, ...
Hypertension 62 (5), 934-941 217
2013The conundrum of arterial stiffness, elevated blood pressure, and aging
M AlGhatrif, EG Lakatta
Current hypertension reports 17 (2), 12 63 2015Trends in diabetes prevalence and diabetes-related complications in older Mexican Americans from 1993–1994 to 2004–2005
HA Beard, M Al Ghatrif, R Samper-Ternent, K Gerst, KS Markides
Diabetes care 32 (12), 2212-2217 81
2009
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia
- 5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 300, Columbia, MD 21045
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- phone: 443-997-0270
- fax: 410-964-5329
Expertise
Education
- Residency: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2012
- Medical Education: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine, MD, 2006
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
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
4.7 out of 5
57 ratings, 23 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 2/18/2026
He was very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Awesome Physician who cares!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr was very attentive and engaged in our discussions. He asked alot of questions and explained things in understandable terms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Doctor was late for video because of hectic morning issues. He apologized for being 10 minutes late.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Very comprehensive with his care and educational information regarding my medical issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
I've been treated for 30+ years for chronic hypertension. This is the first time anyone explained how the cardiovascular system works and how It It affected by the various hypertension treatments I'm using that other treatments available
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Very knowledgeable, good listener, kind, wonderful bedside manner. He remedies my blood pressure problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr Alghatrif is simply phenomenal at listening and caring and explaining.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
This was my 3rd appointment in a row where I was the 1st appointment of the day and the doctor was 30 to 40 minutes late.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr AlGhatrif has been successful in lowering my blood pressure and I am grateful for that. He is also a good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
MAJD ALGHATRIF Excellent provider. Highly recommended
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Thoughtful, willing to listen to me, well informed and willing to think outside the box in dealing with my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
I wish I could see Dr. Alghatrif for all my health needs; he is such a great listener and stays on top of everything related to my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
This Dr. Is excellent, reviews past results and BP readings. He seem genuine regarding my progress.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr AlGhatrif is knowledgeable, listens to my concerns, addresses my health issues and is friendly and personable. He is a caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
He was amazing! Friendly and calm. I've never been to a cardiologist and I was nervous. He made me feel so much better!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr was very professional and understanding. Took the time to make sure I understood everything he told me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Excelent patient and knowledgable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr. AlGhatrif was the doctor who solved my complicated hypertension problem. I am quite grateful to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
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