Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Mfon Umoh
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Mfon Umoh, M.D., Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. Her clinical expertise in geriatric medicine focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and care for individuals living with dementia and older adults experiencing cognitive decline.
Dr. Umoh earned her MD and PhD in Neuroscience from Emory University. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and her fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Umoh is a K12 Clinical Research Scholar, and a Sarah Miller Coulson Center for Innovative Medicine Human Aging Project and Next Generation Scholar. Her clinical work, research, and teaching centers on improving cognitive outcomes for older adults. Her research focuses on examining biological and social contextual factors that contribute to poor cognitive outcomes for older adults. The goal of her work is to inform clinical care and interventions focused on modifiable risk factors associated with cognitive decline and dementia.
Research Interests
Cognitive Health, Dementia, Delirium, Modifiable Risk Factors for Cognitive Decline, Social Determinants of Health, Social Isolation, Social Connections in Promoting Cognitive Health, Resilience in Older Adults
Google Scholar - Publications
PubMed - Publications
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/mfon.umoh.1/bibliography/public/
Selected Publications
- Umoh ME. Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Cognitive Health. Clin Geriatr Med. 2025 Aug;41(3):357-368. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2025.04.007. Epub 2025 May 27. PMID: 40653340.
- Umoh ME, Yan H, Leoutsakos JM, Lewis A, Marcantonio ER, Lyketsos CG, Inouye SK, Moghekar A, Neufeld KJ, Rosenberg PB, Sieber F, Oh ES. Preoperative Neurofilament Light Associated With Postoperative Delirium in Hip Fracture Repair Patients Without Dementia. J Acad Consult Liaison Psychiatry. 2025 Jan-Feb;66(1):3-12. doi: 10.1016/j.jaclp.2024.10.002. Epub 2024 Nov 8. PMID: 39522948; PMCID: PMC12123679.
- Umoh ME, Fitzgerald D, Vasunilashorn SM, Oh ES, Fong TG. The Relationship between Delirium and Dementia. Semin Neurol. 2024 Dec;44(6):732-751. doi: 10.1055/s-0044-1791543. Epub 2024 Oct 11. PMID: 39393800; PMCID: PMC12323708.
- Pomeroy ML, Umoh M, Qian Y, Gimm G, Ornstein KA, Cudjoe TKM. Social Isolation and Hospitalization in Community-Dwelling Older Adults by Dementia Status. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2024 Nov 1;79(11):glae224. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glae224. PMID: 39275949; PMCID: PMC11525541.
- Umoh ME, Pomeroy ML, Mueller A, Craig T, Ornstein KA, Prichett L, Cudjoe TKM. The dynamics of social isolation among a national sample of community-dwelling older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2024 Jun;72(6):1920-1923. doi: 10.1111/jgs.18832. Epub 2024 Feb 28. PMID: 38415827; PMCID: PMC11187762.
Memberships
- Member, American Geriatrics Society, 2021-Present
- Member, American Delirium Society, 2021-Present
- Member, Gerontological Society of America, 2023-Present
- Member, Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART), 2025-Present
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 5300 Alpha Commons Drive, Floor 4, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-6337
- fax: 410-550-5992
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, 2023
- Residency: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, General Internal Medicine, 2022
- Medical Education: Emory University School of Medicine, MD PhD, 2019
Board Certifications
- Geriatric Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022
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
39 ratings, 22 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 2/26/2026
Excellent. Really cares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
She was wonderful. Spent ample time answering my questions in detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Wry thorough. A good listener and shared additional options for care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
I was very satisfied with my doctor and her assistance. I felt well listen to, The visit was worth my effort to get there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Very happy with provider's care and professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
My provider is excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr. Umoh is very patient, skillful and shows concern for her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Very knowledgeable and straight forward and sincere
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr. Umoh was excellent! She asked very good questions and listened deeply to understand where my issues were. Loved that I left with a questionnaire for my wife to fill out and return to Dr. Umoh. And my wife was also extremely impressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Explained in detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
This was my first visit with Dr Umoh. I have a very high level of confidence in the approach that she is taking to diagnosing my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Very knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
She was terrific. She explained everything in terms I could understand all was good. Direct eye contact, good communication
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Dr Umoh was very thorough. Listened well and provided excellent thoughts on my condition and opportunities to improve the condition moving forward
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Excellent, thorough and very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Excellent video visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
First meeting with provider was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Very competent, obviously experienced we my DX, she understands and explains my symptoms. She is genuinely concerned and is very interested in my overall health with answers as well as suggestions. And not just writing a prescription but treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
The doctor was very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
I believe my doctor is excellent. She listens to what I say. She provides helpful information and discusses issues important to me.