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Nisha Aggarwal Gilotra

Nisha Aggarwal Gilotra, MD

Cardiology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Nisha Aggarwal Gilotra

Professional Titles

  • Director, Cardiac Sarcoidosis Program
  • Director, Heart Failure Bridge Clinic
  • Medical Director, Heart Failure Disease Management

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Medicine

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Nisha A. Gilotra is a cardiologist in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Division of Cardiology with expertise in advanced heart failure, including the care of heart transplant and ventricular assist device patients. Dr. Gilotra specializes in inflammatory cardiomyopathies, including sarcoidosis, myocarditis and inherited causes of cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Gilotra received her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. She completed her medical residency, general cardiology fellowship and advanced heart failure fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Between fellowships, she served as an Assistant Chief of Service for the Department of Medicine.

Centers and Institutes

Heart and Vascular Institute

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Research Interests

Cardiac Sarcoidosis, Myocarditis, Heart Failure Disease Management

Lab Website

Gilotra Lab

  • The main focus of Dr. Gilotra's research is understanding the pathophysiology and outcomes in inflammatory cardiomyopathies including myocarditis and sarcoidosis, as well as improvement of heart failure patient care through noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring and studying novel strategies to reduce heart failure hospitalizations. Additional investigations involve clinical research in advanced heart failure therapies including heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. Dr. Gilotra is the site Principal Investigator for the NIH/NHLBI funded Heart Failure Network trials.

Selected Publications

  • Gilotra NA, Bennett MK, Shpigel A, Ahmed HM, Rao S, Dunn J, Harrington C, Freitag TB, Halushka MK, Russell SD. “Outcomes and predictors of recovery in acute onset cardiomyopathy: a single-center experience of patients undergoing endomyocardial biopsy for new heart failure.” Am Heart J 2016;179:116-126.

  • Gilotra NA, Princewill O, Marino B, Okwuosa IS, Chasler J, Almansa J, Cummings A, Rhodes P, Chambers J, Cuomo K, Russell SD. "Efficacy of Intravenous Furosemide versus a Novel, pH Neutral Furosemide Formulation Administered Subcutaneously in Outpatients with Worsening Heart Failure." JACC: Heart Failure. 2018; 6(1):65-70. PMID: 29226816

  • Gilotra NA, Tedford RJ, Wittstein IS, Yenokyan G, Sharma K, Russell SD, Silber HA. "Usefulness of Pulse Amplitude Changes During the Valsalva Maneuver Measured Using Finger Photoplethysmography to Identify Elevated Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure in Patients With Heart Failure." Am J Cardiol. 2017;120(6):966-972. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2017.06.029. PMID: 28754567

  • Bennett MK, Gilotra NA, Harrington C, Rao S, Dunn JM, Freitag TB, Halushka MK, Russell SD. “An evaluation of the role of endomyocardial biopsy in 851 patients with unexplained heart failure from 2000-2009.” Circ Heart Fail. 2013;6(4):676-84.  PMID: 23733916.

  • Crawford TC, Okada DR, Magruder JT, Fraser C, Patel N, Houston BA, Whitman GJ, Mandal K, Zehr KJ, , Higgins RS, Chen ES, Tandri H, Kasper EK, Tedford RJ, Russell SD, Gilotra NA. "A Contemporary Analysis of Heart Transplantation and Bridge-to-Transplantation Mechanical Circulatory Support Outcomes in Cardiac Sarcoidosis." Journal of Cardiac Failure. 2018 Feb 23. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.02.009. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 29482029

Memberships

  • American Heart Association
  • American College of Cardiology,

    Fellow

  • Heart Failure Society of America
  • International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation

Locations

  1. Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 7200, Baltimore, MD 21287
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  2. Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology, 2016
  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Cardiology, 2015
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2011
  • Medical Education: Sidney Kimmel Medical College, MD, 2008

Board Certifications

  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
  • Cardiovascular Disease: 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

72 ratings, 35 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.

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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 Gilotra is amazing. I'm so fortunate to have her as my provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Dr. Nisha Gilotra was excellent! She had reviewed my medical records and procedures since my last visit which included multiple specialities. She let me know that she had been in communication with my Primary MD and Primary Cardiologist and how they reviewed my progress and treatment concerns and next steps so that my care can be monitored, efficient, and cost effective with safe monitoring across my multidisciplinary care team. She addressed my questions and concerns. She was clear and reassuring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    DR. Gilotra is very Professional and just a Great Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Caring,knowledgable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Looking forward to next visit,

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

    Excellent.

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

    Dr. Gilotra is knowledgable, explained everything clearly, and took the necessary time to answer questions.

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

    Exceptional Doctor. She is always proactive, thoughtful and is amazing at her work. Explains everything so well without any rush. A very compassionate and knowledgeable doctor. Best doctor I have ever met and I am glad she is my cardiologist. I owe my second chance at life to her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Excellent service very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    The Dr was kind professional and showed extreme knowledge about the medical issue

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

    Good visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Outstanding Doctor! Always detailed in my care and tells next steps, best care and if necessary proper use of medication until seen for next visit. Beautiful personality!

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

    Dr Gilotra and [staff] ROCK!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Dr Gilotra and I have been together for along time. She listen to me and together we come up with a plan to continue my good health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Informed on the subject, involved, and most of all communicative. She listens to me. Interactions aren't just one way. Excellent experience every time

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Dr. Gilotra is very friendly, very professional and very punctual. She treats me with a high degree of of respect respect and listens to what I say.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    I love the fact that my provider had already reviewed all my medical history BEFORE my appointment and had even discussed with other providers. It made me feel that she understood my journey and could advise me most effectively.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Very smart and caring

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

    Dr Gilotra had thoroughly reviewed my extensive medical records prior to the appt and was very prepared to discuss my situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Excellent doctor. Very clear information and possible solutions for my medical condition.

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

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Good listening, knowledge of my condition, understanding my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Dr Gilotra is always caring and that's half the battle.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr Gilotra was clearly on her game with regards to my condition. She laid out the tests, recommended actions, and plans forward in a thorough technical manner and didn't ""talk down"" to me. Most importantly, she listened. I was comfortable discussing my condition, and left confident that I was in good hands.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr. Gilotra always go above and beyond with my treatments. I've been seeing her for more than 10 years and she keeps the heart ticking. She has

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

    Great care and amazing bedside manner

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

    Dr. Gilotra explained the results of my last heart monitor results. She also planned how the next 12 months of meetings and test would be scheduled.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Excellent care and professionalism. L

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    She had prepared for my visit by reviewing the chart before seeing me. She listened very well. She took appropriate action in response to my information.

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

    Dr Gilotra is an excellent doctor and I am very pleased to have her as mine.

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

    Very good provider. I really like her

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

    Very thorough and professional. Always listen to concerns.

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

    Pleasant manner and aware of my medical issues. I feel confident I'm receiving the medical needed

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

    Dr. Gilotra and Team are the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Since my cardiac sarcoidosis Dr. Gilotra has been an outstanding Doctor. Always available to reach via phone or MyChart!