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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
Languages
- English
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About Rakhi Naik
Professional Titles
- Associate Director, Division of Hematology
- Director, Hematology Fellowship Track
- Director, Organ Systems Foundation of Medicine (OSFM)
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Rakhi P. Naik is the Associate Director for the Division of Hematology at Johns Hopkins University. She also serves as Director of the Fellowship Hematology Track and Director of Organ Systems Foundation of Medicine (OSFM), the largest pre-clerkship course in the medical school. She holds an undergraduate degree in Biomedical & Electrical Engineering from Duke University, an M.D. with Honors in Research from Cornell University, and a Masters in Health Science (MHS) from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency and Hematology Fellowship training at Johns Hopkins, where she also served as Assistant Chief of Service (Chief Resident).
Dr. Naik specializes in the treatment of adult patients with wide-array of non-malignant (classical) hematologic diseases, including autoimmune cytopenias, coagulation disorders, hemoglobinopathies, and myeloid disorders. Her primary research expertise is in sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait.
Dr. Naik served as the inaugural Chair of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Hematology-Focused Training Program Consortium, which aims to create innovative training pathways and curriculum to increase trainee recruitment into academic hematology.
Centers and Institutes
Research Summary
Dr. Naik's research focuses on understanding the epidemiology and mechanisms of venous thromboembolism and chronic kidney disease in sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. Her studies were the first to demonstrate the association between sickle cell trait and renal disease. Her work has also been instrumental in documenting the high risk of venous thromboembolism in sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait. By defining risk factors for these complications, her research aims to improve the lives of individuals with sickle hemoglobinopathies.
PubMed - Publications
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1vIsynvv6Vhstt/bibliography/public/
Honors
- Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, 2025
- ASH Education Program Co-Chair, 2024
- Johns Hopkins University Professors' Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2024
- W. Barry Wood Excellence in Teaching Award, 2024
- Johns Hopkins Institute of Excellence in Education (IEE) Teaching Award, 2022
- ASH Hematology-Focused Fellowship Training Program Award, 2022
- Baltimore Magazine Top Doctors, Hematology, 2021
- Johns Hopkins Center for Innovative Medicine (CIM) Scholar, 2020
- Johns Hopkins Catalyst Award, 2020
- ASH Scholar Award, Clinical Junior Faculty, 2020
- ASH Medical Educators Institute (MEI), 2018
- NHLBI Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08), 2015
- Johns Hopkins Clinician Scientist Career Development Award (CSA), 2015
- ASH Clinical Research Training Institute (CRTI), 2014
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 600 North Wolfe Street, Park BLDG, STE 110, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-287-8288
- fax: 410-502-4147
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 300 Mason Lord Drive, Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-1711
- fax: 410-550-1116
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Oncology, 2013
- Graduate School: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, MHS, 2013
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Oncology, 2010
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2009
- Medical Education: Weill Cornell Medical College, MD, 2006
Board Certifications
- Hematology: 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
5 out of 5
27 ratings, 17 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 3/19/2026
Great appreciate you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Cooperation, understanding of my concerns, bright and hopeful themes about my health and long termOutlook
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Convenient and effective virtual visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Terrific. Knowledgeable, prepared professional and very informative regarding all concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Knowledgeable, attentive, helpful, caring, and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Excellent care and thorough plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Outstanding doctor. She is very kind and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
She is fantastic. I consider her to be a brilliant doctor who has an amazing ability to relate to the patient. She is on time and shows interest in how best to treat the patient's issues. Very personable and very well informed and applies her knowledge to the patients benefit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
She is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr. Naik is dedicated, talented, warm, and has truly saved my life during what has been a difficult and hard to diagnose condition. She's simply the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Understanding and explains condition and prognosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
I think Dr. Naik is an amazing doctor. She takes great care of me and I trust her completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Everything went perfectly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Dr Naik is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr. Naik was very knowledgeable about sickle cell disease and provided great recommendations for my ongoing care. This was my first appointment with Dr. Naik and I am very pleased with her compassionate care so far.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
The whole team was attentive, knowledgeable, helpful, respectful, and professional. They make me feel like my business is wanted.