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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Tsion Abdi
Professional Titles
- Program Director, Gastrointestinal Motility and Neurogastroenterology Fellowship
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Tsion Abdi, M.D., is a gastroenterologist specializing in scleroderma bowel disease and gastrointestinal motility issues in patients with scleroderma. She also treats patients with heartburn-related conditions and performs colon cancer screenings. Dr. Abdi is an assistant professor of medicine in the gastroenterology and hepatology division.
She earned her M.D. from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at MedStar Georgetown University Medical Center and performed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Abdi joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2016.
Dr. Abdi has received several awards, including the Wesley Oler, M.D., Award for an Outstanding Resident Physician. She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Medical Association.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
From Mentor and Mentee to Trusted Colleagues, Inside Tract (Winter, 2020)
Tackling the GI Symptoms of Scleroderma, Clinical Connection (Fall, 2017)
Lab Website
Tsion Abdi Lab
- The Tsion Abdi Lab performs clinical research on Scleroderma Bowel Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Selected Publications
Abdelaziz DI, Monzur F, Abdi T, Jackson P, Haddad N (2015) Preoperative Localization of Colorectal Tumors with Endoscopic Tattooing for Laparoscopic Surgery. Journal Clinical Trials 6:227. doi:10.4172/2167-0870.1000227.
Honors
- The Wesley Oler, M.D Award, For An Outstanding Resident Physician, Wesley Oler, M.D
- The Donald Knowlan, M.D. Award, For Demonstrating The Qualities Exemplified by Dr. Ronald Knowlan, Namely Compassion, Humor and Encouragement
- Infectious Disease Society of America Summer Scholarship for Medical Students
Memberships
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Medical Association
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia
- 5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Columbia, MD 21045
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-933-7495
- fax: 443-546-1703
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Yale New Haven Health, Gastroenterology, 2016
- Residency: MedStar Health, Internal Medicine, 2013
- Medical Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine, MD, 2010
- Graduate School: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Public Health, MPH, 2004
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014
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
49 ratings, 18 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 3/9/2026
Dr. Abdi is a blessing to me. She shows care and concern for me as a person, and she have cured or controlled the symptoms I was experiencing that bought me to her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr. Abdi and [staff] were very thorough and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Extremely knowledgeable kind and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Ii am very happy to have dr. Abdi as one of my docrors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Very knowledgeable about my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
I have a great relationship with Dr. Abdi. This allows for clear communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr. Abdi is a gem! She goes above and beyond to help. She always knows my history. She genuinely cares about her patients - it shows. Seeing Dr. Abdi is always a pleasure!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr Abdi is very nice and listens attentively
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Always professional and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr Abdi always listens to my concerns and takes time to explain or demonstrate a response I can understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr. Abdi is absolutely outstanding! She is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, compassionate, and caring. I'm so grateful that Dr. Abdi is my doctor! She's truly one of the finest physicians I've ever encountered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Outstanding care. Thoughtful explanations and clear direction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr. Tyson Abdi is excellent at identifying a solution for my problem that is now working. She had me contact her a week later on my condition on My Chart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
She was very respectful of me and my thoughts.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
We came up with a new plan and medicine regimen for my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
A Blessing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Very good. I was nervous and they made me feel comfort and safe