
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Urdu
- Spanish
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
About Wardah Athar
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Wardah Athar, M.D., joined Johns Hopkins Community Physicians after completing her residency at the Osler Medical Residency Training Program at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She received her medical degree at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Athar has a special interest in preventive medicine, obesity medicine, and working with marginalized and underserved populations. She enjoys connecting with patients and centering medical care around her patients’ goals and priorities.
In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors with her husband and their two daughters.
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Howard County, Columbia North
- 8820 Columbia 100 Parkway, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21045
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-393-9600
- fax: 443-873-5074
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2023
- Medical Education: Yale University School of Medicine, MD, 2020
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
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)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
134 ratings, 55 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 3/11/2026
Dr. Athar is wonderful. She is informed and knowledgeable and explains everything carefully. She is encouraging and kind and I am grateful I found her to be my PCP.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
She is knowledgeable and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
She is an excellent PCP. Very caring with excellent interpersonal skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr. Wardah Athar is such an excellent provider, patient, attentive and very informative. Takes the time to understand any medical issue you may have. I've recommended her to all of my friends and family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Excellent insight to clinical risk And checking with or referring to colleagues for evolving conditions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
She is always very friendly, professional, thorough, listens well to my questions and provides answers. She's the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Athar is an excellent physician. She is easy to talk to and answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
My blood pressure has been poorly controlled. Changes were made which have potentially significantly aided my health in this area.My blood sugars have been quite unstable.. Changes were made which I believe were necessary and critical to my health. I believe this provider showed significant intelligence in making the changes she did.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
I love Dr. Athar!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr. Athar listened intently, was compassionate, and gave me a physical therapy script and recommended I use a cream for my shoulder pain. She is a wonderful doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Excellent human being. Excellent doctor. Would definitely recommend to EVERYONE
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Love her, she listens and is empathetic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Great visit! Answered all my questions and provided care and treatment including prescription.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr. Athar is one of the best I have ever had. She is amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Very happy with the care Dr Athar and her team provide. She doesn't rush you through the appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Best provider I have ever had! Warm, knowledgeable and offered excellent service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Awesome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Athar is the absolute best primary care physician I've ever had. She is amazing. She listens to me, and when speaking to her I can sense that she truly care about me and my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
I love Dr. Athar. So sharp and yet a human being. Glad to have found her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
She is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Very happy with Dr Athar.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Competent, caring and knowledgeable physician who has great ""bed side"" manner. I am really impressed with Dr. Athar. She goes out of her way to build a positive relationship with her patients. Hopkins should try to clone her if possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
She is the best provider Johns Hopkins Medicine has and I've seen a lot of them. She is courteous, compassionate, and extremely smart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr Athar is incredible not only does she take great care of my health but she is so lovely to speak with at every appointment it's rare to find a doctor that combines a personal touch and care for a patient as a person without outstanding quality of medical care. She is a gem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Great visit, The doctor is easy to talk to, she listens, and spends time to explain things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Was quick to recognize temporary angst and respond with intervention.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
The doctor was knowledgeable, listened and was amazing from my first visit with her. They were on time and efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
She is knowledgeable and patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
With each visit, I find Dr. Athar to be at once thorough and comprehensive. Her reassuring and caring demeanor Is clearly rooted In a genuine regard for her patients. If It were possible to rate her above a '""10"", I would do so without fear of of contradiction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Very caring, easy to talk to, answers questions. Dr. Athar, explains all tests ordered an d results, also, made follow-up calls with test results and my health status. I have trust and confidence in my care by Dr. Athar.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Great visit, well taken care of and great follow up with lab results!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr. Athar is working less hours since she recently gave birth.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
I have been going to the provider for more than two years, I'm very pleased with the provider's care about my health. I recommend her to everyone I know. They all are very pleased about the service and care they got from her. They thanked me for my recommendation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr Athar is the nicest, most thorough and professional Dr I have been blessed to find. I am very happy with her, and plan to keep her as long as I live. I'm glad she is a young woman.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Athar is wonderful. She listens and emphasizes with you. She is also down to earth and practical.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Listen to what I had to say and really seemed to care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Polite, respectful and addressed all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
The Doctor is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr. Athar is thoughtful and detailed and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
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- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
The office called to help me get in sooner than the appointment I had made on MyChart. Dr was fantastic, listened to my concerns, answered my questions and ordered a test to help diagnose.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
She is always check thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr. Athar is an excellent physician and both thoughtful, personable and knowledgeable. I am thrilled that she will be my primary care physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
One of the best doctors I've ever seen in 45+ years!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
She is easy to talk with. She knows her medicine and explains it well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Athar is an excellent provider and I recommend her to everyone. She spends as much time as you need with her and never seems rushed. She takes everything you say seriously and I fully trust her opinion. I love having Dr. Athar as my pcp!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Athar takes the time to truly listen and understand, and I really appreciate that about her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Athar is an excellent physician. She carefully listens and responds to every concern. She is extremely aware and picks up on your wellbeing and immediately addresses her concerns with you, She provides realistic solutions both immediate and long-term. She respects your opinions and takes the time to explain her recommendations throughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Dr Athar has an outstanding bedside manner. She takes time to understand what is happening, asks clarifying questions, and communicates clearly the options available for care. She shows a real concern for my wellbeing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
This was my first visit with my new doctor.I know why everyone loves her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Thorough and caring