Zoobia Wazir Chaudhry, MD
Bariatric MedicineInternal Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Urdu
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (12)Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Zoobia Wazir Chaudhry
Physician’s Office Phone
410-616-7420
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Chaudhry is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Chaudhry earned her medical degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College in Pakistan. She completed her residency at the University of Iowa-Des Moines. Dr. Chaudhry has sought out additional training in patient-centered counseling and motivational interviewing through the Johns Hopkins Patient Engagement Program.
Dr. Chaudhry research is focused on understanding the prevention of weight gain in high-risk populations such as individuals with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and cancer survivors, as well as examining the evidence to support the efficacy of commercial weight-loss programs.
Dr. Chaudhry serves as the co-director of the course on nutrition and behavior change for first-year medical students at Johns Hopkins, and precepts both obesity medicine fellows, internal medicine and preventive medicine residents at Johns Hopkins.
Centers and Institutes
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Changing the Way Patients with Obesity Think About Eating, Inside Tract (Winter, 2018)
Selected Publications
Chaudhry ZW, Brown RV, Fawole OA, Wilson R, Gudzune KA, Maruthur NM, Segal J, Hutfless SM. Comparative effectiveness of strategies to prevent weight gain among women with and at risk for breast cancer: a systematic review. Springerplus. 2013 Jun 26;2(1):277
Bramante C, Wise E, Chaudhry Z. Care of the Patient After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Ann Intern Med. 2022 May;175(5):ITC65-ITC80
Gudzune KA, Doshi RS, Mehta AK, Chaudhry ZW, Jacobs DK, Vakil RM, Lee CJ, Bleich SN, Clark JM. Efficacy of commercial weight-loss programs: an updated systematic review. Ann Intern Med. 2015 Apr 7;162(7):501-12. doi: 10.7326/M14-2238
Laudenslager M, Chaudhry ZW, Rajagopal S, Clynes S, Gudzune KA. Commercial Weight Loss Programs in the Management of Obesity: an Update. Curr Obes Rep. 2021 Jun;10(2):90-99
Courses & Syllabi
TIME: Nutrition and Behavior Change
Lectures & Presentations
Nutritional Management of the Post-Bariatric Patient, Conference, 41st Annual Topics in Gastroenterology and Hepato-Biliary Update Conference, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD, 9/11/15
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia
- 5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Columbia, MD 21045
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-933-7495
- fax: 410-616-7421
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, STE 305, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-0670
- fax: 410-616-7421
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2007
- Medical Education: Allama Iqbal Medical College, MBBS, 2001
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024
- Obesity Medicine: American Board of Obesity Medicine, 2017
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
48 ratings, 20 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 2/24/2026
Very caring and concerned
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
I love working with Dr Zoobia. She's very knowledgeable, I trust her and she listens to my concerns and issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr. Chaudhry always provides excellent patient support and maintains top notch skills in delivering quality healthcare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
She's just the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Zoobia Chaudhry is one of the best providers at Johns Hopkins.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Chaudhry is an excellent physician and her patients are very fortunate to have her as a guide and expert in the weight-loss journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr Chaudhry has great communication. She has my best interest at her for my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Chaudhry is truly special. She is always working hard for the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Very understanding and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Always listens and shows concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
She is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr. Chaudhry is an excellent doctor who recognizes what her patients need and advises them accordingly, even if the same patients don't necessarily want to hear what she is saying. The advice she gives is for her patients' health and well-being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
She's the very best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Very caring and concerned Doctor. Always follows up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Very attentive, provides excellent service and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
She's very professional and caring about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
She has a soothing calm demeanor that is attentive to my questions and concerns. I never feel rushed or dismissed. We have a joint care plan that we follow up to assist with health goals.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Chaudhry's for years and feel heard, respected, and cared for by her.