Albert Jonathan Aboulafia, MD, MBA
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Oncology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
4.8 of 5 stars
228 Ratings, 75 Reviews33 Insurances Accepted
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Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5009, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 410-614-1451
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2100, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-769-1281
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Graduate School, MBA, 2006MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Fellowship, Orthopedic Oncology, 1991Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990University of Michigan
Medical Education, MD, 1985Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023Insurance
- Aetna
- Amerigroup District of Columbia
- AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- Evernorth Behavioral Health
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- JAI Medical Systems
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- Kaiser Permanente
- KeyCare
- Maryland Physicians Care
- Medicaid Maryland
- Medicaid Virginia
- Medicare DC
- Medicare Maryland
- MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
- South Central Preferred (SCP)
- Superior Vision
- TRICARE (Humana Military East)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
- Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)
Reviews
4.8 of 5 stars
228 Ratings, 75 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 4/17/2024
Everyone I came into contact with was tremendous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Straight forward. Respectful. Direct in his communication. Says what he feels is best for the patient. Listens and respects the patient's opinion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Dr. Aboulafia took time to incorporate my concerns in prescribing a treatment plan. He explained each course of action patiently, and helped me understand the tradeoffs of each approach. In the end, I elected a hybrid approach to assertively do nothing, but to monitor the pain in my ankle to inform whether care should be escalated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Very easily to talk to Cared about my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
I want to say thank you for your patience, courtesy, and professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2024
Everyone we encountered, over the phone and in person, were respectful, helpful and very prompt. We cannot thank everyone enough for their quick responses and delicacy in handling this situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2024
Dr. Aboulafia has been nothing short of phenomenal during a bracing time of health challenges. A great listener, highly responsive, adept at explaining concepts, and empathetic. In short, very patient centric. I've always felt that I'm in hands of an excellent clinician who exudes compassion and confidence,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2024
Excellent. Love him! Also love [ ]!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2024
Very friendly. Gave me choices on how to proceed with current diagnosis. Made me feel comfortable to to reach out with any future concerns. Listened to all my worries about why I was there and did not make me feel like this this was not a big concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2024
Very professional and friendly. Loved his honest approach to my issue. Great sense of humor. Fabulous first visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2024
Very pleasant and humorous. His encouragement certainly boosts patient morale. He is a specialist so I don't get to see him often. I saw him three times since my surgery last year and each time I thoroughly enjoyed the visit. I do want to mention that the first part of the appointment was to have x-rays taken in the facility, reviewed by a radiologist and the doctor, and then the visit itself. That saved another trip for imaging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2024
Very personable, thorough and knowledgeable. Made me feel comfortable and cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2024
Pleasant. He takes time with the client.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2024
Dr. Aboulafia is always pleasant and knowledgeable. He listens and is informative in an understandable way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2024
He is kind, smart and welcoming
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2024
The doctor and nurse practitioner were friendly and supportive. Both asked me several times if I had any questions. Results were not provided to me yet because we are waiting for the biopsy results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2024
Dr. A was excellent! He was professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable. He took the time to listen, reviewed my x-rays, MRIs, and health notes to conduct a complete review of my situation and thoroughly explained everything in a way that I could understand. I love that he was interested in me outside of my health matters and we had a nice discussion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2024
I liked the Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2024
This provider has the best bedside manner. He was very informative, caring, and made sure I knew I was OK before I walked out of the office. He should be an example of what is needed in the health field regarding providers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2024
I appreciate the time Jennifer and Dr. Aboulafia took to talk to me and ask about his I'm feeling. Checking in on me making sure I'm ok.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2024
Dr. Aboulafia is not only an excellent physician, he is a caring and attentive person. He has a charming personality and always puts me at ease. Dealing with a past cancer diagnosis, I come to my appointments with a lot of anxiety. He listens, with real concern, to my current health questions. I never feel rushed or ignored.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2024
Very helpful related to reason for visit, explanations provided, this following a prior surgery done by this surgery. He had reported the condition for which surgery is done could recur.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2024
So nice, great with kids
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2024
Excellent surgery & follow up care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2024
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2024
The Dr & his team took good care of during our visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2023
Dr. A is the best! He always takes great care of me! He treats me like I am family. He listens and cares!! He loves his work and it shows!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2023
The Doctor has a great sense of humor and explained everything in detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2023
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Aboulafia.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2023
Very informative, kind, considerate and knowledgeable about what was going on with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2023
Dr Aboulafia is awesome! He is kind, friendly and caring. He went out of his way to explain everything to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2023
The very best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2023
He was excellent. He helped me to understand the problem and my options. He clearly cared. I have had other experiences with Hopkins. This was clearly better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2023
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2023
I have friends and other health care providers know who this doctor is. His reputation is stellar and I was glad to be able to see him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2023
Amazing provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2023
Dr. Abulafia was very personable, caring and listened to my concerns. He demonstrated empathy and made me feel comfortable under the circumstances with recent MRI results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2023
He had the BEST bedside manner! Made us at ease and was wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2023
Had a great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2023
Extremely knowledgeable and very good listener. Please thank him for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2023
Phenomenal clinician and team
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2023
New patient, still doing evaluation. Dr.s very good. Still doing evaluation. Waiting on MRI
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2023
Dr A. Was very friendly & professional. He took his time explaining things. He has a great bedside manner. Definitely would recommend him to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2023
Very friendly and made me very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2023
Very professional, spent enough time explaining the medical condition and treatment. Caring and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2023
Great visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2023
Made me feel comfortable & he seem down to earth
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2023
I used to know dr. Abulafia when he was in Sinai hospital. I follow him where ever he goes. You guys are lucky to have such an expertise doctor like him. Also we are lucky to have him as our doctpr. I feel im in a great hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2023
Provider was very familiar with conditions about my case. Clearly wants to take action and rid me of pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2023
Very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2023
Very friendly, not in a hurry, good referral
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2023
Excellent and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2023
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2023
Always congenial and informative. Caring and provides excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2023
I rushed, friendly, clearly explained his assessment and treatment plan. Answered questions completely. Very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2023
Very helpful re: decision for surgery. Answered all questions and took his time w/our visit
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2023
None
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2023
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2023
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2023
Dr Aboulafia was extremely knowledgeable, professional and caring. He made a difficult conversation bearable. His advice and follow up call was excellent. I feel that I received an excellent second opinion that helped me make decisions and come to peace with my follow on care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2023
Love him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2023
Very friendly and pleasant
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2023
I was very impressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2023
Dr. Aboulafia is a Surgeon. His Specialty is Sarcoma. He is HIGHLY recommend to me by MANY Medical Professionals and several non-Medical people. He is honest and forthcoming . He does listen to the patient and never rushes a visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2023
Dr. Aboulafia was very kind and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2023
Very professional and friendly.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2023
I always appreciate that Dr. Aboulafia has me record his explanations so I can refer back to it when I have questions later.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2023
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2023
Kind, courteous, considerate, able to explain everything in a manner I could understand. Professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2023
Dr. Aboulafia is an exceptional doctor. In particular, he is not over reactive and makes sure he sees the whole picture before settling on a treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2023
Very friendly, gave me his professional opinion and was sure to ask my thoughts or if I had any questions in regards to his diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2023
Physicians assistant was wonderful, loved both him and doctor,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2023
He was absolutely lovely. Very reassuring and efficient. Would definitely return if I needed Follow up care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2023
It was a relatively short visit to determine for surgery tumor removal