Endocrinology

Rexford Ahima, MD

Director, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Dr. Rexford S. Ahima, MD, PhD, is a renowned endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, obesity, lipid metabolism, and cardiometabolic disorders. He directs the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and leads the Johns Hopkins Diabetes Initiative, focusing on adult patients with complex metabolic conditions including treatment-resistant obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and related cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases. His

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Ghana Medical School (MD, 1986)
PhD: Tulane University (Neuroscience, 1992)
Residency: BronxCare Health System (Internal Medicine, 1995)
Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1998)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Obesity Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Metabolic SyndromeObesity

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Ahima treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Ahima accept Aetna insurance?

Rexford Ahima's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and CareFirst plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Ahima practice?

Rexford Ahima practices in Baltimore, MD with hospital affiliations including Johns Hopkins Hospital.

What does Dr. Ahima specialize in?

Rexford Ahima is a board-certified endocrinology specialist with focus areas in Obesity Medicine.

How long has Dr. Ahima been practicing?

Rexford Ahima has 40+ years of clinical experience in endocrinology.

What is Dr. Ahima's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Ghana Medical School (MD, 1986); PhD: Tulane University (Neuroscience, 1992); Residency: BronxCare Health System (Internal Medicine, 1995).

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