Overview
Dr. Rita Kalyani is a Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She graduated with an undergraduate degree from Harvard College and completed her medical degree, residency, and fellowship at Johns Hopkins. She also obtained a Masters in Health Science degree in Clinical Investigation from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. As a NIH-funded clinician scientist, Dr. Kalyani has authored over 175 peer-reviewed publications and built a research program focused on understanding the factors leading to development of diabetes complications, particularly in high-risk populations. She has conducted epidemiological and patient-oriented research that has led to fundamental discoveries regarding the development of skeletal muscle loss, physical disability, and frailty in diabetes. She has also spearheaded studies investigating sex differences in cardiovascular disease and diabetes which have influenced primary prevention guidelines. Dr. Kalyani launched the Diabetes Management Service for Johns Hopkins’ Total Pancreatectomy Islet Auto Transplant Program in 2011. She is the co-founder of the Johns Hopkins Diabetes POC-IT Guide for healthcare professionals. She is also the founder and past Editor-in-Chief of the Johns Hopkins Patient Website to Diabetes. Dr. Kalyani has been the Chief Scientific and Medical Officer of the American Diabetes Association since 2025. She previously served as President of Medicine & Science on the ADA's National Board of Directors. She continues to have a clinical practice as an adult endocrinologist.
Dr. Kalyani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 164 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 2, Floor 2, Baltimore, MD 21287
10751 Falls Road, Falls Concourse STE 412, Lutherville, MD 21093
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kalyani has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
GT Health, LLC
Your “Big Picture” Endocrinologist:As a physician with specialized training and experience in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism, I recognize the human body’s complex nature, where organs and their functions are deeply intertwined. To broaden my understanding and address patents’ diverse health aspects, I pursued additional board certifications in lipidology, hypertension, and obesity medicine. These certifications are closely linked to endocrinology and play pivotal roles in overall health.Through this expanded knowledge base, I have developed a unique skill set in the realm of integrative endocrinology. This cross-disciplinary expertise empowers me to not only attend to my patients’ specific hormonal needs but also to take a holistic approach to their overall well-being. By addressing the interconnected relationships among various bodily organs, I aim to provide more effective and personalized care that transcends isolated medical symptoms. In short, this approach allows me to consider the broader context of my patients’ health, resulting in a more thorough and integrated endocrine care experience.Beyond Symptoms:When you choose me as your doctor, I move beyond simply assessing and treating isolated symptoms. Instead, I focus on uncovering the underlying or “hidden” factors contributing to your condition. I do this by considering the dynamic interplay between various hormones, metabolic processes, and bodily organs, all of which influence your well-being. Dr. Tashko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.
United Medical, LLC
Blanca Ocampo is an Endocrinologist in Bear, Delaware. Dr. Ocampo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Thyroid Nodule.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Sudipa Sarkar is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include endocrinology. She received her M.D. from Yale School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital and performed a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Sarkar joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2017. Dr. Sarkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Retinopathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- PancreatectomyDr. Kalyani isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Advanced
- Islet Cell TransplantationDr. Kalyani isAdvanced. Learn about Islet Cell Transplantation.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- ObesityDr. Kalyani isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Kalyani isAdvanced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Kalyani isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Kalyani isAdvanced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
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- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Kalyani isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Kalyani isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyDr. Kalyani isExperienced. Learn about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Kalyani isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Low Blood SugarDr. Kalyani isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- MalnutritionDr. Kalyani isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.