Overview
Dr. Bernard Jaar is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He holds a joint appointment in epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. His areas of clinical expertise include chronic kidney disease and all dialysis modalities. Dr. Jaar earned his M.D. from Faculte de Medecine et de Pharmacie of the State University of Haiti. He completed nephrology training at Hopitaux de Paris (Hopital Tenon, Hopital Saint Antoine, Hopital Saint Louis) University of Paris V, France. He subsequently completed an internal medicine residency at Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia and a nephrology fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, in addition to a post-doctoral fellowship in Epidemiology and a Master in Public Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. His research interests include epidemiology of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease, particularly survival in dialysis patients, peripheral arterial disease and environmental risk factors for kidney disease. Dr. Jaar was recognized with the C. Lockard Conley Award 2021 by the American College of Physician Maryland Chapter for contributions to resident education / research and the National Kidney Foundation Garabed Eknoyan Award 2022 for promoting the mission of NKF in making the lives of people with kidney disease better. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the International Society of Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology, National Kidney Foundation, American College of Physicians and the International Society of Peritoneal dialysis.
Dr. Jaar is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Calcinosis, Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 205 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 3400, Suite 3400, Baltimore, MD 21224
10751 Falls Road, Falls Concourse STE 408/412, Lutherville, MD 21093
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bernard G. Jaar
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Is Dr. Bernard G. Jaar a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bernard G. Jaar is classified as an Elite expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Bernard G. Jaar specialize in?
While Dr. Bernard G. Jaar is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Calcinosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Bernard G. Jaar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bernard G. Jaar has published 205 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Bernard G. Jaar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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Dr. Bernard G. Jaar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-550-1800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Jaar isElite. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
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- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Jaar isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Jaar isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- CalcinosisDr. Jaar isAdvanced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Jaar isAdvanced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Jaar isAdvanced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Jaar isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Jaar isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
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- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Jaar isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Jaar isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Distal Renal Tubular AcidosisDr. Jaar isExperienced. Learn about Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Jaar isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Jaar isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Jaar isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).