Derek M. Fine
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Derek M. Fine

Nephrology
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
1717 East Monument Street, Park Building, Ground Level, 
Baltimore, MD 
Accepting New Patients
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29 Years of Experience
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Expertise in
7
conditions
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
1717 East Monument Street, Park Building, Ground Level, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Dr. Derek M. Fine is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include glomerular kidney disease, particularly lupus nephritis and other immune-mediated kidney diseases, HIV-related kidney disease, scleroderma-related kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hyponatremia, kidney biopsy, and rhabdomyolysis. Dr. Fine earned his M.D. at Johns Hopkins. He completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in nephrology at Johns Hopkins. His research interests include HIV-related kidney diseases and lupus nephritis. He is a member of the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence and was named 2018 Physician of the Year at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Fine is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

Dr. Fine is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 82 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Fine is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Nephrology, 1999

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
1717 East Monument Street, Park Building, Ground Level, Baltimore, MD 21287
Other Locations
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 3400, Baltimore, MD 21224

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Fine 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.

Lupus Nephritis

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.

82 Total Publications

Serum proteomic atlas reveals distinct molecular signatures of lupus nephritis activity, chronicity, and treatment response.
Serum proteomic atlas reveals distinct molecular signatures of lupus nephritis activity, chronicity, and treatment response.
Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: May 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek M. Fine

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Is Dr. Derek M. Fine a top-rated expert for Lupus Nephritis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek M. Fine is classified as an Elite expert for Lupus Nephritis, 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. Derek M. Fine specialize in?

While Dr. Derek M. Fine is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Derek M. Fine participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Derek M. Fine has published 82 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lupus Nephritis. You can view a list of Dr. Derek M. Fine's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Derek M. Fine accept my insurance?

Dr. Derek M. Fine accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-0670 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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