Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Merve Gurakar

Gastroenterology
4940 Eastern Avenue, A Building, Level 03 North, A Building, Level 03 North, 
Baltimore, MD 
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Expertise in
2
conditions
4940 Eastern Avenue, A Building, Level 03 North, A Building, Level 03 North, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Hepatologist Merve Gurakar specializes in liver disease, and treats patients who have portal hypertension. Dr. Gurakar earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed internal medicine residency training at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She remained at Johns Hopkins for fellowship training in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology. Her research interests include portal hypertension, endo-hepatology and global health.

Dr. Gurakar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreas Divisum, Liver Transplant, and Aneurysm Repair.

Dr. Gurakar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Of Public Health, Master Of Public Health, MPH, 2018

Residency

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2022

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology, 2025

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish
Turkish

Gender

Female

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
4940 Eastern Avenue, A Building, Level 03 North, A Building, Level 03 North, Baltimore, MD 21224

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Gurakar 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Merve Gurakar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Merve Gurakar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Merve Gurakar by calling their office at 410-933-7495. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Merve Gurakar a top-rated expert for Acute Pancreatitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Merve Gurakar is classified as an Advanced expert for Acute Pancreatitis, 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. Merve Gurakar specialize in?

While Dr. Merve Gurakar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Acute Pancreatitis, Liver Transplant, and Hereditary Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Merve Gurakar accept my insurance?

Dr. Merve Gurakar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-933-7495 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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