Robert Joseph Rubin, MD| Nephrology | MedStar Health
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Robert Joseph Rubin

Robert Joseph Rubin, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.7 out of 5 (265 reviews)

Specialties: Nephrology

Languages: English

(877) 625-1483

Q&A

Q&A with Dr. Robert Rubin

Clinical areas of focus

  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Dialysis
  • Endstage Renal Disease
  • Kidney Pancreas Transplant Evaluation
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Transplant Evaluation
  • Transplanted Kidney Failure
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Cardiorenal Syndrome
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Complications Of Transplanted Organs And Tissue
  • Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism
  • Disorders Of Renal Tubular Function
  • Endstage Renal Disease
  • Fibromuscular Dysplasia
  • Gestational Edema
  • Hematuria
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hypertension
  • Kidney Blockage
  • Kidney Stones
  • Lupus Nephritis
  • Medical Management Of Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Membranous Nephropathy
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Nephrotic Syndrome Due To Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
  • Proteinuria
  • Pyelonephritis
  • Recurrent Hematuria
  • Renal Agenesis And Reduction Defects Of Kidney
  • Renal Artery Stenosis
  • Renal Tubular Acidosis
  • Secondary Hypertension
  • Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
  • Transplanted Kidney Failure
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Procedures I perform

  • Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test
  • Creatinine Clearance Test
  • Dialysis
  • Duplex Scan Of Abdominal Organs
  • Electrolyte Imbalance Treatment
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • Hypertension Treatment
  • Kidney Function Test
  • Kidney Pancreas Transplant Evaluation
  • Laparoscopic Kidney Biopsy
  • Limited Retroperitoneal Ultrasound
  • Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment
  • Renal Biopsy
  • Transplant Evaluation
  • Urinary Protein Test
  • Vascular Access Creation
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 6th Fl Nephrology
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-9183
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Fax 877-625-1483

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology

Fellowship: Tufts University School of Medicine GME (1976)

Residency: Tufts University School of Medicine GME (1972)

Medical School: Weill Medical College of Cornell University (1970)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.7
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.7
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.6
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.7
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.7
  • Oct 8, 2025

    Overall excellent

  • Jul 18, 2025

    Dr. Rubin usually has a very poor bedside manner, but today he was good in relating to patient.

  • Jun 10, 2025

    Very good. Keep up.