Ruhail Kohli, MD| Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology | MedStar Health
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Ruhail Kohli

Ruhail Kohli, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (311 reviews)

Specialties: Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology, Transplant Surgery

Languages: English

About me

Dr. Kohli is a fellowship trained transplant hepatologist. He is board certified in gastroenterology, transplant hepatology, and internal medicine. His areas of special expertise are management of chronic liver disease before and after transplantation, autoimmune liver disease, and portal hypertension (elevated blood pressure in the veins that lead to and branch off the liver).

He treats patients with the full range of liver diseases. In addition to the conditions listed above, he cares for patients with:

  • Alcoholic liver disease
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Metabolic liver disorders
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • GI bleeding

Dr. Kohli received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in Dublin. He completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and fellowships in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine.

He has written book chapters and been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gastroenterology, and Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology. He has also presented at national and international meetings and been an invited speaker in the U.S. and overseas.

Dr. Kohli has a special interest in medical education and is involved in training medical students, residents, and gastroenterology and hepatology fellows.

When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife, who is also a physician, his young daughter, and their dog.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Chronic Lung Disease Management
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatitis E Treatment
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Cancer Treatment
  • Liver Metastases Treatment
  • Pancreatic Disease Management
  • Polycystic Liver Disease
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
  • Renal Failure Treatment
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Acquired Absence Of Organs
  • Aplastic Anemias And Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
  • Ascites
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Biliary Tract Disease
  • Biliary Tract Obstruction
  • Cardiometabolic Disorders
  • Chronic Rejection Of Transplanted Organ
  • Cocaine Related Disorders
  • Complications Of Transplanted Organs And Tissue
  • Congenital Cystic Liver
  • Congenital Malformations Of Gallbladder, Bile Ducts And Liver
  • Congenital Malformations Of Liver
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Disorders Involving The Immune Mechanism
  • Disorders Of Fluid, Electrolyte And Acid
  • Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Immunodeficiencies
  • Intrahepatic Bile Ducts Cancer
  • Liver Abscess
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Liver Encephalopathy
  • Liver Failure
  • Liver Fibrosis
  • Liver Metastases
  • Liver Necrosis
  • Liver Transplant Rejection
  • Lung Mass
  • Persons Encountering Health Services
  • Polycystic Liver Disease
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
  • Transplanted Organ And Tissue Status
  • Transplanted Organ Failure
  • Venous Embolism
  • Viral Hepatitis
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Procedures I perform

  • Angioplasty Of Hepatic Artery
  • Artificial Liver Therapy
  • Ascites Treatment
  • Bioartificial Liver Therapy
  • Chronic Liver Disease Treatment
  • Chronic Lung Disease Management
  • Coronary Thrombectomy
  • Cryoablation Of Liver Tumors
  • Dialysis
  • Endocrinology Care
  • Gastrointestinal Varices Treatment
  • Hepatic Artery Angioplasty
  • Hepatic Artery Embolization
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy Management
  • Hepatic Stenting
  • Hepatitis E Treatment
  • Laparoscopic Liver Resection
  • Liver Abscess Drainage
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Liver Cancer Treatment
  • Liver Cyst Drainage
  • Liver Cyst Treatment
  • Liver Health Screening
  • Liver Metastases Treatment
  • Liver Necrosis Treatment
  • Liver Resection
  • Liver Segmentectomy
  • Liver Transplant
  • Liver Transplant For Fatty Liver Disease
  • Lobectomy
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplant
  • Open Liver Resection
  • Pancreas Transplant Rejection Treatment
  • Pancreatic Disease Management
  • Percutaneous Liver Biopsy
  • Portosystemic Shunt
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Treatment
  • Renal Failure Treatment
  • Stem Cell Therapy
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Practice locations

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163 Thomas Johnson Dr
Unit E
Frederick, MD, 21702

301-662-7550
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Fax 301-662-7103

3800 Reservoir Rd NW
2 PHC
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-3700
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Fax 202-680-8192

110 Irving St NW
Ste 215
Washington, DC, 20010

202-877-6389
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Fax 855-778-6890

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, Transplant Hepatology

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Fellowship: University of Colorado School of Medicine (2018)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2015)

Medical School: Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons-Ireland (2012)

Ratings and reviews

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

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.9
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • May 22, 2026

    Very good

  • May 21, 2026

    Pleased

  • May 12, 2026

    Dr. Kohli is excellent and very kind. Takes his time explaining things.