About
Ali Thaver, MD, MSc, earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan in 2011. He then pursued a Master of Science in Health Policy, Planning and Financing at the London School of Economics in 2013. He completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, finishing his training in 2017. The American Board of Internal Medicine has granted him board certification in his specialty.
Before his residency, Dr. Thaver served as a Public Health Consultant for the World Health Organization and for Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins affiliate. After residency, he worked as a Hospitalist Scholar and Clinical Ethics Fellow at the University of Chicago. He also served on that institution's Research Practices and Quality Improvement Committees. His published research spans pharmacoeconomics, generic prescribing, and dementia care economics. He speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu. Outside medicine, he enjoys painting, swimming, tea-making, and spending time with his family.
Education & Training
Medical School
Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan - Doctorate of Medicine (2011)
Residency
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD - Internal Medicine Residency (2015-2017)
Fellowship
Clinical Ethics Fellowship, University of Chicago
Additional Training
London School of Economics - Master of Science, Health Policy, Planning and Financing (2013); Internship, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD (2014-2015); Hospitalist Scholar, University of Chicago
Certifications
Languages
English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Thaver right for?
Dr. Thaver is a strong fit for adults who want a physician engaged in both prevention and long-term disease management. Patients with chronic conditions benefit from his focus on quality of life and shared decision-making. His background in health policy and clinical ethics makes him well-suited for patients navigating complex medical decisions. Multilingual patients who speak Hindi, Gujarati, or Urdu will find him easy to communicate with. Same-day and next-day availability suits patients who need responsive, accessible primary care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Thaver specializes in internal medicine and preventive medicine. He focuses on screenings, vaccinations, health risk assessments, and chronic disease management. His clinical approach follows three guiding principles: prevent, promote, and care.
Yes, Dr. Thaver holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.
Dr. Thaver earned his medical degree from Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan in 2011. He then completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Medicine, finishing in 2017. He also holds a Master of Science in Health Policy, Planning and Financing from the London School of Economics.
Dr. Thaver organizes his care around the principles of prevent, promote, and care. He draws inspiration from Dr. William Osler, who emphasized knowing the patient over knowing the disease. Shared decision-making and honest dialogue guide every clinical encounter.
Yes, Dr. Thaver has a background in public health and ethics. Before his residency, he consulted for the World Health Organization and Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins affiliate. After residency, he served as a Hospitalist Scholar and Clinical Ethics Fellow at the University of Chicago.
Yes, Dr. Thaver speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu. Patients who prefer to communicate in any of these languages can do so during their visits.
Dr. Thaver manages chronic conditions as part of his promotive health focus. His goal is to address ongoing conditions in ways that support better quality of life. He sees adult patients across a broad range of internal medicine concerns.
Yes, Dr. Thaver has published research in several areas. His work covers pharmacoeconomics, generic prescribing, and dementia care economics. He also served on the Research Practices and Quality Improvement Committees at the University of Chicago.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026