About
Dr. Zhanna Kalikhman earned her medical degree from St. Petersburg Medical Academy in 1986. She completed her internship at the University of Maryland in 1994 and her Internal Medicine residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in 1996. Since that year, she has practiced medicine in Howard County without interruption. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine and maintains membership in both the American Medical Association and MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society. Her hospital affiliation is with Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Dr. Kalikhman built her career on a single conviction: providing the best possible care to each patient is the physician's greatest privilege. She is passionate about neuroscience, philosophy, art, and music, interests that inform her warm and intellectually curious communication style. Outside the office, she shares her life with her husband Ian and her son David. Patients who have followed her for decades, some across three generations of a family, reflect the depth of trust she works to earn every day.
Education & Training
Medical School
St. Petersburg Medical Academy
Residency
Internal Medicine, Greater Baltimore Medical Center (completed 1996)
Additional Training
Internship at University of Maryland (completed 1994)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Kalikhman right for?
Dr. Kalikhman suits adults who want a long-term, relationship-driven primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her preventive focus and unhurried appointment style. She works well with individuals who value direct access to their doctor by phone and email. Those who appreciate a physician attentive to both physical health and overall well-being will find her approach a strong match.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kalikhman focuses on internal medicine and adult primary care. She manages chronic disease, conducts comprehensive preventive health assessments, and addresses acute illness. Her care also extends to care coordination and specialist referrals when patients need additional expertise.
Yes. Dr. Kalikhman holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She completed her residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in 1996 and has practiced in Howard County ever since.
Dr. Kalikhman graduated from St. Petersburg Medical Academy in 1986. She completed her internship at the University of Maryland in 1994 and her Internal Medicine residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in 1996.
Dr. Kalikhman brings more than 30 years of medical knowledge and experience to her practice. She has cared for patients in Howard County continuously since 1996, and many families have trusted her across multiple generations.
Dr. Kalikhman centers her practice on the physician-patient relationship. She believes care should be prompt but unhurried, with extended visit time and direct access to the doctor. Her focus on disease prevention and health education guides every appointment.
Yes. In addition to primary care, Dr. Kalikhman offers Cosmetic Botox, Dermal Fillers, Cosmetic Lasers, Latisse, and CoolSculpting. Patients can address both their medical and aesthetic needs in the same practice.
Dr. Kalikhman holds an affiliation with Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. She also consults by phone with emergency room providers and attending hospital physicians when clinically appropriate.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Kalikhman directly by cellphone and email between scheduled visits. This direct access is one of the core benefits of membership in her practice.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026