
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Anna Lien-Lun Chien
Professional Titles
- Vice Chair, Quality, Safety, and Service
- Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Dermatology at Howard County
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Dermatology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Anna L. Chien is Associate Professor and Vice-Chair of Quality, Safety, and Service for the Department of Dermatology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She is the medical director of the Howard County Dermatology Practice and directed the department’s Cutaneous Translational Research Program for over ten years.
Her clinical interests include skin aging, photoprotection, rosacea, and general dermatology.
Dr. Chien earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She completed a transitional-year program at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and a dermatology residency with the University of Michigan Health System.
She speaks English.
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Research Interests
Photoprotection, Rosacea, Skin aging, Translational Research
Locations
- Howard County Medical Pavilion
- 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 420, Columbia, MD 21044
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- phone: 410-955-5933
- fax: 443-769-1274
Expertise
Education
- Residency: University of Michigan Medicine, Dermatology, 2009
- Medical Education: University of Chicago School of Medicine, MD, 2005
Board Certifications
- Dermatology: American Board of Dermatology, 2009
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
303 ratings, 111 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2026
Dr. Chien is thorough and respectful. She listens to my concerns and patiently answers my questions. I find Dr. Chien to be friendly, respectful and quite knowledgeable. I trust her judgement when suggesting treatments or other courses of action.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2026
Dr Chien makes you feel at ease, cared about and confident that she knows what she's saying.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2026
Dr. Chien is an excellent dermatologist!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2026
My wife and I both hold Dr. In the highest regard as a person and as a doctor. She puts her patients above all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2026
Great care and concern as always.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2026
Excellent and professional with top-notch empathy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2026
She was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2026
Dr. Chien is very thorough with her dermatological exam and took the time to talk to me about several issues, including referring me for follow-up care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2026
I really appreciate being seen by a resident along with the provider. I like the teaching atmosphere of Johns Hopkins. I feel that I am given the most up to date medical information. I usually gain my knowledge of my condition when there is a resident and primary physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
The Dr was very good and thorough with a genuine care. I was very comfortable and pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Thorough Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Very pleased with Dr Chien. I was just there for a yearly cancer screening.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Dr.Chien is always thorough, professional, courteous, and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
She always take time to discuss any concerns no matter how little.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2026
Always very compassionate and interested in all my concerns/questions. Very thorough in her exams.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2026
Awesome visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2026
Provider is awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2026
Very attentive, patient, understanding, likable, easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2026
Always impressed with her professionalism. She is very caring and really listens!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2026
Have always had vg experience with this provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2026
Kind and knowledgeable. Helped with a referral to another doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2026
Very kind, knowledgeable and really listens.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2026
Very pleasant; always listens and attends to what I mention.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
Care fro Dr Chien is superb in every respect!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
Love Dr. Chien - explains issues in a clear and kind manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
Always thorough and answers all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
Very polite and was thorough in the examination.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
She was kind. She Carefully listened to what l asked about my symptoms and explained For that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
Attentive, knowledgeable, professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
Very professional and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr. Chien and her team are outstanding!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr. Chien is a wonderful physician. She is knowledgable, caring and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Good visit took care of my needs to my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Everyone was very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Best practice ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Dr. Chien is a model doctor whom every doctor should emulate. Her knowledge, preparedness, communication skills and caring attitude are superb.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Dr Chien is always very professional, and courteous. She listens very well, considers my needs and concerns In diagnosis and recommendations for treatments. Dr Chien's resident, [staff], was also very courteous, professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Dr Chien was very kind, friendly, thorough and professional during my exam. She answered all my questions without rushing me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr. Chien was thorough and reassuring. I cannot praise her care enough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Excellent dermatologist. Personable and highly competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
I've been a patient of Dr. Chien's for a long time, following her from Greenspring to Columbia. She has a way of making me feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Chien is very kind and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Chien is excellent on every way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Met Dr. Chien years ago. So glad I found her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Chien is an excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr Chien is a wonderful, caring Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Dr Chien was attentive to my concerns and thorough in her check-up. She is personable while also being professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Informs me a d provides me with options all with respect and professionalism
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Dr Chien is my favorite provider of all my providers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
It is a privilege working with Dr Chien !! I am SO Lucky to be in such Good hands!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Very professional and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Terrific
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Outstanding! Worth the 3 hour drive ...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr. Chien is AMAZING I like her attention to detail, questions and concern. I could not have asked for a better Dr. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr. Chien is excellent, very polite, caring and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
All positive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr Chien and her team are outstanding!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
I would and have recommended Dr Chien to friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
She did a great job on this visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr Chien is an excellent doctor. Her care for me as a patient couldn't be better. I am delighted she is the physician who is following my skin Care problems. She is very patient with her patents. She Is the best person I I have met In the medical field for attention to me as a patient. Yes, he wrote.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
I really need to see Dr. Chien yearly, routine check. Always a pleasant experience. So glad she was recommended to me years ago.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Chien and [staff] were excellent. They took the time to explain everything and address my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Excellent, thorough, and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Chien is amazing - so polite but thoughtful and clinically focused.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Chien gives a thorough skin check up and takes as much time as needed to answer my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
I have full confidence in Dr. Chien. She is always very thorough in the examination.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Anna Chien is wonderful. I've been seeing her for skin checks and treatment for several years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Best ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
THE BEST. JUST AN OUTSTANDING PHYSICIAN.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Both the provider and resident working with her were wonderful. I felt like they took a good amount of time examining my skin, both were very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr. Chien provided outstanding clinical care with a friendly manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr. Chien is a caring wonderful doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Very attentive, thorough & knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Everyone friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr Chien is a real professional. She knew my case history and asked follow-up questions that were based specifically on my info. She answered questions clearly. Excellent exam room conduct and easy manner. I think she is exactly what a doctor should be.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Excellent provider. Kind, clear concise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
I was very grateful because she worked me in Two weeks after my appointment to get the lesion removed and biopsied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr. Chien is a wonderful physician and she has a lovely manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr. Chien is very professional and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Great doctor. Easy to talk to. Very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Very efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Very professional, friendly and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr Chien and her team are outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr. Chien is awesome! Her examination, explanation of findings, and treatment options are professional, thorough and clearly explained.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Best of the best: thorough, knowledgeable, kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Chien always makes me feel very comfortable during an exam. She listens to any concerns I have and patiently and thoroughly explains things to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Knowledge. Professional. Personable. Outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Very professional and engaged
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr. Chien is fantastic in all regards.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Doctor is amazing and very very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Dr Chien and her office are the best. She is a wonderful listener and very caring !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Dr Chien is a consummate professional, caring, kind and extremely caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Everybody was friendly, thorough and answered any questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Difficult to get an appointment,, long wait but great care once you get in
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Dr. Chien establishes a wonderful and caring rapport. As a dermatologist I know she must see a great number of patients each day. However, her caring manner suggests she has plenty of time for each patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Dr Chien is great. Excellent physician and very personable. She efficiently checked my skin for any changes and we discussed the need for future checkups.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Dr. Chien is very professional but also personable and attentive. I highly recommend her for anyone needing medical attention, in her case specifically any skin condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Awesome visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Once I saw the doctor the visit went very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
It was a good short visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
She did what was expected.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
To long to get an appointment with provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr. Chien is a gifted, compassionate and effective clinician who appears to be over worked.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
She was great!