
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
Associate 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
252 ratings, 95 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 3/19/2026
Good visit took care of my needs to my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Thank you!
- 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 was very kind, friendly, thorough and professional during my exam. She answered all my questions without rushing me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
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 3/11/2026
Dr. Chien was thorough and reassuring. I cannot praise her care enough.
- 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 3/4/2026
Excellent dermatologist. Personable and highly competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Chien is an excellent provider.
- 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 2/25/2026
Dr Chien is a wonderful, caring Dr.
- 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 2/19/2026
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 2/18/2026
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
Dr Chien and her team are outstanding!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
All positive.
- 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
Excellent, thorough, and courteous.
- 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 11/12/2025
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
Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Great visit
- 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 very professional and kind.
- 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
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
Best of the best: thorough, knowledgeable, kind.
- 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
Dr Chien and her team are outstanding!
- 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 is a consummate professional, caring, kind and extremely caring
- 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 8/13/2025
Difficult to get an appointment,, long wait but great care once you get in
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Everybody was friendly, thorough and answered any questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Awesome visit
- 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 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
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 7/31/2025
Once I saw the doctor the visit went very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
To long to get an appointment with provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
She did what was expected.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
It was a good short visit
- 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!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr. Chien is very thorough as well as polite and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
She is very kind and knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Very hard to get an appointment with the Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Last year, [staff] had left the this practice, so I was eager to continue with a new high-caliber, pleasant and informative provider, and I have now found that in Dr. Anna Chien. She is terrific!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Very pleased with care provided by Dr Chien!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr. Chien is a very caring excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Dr. Chien is knowledgeable, professional and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Highly qualified
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Dr Chien is the greatest. Always a caring professional demeanor. I have a history of skin cancer. This was a follow up visit. Nothing major was found but one small area treated by freezing. She had a student who was with her for the visit. Dr Chien was teaching Dr while examining me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr Chien listened to my concerns and gave helpful suggestions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Very nice and explained her reasoning clearly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Chien was very thorough, patient and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr. Chien us wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr was excellent and explained everything to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr. Chien is very knowledgeable and explains things very clearly. She asks several times if I have any questions. She is very thorough in her exams.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Happy with her. Had her about 7 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
My Dr was excellent and her assistant was great also