
Cecilia Andrea Cordova Vallejos, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Spanish
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
About Cecilia Andrea Cordova Vallejos
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Cecilia Cordova Vallejos, M.D., is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician specializing in sports medicine. Her expertise is in treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including overuse and acute injuries and chronic conditions affecting the joints (shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, ankle, spine, and others), tendons and ligaments, and her passion is adaptive sports.
Dr. Cordova is experienced in interventional and diagnostic musculoskeletal sonography. She uses this technology to help diagnose musculoskeletal conditions and determine the best treatment approach. She also has a great interest in adaptive sports as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion in sports. Her contributions in these areas have allowed her to become a member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Olympic and Paralympic Sports Medicine and Sports Science Committee, to be chosen as part of ACSM’s Emerging Physician Leaders Program, and to become a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.
She is a strong believer of exercise as medicine, and treats athletes of all abilities and levels — from new and developing to high-level athletes and para-athletes — who have decided to be active for health reasons, are recovering from injury or who want to improve their performance.
A graduate of Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Dr. Cordova completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, where she also completed her sports medicine fellowship.
Her research interests include diversity, equity, and inclusion in sports, focusing on access to sports, adaptive sports injuries and prevention, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Selected Publications
Córdova Vallejos C, Henríquez MR, Márquez E, Romero J, Velez KA, Bosques G. Rehabilitación para todos: Embracing LatinX diversity in physiatry. PM&R. 2022 Jun;14(6):706-710. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.12819. PMID: 35736576.
J Torres, C Avilés, C Córdova, F Fernández, M Salgado, S Iacobelli. Tenosinovitis química de dedo medio por corticoides intraarticulares con evolución a síndrome compartimental en paciente con lupus eritematoso sistémico. Rev. chil. reumatol, 31(4) 239-242, 2015.
Morgenroth DC, Knowlton T, Apkon S, Blauwet CA, Burns AS, Vallejos CC, Frontera W, Hearn SL, Jayabalan P, Lim PA, Moroz A, Perret D, Powell D, Puderbaugh M, Rivers WE, Sowa G, Verduzco-Gutierrez M, Celnik PA. Challenges and Opportunities in Academic Physiatry: An Environmental Scan. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Feb 1;102(2):159-165. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002127. Epub 2022 Oct 15. PMID: 36634238.
Salgado, M., Córdova, C., Avilés, C., & Fernández, F. (2016). A Case Report of Curettage and Kryptonite® use in Proximal Femur Intraosseous Lipoma. Journal of orthopedic case reports, 6(2), 98–99. https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.458
Honors
- Maximum Distinction, Doctor of Medicine and Surgeon, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Emerging Physician Leaders Program Davidoff Society Award from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine, 1/1/22
- Montefiore Rehabilitation Department Research Awards - Best Senior Poster, 1/1/21
- Innovation and Community Service Award, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, AECOM/MMC, 1/1/20
Memberships
- American Medical Society of Sports Medicine
- American College of Sports Medicine
- Association of Academic Physiatrists
- International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
- International Rehabilitation Forum
- Chilean Society of Sports Medicine
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Meyer 1-163, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 443-997-5476
- fax: 410-614-4033
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Montefiore Einstein Medical Center, Sports Medicine, 2023
- Residency: Montefiore Einstein Medical Center, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2022
- Medical Education: Pontifical Catholic University, MD, 2015
Board Certifications
- Sports Medicine: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2023
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2023
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
126 ratings, 54 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 3/20/2026
She listen to patient complain and address the issue.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Provider did a though examination on patient and took time to listen and provided what treatments were going to be implemented.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Dr. Cordova is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Dr. Cordova Vallejos Is one of a select few doctors I trust implicitly based on her demonstrated expertise, bedside manner, and patient-not clock-oriented service that makes it clear she cares about the person she's treating. Great assert for Hopkins.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Very professional and reassuring. Explains well and checks in
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
My provider was amazing. She listen and was very knowledgeable about the problems I was having. Highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Excellent provider and service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
The office is always helpful and attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
I have seen her over 1 year for complex management of Neuro muscular condition. She has informed me, referred me and followed up for everything. I feel very fortunate to have her as a provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
The doctors were quite thorough in addressing my leg pain. They performed a comprehensive examination of my right knee area and kept me informed of their findings. The recommended next steps were quite reasonable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr Cordova is an outstanding physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
I feel my provider did an excellent job. She also was very nice, and made me feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
She is an excellent doctor. Making progress in addressing the problem I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Dr. Vallejos provided excellent care today , reviewed my X-rays and have a plan for upcoming care care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Gave very good Instruction on what to do she was very patience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr. Cordova is remaining energetic, smart and helpful in trying to sort out the various issues with my left lower extremities that are not easy to figure out.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
She's amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Best medical appointment I have had in quite a while.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Very attentive and very detailed, explained the procedures and treatment plan well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
She is wonderful. Very attentive and explains herself thoroughly. Listens and respects your opinion or comments regarding your care. So glad I found her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
She is the best and only doctor willing to help elevate my pain
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr. Cordova is wonderful. Her examination was thorough, and she gave me a regimen to solve the issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Was handled extremely well and with care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
She was very accurate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Es muy bueno
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
She was good. Information given was excellant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Very good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
An excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
She gave me immediate care and helped me relieve the pain
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr C is very communicative and willing to explain test results that are often difficult to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
The doctor was very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Cordova was so attentive. I felt that she truly cared about my pain and and all that I was going through I truly believe she treated me as if I was one of our own family members and I appreciate that
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr.Cordova is one of the best doctors I have seen. She listens and really finds ways to help ke with my ailments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr. Cordova is the best doctor I have ever had. Thinks outside the box, listens to me and has empathy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
She is always welcoming and listens to my concerns She explains what symptoms I am experiencing and how to cure them
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Very sincere
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
She is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
I love my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Excellent!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
She was wonderful. She listened to my history and used my input to finally help me land on a diagnosis and appropriate treatment after decades of me being turned away by providers previously. My mother recommended her to me after having a similarly wonderful experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Informative & Educational
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr Cordova was excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Very good person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr. Cordova was very thoughtful and patient. She took my complaint seriously and asked lots of follow up questions in addition to a thorough physical exam. She thought carefully about the necessity of testing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Excellent listener. I felt comfortable with her feedback and treatment recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Vallejos was thorough and excellent in her understanding of my problem, I felt relief and was grateful for her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
The provider was fantastic. She knew what was she? She was doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
A very good and under standing person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Caring, thorough, helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
My provider was very patient with me because I'm nervous when it comes to getting needles. She explained everything that was going to happen and put my mind at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
She was great. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking out expertise in a sports medicine injury.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
I feel very fortune to have found Dr Cordova and look forward to follow-up appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
My provider did not have any sooner appts and referred me to his colleague due to the pain I was experiencing and this provider was wonderful in addressing my pain during the appt