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Christine Gourin

Christine Gourin, MD, MPH

Endocrine SurgeryHead and Neck SurgeryHead and Neck Surgical OncologyOtolaryngologyPalliative Medicine

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Christine Gourin

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Christine Gourin, M.D. M.P.H., is a head and neck surgical oncologist and palliative medicine specialist who treats patients with head and neck tumors, including tumors of the skin, melanoma, oral cavity, larynx, oropharynx, neck, salivary glands, sinuses, and skull base. 

Dr. Gourin received her medical degree from the State University of New York-Health Science Center at Brooklyn/Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Gourin trained in General Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Vermont, followed by a fellowship in Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. She has authored over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles, 24 book chapters and two books: Medical and Surgical Management of Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases and The Johns Hopkins Patient Guide to Head and Neck Cancer. She is on the Editorial Board of The Laryngoscope and is a reviewer for numerous other head and neck surgery journals.

Dr. Gourin is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in quality of care and outcomes with a lifelong interest in improved symptom management, communication, access to high-quality affordable care, and palliative medicine in head and neck cancer. She has an active head and neck surgical oncology practice and has been named to America’s Top Physicians and Best Doctors in America annually since 2005. She is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Supportive Care Clinic. 

Clinical Trial Keywords

neck cancer; salivary gland cancer; parotid cancer; skin cancer; sinus cancer; pharynx cancer; oropharyngeal cancer; tongue base cancer; tonsil cancer; larynx cancer

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Additional Academic Titles

Professor of Oncology

Research Interests

Functional Outcomes, Quality of care, safety, and decision making in head and neck cancer, Quality of Life, Survival following treatment for head and neck cancer

Honors

  • Committee on Trauma Resident Trauma Competition, Region I
  • Committee on Trauma Resident Trauma Competition
  • Committee on Trauma Resident Trauma Competition
  • Honor Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/08
  • Americas Top Physicians, 1/1/05
  • Best Doctors in America, 1/1/05
  • Daiichi Clinical Scholars Program, American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/04
  • 1st place, American College of Surgeons, 1/1/94
  • 1st place, American College of Surgeons, 1/1/94
  • Roger H. Albee Surgical Research Scholarship, 1/1/93
  • 1st place, American College of Surgeons, 1/1/92
  • Dr. William and Raynore Engel Scholarship, 1/1/87
  • Phi Beta Kappa, 1/1/86

Memberships

  • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Fellow
  • American Bronchoesophagological Association
  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow
  • American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
  • American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG)
  • American Laryngological Association, Fellow
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Association of Women Surgeons
  • Cancer Liason Physician
  • Dysphagia Research Society
  • Georgia Chapter of the Association of Women Surgeons, President, 2004-2007
  • Georgia Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
  • Society of University Otolaryngologists
  • The American Head and Neck Society, Member
  • The Triological Society, Member
  • American Laryngological Association
  • Dysphagia Research Society

Locations

  1. Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Palliative Care, 2023
  • Graduate School: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, MPH, 2011
  • Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Head/Neck Surgical Oncology, 2000
  • Residency: University of Vermont Medical Center, Otolaryngology, 1999
  • Residency: University of Vermont Medical Center, General Surgery, 1995
  • Medical Education: SUNY Downstate Medical Center, MD, 1990

Board Certifications

  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024
  • Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2002

Insurance

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Search plans
  • 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

4.8 out of 5

131 ratings, 64 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Physician very professional and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    This provider is excellent. I drive a long way just to get her excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Super

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    She is very friendly and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Thorough and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Very professional, knowledgeable and kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr. Gourin is the only person I trust

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Doctor was fantastic-kind and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr. Gourin provided excellent care, information and follow up.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Very efficient. Loved how dr. Gourin talked with us to explain next steps

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Dr. Gourin explained everything that needed to happen in great detail. I really appreciated that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    I travel 3 hours one way, and Dr. Gourin is worth every mile.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Dr Gourin has overseen my care for over 16 years and always remains objective and concise with all my on going issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Very good and thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Explained in great detail options and plans.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Is the Best provider

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    She was very rushed with this visit, I realize it was the holidays but I didn't get a chance to ask any questions!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Excellent as she treated me with respect and compassion.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    I now realize I was not told of what to expect for the duration of the treatment and the difficulty of the recovery. A nurse should meet with patient and caretaker prior to surgery to give instructions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Dr. Gourin was very pleasant, professional and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    She was amazing and made us feel so welcome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Dr Gourin and [staff] were phenomenal in diagnosing and treating my tongue lesion. They were both very personable and made me feel I was receiving the best possible medical care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Doctor was great very informative of my issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Dr Gourin has been a vital provider to my cancer diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. I appreciate her concern, straight answers and expertise.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Very pleasant

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Excellent, caring, compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    A great provider

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Very knowledgeable and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Everything is very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    She's great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Overall, very pleased.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    She is a great surgeon

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    The absolute best! Even delivering the worst news, she is compassionate and considerate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Caring Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Very attentive, provided good advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    GREAT, AWESOME

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr Gourin is wonderful! I feel very comfortable with her and know she has my best interests in mind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr. Gourin goes above and beyond to provide medical services to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Last patient of the day. I got extra time

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Christine Gourin, excellent provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Very smart very nice good bed side manors

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    She recommended no surgery at this time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Dr Gourin was very polite & extremely professional.. She is the only Dr I don't get nervous around ..

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    She's an excellent Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Very thorough. Talked me through the entire process. Answers MyChart inquiries fairly quickly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Knowledgeable concerned

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr. Gourin was very helpful and explained everything we needed to know about my health issues. However, a major complaint I have is the lack of documentation for any of the exams that were conducted by Hopkins physicians.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr. Gourin is excellent.Her medical skills are amazing. She is friendly, down to earth, an excellent listener an communicator.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Dr Gourin always listens to my concerns and lets me know what to expect of how my cancer treatments will progress.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Dr. Gourin is excellent and very thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Its obvious that Dr Gourin is an expert in her field. Tool lots of time to answer all of my questions in pre-op and post-op discussions. She has a great team supporting her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    This was my initial visit with her. She was very thorough and So was her exam?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Covered my situation in detail.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Dr Gourin was caring and well informed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    She was prepared and thorough and let me ask questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Excellent in providing information about what is needed to help in getting to what is needed to get testing done

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    I trust Dr Gourin and her guidance innately.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Caring and knowledgeable

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Visit was brief, rushed and perfunctory. General attitude brusque and cold. One week later from date of visit still waiting for information provider said would be forthcoming within ""hours or next day"". I left the consult feeling frustrated and disappointed and essentially back to square one.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    As always, it is a breath of fresh air coming into the office