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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Spanish
- English
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Dan Belz
Professional Titles
- Director of Bronchiectasis, Center for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria and Bronchiectasis
- Director, Adult Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Program
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Belz is a specialist in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. He is Director of Bronchiectasis at the Johns Hopkins Center for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria and Bronchiectasis. He is an expert in the care of patients with bronchiectasis, asthma, COPD, and NTM pulmonary disease, and in the care of critically ill patients in the ICU. His research is dedicated to decreasing health disparities in the treatment of obstructive lung diseases such as COPD and bronchiectasis. He participates in clinical trials researching new treatments for bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease. He provides teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows at Johns Hopkins.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
Bronchiectasis; NTM
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Research Summary
Dr. Belz' research focuses on addressing health disparities in obstructive lung disease. His specific interests include studying access to lung-healthy diets among individuals with COPD as well as examining exposures to harmful chemicals which are more common in poor neighborhoods. He is the principle investigator of a cohort study of patients with bronchiectasis and NTM lung disease that seeks to understand risk factors for these diseases. He also serves as the site PI of several clinical trials investigating new therapies for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.
Selected Publications
Belz DC, Woo H, Putcha N, Paulin LM, Koehler K, Fawzy A, Alexis NE, Barr RG, Comellas AP, Cooper CB, Couper D, Dransfield M, Gassett AJ, Han M, Hoffman EA, Kanner RE, Krishnan JA, Martinez FJ, Paine R 3rd, Peng RD, Peters S, Pirozzi CS, Woodruff PG, Kaufman JD, Hansel NN; SPIROMICS Investigators. Ambient ozone effects on respiratory outcomes among smokers modified by neighborhood poverty: An analysis of SPIROMICS AIR. Sci Total Environ. 2022 Mar 19;829:154694. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154694. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35318050
Ejike CO, Woo H, Galiatsatos P, Paulin LM, Krishnan JA, Cooper CB, Couper DJ, Kanner RE, Bowler RP, Hoffman EA, Comellas AP, Criner GJ, Barr RG, Martinez FJ, Han MK, Martinez CH, Ortega VE, Parekh TM, Christenson SA, Thakur N, Baugh A, Belz DC, Raju S, Gassett AJ, Kaufman JD, Putcha N, Hansel NN. Contribution of Individual and Neighborhood Factors to Racial Disparities in Respiratory Outcomes. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2021 Apr 15;203(8):987-997. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202002-0253OC. PMID: 33007162; PMCID: PMC8048743.
Woo H, Brigham EP, Allbright K, Ejike C, Galiatsatos P, Jones MR, Oates GR, Krishnan JA, Cooper CB, Kanner RE, Bowler RP, Hoffman EA, Comellas AP, Criner G, Barr RG, Martinez FJ, Han M, Ortega VE, Parekh TM, Christenson S, Belz D, Raju S, Gassett A, Paulin LM, Putcha N, Kaufman JD, Hansel NN. Racial Segregation and Respiratory Outcomes among Urban Black Residents with and at Risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2021 Sep 1;204(5):536-545. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202009-3721OC. PMID: 33971109; PMCID: PMC8491265.
Memberships
- American Thoracic Society
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Allergy & Asthma Center, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-5864
- fax: 410-367-2376
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, 2022
- Residency: Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2017
- Medical Education: University of Kansas School of Medicine, MD, 2014
- Graduate School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, MPH, 2012
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
- Pulmonary Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
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
5 out of 5
67 ratings, 29 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 2/27/2026
Knowledgeable, thorough, friendly, not rushing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Dr. Belz really listened to me and is exploring reasons for what might be causing my lung issues. This was reassuring because I didn't think it was possible to get more answers about why I have these issues. He also gave me encouraging information about what he thinks is going on right now, it was a huge relief.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
He is always very nice, friendly, and very attentive anytime I have to message him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Understood my condition well and made plans to discontinue drugs for it if tests came out good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Knowledgeable , professional and very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr. Belz is wonderful and listened to me. He took plenty of time with me. He is very conversational and has a great bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
I am very pleased with the service I received from this practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr. Beltz is an outstanding provider. He goes out of his way to care for his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Knowledge
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Wonderful communicator, very caring, and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
I have a great deal of faith in Dr. Belz.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr. Belz is a rare medical unicorn. Obviously medically brilliant and confident while personable, attentive, and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr. Belz is a superb clinician, excellent communicator, and empathetic doctor. I'm lucky to have him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr. Belz always explains about my condition very thoroughly and listens to what I have to say concerning medication & my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr Belz is excellentYour serve is too long
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Dr Belz is excellent...He's caring, professional & a spent a lot of time listening to my questions & concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Methodical ,knowledgeable and sincere
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Excellent / Knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Dr Belz was excellent at answering all my questions and I did not feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Very kind and always answers my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr Belz was thorough, listened well, was compassionate, cheerful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Provider doctor assistant did review results of the tests ordered before the appointment but more tests were ordered which are not yet completed so we could not review those tests
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Excellent bedside manner, excellent communication skills, very knowledgeable, highly recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
He was running behind. I recently read a review about my condition. I had several questions that I do not usually have because I read the review. Dr. Belz took the time to answer all of my questions even though he was running late. I felt a bit bad about taking his time when I don't usually have a lot of questions. I appreciate his patience with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Dr. Belz is knowledgeable, friendly, thorough. Provides helpful information and answers to my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Dr. Belz was courteous and knowledgeable. I was very pleased with this appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Dr. Belz always takes the time to explain everything in detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Extra extraordinary care. Everything was explained in great detail. All my questions were answered and I really enjoyed the experience with this extraordinary provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Belz takes his time to understand me, my needs, and to find the root of my condition. I truly feel like he cares and is thoughtful about next steps. I am grateful for his care.