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Heather Louise Dorius

Heather Louise Dorius, CRNP

Family Medicine

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

About Heather Louise Dorius

Johns Hopkins Clinician

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Background

Heather Dorius, C.R.N.P., is a family medicine provider at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. As a medical provider, she enjoys helping patients live the healthiest lives possible. She believes that health care is a partnership between patients and providers to create the best potential outcomes.

Originally from Washington state, Heather recently moved to Maryland after spending the majority of her adult life living in the high mountains of Utah. She enjoys running and has completed more than 30 races. She also loves hiking, camping, fishing and spending time outdoors with her husband, six children and dog.

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Hagerstown

Expertise

Education

  • Graduate School: University of South Alabama, Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN, 2013

Board Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, 2013

Insurance

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
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)

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

273 ratings, 128 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.

Overall Rating by Patient
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Heather was extremely helpful and gave me the best care I could ask for. She was wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Had an excellent visit. Took time to review and explain all aspects of the visit. Very kind and very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Very good. Easy to understand. Knowledgeable,careing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    When I can't see [staff], I ask for Heather to listen to my problem. She is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Heather was very informative and helped me understand how to prevent allergy related sinus problems. I felt she went above my expectations and was so helpful.

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

    No concerns!

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

    Heather is just tops. Knowledgeable in so many areas and informative. I have great confidence in her.

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

    Heather is the best, hands down! I would love to have her as my primary physician! She listens, talks in language you can understand, and is friendly but professional at the same time. I would rate her higher if I could!

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

    Gave good advice on medications that I'm taking.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    The entire contact with Heather was excellent. [staff] Md is my primary care practitioner. She was on vacation. I would happily see either [staff] or Heather

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Heather is very informative and answers all my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    She's great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Heather is nice

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

    She was excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    She was very professional and listened too my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Heather is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Provider is doing a great job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Heather is a very caring and knowledgeable lady and I always request her whenever [staff], my primary physician is not available.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    I'm pleased with the care that I am receiving.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Heather was very attentive and showed care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Every one was fantastic helping me to get pre-ops done and to be ready for my upcoming back surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Great experience for a physical

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Heather was awesome! I really appreciate the time she spent with me to ensure I understood what was going on and how I was going to be treated.

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

    Always a Very positive good visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    The provider explained my medical problems very clearly to me, using terms that I could understand. She also showed me pictures of a body showing the spine and the nerves associated with the different regions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Great job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr. Heather is so personable AND K OWLEDGEABLE!!! She knows what to ask, and does a comprehensive check on every condition! She is kind, cheerful and extremely qualified!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Good communication

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Highly professional, and courteous. Listens to me when I have questions.

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

    He's awesome & his assistant is too

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

    Heather is wonderful. Knowledgeable and kind.

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

    Heather Dorius is a fantastic provider. Listens, researches, answers questions and follows up after the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Pleasant experience. Competence. Display of institutional authority!

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

    Very good. Talked about what could be causing the issue and how to treat it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    My provider in Hagerstown is very competent and easy to communicate with! She is a very knowledgeable Nurse Practitioner!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Heather was quite pleasant and personable. I had not interacted with her previously and was very pleased with our visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Very nice and great bedside manner.I have had heather in the past of my doctor had no availabilities. She seemed genuinely concerned. She was very thoughtful and informative.

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

    Great experience as always

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

    I enjoy attending appointments with this provider as the physicians a very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    This was an exceptional visit. I felt well cared for, the provider gave great explanations and really made me feel cared for as an individual. The provider and her assistant both were incredibly kind and gave excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    When I have to see Heather she is professional, friendly and caring

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

    Heather was awesome she takes her time and explain things for you to understand your health issue at hand and then she addresses overall health issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Heather was wonderful. I usually see [staff] but since I missed my appointment because of snow, I was scheduled to see Heather the following Monday which was amazing timing. My reason for the visit was specifically to review my recent blood work and compare with some abnormal findings 3 months prior to this visit. Heather was able to share the results and compare them with the previous blood work.

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

    She was excellent. She took excellent care of me.

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

    Heather and everyone wonderful.

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

    She is patient and takes her time to answer all my questions. She is very down to earth and easy to talk to.

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

    Very satisfied

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

    She was outstanding

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

    Heather is an awesome provider. I have seen her before and I have a lot of trust in her. There's only two providers that I will see Heather and [staff]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    5 star rating!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    [staff] and Heather were both competent and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    She was very knowledgeable and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Heather was thorough and genuinely cared.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Heather Dorius was amazing. She listed to my concerns and was very willing to help me with my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    The best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    My appointment is always exceptional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Mrs Dorius is this practice's urgent care person. She does a great job! Kind, caring, a great listener and an excellent communicator. A real asset to this practice.

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

    I met the most caring and knowledgeable provider that I have experienced

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Heather is wonderful. She's knowledgeable and thorough and has a fantastic bedside manner. I can tell that she really cares about me and my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    I was supposed to see my regular provider but at he last minute she was out sick. I didn't check my messages before heading to the office, so I saw Heather. She is a true gem. I wish she could be my regular provider. I know I'd probably take better care of my health if I could see her regularly. I would actually look forward to my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Very thorough knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Although Heather is no longer my primary caregiver, having her as a backup when [staff] is not available is like getting the same care and attention. Heather makes it a point to check records going into the exam room so she knows what's been happening - she even reminds ME of things that have happened with my health! I really appreciate having her as a backup to [staff].

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    She was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Provider is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Knowledgeable, patient, listeners, explained everything in detail.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Had gotten shingles in a lot of pain was able to get appt. Next day after calling. Well taken care of by all including Heather. Talked about getting shingles shot as this was my 3rd time having them. All were very sympathetic to the pain of shingles. Called in 2 medications and they were ready when I went to pick them up.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    She is very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Heather was very professional and easy to talk with .She spent the time necessary to find out my concerns and and asked all the necessary questions. I was very impressed with her bedside manner and medical knowledge

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Mrs Dorius , was very professional and understanding and showed great concern about my health problems.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Heather listened well and had a kind, reassuring presence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Heather Dorius was wonderful with my daughter on this visit! We were sad to hear she isn't accepting patients on a regular basis at this time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    She was very thorough, respectful and did not rush my visit. She diagnosed my situation very quickly, prescribed needed meds and advised typical ways to manage pain and discomfort.

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

    Very helpful, patient and informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    This provider is very carring and thoughtful, will give this 5 stars!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Very professional. Explained things that I could understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    She was very much on top of things....

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Great provider! Rates a 10+ in my book!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Heather was very knowledgeable an ask many questions to evaluate my health .

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Appointment started very late despite the practice not being busy. Tests were not coded correctly so there was a delay getting test results. Took multiple reminders and calls to get an urgent referral sent. Provide took 24 hours after multiple calls to get referral signed off on to send.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Feel very comfortable with Heather and asking her questions and talking with her:

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Heather Dorius was awesome! I wish she could be my primary care physician!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Heather is very personable. She showed concern and provided referral for bloodwork and urinalysis tests.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    The Dr's I saw was professional and caring. She took time to listen to me and help me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    I was very impressed with Heather. She was very personable, and thorough. Her follow up on my test results was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Everyone in this office that I have had dealings with have been excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Heather is amazing! Knowledgeable, warm, easy to talk to, good listener all good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Gave very good examination, Explained what she was doing, Took time to explain. Explained how I would continue. Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    I believe Miss Dorius is an excellent provider. She appears as a very confident and caring professional. I believe she really listens to my concerns. She is knowledgeable and professional. She is a real asset to the Hopkins team.

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

    Very competent and helpful.

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

    Heather was terrific - LOVE HER!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Very professional, listened while I explained my health issue (Gout), made a plan and explained to me what and how to take medications to relieve my issues.

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

    Extremely Knowledgeable, professional and very personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Excellent service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    My provider, Heather Dorius, did a really great job of taking care of me and my health needs during this visit!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Heather is helpful, including pro-active.

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

    Dr Heather was well prepared and organized. She has a fantastic knowledge of ENT and was able to explain what was causing my problem. She gave me a general time frame of what to expect. She is a wealth of knowledge and was able to share it.

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

    Heather is very knowledgeable and has always - including during this visit - taken care of my problem, recommended the proper referral, and provided practical advice I needed. I would recommend her to all my family and friends.

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

    Always professional, polite and caring!

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

    Heather is an outstanding provider. She takes the time to thoroughly understand the issue that i'm facing.

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

    I am very pleased with the care I received from the Hagerstown Johns Hopkins facility. Months ago my wife had an appointment with Heather and was very happy with her care. After my appointment I understand why my wife spoke about Heather so positive. Heather explained the Interaction and possible side effects of drugs two other providers prescribed in the last week. It was Heathers last appointment of the day, but she did not rush to get out of the office. Great job Heather!

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

    Heather Dorius was excellent. Very thorough and personable. I felt she went up and above my expectations. I really appreciated it!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    The Best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Heather was wonderful! She took her time & listened and explained.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Great listener , showed empathy to my issue, very caring, very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    She is a wonderful Dr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Heather was very kind and understanding about my latest medical issue. I thank you all so much for the ease of the appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    She was very caring informative and listened to me well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Excellent comprehensive thorough professional and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Very nice visit. Resolved the issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Heather is the BEST! Very thorough and knowledgeable!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Heather is the most knowledgeable and caring professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Excellent, very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Top notch very professional

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

    Excellent in all aspects. Answered all my questions and was very knowledgeable on the symptoms that I discussed with her. Spent a good amount of time answering my questions and was in no hurry to push me out.

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

    She was very friendly, kind and considerate

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

    This is the first time I met with Heather and she was very professional. Absolutely excellent

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

    Definitely one of the best in all respects! Outstanding, thoughtful, caring, congenial, knowledgeable, and thorough!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Provider is excellent!

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

    Excellent provider intuitive gave suggestions on support health

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

    My first visit with this provider and was very satisfied with care given.

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

    Heather was very professional. She ordered all appropriate tests and followed up with results and made referral to surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Thorough, collaborative, conscientious

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

    Heather Dorius NP was thorough in gathering information related to my concern and has taken a very active approach in finding a solution.

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

    My only complaint is that the provider ordered a test stat and didn't get back to me same day. I had to call twice the next day only to find out sheer was out of office. Another provider followed up and took care of what I needed.