Heidi Linn Carpenter, MD

Heidi Carpenter is a physician in the Division of General Gynecology and Obstetrics in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Johns Hopkins Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where she also completed a certificate in health equity. She completed residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University.

Dr. Carpenter’s clinical interests include general obstetrics and gynecology, gender-affirming care (feminizing and masculinizing gender-affirming hormone therapy, gender-affirming gynecologic surgery), medical education, health equity and community-based women’s healthcare. Her scholarly work has explored the impact of gender-affirming androgen therapy on HPV and cervical dysplasia, telehealth access, opioid prescribing practices in obstetrics, and patient engagement strategies for underserved populations. She has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and educational initiatives focused on equitable care delivery and resident education.

Dr. Carpenter has held multiple resident leadership roles, including administrative chief resident and education chief resident, and remains actively involved in medical education and mentorship.