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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 Faculty
About Helene Hedian
Professional Titles
- Director of Clinical Education, Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health
- Assistant Vice Chair for LGBTQ+ Equity and Education, Department of Medicine
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Helene Hedian is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Director of Clinical Education at the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health, and the Assistant Vice Chair for LGBTQ+ Equity and Education in the Department of Medicine. Her academic interests include internal medicine, medical education, and the specific health needs of LGBTQ patients.
Dr. Hedian studied biochemistry and Spanish at the University of Dayton, attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Maryland, where she was selected as a chief resident. She joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins University in 2016.
Her research focuses on provider attitudes and knowledge regarding LGBTQ health, with the goal of expanding competent and compassionate healthcare practices. In her clinical practice, she has cared for hundreds of transgender and gender diverse patients.
To support primary care providers who prescribe gender-affirming hormones, she authored the Quick Guide: Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy by the Primary Care Provider. As of February 2024, the Quick Guide has been downloaded over 1,500 times and in the following locations: Australia, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Centers and Institutes
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
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No blushing! How to talk about sex with all patients. CLOSLER September 2018
An Introduction to Transgender Health, A Woman’s Journey: Insights That Matter, Johns Hopkins November 1, 2022
Transgender affirmations: Views from front-line reform advocates, WYPR February 16, 2023
The Surge in Anti-Trans Bills and Attacks on LGBTQ Health+. Public Health On Call. May 2023.
Trans patients face geographic, availability barriers to care, medications, Capital News Service, Dec. 1, 2023
Points on providing gender-affirming care I.M. Matters, February 2024
Navigating Transgender Health Care in a Cisgender World, Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine, November 7, 2023
Selected Publications
Hedian H, Streed C, Siegel J, Norwood A, Loeb D. Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy: Lowering the Activation Energy for Hormones in Primary Care. SGIM Forum. June 2022
Bass E, Streed C, Lee R, Hedian H, Terndrup C, Siegel J, McNamara M. Q & A with SGIM’s CEO and Leaders of SGIM’s LGBTQ Health Interest Group. SGIM Forum. June 2022
Marano AA, Noyes M, Eisenbeis L, Hedian HF, Segna K, Neira PM, Thomas K, Lee WPA, Redett RJ, Coon D. Building an Academic Transgender Medicine Center of Excellence: The 5-Year Johns Hopkins Experience. Academic Medicine. 10.1097/ACM.0000000000005135, January 03, 2023
Streed C, Hedian H, Bertram A, Sisson S. Assessment of internal medicine resident preparedness to care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning patients. J Gen Intern Med. 2019 Jun;34(6):893-898
Streed C, Nall R, Loeb D, Hedian H, Terndrup C. Advocating for LGBTQ Health and Well-Being: From the Clinic to the Streets. SGIM Forum. June 2022
Honors
Samuel Asper Award, An award for being "the best doctor" internist/subspecialist. Maryland Chapter of the American College of Physicians, 1/1/23
Memberships
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
- Society for General Internal Medicine (SGIM)
- Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, Ste 325, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-583-2774
- fax: 410-583-2883
Expertise
Education
- Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2016
- Medical Education: University of Maryland School of Medicine, MD, 2012
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
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
132 ratings, 78 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 3/16/2026
Dr. Hedian is the absolute best provider I have ever had. She is thoughtful, caring and provides outstanding healthcare. She does an amazing job relating to her patients and guiding them through their health and care goals.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Dr. Hedian is an experienced / highly educated and very kind provider which make a medical visit an important event where I confidently receive information, recommendations and referrals regarding my health. She is very open to provide advice and is extremely kind and solid. Thanks JH for having this fantastic proverb in your health team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
She is wonderful; smart, great knowledge base, willing to extend herself, warm and quietly personable. Please make sure she stays, JHH!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr H is the absolute best and makes me feel completely safe
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Provider - Dr. Hedian - is fabulous. Could not be better!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Dr. Hedian is quite concerned and always responds helpfully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr Hedian is the most valuable member on my team of affirmative health care providers; I would not be as mentally or physically healthy without her knowledge, expertise, and kindness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Hedian is a fantastic physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
I have had only good experiences with Dr. Hedian. [staff] was very good as well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Dr Hedian is knowledgeable, easy to speak with, listens to my thoughts and concerns and thankfully has a sense of humor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr. Helene Hedian, to me is the best, she truly cares about her patient's well-being and I truly appreciate her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Always good to see Dr. Hedian
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr. Hedian consistently creates a welcoming and supportive environment that makes it easy to openly discuss any concerns. She is highly insightful and provides thoughtful, resourceful, and effective guidance and treatment. I truly appreciate her professionalism, attentiveness, and the care he brings to every visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
She is very smart and informed. She listens carefully, answers questions thoughtfully and intelligently . I trust her judgement and advice completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Love Dr Hedian!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Attentive and patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr. Hedian is Exlent Provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
I am always quite impressed with my provider's deep concern and advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Excellent provider - knowledgeable, compassionate, responsive to all kinds of health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
She is so careful and thorough as well as kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Always listens to me, extremely knowledgeable and very personable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Appreciated depth of discussion for an annual physical; expected a little m,ore hands on exam, e.g., checking reflexes, looking in ears, etc.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr. Hedian is a wonderful doctor. She's a brilliant diagnostician and a caring soul.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr. Hedian is the best provider I have ever worked withShe is attentive, she gives you her time and she is creative and willing to work with me to maintain my autonomy. I can not say enough on how wonderful a provider she is. Hopkins is really lucky to have her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr. Hedian asked about previous health problems and if there was anything currently going on. Lab work was ordered and referrals made. She then asked about mental health and problems related to living difficulties at residence. She referred.e to food sources and social service help. I felt so much better leaving like a heavy load was lifted
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
They are the Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr. Hedian is very supportive and attention to details. She answers all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
I had called re taking an antibiotic given by another practice after skin surgery and Dr Hedian had a cancellation and opted to see me to look @ incision
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Love working with Dr Hedian
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr Hedian is amazing. So caring and listens better than any provider I have ever had. I would highly recommend Dr Hedian to anyone. I specifically love that Dr Hedian genuinely cares for the lgbtq + community.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
As a retired physician I would say that Dr Hedian is the best clinician I have ever experienced. Always listen carefully and we discuss the plans with me and recommends after our conversation even when I want a somewhat different strategy. She is a terrific clinician and follows through when she recommends I should see a specialist, even helping get appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr. Hedian is the gold standard of physicians. I tell everyone I know about her and how fantastic she is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr. Hedian is the best provider I've ever had. I do not like JHCP, but I stay with you because of Dr. Hedian. She is an expert in her field, a careful listener, and an incredible physician. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Hedian's expertise, communication skills, or patient-focused mindset.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
I'm happy w/ Dr.Hedian. Not looking for another internist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr. H is very friendly and knowledgeable. She is a great Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Hedian is a caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr. Hedian is an excellent primary care physician. She is knowledgeable, respectful, compassionate, and considerate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr. Hedian is a very good physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr Hedian is the best. Her nurse is awesome also. Quick response to my My Chart message.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
She's very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr. H is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Dr Hedian is the best!!!I talk to a lot of people about their experiences with their doctors who do not go over their lab work thoroughly and completely. They feel rushed during their visits. I have never felt that way with Dr Hedian.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr. Hedian is the best physician I could wish for
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
My experience was excellent. Dr H was thorough, attentive, and took time to answer questions, and map out the forward plan. I appreciate the collaborative approach.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Up to date knowledge, courteous, polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Great bedside manners
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr. Hedian care about your health mental and physical
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
She's a great Dr. She listens to me. She spends time discussing my issues. She also takes action-she is not a passive person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Excellent! Thoughtful, responsive and insightful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Recommended to me by my former internist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr Hedian is the best doctor I've ever had and I brag about her to everyone I know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
She is very good about answering questions and providing information I will find useful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr. Hedian is a very kind, caring, informative, and helpful doctor! I really appreciate her, and would 100% recommend her to anyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Excellent provider - knowledgeable, respectful, compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr. Hedian is a true professional that cares about the health of all her clients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
This provider is easy to talk with, a patient listener, shows concern for my health, and how we can work together to maintain my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr.Hedian is wonderful, she is caring, listens to me, and is attentive to mychart messages
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Very profesonal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
She listens and asks my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr. Hedian is an exceptional physician & that is why I & my wife continue to use her as our primary internist even though we live now from Delaware.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Best doctor I have ever had. Thank you for being affirming, supportive, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Very personable and listens to what you have to say
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
My doctor is smart and listens well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Amazing clinician, warm, personable and effective
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Dr Hedian is a 10.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Best doctor I've had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr Hedian is a great Dr and I Appreciate her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Dr. HEDIAN is the best! Lots of TLC and very attentive to all of your issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Good listener, personable, thorough. Doesn't rush through the appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Hedian is very knowledgeable and takes time to listen to any medical concerns. She provides excellent care.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
I love Dr H
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
She is the absolute best primary care I have ever had!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Thoughtful, thorough, relatable, authentic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
I'm ecstatic with my provider. I feel I'm in very good hands and listened to with. Offered expert medical advice with honesty and respect. I feel cared for by my provider.