Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
About Judy Hetherington
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Background
Judy Hetherington is an experienced nurse practitioner in the Johns Hopkins Radiation Oncology Department since 2010.
She received the bachelor of science degree in nursing at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and master of science in nursing at Johns Hopkins University. She has worked in multiple inpatient and outpatient oncology centers. In Radiation Oncology, she focuses on patients with a history of breast cancer, prostate cancer, or non-cancerous brain tumors who have completed treatment and monitors side effects and other oncologic needs.
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 145, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 410-847-3805
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- 401 North Broadway Street, Weinberg BLDG, Floor-L1 (Lobby Level), Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 410-502-1419
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, MSN, 2001
Board Certifications
- Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC): American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2001
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
274 ratings, 143 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 3/20/2026
Caring and genuine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
My video visit following cyber knife procedure was excellent. MRI results were explained clearly, next steps were explained, and all of my questions were answered. A great way to follow up on this procedure. A pleasure meeting Judy for the first time. The entire Hopkins team is amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Excellent, engaged and a great listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Professional, thorough and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Excellent follow-up with Judy Hetherington. I see her semi annually and have no problems reaching her in between visits for a concern. Always informative and shows great concern for my health-care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Judy is really the best !! I see her yearly and she is very knowledgeableAnd competent. She knows what she's doing. She's very very very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Provider was informed and focused.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
She is wonderful, knowledgeable and explains everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Judy is the best!! Knowledgeable, caring, very friendly and wonderful as a concerned health provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
She's lovely, thorough and competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
The provider was caring, professional, and attentive my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Excellent with review of care plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Judy Hetherington was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
No provider is extremely knowledgeable and articulate. She is also clearly compassionate and cares about the well-being of her patients. She is also a pleasure too speak with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
She is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Judy was s the consummate professional. Knowledgeable and personal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Judy ought to be cloned, she's that good. Personable, knowledgeable, caring, compassionate and understanding, she's ""da bomb.""
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
I have worked with Judy Hetherington for 10 years as follow up for my prostate cancer treatment! She is very personable and professional, and is an ideal role model for anyone in the medical field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Judy is absolutely the best role model for how medicine should be practiced. She spends time with you, listens to you, carefully reviews your records herself and then reviews them with you, and is an overall uplifting and positive influence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Judy Hetherington the best there could be!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Best ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Judy is so easy to talk to and reassuring. She is very knowledgeable and empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Very knowledgeable and works well with the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
NP Hetherington was all one could ask for and Motrin a cancer treatment provider. Kind, warm empathetic & knowledgeable. She is really too notch!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Very intelligent and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Everyone was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Judy is the most conversant and knowledgeable consultant anyone could wish for. She is patient understanding speaks with sensitivity & consideration I wish everyone I Interact with was on her level
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Judy is pleasant, professional, competent and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Extremely knowledgeable and an excellent communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
I was very satisfied with my visit. Judy Hetherington was incredibly reassuring, skilled and helpful. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Very friendly and seems genuinely concerned about my well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Judy is excellent in communicating what ti expect and signs symptoms to watch, she help a lot jn planning my next visit. She make you feel at ease in talking about my concerns if there is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Judy Hetherington has been a careful, professional, and supportive provider for me during my cancer follow-up. I couldn't have asked for better!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Judy Hetherington is outstanding. Her knowledge, empathy, and ability to communicate are at the highest level.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Outstanding provider and has made a HUGE difference in my recovery from my breast cancer. So grateful for Judy and the entire radiology office!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Judy is a truly special amazing person . I don't believe I could have gotten through this journey without her help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Very easy to understand and explains I don't understand. Answers all my questions. Gives me a good feeling of care and concern as needed. She's awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
She was very attentive and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Judy is fantastic and a great listener. Very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Very thorough and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Judy is an outstanding member of my care team. Caring, knowledgeable, friendly, effective -everything anyone would want in a medical professional. I am so thankful to be in her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
She is very good, listens to and answers my concerns in a way I fully understand. The world would be a much better place if there were more people like Dr. Judy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Judy is the best. She explains everything in a way to reading understand. Takes her time and is compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Judy Hetherington CRNP has a gift for making complex medical info simple and calming. Her patience, attentive listening, and well-timed humor (calms me down) . All while staying focused on medical needs. Judy Hetherington CRNP has a gift for making complex medical info simple and calming. Her patience, attentive listening, and well-timed humor (calms for down) . All while staying focused on medical needs, Stressing if I need anthing or have any question to contact her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Judy is great!She'd be a great mentor to young professionals representing the Hopkins Brand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Judy is on top of her game. I love that we never feel rushed. An hour gives time to cover all the test results and plans moving forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Judy is very engaging. She demonstrates extreme professionalism and shows genuine care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Judy Hetherington was very warm, friendly and professional. She thoroughly explained everything and made me feel very comfortable and reassured
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Very caring, very informative, and a good listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Judy is extraordinary I look forward to my check ups always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Judy is top-notch, very professional, caring and warm, friendly personality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Hetherington is personable, pleasant, competent, and does a fine job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
She is terrific - competent, kind, listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Professional, easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Judy is wonderful, caring, attentive, thorough, and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Judy is the best, she is very knowledgeable and very pleasant and professional. She explains everything so it is easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Judy is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Judy is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Judy Hetherington is an outstanding medical professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Judy was wonderful, she was thorough and caring. I was at ease during the visit and informed about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Judy Hetherington is the consummate health professional. She is knowledgeable, courteous, kind, and communicates everything in easy to understand terms. And, she truly cares about her patient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Very engaging and very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Judy is a real asset to Hopkins. She does an excellent job explaining things to a patient in a way that you can really understand. She makes you feel welcome and gives you her undivided attention. She is extremely positive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Judy Hetherington is the best! She is very knowledgeable, friendly and truly cares about her patients. She offers excellent advice and I know that her door is always open.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Ms Hetherington is fantastic!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Judy is wonderful. I am blessed and grateful to be her patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
She was very helpful with typing up notes and instructions for me to follow up on. She also typed up a letter to United Health Care for continuity of care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Very intelligent and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Judy is an outstanding resource. She is exremely knowledgable and caring. She is always looking for ways to improve my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Judy Hetherington is caring, well informed, concerned about my over all health, and always willing to take time to listen to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Took the time to listen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Each time I visit I look forward to seeing Judy. She is excellent and listens very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Judy is kind, thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Personable and efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Outstanding medical care. Compassionate and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
She is pleasant, she explains everything very clearly and she is interested in what I have to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Judy is absolutely the BEST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Very good and they were very attentive to what was being said
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Judy Hetherington is an outstanding health care provider. Professional, knowledgeable , very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Very enjoyable . Listened to my thoughts and concerns. And suggested methods and trying medication that might help. Also scheduled a specialist to discuss my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Excellent. She always takes the time to explain things in detail and makes them easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Courteous, caring, knowledgeable, professional, excellent service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
I think Nurse Hetherington is a great nurse.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Very knowledgeable and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Excellent follow-up with Judy Hetherington every six months. She explains almost every sentence of my care and what everything means or needs. She is so professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Wonderfully positive and supportive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Very personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Judy was very caring and helpful with everything we talked about.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Judy Hetherington is fantastic! Very competent and very professional and very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Good listener, Very caring and takes the time needed never feel rushed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Judy is very professional, caring, and knowledgeable provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Very knowlegable, caring and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Judy is great friendly polite and caring and professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Judy Hetherington was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Judy is a very professional, knowledgable and caring health professional. While be knowledgeable she conveys the best patient care that I've had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Provider I excellent. Very knowledgeable and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Judy is personable and professional. A pleasure to have on my health care team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Extremely professional and personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
This NP is the gold standard and should give trainings on listening to patients, noting clues when reviewing entire records. Literally her counsel saved my life by pointing out an urgent GYN concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
So thankful to be a patient of Hopkins. Best care ever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Very nice, compassionate, and thorough!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Kind, thorough, extremely competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Very nice and went over everything I needed to know
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Very knowledgeable and very personable and could relate to your issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Judy is a caring professional. She takes the time to get to know the patient and provides thorough follow-up in oncology.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Judy Hetherington is an excellent provider, so kind to listen and explain. So thankful for such a caring person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Judy is the best. Very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Judy Hetherington is an amazing person. She is extremely knowledgeable and truly caring . Judy makes this journey much easier and manageable. You and I are very lucky to have her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Judy Hetherington is an excellent nurse practitioner. I have been seeing her annually since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is very thorough, and she performs an excellent breast exam. She answers any questions that I might have, and she always tells me to contact her if I notice any irregularities. She has an excellent bedside manner, and she is always eager to help me. I have recommended her to a friend who now sees her also. Judy Hetherington is an excellent caregiver.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
She is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Judy is a very caring person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Judy is The BESTEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Excellent! Detailed description of the procedure from the very beginning until today, including what to expect in the future both short term and long term.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
The best. I feel very comfortable discussing anything about my health with Judy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Very pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Great Judy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Judy was extremely thorough, yet personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Awesome friendly informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Judy listened carefully and provided informative feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Judy is very thorough, professional, knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate. She
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Judy is the most competent nurse I know
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Explained everything in a way I understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
I look forward to my follow up appts with Judy. She is the most fantastic practitioner in every way possible. I am grateful to be under her care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Always a pleasure to see Judy. True professional, highly knowledgeable, respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
She is the absolute Best. Patient, understanding and speaks clearly and easily. She's also very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
She is kind and good-natured
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Judy Hetherington is THE BEST!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
GREAT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Wonderful wonderful and caring provider. Made the cancer experience a million times easier. Wish everyone had her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
She knew my history and cared about my current health status
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Judy is fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
I visited with my radiation oncologist's Nurse Practitioner, Judy Hetherington as a follow-up to my survivorship appointment which was in Feb 2025. Judy was very friendly, easy to talk to, very knowledgeable about my health and cancers, very thorough in covering my previous scans and outcomes and about the radiation therapy I had received. Judy explained things clearly and answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Very easy to communicate with she listen to me very well, and she remembered me and she was able to go back over my history from our last visit as she actually remembered me and said some personal things that we had discussed that wasn't even in my chart, so she's very excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Judy is a wonderful nurse practioner and a fine human being. I feel blessed to be her patient, and [staff]'s too! Take good care of Judy and express your gratitude to her frequently. What a gem!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Judy Hetherington is knowledgable, compassionate and a great communicator. I trust her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
During my cancer journey Judy has been the one constant who always answers all questions and concerns in a compassionate manner. I feel I can confide any issues with her. She's the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
THE BEST! Can't say enough good things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Judy Hetherington is knowledgeable and great to talk with. She has been very responsive to me throughout my post treatment process.