
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (12)Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Julia Shalen
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Johns Hopkins Physician
Locations
- Rubenstein Child Health Building
- 200 North Wolfe Street, Rubenstein Building Lower Level, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-5437
- fax: 410-955-0229
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: University of California at Berkeley, Education MA, MA, 2021
- Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, Pediatric Rheumatology, 2021
- Residency: UCSF Medical Center, Pediatrics, 2018
- Medical Education: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, MD, 2015
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Rheumatology: American Board of Pediatrics, 2023
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2019
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
4.9 out of 5
39 ratings, 16 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 5/19/2026
I liked how she talked directly to my daughter and listened to hear her out.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2026
Excellent physician. Thorough exam. Listens well. Cares about our opinions. Provides thoughtful and knowledgeable guidance.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
Dr. Julia Foster Shalen has been a tremendous help in guiding my son and our family through understanding and managing his autoimmune rheumatic disease. Her exams are consistently thorough, and she easily recalls which joints and areas were swollen during previous visits. Dr. Shalen carefully selects suitable treatment options and makes adjustments as needed with great attention.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
Dr. Shalen was extremely knowledgeable and caring. She was easy to talk to, and she explained everything to us in great length and detail. She seemed compassionate and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2026
Dr. Shalen was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, had great bedside manner, worked really well with my daughter, and spent a lot of time listening to our concerns and history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Dr Shalen is wonderful. She's the first doctor in 2 years to listen to us regarding our daughter's health situation. She asked great questions to get more information from our teenage daughter.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
I work in healthcare so I understand the system well. I also understand the difference between a good provider/practice and a subpar provider/practice. When speaking about Dr. Shalen and her team, I am confident stating the facts...they are not just good, they are great. Communication Is easy and responses are prompt. The care that my daughter receives Is stellar and we are happy to be part of a team that works collaboratively with us. I could go on and on, but we are so happy to have found this team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr. Shalen goes above and beyond in every way. My daughter could not have asked for a more caring, conscientious, capable and accomplished doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr. Shalen and her entire team are the very BEST and we are so happy to have found them!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Love Dr Shalen and team. She's thorough, responsive and keeps going to find answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Personable, patient, inquisitive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
She was very thorough, very knowledgeable, very caring, spent as much as time possible to gather all relevant information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Dr. Shalen continues to be one of the most amazing doctors that we've ever had take care of our child. We trust her with all of the medical decisions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Extremely thorough and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Shalen (and team) are the best. While dealing with a chronic illness is tough, being with a provider who is competent and cares makes a world of difference.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Excellent patient treatment