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Julia Shalen

Julia Shalen, MD

Pediatric Rheumatology

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Julia Shalen

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Locations

  1. Rubenstein Child Health Building
    • 200 North Wolfe Street, Rubenstein Building Lower Level, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, Pediatric Rheumatology, 2021
  • Graduate School: University of California at Berkeley, Education MA, MA, 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

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)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

33 ratings, 15 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
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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Love Dr Shalen and team. She's thorough, responsive and keeps going to find answers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Personable, patient, inquisitive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Extremely thorough and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Excellent patient treatment

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

    Dr. Shalen is understanding, courteous, knowledgeable, informative and helpful. We trust her discretion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    She was very kind and accommodating, considering why the reason we were referred to her by the pediatrician was off, she still performed a full evaluation and gave recommendations for follow up.

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

    Wonderful doctor and student, I cannot say enough good things about how thorough they were and how much care they showed for my daughter

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    She took the time after the appointment to follow up and communicate with us.