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Kayla Herne

Kayla Herne, CRNP, DNP

Internal Medicine

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

About Kayla Herne

Johns Hopkins Clinician

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Background

Kayla Herne, D.N.P., A.P.R.N., F.N.P.-C., earned her Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University, and her Masters of Science in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. N.P. Herne also earned her Doctor of Nursing Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. N.P. Herne has experience in clinical research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice projects. She is looking forward to partnering with patients and building a relationship with them to better understand how to treat them.

During the pandemic, she learned to quilt and sew garments. She also enjoys traveling, especially to the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York, with her husband and dog.

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Water's Edge

Expertise

Education

  • Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Family Primary Care NP, DNP, 2023
  • Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Nursing, MSN, 2019

Board Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, 2023

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

259 ratings, 118 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
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Kayla is very thorough, understanding & answers all of my questions. She always puts me at ease during the visit. I have recommended her to several friends for those reasons.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Kayla Herne is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    She is very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Kayla Herne

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    I love Kayla. She takes her time and explains everything to me and fully answers my questions. She's so friendly and kind. I wouldn't go to anyone else.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    I have never seen this provider before, but I will def go back to her if mine Primary Care is not able to see me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Very friendly and knowledgeable and Are getting a nest camera

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Great experience, tremendous provider care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Visit went very smoothly and my provider was attentive to my concerns and well prepared to respond to them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Very personable and covers All aspects of my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    I loved Kayla. She was very personable and easy to talk to while maintaining professionalism. I will definitely be scheduling with her going forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    This was my first visit as I was looking to establish care as a new patient. Kayla was great, we discussed the immediate issues and didn't try to cram everything in one visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Kayla Herne listens and cares for her patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    I love Kayla

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Kayla is enormously helpful. She answered all my in-depth questions with thoughtfulness. She helped me understand the CDC Guidelines for Covid. I learned that I'm no longer contagious! How thrilling! Kayla helped me learn so many ways to improve my health and stay on the track to great health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    She's an intelligent personable warm & professional Dr. Among the best, Or possibly the best Dr. Ive had

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Kayla is among the most exceptional providers I have ever had, exhibiting a high level of care and extensive knowledge of her profession. She consistently makes herself available whenever I require assistance, dedicating her time generously, which I greatly appreciate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    I have been sick for awhile and had completed 7 days of antibiotics and felt no improvement. Kayla is not my regular PCP but she great. I am very glad that there are two great people there that I see, [staff] and Kayla. Kayla was so professional and worked hard to figure out a new antibiotic that might help.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Kayla is great, even after a year between appointments she still remembered important things about my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    She's very knowledgeable and very professional. She listened to my concerns. I feel her compassion towards her patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    First appointment with her, listened when I described my health issues/concerns, treated me with respect, no issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    She was wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    This is my first appointment with Kayla. Excellent provider and scheduling due to a STAT situation. She is very personable and put me at ease Immediately

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Kayla is the absolute best. She has made it a priority to remain in contact with my other doctor's to ensure that she has an understanding of my total health issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Excellent care. Happy to have found a new primary care provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I am more than satisfied with the attention I recurve from NP Herne. She is extremely knowledgeable, understanding, a good listener and shows great interest in my physical and mental health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    As usual, Kayla is always respectful, knowledgeable, and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    She seems highly motivated to know me & my issues as well as eager to assist me in getting to & maintaining optimal health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Establishing Dr. Kayla Herne as my Primary Care Physician. Off to an excellent start.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Very attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Kayla Herne was very informative and explained what was going on in a very professional yet understanding manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Kayla Herne is very caring and professional. I am very comfortable with Kayla as my primary care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    I really enjoy Kayla! She is very down to earth and easy to talk to about anything. I'm glad I have a new provider that is as friendly as she is!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Excellent Service!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    This was my first visit. There was a little misunderstanding with scheduling so the visit was a bit rushed, but that was beyond the provider's control. I would have liked to spend.more talking about how to partner to improve my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. Kayla Herne is so easy to work with and very accommodating.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Very professional, informative, friendly. Listened and understood me and proscribed what I needed. I was very satisfied with the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Excellent provider. I even recommended my wife to see her; she has been looking for a provider that listens and wants to a provider to try to understand what is going on with the patient. My wife is super happy with her also.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Kayla is a rockstar!! Recommended I get a colonoscopy moths ago & cancer was discovered. Lifesaver!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Kayla is amazing. She has a great personality and she makes me feel comfortable coming to the doctors office. She listens to my concerns and takes good care of me and my family.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Very caring and compassionate provider and very patient focused.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    I thought she was excellent and very knowledgeable about the things we discussed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Kind. Patient, Open. Engaging

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    I am extremely pleased with this provider as my PCP. I drive 90 minutes to get there because I don't get pushed out in 10 minutes, and she does a thorough check of my health. I don't feel it's a waste of my time as with other providers outside of John Hopkins healthcare systems.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Kayla Herne is an empathic, knowledgeable and current medically.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Kayla was excellent. She was professional, kind, patient, thoughtful, and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Almost all of my primary healthcare providers have been JHH professionals over the last 50 years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Kayla Herne was fantastic, very professional, thorough...I was extremely pleased with my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Kayla is very pleasant, caring, and knowledgeable about her work. I'm so happy to call her my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Kayla is the best out there. she truly makes me feel seen and heard. She validates all of my feelings and even asked how my family is. She listens to what I think is best for myself and whenever I visit her it does not feel like a doctors appointment. It feels like I'm catching up with an old friend.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Very attentive & knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    She is the best she always takes her time with explaining things answering your questions she is very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Kayla is kind, professional and respectful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    First time in many years that I felt heard and cared about. Thank you Kayla!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    The provider was very attentive, friendly, and professional. A very positive visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    She was definitely a good dr and personality was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    The provider was very kind and welcoming to me as a first time patient. She explained everything clearly and was extremely personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Kayla was FANTASTIC. 10/10.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Excellent provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    She takes the time to listen to my concerns without rushing me.Explains things clearly and makes sure I understand my treatment plan.Open and approachable, which makes it easy to ask questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    My appointment with NP Herne was great. She is very personable and thorough, and I felt like she handled my issues very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Kayla is wonderful and really takes time to listen to you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    I always have a great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Great first visit to establish care. I felt like Kayla took the time to listen to me, understand health history and current health concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    She really listensVery sweet and compassionate

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

    Very confident competent doctor which allows me to feel at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    She's terrific!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Kayla

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Kayla Herne is a keen listener and offers suggestions that reflect my values. I always appreciate the time and attention she gives me during my appointments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Very satisfied with my first visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Kayla is always on time, efficient & courteous. She is very knowledgeable & answers any questions. I have recommended her to several people.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    My provider is the best ! She explains everything to my understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Very caring about your health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Very professional and focused on the issue that brought me to this practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    I am a new patient who recently moved to the area and have tried out MedStar and mercy health care systems. My experience with Hopkins and Kayla herne were great. Very happy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Kayla is on point and helps with all the referrals and tests needed. She is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Always pleased with Kayla's kind attention

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    She is very good and I am glad I have her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Kayla Herne

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Excellent provider of care; more providers should be like her or could learn from her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Overall very positive experience. She listened to all my concerns and provided me with referrals for appropriate testing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Thanks Kayla for making me feel seen and heard! Super kind and looking forward to checking in soon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Overall, a very good experience.This was my first visit with Kayla Herne and I was very happy with it

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    My provider did a great job with making me feel seen and heard.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    I loved my visit with the clinic. I felt that Ms. Herne, was attentive, and took time to understand my many health conditions and concerns regarding primary care. I would recommend her and her team to anyone looking for a primary care provider in the area.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I'm a new patient with this provider. I'm very happy with my choice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    My provider is one of the best I have ever encountered. She was patient, kind, and listened.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Knowledgeable and friendly Makes patient feel comfortable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    This was my first visit and it was wonderful more than I expected. She was very professional and familiar about my historyexplained my everything question I had..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    She's great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Dr Herne is the best doctor I ever had!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    I feel comfortable discussing all health concerns with my provider. She makes me feel comfortable because she is knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to ensure that I understand test results as well as care plans.

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

    I had an excellent experience and even though they were running a little late I did not feel in the least rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    She is thorough and respectful and cares

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Excellent provider who cares and always listens to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Kayla is fantastic!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Kayla was excellent, happy to make the switch to Hopkins

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Listen well & understood that sometimes women feel like they are not listened to by their providers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Kayla is amazing. She is very knowledgeable and helpful.

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

    I really enjoyed Kayla. She is wonderful to talk to. I am happy that I finally have a pcp to have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    She was very friendly and listened intently to my concerns. She made practical suggestions and discussed my health with genuine concern.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    She asked a lot questions even some I didn't consider and actually listened to my response and made appropriate recommendations were needed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    This visit was my first with Kayla. She is exactly what I've been looking for in primary care and more.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    She has been a game changer for my health and wellness. Really understands my concerns and frustrations and works with me to create creative solutions. Highly recommend her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Kayla Herne is an excellent PCP! She is knowledgeable, caring and has excellent communication skills to include listening and addressing my specific questions. For questions she doesn't know the answer to, she researches the answer and not only provides the answer to my questions but also takes the time to explain why she answers the way she did. I truly feel like Kayla is working with me as an advocate and part of my medical team to provide me the best quality health care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    I love my provider, she actually takes the time to listen and cares

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Very satisfied with my JHCP

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Very thorough, friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Overall good, very friendly

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

    Excellent, professional

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

    Very pleased with Kayla. [staff] is our main doctor put she was out that day & Kayla was as good as [staff] always is.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Dr. Herne was professional, kind, attentive and thorough. My daughter will be switching to Dr. Herne.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Employ more like her! She is very compassionate and collaborates with me regarding what's best for getting my health and physical strength back to being great again.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    She is simply a marvelous medical provider and caring individual. I really enjoy my visits with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    My provider is very professional and she explained everything to me if I don't understand something.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    This was my first visit, as my previous physician retired. Dr Herne was personable, attentive, and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    She listened to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    She was very good. This was my first visit as I moved from New Hampshire to Maryland,