
Laura Michelle Galbraith, PA-C
Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (12)Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
About Laura Michelle Galbraith
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Background
Laura Galbraith is a physician assistant specializing in shoulder surgery, assisting Uma Srikumaran, M.D., M.B.A., M.H.P.
Locations
- Charter Professional Center
- 10700 Charter Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, MD 21044
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-546-1576
- Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
- 1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 410-367-2071
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: Massachusetts General Hospital, MPAS, 2018
Board Certifications
- Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2018
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
212 ratings, 77 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 3/17/2026
Knowledgeable, listened , competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
She is knowledgeable in her job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Very professional, listen carefully and did an excellent job explaining my situation and providing a treatment for the best outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Courteous & professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Laura listened carefully to my questions and provided clear answers and encouraging guidance. It was an excellent appointment!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
This is my fourth time receiving an injection in my shoulder. Every time I have seen Laura the visit has gone as well as it possibly could. She is extremely professional and competent. She explains everything as well as anybody could and answers any questions I have had completely. I would highly recommend her to anybody I know. She is the BEST.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Doctor was fantastic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Great team!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
She is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
The PA Laura I seen was great. I kinda knew what to expect but she completely game me the run down and walked me through it all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Excellent, efficient, on time, appropriate recommendations for care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Laura Galbraith was thorough and efficient with my exam. She explained details about a future procedure that helped to ease my concerns. Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Provider was very knowlegable, easy to talk to and didn't make me feel as if she didn't have time even though I know I was putting her behind b s schedule.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Received excellent service and care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Very helpful provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Very Good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Explained the source of my pain by using my x-rays. Explained normal findings to help me to understand my diagnosis. Reviewed PT exercises for Right shoulder & new exercises for Left shoulder. Updated exercises so that both shoulders exercises are beneficial to both shoulders.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Very thorough. Explained in a clean and understandable manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
This was my first visitMs Galbraith seemed caring and competent I was pleased
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
I am very satisfied, she provided excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
She is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Took time to explain mri images and treatment options. Listened attentively. Did not rush me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
I recommended my family to you all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
She's always polite and knowledgeable about what's going on with me . I trust her a lot and she's very kind also .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Was sympathetic, listened carefully, provided vital information about my future procedure, and reiterated it in summary. The provider was very clear.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Laura was great and explained the results of the mri in his lain layman's terms the
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
This visit was a 3 month post-op appointment. X-Rays were taken during the visit to confirm implant placement and alignment. Laura reviewed PT progress, arm movement and my over all recovery from surgery. Excellant visit - complete review of post-op progress and confirmed next post-op appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
I felt well taken care of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
I love this practice and Laura. They are always very professional. And having evening apts. Is so helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Laura is always professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
This is the third time I have seen her , she has been excellent all three visits. She answered all of my questions and explained everything as well as anybody possibly could. Her recommendations have been very helpful for my situation. I have and would highly recommend her and the entire team to family and friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
She was extremely kind and helpful and provided me clear instructions for my next steps after shoulder surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Very knowledgeable and professional. Her email explaining the MRI results was excellent, helpful and detailed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Thoughtful and thoughtful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Galbraith was very warm, welcoming and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Laura was very professional and provided excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Very upbeat, professional and did not have a problem with me asking questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
She was informative, gentle, caring and nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Good listener, provided thorough explanations, very sensitive to my goals
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Very good and thorough!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
I was expecting to be evaluated by the person who is the expert in the matter, not the PA.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Very impressed by Laura's knowledge and experience, and her ability to evaluate and understand my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Professional, friendly and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Very efficient and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Laura listened intently and provided clear guidance to manage my post-op recovery. I never felt rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
She was excellent in all aspects of my visit. She took time to explain everything to me and answered all of my questions thoroughly and completely . I would and have recommended her to a couple of friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Laura was very attentive during my three month post op shoulder assessment, even bringing in the surgeon [staff] to review my status. Both were pleased with the recovery progress.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
First time visit. Dr. Laura was pleasant and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Very friendly and Laura explained everything well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
The whole process has been seamless. The Dr did a great job on my shoulder. Everything is going as planned. I have had a great recovery so far and have been able to lower my pain med dosage that I take for chronic pain from Psoriatic Arthritis. I would call this a huge success.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Very pleasant and took the time to explain the X-rays and suggest measures for pain control.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Very thankful
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Diagnosis was looking at 8month old x-ray and a brief physical exam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Laura is great! She has helped see me through 2 rotator cuff surgeries. She is kind, attentive and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Listen very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Laura is professional and skilled and I trust her completely with my ortho care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr Galbraith is a very cari g doctor!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Laura Galbraith PA was excellent. She took a thorough history, did an appropriate exam, drew reasonable conclusions and clearly explained everything. She laid out potential treatments and gave her recommendation.I am a health care provider and I have already referred another patient to her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Great follow up. Thanks so much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
I enjoyed her very much I will definitely recommend her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
She was very informative and she can relate and understand my position and right away got the things I needed in a most positive way.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
She definitely was expert in her assessments, etc., but seemed very rushed and wasn't especially friendly. She seemed to just go through the motions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Professional, knowledgeable, respectful, and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Laura is a competent and caring provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Laura is an excellent PA. She integrates all my information into her plan of care. Her follow up steps are easy to follow and accurate for my symptoms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Was extremely helpful with every aspect of my visit. She explained everything well and answered all my questions and concerns completely. Would highly recommend her . My.visit went as well as it possibly could have gone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Very courteous and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
I like Laura she's very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Laura was excellent with the injection! She listened to my concerns, gave me options and answered my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Very clear answers to my questions!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Very professional and knowledgeable