
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (11)Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
About Shalini Balram
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Background
Shalini Balram, C.R.N.P., is a family medicine provider with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. N.P. Balram aims to give back to her community through holistic, patient-centered care. Prior to transitioning to Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, she spent eight years working at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Neurosciences department.
N.P. Balram was born and raised in Maryland. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, fitness and spending time with family and friends.
Research Interests
Family Medicine, Holistic Care
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Urbana
- 3501 John Simmons Street, Suite A201, Urbana, MD 21704
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- phone: 240-699-1050
- fax: 410-367-2353
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: Frostburg State University, Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN, 2022
Board Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2023
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)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
150 ratings, 56 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 3/23/2026
She is great , and I recommend her to friends and family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
My provider always ask how I am doing and is there anything else I need. I really appreciate that as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Very efficient, good communicator, responded well to additional request for blood testing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
My provider was personable, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Very thorough and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
A very pleasant and knowledgeable provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
She is always very helpful and always make me comfortable at my appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Very professional and made me feel comfortable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
She is very knowledgeable, patient, professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
She's is very supportive and a good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
New patient appointment to establish a primary care doctor. I was very happy with the provider, she was very thorough and listened to everything I mentioned, offered some vaccine's she felt was necessary and would benefit me, ordered some routine bloodwork, talked with me about establishing a cardiologist within the Johns Hopkins group. An overall good experience and look forward to establishing care with this group.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Wonderful. I'll be happy to see her again.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Very kind and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Fantastic new patient appointment. The Urbana clinic was clean and everyone was extremely professional and helpful. Glad I found it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Excellent. Caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Complement professional, very knowledgeable will definitely recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Efficient and effective. I was listened to and examined carefully. It was a good visit.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
My provider is very nice, kind and knowledgeable about patient care. She has ability to listen patient's question and answer it well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
This was a pre-op exam and NP Balram was great. No issues at all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
She is awesome, attentive and takes the time to discuss
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
I am thoroughly satisfied with the care I have received from this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
She is very kind and professional. I feel safe with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
This provider removed 3 sutures from my chin. She gave me a script for 5 pills of oxycodone that I will cut in half and take with a plain Tylenol so that I will have 10 doses of pain medication as I need them. The ER did not dispense nor address prn pain medication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Shalini is AMAZING. She is very approachable and makes me feel seen and heard. I have avoided the doctor for many years and let issues compile and Shalini has not once made me feel weird or bad for finally coming in now for numerous issues. She was very quick to get me appropriate referrals and follow-up on my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Very efficient and professional as well as helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Shalini is very courteus, friendly, and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
I like my provider but it is very difficult to make appointments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
She was amazing. Caring, smart and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Pleasant, didn't waste any time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Great provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Practitioner Balram was friendly, pleasant, and thorough during the visit. I felt that she listened to my health concerns and had a good action plan to start addressing the issues I'm having.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
She was very kind and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Great listener amd personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
This was my first visit with my provider. Everything went well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
All of them all the time are so respectful and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
She was very knowledgeable, kind, easy to talk too and very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Both the Nurse and NP were great! I came in after not seeing a doctor in a long time with very specific needs in a care team and they were flawless
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
I had just started working with Shalini this summer, and would have continued. Unfortunately, I have UHC so I'm out of network now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
She was great and attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
I love my main provider but the provider at this visit was definitely top tier ! She was fully aware and clear on steps we needed to take for my issue and followed up within 48 hrs . I hope I can follow up with her again
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Professional and efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
I was very impressed by Ms. Balram and would look forward to working with her in the future. This puts me at ease because I know that [staff] can not always see me right away for injuries or illnesses.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Very nice and answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Great service. Caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
I love my care team!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
She was super knowledgeable and very sweet and caring! I am excited to be with John Hopkins!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Very kind and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Great visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Very competent, compassionate and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
She was amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Excellent Provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Shalini Balram is an excellent medical professional. I have nothing but praise and gratitude to have such a caring knowledgeable person assist me in my healthcare.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
She was very nice and compassionate, but not very well versed on medications and side effects. Didn't seem aware of basic OTC medications. General inexperience, but a lot of potential. She is very respectable and genuine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
I was pleased. She quickly diagnosed the nature of my problem, ordered medication and gave me a referral for physical therapy.