
Stephanie Van, MD
Pain MedicinePhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Stephanie Van
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Stephanie Van, M.D., is a rehabilitation physician specializing in interventional pain and musculoskeletal medicine, with clinic locations in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Her expertise includes evaluating and treating people with back pain and other ligament, joint and muscle conditions, as well as complex chronic pain due to neurological disorders like stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, and complex regional pain syndrome. Dr. Van is experienced in outpatient procedures such as trigger point injections, joint injections and spinal injections for arthritis and nerve pain.
Dr. Van is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine, and she completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins, where she was a chief resident. She then trained as a pain medicine fellow at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine.
Dr. Van’s research interests include opioid safety, quality improvement in pain medicine and improving accessibility throughout health care.
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Additional Academic Titles
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Research Interests
improving accessibility throughout health care, Opioid safety, quality improvement in pain medicine
Selected Publications
Stephanie P. Van M.D., Ada Lyn Yao M.D., Teresa Tang M.D., Margaret Kott M.D., Amira Noles M.D., Nicholas Dabai D.O., Alexis Coslick D.O., Solomon Rojhani M.D., Lee Ann Sprankle M.S.N., R.N., C.P.H.Q., Erik H. Hoyer M.D. Implementing an Opioid Risk Reduction Program in the Acute Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 Aug 100(8):1391-1399. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.04.011. Epub 2019 May 21. PMID: 31121153
Honors
- Frank L. Coulson, Jr. Award for Clinical Excellence, Johns Hopkins Department of PM&R, 1/1/19
- 1st Place Poster Presentation in Quality Improvement, American Academy of Pain Medicine Annual Meeting, 1/1/18
- Residents' Appreciation Award, 1/1/18
- Selected as one of 125 faculty, staff, and students who personify Johns Hopkins Medicine's mission in celebration of the School of Medicine's 125th Anniversary, 1/1/18
- Johns Hopkins Healer Award, 1/1/17
- Gold Humanism Honors Society in Medicine Nominee, 1/1/15
Memberships
- American Academy of Physiatrists (AAP)
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
- American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 3700, Bethesda, MD 20817
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- phone: 443-997-5476
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Keck School of Medicine of USC, Pain Management, 2020
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2019
- Medical Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine, MD, 2015
Board Certifications
- Pain Medicine: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2020
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2020
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
244 ratings, 127 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
Dr. Van
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Dr Van is extremely professional and courteous. She is an asset to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Very thorough and professional. Prepared for visit and asked me questions that made the visit very efficient and informative.Dr. Was also very personally engaged, remembering facts about me and my family that made the visit a relaxing and welcomed experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Dr. Van is wonderful. She tries her best to find the best treatment for you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Dr Van has really helped me figure out the cause of my pain and providing me with the best treatments to help with my mental and physical health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Excellent bedside manner!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Best medical system I have been associated with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr. Van is an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr. Van's bedside manner is amazing, and she is always knowledgeable on the most recent advances in pain medicine, such as low dose naltrexone and ketamine, which my other doctors didn't have much interest in learning about.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Van is very skilled diagnostician and excellent at explaining complicated health conditions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. Van was very reassuring and explained everything very well. [staff] her assistant was very nice too
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr was kind, polite and very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Dr Van is caring, thorough and thoughtful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Very knowledgable and experienced detail- oriented provider who was ready to help me. It Was my first appointment but I will stay with Dr. Van.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
She was exceptional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
She is very empathetic and is very good at shared decision making!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Dr. Van is very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Excellent physician. Very knowledgeable.Couldn't ask for a better experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr Van is one of the most caring and supportive doctors I have ever seen. She listens and then suggests treatment options that would be beneficial to my health conditions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Professional, knowledgeable caring, and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr Van did offer me a Lutherville appt but it was too far. I waited for my appointment in Bethesda.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Very thorough in explaining what she is doing during the procedure. Very kind and gentle.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr.Van is outstanding in helping me understand my options for treatment and meds!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr. Stephanie Van is absolutely fantastic! Very knowledgeable doctor and compassionate to my needs. Willing to help me at all angles
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
She is very good doctor, listening and get my attentions and answers my questions. Was
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Dr. Van stayed late to be sure I was seen and she did not rush/hurry our appointment. I appreciated her compassion for my journey and her clear acknowledgement of the efforts I have made to understand and address my health issue before seeing her. She considered all the information I provided her thoughtfully and walking through several options for care and treatment - discussing pros and cons of each, so I could make a decision. She clearly made a recommendation it of those options without any pressure to choose that option which was very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Excellent provider. Always listens and tries to help me. Not dismissive at all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
My first visit as a new patient with Dr. Van. She totally exceeded my expectations! I can't remember the last time I've met a doctor who spent quality time with me, who really listened and understood. Her knowledge and medical skills are excellent and she offered more options for managing my Guillain-Barre nerve pain than any of the several neurologists I've see in the past 3 years. She is one of the best and kindest doctors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
She is AMAZING.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr. Van is an excellent provider. She is helping me a lot with her treatments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Very bright and informed, good listener and responsive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
I'm confident with Dr. Van , being as intellectually sound & knowledgeable as she seems in her field of medicine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr Van was outstanding and very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr. Van. A compassionate listener, creative thinker about how to improve my quality of life and provides excellent care with injections. Highly recommend!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Feel like I'm in the best care with Dr. Van. Trust her Fully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Very nice. Charming and pleasant and when she jabs me with that big needle it hardly hurts at all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Very knowledgeable and polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Van is very understanding and helpful in planning my path forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Van is a caring and compassionate doctor who is extremely knowledgeable and incredibly good at what she does
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
As always 100%
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Stephanie Van is one of my most professionally up to date providers. I appreciate her expertise very much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
The first time I am hopeful that I will get relief from pain
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr. Van is the best. She is knowledgable, compassionate, and responsive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr. Van is excellent. She provides clear information and lays out all options in a way that is very easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr. Van is exceptional!!!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr Van is a wonderful, caring and thoughtful person. I am lucky to have her from my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
One of the most responsive, helpful doctors I have been to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Incredibly patient and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Van is a very caring and concerned physician, who takes her time to answer my questions and explain to me the following steps in my treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
My provider Dr Stephanie Van. Is absolutely fantastic and one of the most compassionate and knowledgeable doctors I've had the pleasure of being taken care of by. Dr Van is willing to work with all of my doctors and give the best care possible plus she is always looking for alternative medications and treatments to help with my incurable spine disease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Best visit I've had in a long time. And feel confident that over time she will be able to help me manage my pain better. She understands my pain comes from my genetic condition so it's more extensive than one area.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
I love this office. Dr Van is great and I appreciate the medical advice she gives me. My mobility has definitely improved since I have started coming to this office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
I am encouraged in Dr. Van's expertise, along with her kind mannerisms during my in-person appointments with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr. Van is very kind & listens intently to my concerns & my health issues. She is very knowledgeable, kind & respectful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr Van is great - so knowledgeable - will listen and individualize care and treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Dr. Van is a excellent provider. She listens well, asks appropriate questions and actually listens to her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Dr Van is one of the most empathetic and caring doctors I've ever had. She truly cares about her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
I'm truly blessed to have such a knowledgeable, passionate, professional caring and understanding doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Van is caring and thorough. It is sometimes difficult getting her office help to answer the phone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr van is great but I have to wait an entire 4 months for a follow up visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Very personal and king. Professional and very knowledgeable in her field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr Van is a wonderful doctor and person. I see many doctors and none provide this level of care and attention. She is knowledgeable, communicative, listens and shows compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Absolutely wonderful. Very informative, caring, educated. Lovely personality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr. Van is intelligent, knowledgeable, and caring. She is the best pain and rehabilitation doctor I have ever seen, and I've seen many before her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
She was very easy to communicate with and listened very well! Gave me great options for my care both for the immediate future and potential treatments if condition got worse.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
My 2nd follow up visit delve into more specific treatment options for my dual diagnosis. Even though Dr. Van was thorough in her explanations of two treatment procedures/processes, it does give some angst...reasons for further Research and investigation of the Two recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr Van is the best Doctor I've received care from
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Excellent Care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
As a first time patient Dr Van was very thorough and willing to spend the necessary time with me to review and understand my complex health issues. Dr Van was willing to engage in discussions regarding my inputs and I felt that I was heard.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
I sincerely appreciated the time and attention Dr Van took to listen to me and read the additional documentation I brought with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr Van is outstanding. She knows me and my health issues and is an attentive, thoughtful, caring listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr. Stephanie Pham Van is an outstanding physician ... I always recommend her wholeheartedly to friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Still takes way too long between visits. Too many patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
I appreciate she gave me options for treatment and she was understanding of my fear of needles and medications
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr. Stephanie Van is an excellent provider. Shows compassion and respect for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Dr. Van is the best. She's very patient, kind and is a great listener. She answers all my questions and explains things in a way that is easy to understand. I never feel rushed at all. She's the type of doctor who really cares about her patients and it shows.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Kind, patient, friendly, intelligent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Dr Van is truly a very smart and wonderful physician, one of the best I've ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr Van Is a wonderful, caring doctor who has helped me tremendously. I have CRPS and she is working closely with me to find ways for me to live better without as much pain. She is 100% better than the last pain doctor I saw. I highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
The Dr spent time and care about how we were going to care for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Seen several other providers from Hopkins but none as helpful as Dr. Van.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr. Van is one of the best providers. She is kind, considerate and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Well professional advise
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Dr, Van is an excellent doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Dr Van was great, one of the best doctors I've ever seen. She was well prepared and familiar with my details, as well as looked over the paperwork I filled out in office before seeing me. She plainly laid out all the treatment options and gave great explanations for her recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Very nice and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Dr. Van as such an attentive, patient and caring doctor. She always makes sure to listen to all my problems and makes me feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Van is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. VAN is very good. She explains everything very well and clear.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr Van is fantastic. She has helped me with a problem that no one has been able to help me with for the past 4 yrs!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Top notch doctor and human being
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr Van was very professional and explained things very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr Stephanie Van's treatments at her office (Cutenza) and suggestions for medication and possibly other treatments like SCRAMBLER demonstrate what a fine specialist she is. More importantly, she genuinely cares about helping me relieve chronic neuropathy pain. I am very fortunate to be her patient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Dr. Van is extremely knowledgeable. I'm blessed to have her as my doctor.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
She appears to be too busy to schedule and follow-up with her patients in a timely manner. This is important when trying a new medication. She does not return MyChart messages. She invites you to call her if you have a problem, but then she charges you. This is not customary.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr. Van is exceptional in so many ways. Her passion for healing patients who suffer from health challenges that can be quite elusive shines through. Her knowledge of available therapies, including leading-edge approaches, is deep and broad.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
My1st visit, the doctor appears to be overworked and rushed to see the next patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
She is trying hard to help with my pain problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr Van represents the best of Hopkins doctors. It is time to promote her, before she moves on to other locations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr Van is the best doctor I ever met
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Good communication, good understanding of problem and good attempt at finding a solution
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr. Van is always willing to spend time to explain procedures, medication options, or any other possible treatments or questions I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr Stephanie van is a fantastic pain management physician. This doctor always shows great compassion and concern for my overall health and conditions. Dr Van also shows a high amount of respect and allows me to make the decisions that will work best for me and also helps with my pain management situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Dr. Van is the absolute best! She has to be the most kind, caring and friendly doctor I have ever seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Kind, intelligent, thoughtful and considerate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Dr. Van is wonderful. She listens to me, explains what she is doing and what my problem is. She is also very kind and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Dr. Van is just about the best doctor there is. Her goal is to treat you and have you get back to living your best life. The only criticism is that there are not two or three of her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
This was a follow up pain management visit. Dr. Van is tuned into her patients. She made a clear and nuanced recommendation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
First class, concerned, knowledgeable, sincere,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr Van is great to deal with and is very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
I finally found a doctor who diagnose the cause of chest pain!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
The Dr listened and provided a comprehensive assessment and plan and arranged a follow up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Truly the best doctor I have ever seen. She is compassionate, kind, thorough, and explained everything extremely well. I have never felt so respected and valued as a patient. I was at a place where I felt like I was at the end of the road in terms of medical care and she has given me a new hope on life
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
She is extremely knowledgeable, sympathetic, and is one of the few doctors I have encountered that was actually able to diagnosis (chronic pain, nerves disorder, and connective tissue disease) and to help ease my symptoms
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Knowledgeable, technically excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr. Van is very thorough and listened to me during the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
I am so grateful to have found Dr. Van. I live 2 hours away, but it is worth the drive. She is an excellent clinician and really cares about her patients.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Pleasant and well informed in person, very difficut to reach for followup though encouraged t call as needed since appointment scheduling necessitates very long waits
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Exceptional listener. Clearly read my file. Followed through on a drug supply issue. Explained treatment options clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Dr Van is the BEST Doctor I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Respect and validation and hope provided
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Very well-informed and supportive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Excellent! Very good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Good