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Kathryn McGovern Strain

Kathryn McGovern Strain, MD

Pediatrics

Internal Medicine

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4.9 of 5 stars230 ratings, 79 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

About Kathryn McGovern Strain

Primary Academic Title

Instructor in Medicine

Background

Kathyrn McGovern Strain, M.D., practices internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Odenton. She received her medical degree from the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine, and completed her residency in medicine & pediatrics at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
    • 1106 Annapolis Road, Suite 310, Odenton, MD 21113

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Maryland Medical Center

    Residency, Medicine and Pediatrics, 2009

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 2005

    Board Certifications

    Pediatrics

    American Board of Pediatrics, 2009

    Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009

    Insurance

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    • Aetna
    • CareFirst
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • HealthSmart/Accel
    • Humana
    • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
    • MultiPlan
    • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
    • Point Comfort Underwriters
    • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
    • UnitedHealthcare

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    230 ratings, 79 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.

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    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/20/2025

      I have total confidence in Dr. Strain She's always professional and always listens to me. She answers all my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/19/2025

      Dr. Strain is the best! She always takes time to listen to me and discuss any concerns I have,

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/11/2025

      Dr Strain is professional, courteous & definitely interested in my well-being. I feel grateful to have her as my primary care provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/10/2025

      Dr Strain listened with deep attention and expressed sympathy after hearing about my mother's passing. After our conversation, she even took the time to look up the condition after I mentioned it. THANKS!!!

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

      Dr. Strain was thorough in her after hospitalization follow-up visit.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/29/2025

      Excellent provider and very professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/29/2025

      Katherine Strain is an excellent doctor. She listens, is fully present when she is with you and Is knowledgeable. If she doesn't know an answer to a specific question she takes the time to look into it and discuss it with you. I have been very pleased with her and the care I receive under John Hopkins.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/29/2025

      Dr. Strain is a superb Physician and a first-rate primary care provider!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/27/2025

      My DOCTOR is personable and through in covering my health needs. She is appreciated.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2025

      I really respect Doctor Strain and appreciate her taking time with me. She's knowledgeable and very kind and like she doesn't automatically give medication.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/16/2025

      Very friendly and yet very professional

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/14/2025

      Dr Strain is outstanding, a rare outlier to the norm

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/9/2025

      Dr. Strain is personable, explains everything at length. Never feel rushed. She cares about her patient.

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

      My provider, Dr Strain is very personable and listens to my concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/6/2025

      I am a fairly new patient of Dr.Strain and I've loved her from my very first appointment!! She is easy to talk to and I know I can be completely honest with her without any judgement. She listens to me and provides me with answers to all of my questions; what more could I ask for? She's very nice and caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/12/2024

      Dr. Strain is very professional and caring. As far as being able to contact her or anyone at Hopkins Community Health for a same day answer to an urgent but not immediately life threatening problem

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/9/2024

      Very clear on goals and listed my blood sugar targets in the visit summary. Explained follow up requirements very clearly.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/9/2024

      I like Dr. Strain. She listens and explains things in an easy to understand way.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/5/2024

      Excellent patient relationship, always professional and caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/3/2024

      Dr. Strain is a great doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/27/2024

      Dr. Strain reviews notes before our visits and follows up on concerns I had had and results of her directions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/27/2024

      Dr. Strain is A-1!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/25/2024

      Great Doctor!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/25/2024

      Dr. Strain is an amazing doctor. She listens to everything and works o help make decisions. Now both my daughters see her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/21/2024

      Outstanding

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/19/2024

      I have had Dr Strain as my doctor for several years. She listed well, talks to me as a person, and it very kind.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/14/2024

      Dr. Strain is absolutely the best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/12/2024

      Very knowledgeable and professional and compassionate

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2024

      Excellent attention to detail and communication.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/24/2024

      She is a good an excellent provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/24/2024

      Dr. Strain is always helpful and provides information and resources to help

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2024

      Dr Strain is great. She always takes the time to listen to my weird problems and works to help me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2024

      Dr. Strain is the best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2024

      Great person and great service

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      Love her

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      Great visit today.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/16/2024

      Wonderful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2024

      Dr Strain is excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2024

      Excellence

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/1/2024

      She is very patient, professional and friendly. Makes me feel comfortable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/26/2024

      Very friendly and thorough. I didn't feel rushed which was a nice surprise. I definitely got all my questions answered especially since it's an annual physical.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/25/2024

      Dr. Strain Is extremely thorough, very patient, calm demeanor and kind.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/18/2024

      Dr Strain is excellent and helped me through a new and unusual problem.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/5/2024

      Discussed various options for changes to medication before agreeing on which was right for me. Answered all my questions on addressing other issues/goals and incorporated my concerns into treatment plan.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/5/2024

      I like Dr. Strain, feel she is a good doctor, but she is always so late. This visit, she was almost an hour late. This is difficult for us elderly people.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/3/2024

      Great visit - caring, understanding, professional - I felt like I was her only patient

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/22/2024

      Provider was very understanding about my health.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/15/2024

      Dr. Strain is knowledgeable, thorough, and caring. She treats several members of my family, each of whom have their own health conditions, and I am constantly amazed by the breadth and depth of her expertise. Under her care and guidance, my health has improved. I am fortunate to have her as my physician.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/24/2024

      Dr Strain always has my best care in everything she asks and recommends. She motivates me to try harder to make good changes in my diet and exercise lifestyle.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2024

      Dr McGovern, the best!!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/16/2024

      DR. KATHRYN STRAIN IS THE BEST PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR I HAVE EVER HAD. SHE IS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND WISE AND JOHNS HOPKINS REALLY LUCKED OUT GETTING HER.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/10/2024

      She is quite meticulous

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/9/2024

      All was great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/9/2024

      Dr. Kathryn Strain is the best doctor I've ever had. She is thoughtful, curious and responsive to all of my concerns and questions. She gives excellent care and advice. Her team is great too.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/8/2024

      Happy to be part of John Hopkins Medical Family Provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/3/2024

      Excellent Provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/20/2024

      Dr Strain is one of the best primary providers that I have had. I referred others to her and they have had the same wonderful experience. I told several family and loved ones about her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/17/2024

      Dr. Strain is absolutely wonderful!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/13/2024

      Honestly, Dr. Strain should get a fat raise. She is everything we want in a pediatrician. She's the best doctor ever!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/6/2024

      Dr Strain is fantastic and listens. She follows through on every issue raised and provides excellent advice.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/4/2024

      Dr. Strain is a caring and smart physician and I really appreciate all she does for me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/3/2024

      Thorough in assessing status and gave feedback on how she viewed my progress dealing with chronic issues. Solicits agreement from me regarding ongoing plan of care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/3/2024

      Dr Strain is the best. Been seeing her for six years.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/20/2024

      Dr strain is the reason I come to the office. She is wonderful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/15/2024

      Dr Strain is an excellent doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/15/2024

      Excellent, caring doc.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2024

      Best provider. Take time to explain my health problem, caring, respectful. Very concern about her patient.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/9/2024

      Dr Strain is the best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/6/2024

      Dr strain is a very intelligent, kind n caring physician. Felt she understood my health issues and was working with me on how to solve said issues.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/2/2024

      My issue is the excessive wait in seeing the doctor. An hour delay is excessive.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/1/2024

      BEST EVER

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/29/2024

      I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Strain!! She takes her time with me. I never feel like she is rushing through a check-list during my appointment; rather, she is thorough. She listens actively and communicates clearly.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2024

      Dr. Strain was very helpful everytime I have an emergency health issue. She saved my life during COVID while my original PCP was not available.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2024

      The tella visit was super helpful. I love being able to chat from my home.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/18/2024

      Dr. Strain is always caring and helpful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/15/2024

      Fantastic

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/4/2024

      Dr. Strain is always helpful, friendly and shows concern for me. I know she really cares!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/4/2024

      Very professional and caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/3/2024

      Dr Strain is a wonderful doctor who has really taken the time to help me through a very difficult year.