Christine Gourin, MD, MPH
Endocrine Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Otolaryngology
Palliative Medicine
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Christine Gourin
Professional Titles
- Vice Chair, Safety, Quality and Service, Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Background
Christine Gourin, M.D. M.P.H., is a head and neck surgical oncologist and palliative medicine specialist who treats patients with head and neck tumors, including tumors of the skin, melanoma, oral cavity, larynx, oropharynx, neck, salivary glands, sinuses, and skull base.
Dr. Gourin received her medical degree from the State University of New York- Health Science Center at Brooklyn/Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Gourin trained in General Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Vermont, followed by a fellowship in Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and a fellowship in Hospice & Palliative Medicine at Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Gourin has authored over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles, 24 book chapters and two books: Medical and Surgical Management of Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases and The Johns Hopkins Patient Guide to Head and Neck Cancer. She is on the Editorial Board of The Laryngoscope and is a reviewer for numerous other head and neck surgery journals. Dr. Gourin is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in quality of care and outcomes with a lifelong interest in improved symptom management, communication, and access to high quality affordable care. She also serves as vice chair for safety, quality and service in the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
She has an active head and neck surgical oncology practice and has been named to America’s Top Physicians and Best Doctors in America annually since 2005.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
neck cancer; salivary gland cancer; parotid cancer; skin cancer; sinus cancer; pharynx cancer; oropharyngeal cancer; tongue base cancer; tonsil cancer; larynx cancer
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Cancer Saved My life: Steve's Story (4/22/2016)
ABC News, Michael Douglas Tumor-Free, but Not Cured (01/11/2011)
MedPage Today, H&N Cancer Recurs Early: Curb Follow-up Imaging? (02/19/2016)
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Oncology
Research Interests
Functional Outcomes, Quality of care, safety, and decision making in head and neck cancer, Quality of Life, Survival following treatment for head and neck cancer
Honors
- Committee on Trauma Resident Trauma Competition, Region I
- Committee on Trauma Resident Trauma Competition
- Committee on Trauma Resident Trauma Competition
- Honor Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/08
- Americas Top Physicians, 1/1/05
- Best Doctors in America, 1/1/05
- Daiichi Clinical Scholars Program, American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/04
- 1st place, American College of Surgeons, 1/1/94
- 1st place, American College of Surgeons, 1/1/94
- Roger H. Albee Surgical Research Scholarship, 1/1/93
- 1st place, American College of Surgeons, 1/1/92
- Dr. William and Raynore Engel Scholarship, 1/1/87
- Phi Beta Kappa, 1/1/86
Memberships
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Fellow
- American Bronchoesophagological Association
- American College of Surgeons, Fellow
- American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
- American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG)
- American Laryngological Association, Fellow
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Association of Women Surgeons
- Cancer Liason Physician
- Dysphagia Research Society
- Georgia Chapter of the Association of Women Surgeons, President, 2004-2007
- Georgia Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
- Society of University Otolaryngologists
- The American Head and Neck Society, Member
- The Triological Society, Member
- American Laryngological Association
- Dysphagia Research Society
Additional Training
MPH - Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2011)
Fellow - Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine (2023)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-6467
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Palliative Care, 2023Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Graduate School, MPH, 2011University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Fellowship, Head/Neck Surgical Oncology, 2000University of Vermont Medical Center
Residency, Otolaryngology, 1999University of Vermont Medical Center
Residency, General Surgery, 1995SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Medical Education, MD, 1990Board Certifications
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2002Insurance
- 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
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
111 ratings, 52 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 3/18/2025
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
She projected extreme confidence and empathy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Expert in area of my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Extremely happy with provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Dr Gourin was and is so upfront and honest with the diagnosis and very, very caring and compassionate in delivering the bad news we received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
My provider, Dr. Christine Gourin, is the very best. She has been my provider for 13 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Dr. Gourin is very knowledgeable and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
Dr. Gourin was pleasant and gave me a thorough examination. I feel like I received good care and treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Dr. Gourin has provided excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Dr. Christine Gourin is wonderfulAnd very easy to discuss things with
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
My visit was to have a biopsy but they can't do it and I do need it because I have a tumor in my neck
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Dr. Gourin is an outstanding doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Very thorough and explained things well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Spent considerable time with me and explained test results in a way I could understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Put me at ease despite the serious nature of the visit. Gave me confidence we were planning for a successful outcome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Dr.Gourin is an excellent professional. I fly from Italy to purposely have my appointment with her. She is concerned with her patient and leaves no stone unturned, regarding my health. She has a wonderful bedside manner. A truly remarkable doctor and surgeon!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Dr Gourin is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
The doctor was great, I'm glad I went to meet her. The assistant was excellent as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Dr. Gourin is the most kind, caring, knowledgeable and respectful doctor I've ever seen. I will always come to her when I have any questions or concerns that fall inside of her specialty.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
The office responded to my request for an emergency visit so Dr Gourin could examine a non healing sore in my mouth. They practice saw me within days of my concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Treated my husband and I with utmost care and respect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
She's the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Friendly, caring and through
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
Friendly and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr Christine Gourin is a true professional & very reassuring with all aspects from my surgery
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr Gourin, she is the best doctor professional, friendly and human, she is very careful with my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
I'm very grateful for her expertise, since I am now cancer free.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Exceptionally caring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Provider was very nice and professional. Took the time to help me and guide me in the right direction. I would highly recommend her. Had a very good visit. I was treated very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
She is most helpful in making suggestions and providing me of my options. She is genuinely interested in supporting me with any and all options. She is the Best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
Christine gourin is a true profesional and 1 of the best doctors ive ever encountered in my life and the only 1 ive ever completely trusted amazing lady and I cant say ent good about her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
I found Dr. Gourin to be professional but friendly, a good listener, and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Everyone was very positive and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
She's the BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
This was my 8th annual follow up evaluation for throat cancer for which Dr G performed a robotic tonsillectomy and modified radical neck dissection on [ ] 2016. The laryngoscopy was and clinical exam showed I continue to be cancer free. As always, Dr G was great. I feel very fortunate that she was my ENT surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr Gourin was especially positive and informative about my situation. She has an excellent "bedside manner". The best I have encountered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
My appointment with Dr. Gourin was exemplary from beginning to end She was most efficient and made me feel very much at ease .. She was with other young doctors who were mirroring her and she explained everything she was doing to both myself and the others in the room .. Overall a most pleasant experience [Patient's name]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Very good makes me understand what she's saying very sweet
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
All was greatv
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2024
Rude when I could not do what she wanted to do with my tonsil she threw the drape off my neck and did not have time because she was hurting me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
Very professional. Knew the reason for my visit and reviewed my records ahead of the consultation. Got to know who I am as well as my wife. Explained the protocol that I will be experiencing. Her team followed up immediately after my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Best care ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Dr. Gourin is friendly and knowledgeable and I trust her medical judgment completely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
The provider was friendly and concerned for [Patient]'s welfare and went out of the way to support her needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
I originally saw Dr Gourin in 2014 for a 2nd option for surgery. I continue to see her every other year trading off with Dr Quon, my radiation oncologist. I periodically reach out to Dr Gourin regarding follow up/questions, she is always prompt, very informative and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Dr Gourin she the best professional and very careful with my person and my case
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
This was my first visit with Dr. Gourin. She was thorough and explained everything on a level I understood.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
Provides excellent care. Professional. Compassionate. Friendly. The best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2024
Dr. GOURIN is excellent