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Anna Lien-Lun Chien

Anna Lien-Lun Chien, MD

Dermatology

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Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Female

About Anna Lien-Lun Chien

Professional Titles

  • Vice Chair, Quality, Safety, and Service
  • Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Dermatology at Howard County

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Dermatology

Background

Dr. Anna L. Chien is Associate Professor and Vice-Chair of Quality, Safety, and Service for the Department of Dermatology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.  She is the medical director of the Howard County Dermatology Practice and directed the department’s Cutaneous Translational Research Program for over ten years.  

Her clinical interests include skin aging, photoprotection, rosacea, and general dermatology.

Dr. Chien earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She completed a transitional-year program at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and a dermatology residency with the University of Michigan Health System. 

She speaks English.

Research Interests

Photoprotection, Rosacea, Skin aging, Translational Research

Locations

  1. Howard County Medical Pavilion
    • 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 420, Columbia, MD 21044

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Michigan Health

    Residency, Dermatology, 2009

    University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 2005

    Board Certifications

    Dermatology

    American Board of Dermatology, 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
    • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    257 ratings, 94 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.

    Overall Rating by Patient
    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 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 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/14/2024

      Very thorough, respectful and professional. I felt like she genuinely cares about my health.

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

      Dr. Chien is an outstanding physician!!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/7/2024

      Dr. Chien is always very caring, listens to my concerns and answers all my questions. One of the best dermatologists I've had in my life - and I've had many.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/6/2024

      I love seeing Dr. CHIEN

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/6/2024

      Professional, concerned, thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/31/2024

      Thank you for always helping me with my Dermatology appointments / needs.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/31/2024

      Very professional.

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

      Dr. Chin is the best.Front desk would not give me the appointment the doctor requested I have to see her again.Emailed Dr. Chin that I could not get appointment when she wanted to see me again.Next day Dr. Chin had the appointment she wanted for me.

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

      Dr Anna Chien is always a consummate professional. I have been under care for many years and plan to continue to do so.

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

      Very competent and caring

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

      Personable, professional and good listener.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/17/2024

      Dr Chien is fantastic!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/17/2024

      Dr. Chien is very knowledgeable, answeres all of my questions thoroughly.gives good suggestions for future care, very friendly.

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

      She is excellent.

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

      Very attentive and caring

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

      Dr. Anna Chein is absolutely the best in every way possible! What more can I say?

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

      This was my annual dermatology appointment. Dr. CHIEN is personable, informative and professional.

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

      Dr. Chien was very nice

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

      Dr. Chien is very personable and caring. She seems very concerned about your well being and pays attention to detail.

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

      I love dr. Chien, and her resident Dr. [ ] was fabulous also!!

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

      Dr Chien is kind, attentive, thorough and knowledgeable. I have recommended her and this practice to several friends. My husband now goes here.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/19/2024

      This was my first visit with Dr. Chien, as she is now my Dermatologist since Dr. [ ] departed. She was very thorough and efficient. She did not waste time. She asked pertinent questions and seemed genuinely concerned about my condition.

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

      EXCELLENT!!!!

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

      Dr Chien has been taking care of me for several years. Dr Chien is very professional, interested in my comments and ongoing care

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

      Very kind and respectful

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

      Professional, pleasant.

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

      I've been seeing Dr Chien for a number of years. She is outstanding, kind and competent. So glad she was recommended to me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/11/2024

      Professional excellence!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/11/2024

      Dr Chien is great!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/4/2024

      Very thorough and competent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/29/2024

      Fantastic care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/28/2024

      Dr. Dr. Chien always makes me feel very comfortable during an exam that could be embarrassing. She always patiently answers all of my questions and concerns. She explains everything clearly and never makes me feel rushed.

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

      Very nice, listens to your concerns.

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

      Knowledgeable, explains well, kind

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

      Dr. Chien is an excellent, compassionate, professional and highly-skilled doctor. I know I am in extremely capable hands under her care. Especially grateful that she gave me the opportunity to express my needs and that she honored them.

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

      Dr. Chien has been and remains unfailingly professional and courteous over many years.

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

      Dr Chien is excellent. She has been my dermatologist for at least the past 10 years and I wouldn't dream of going to anyone else.

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

      An excellent visit!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/25/2024

      Excellent provider

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

      Dr. Chien was very personal and wasn't afraid to examine me with hands on (of course with gloves) she was up close ans personal

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

      Dr Chien is exceptional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/18/2024

      Always a friendly and pleasant experience with Dr. Chien. She works efficiently but never seems rushed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/18/2024

      Outstanding in all regards

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/18/2024

      Dr. Chien is excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/11/2024

      A keeper!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/11/2024

      This was my very first visit with Dr. Chien. Accolades I have heard about her are well deserved.

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

      Very thorough and caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/12/2024

      Dr. Anna Chien was excellent in asking my daughter questions about her skin condition. She also gave us instructions on what to do if the condition reoccurred. She gave clear instructions on how and when to apply the medications.

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

      Very professional

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

      I found Dr. Anna Chien to be excellent. She was knowledgeable and answered my questions respectfully.

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

      Dr. Chien is knowledgable, professional and personable. I feel she provides excellent care for me.

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

      Dr. Chien is a wonderful, knowledgeable, and caring doctor.

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

      Trainee did most of skin exam while official provider for visit was absent from the room.Official provider reviewed and agreed with trainee's exam report.

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

      This is my first interaction with this provider. She was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Informed us and made sure we had enough medication to last us through the Summer.

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

      She is great

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

      The provider responded to my questions related to my health concerns.

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

      Excellent physician.

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

      Always friendly and takes the time to go over all my concerns

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

      Quick and easy

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/17/2024

      Dr chien is the best dermatologist I have ever been seen by and I have been do this for 35 years

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/17/2024

      Dr. Anna Chien has been my dermotalogist for several years now. She gives thorough exams and is very patient about answering my questions and concerns. Dr. Chien always explains In terms I can understand any skin questions I may have.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/11/2024

      Dr Chien is a rock star!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/11/2024

      Very professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/10/2024

      Dr. Chien is always careful to find all my pre-cancerous growths and remove them.

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

      She is excellent and I hope to keep her for a long time.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/14/2024

      She is kind and very patient and very understanding

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/13/2024

      Dr. Chien is a very compassionate and thoughtful provider. Although I was nervous about the procedure, she made me feel extremely comfortable and confident in her care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/13/2024

      Schedulng was excellent, resident dr. Was very knowledgeable as well as competent and kind.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/13/2024

      Very happy with this provider and her affiliates.

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

      Excellent, very competent, very pleasant, very professional

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

      Been very pleased

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

      This is my third time visiting Dr. Chien, and for all three times I've walked away, feeling very pleased about my experience. This time the experience was enhanced by a very confident resident who provided sound medical advice and was appropriately sensitive to my cultural background.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/28/2024

      She is very friendly, professional and most importantly respectful and nice

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/22/2024

      Dr. Chien is the best of the best.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/21/2024

      Dr.Chien is fantastic

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/21/2024

      Dr Chien listened to my concerns and plainly explained the cause and provided great advice. She was very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/21/2024

      Dr. Chien always takes time to discuss options and concerns

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/15/2024

      Dr Chien was pleasant, professional, thorough, and solved a problem when she saw it.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/15/2024

      Dr. Chien is thorough, professional, friendly and takes the time to listen to and answer my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/14/2024

      The doctor was excellent, and answered all my questions. The doctor was very professional, concerned about my well-being, and able to provide extra ideas for me for managing my health.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/14/2024

      She asked a lot of questions which I thought was good enough to show her understanding and level of concern.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/7/2024

      She is the complete professional and very thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/1/2024

      Dr Chien is excellent. She performed a thorough skin exam, answered my questions and removed a suspicious growth - which turned out to be a basal call carcinoma. I continue to be impressed with her skill, knowledge and ability. I can't see how any physician could perform better.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/31/2024

      Fantastic experience! Always top quality care from Hopkins doctors

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/25/2024

      My provider was caring, a great listener and quite thorough with questions and details regarding my concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/25/2024

      For years I have been searching for a surgical dermatology to excise a sebaceous cyst in my lower back that keeps reoccurring and irritated, Dr. Chien was the only one that listen to me and schedule Surgery to remove the cyst.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/24/2024

      Dr, Chen is thorough, gracious, and reassuring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/18/2024

      Dr. Chien is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and caring. Not only do I feel that the health of my skin is in excellent hands, but I enjoy the visits/appointments.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/18/2024

      Dr. Chen is excellent as are her colleagues

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/17/2024

      Both the doctor and the assistant were kind and courteous, as well as professional. They asked me about my reason for visit and did an excellent job of explaining my options and moving forward with the in-house procedure. They ordered a biopsy of the growth that was removed and I received the results through the portal two days later. This was my first time seeing this physician at this practice. I will request her again in the future.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/17/2024

      Dr Chien provides exceptional care each time I visit her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/11/2024

      Dr. Chien always very kind and thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/11/2024

      She is professional through and a wonderful listener.

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

      Been seeing dermatologist for 34 years. Dr. Chien is the best who ever treated meHands down

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