Anna Lien-Lun Chien, MD
Dermatology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
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
- Howard County Medical Pavilion
- 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 420, Columbia, MD 21044
- phone: 410-955-5933
- fax: 443-769-1274
Expertise
Education
University of Michigan Health
Residency, Dermatology, 2009University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2005Board Certifications
Dermatology
American Board of Dermatology, 2009Insurance
- 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 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 11/14/2024
Very thorough, respectful and professional. I felt like she genuinely cares about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Dr. Chien is an outstanding physician!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
I love seeing Dr. CHIEN
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Professional, concerned, thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Thank you for always helping me with my Dermatology appointments / needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Very competent and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Personable, professional and good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr Chien is fantastic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
She is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Very attentive and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Dr. Anna Chein is absolutely the best in every way possible! What more can I say?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
This was my annual dermatology appointment. Dr. CHIEN is personable, informative and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Dr. Chien was very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
I love dr. Chien, and her resident Dr. [ ] was fabulous also!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
EXCELLENT!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Very kind and respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Professional, pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Professional excellence!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Dr Chien is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Very thorough and competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Fantastic care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Very nice, listens to your concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Knowledgeable, explains well, kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Dr. Chien has been and remains unfailingly professional and courteous over many years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
An excellent visit!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Dr Chien is exceptional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Always a friendly and pleasant experience with Dr. Chien. She works efficiently but never seems rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Outstanding in all regards
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Dr. Chien is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
A keeper!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Very thorough and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
I found Dr. Anna Chien to be excellent. She was knowledgeable and answered my questions respectfully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Dr. Chien is knowledgable, professional and personable. I feel she provides excellent care for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Dr. Chien is a wonderful, knowledgeable, and caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
She is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
The provider responded to my questions related to my health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Always friendly and takes the time to go over all my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Quick and easy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Dr Chien is a rock star!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Dr. Chien is always careful to find all my pre-cancerous growths and remove them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
She is excellent and I hope to keep her for a long time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
She is kind and very patient and very understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
Schedulng was excellent, resident dr. Was very knowledgeable as well as competent and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
Very happy with this provider and her affiliates.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2024
Excellent, very competent, very pleasant, very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2024
Been very pleased
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/28/2024
She is very friendly, professional and most importantly respectful and nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2024
Dr. Chien is the best of the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
Dr.Chien is fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
Dr. Chien always takes time to discuss options and concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2024
Dr Chien was pleasant, professional, thorough, and solved a problem when she saw it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/7/2024
She is the complete professional and very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/31/2024
Fantastic experience! Always top quality care from Hopkins doctors
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/24/2024
Dr, Chen is thorough, gracious, and reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/18/2024
Dr. Chen is excellent as are her colleagues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/17/2024
Dr Chien provides exceptional care each time I visit her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2024
Dr. Chien always very kind and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2024
She is professional through and a wonderful listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2024
Been seeing dermatologist for 34 years. Dr. Chien is the best who ever treated meHands down