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Helene Hedian

Helene Hedian, MD

Gender Affirming Care

Internal Medicine

4.9 of 5 stars108 ratings, 46 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Helene Hedian

Professional Titles

  • Director of Clinical Education, Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health
  • Assistant Vice Chair for LGBTQ+ Equity and Education, Department of Medicine

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Background

Dr. Helene Hedian is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Director of Clinical Education at the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health, and the Assistant Vice Chair for LGBTQ+ Equity and Education in the Department of Medicine. Her academic interests include internal medicine, medical education, and the specific health needs of LGBTQ patients. 

Dr. Hedian studied biochemistry and Spanish at the University of Dayton, attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Maryland, where she was selected as a chief resident. She joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins University in 2016.

Her research focuses on provider attitudes and knowledge regarding LGBTQ health, with the goal of expanding competent and compassionate healthcare practices. In her clinical practice, she has cared for hundreds of transgender and gender diverse patients.

To support primary care providers who prescribe gender-affirming hormones, she authored the Quick Guide: Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy by the Primary Care Provider. As of February 2024, the Quick Guide has been downloaded over 1,500 times and in the following locations: Australia, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States. 

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Selected Publications

  • Hedian H, Streed C, Siegel J, Norwood A, Loeb D.  Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy: Lowering the Activation Energy for Hormones in Primary Care.  SGIM Forum. June 2022

  • Bass E, Streed C, Lee R, Hedian H, Terndrup C, Siegel J, McNamara M.  Q & A with SGIM’s CEO and Leaders of SGIM’s LGBTQ Health Interest Group. SGIM Forum. June 2022

  • Marano AA, Noyes M, Eisenbeis L, Hedian HF, Segna K, Neira PM, Thomas K, Lee WPA, Redett RJ, Coon D. Building an Academic Transgender Medicine Center of Excellence: The 5-Year Johns Hopkins Experience. Academic Medicine. 10.1097/ACM.0000000000005135, January 03, 2023

  • Streed C, Hedian H, Bertram A, Sisson S. Assessment of internal medicine resident preparedness to care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning patients. J Gen Intern Med. 2019 Jun;34(6):893-898

  • Streed C, Nall R, Loeb D, Hedian H, Terndrup C. Advocating for LGBTQ Health and Well-Being: From the Clinic to the Streets. SGIM Forum. June 2022

Honors

Samuel Asper Award, An award for being "the best doctor" internist/subspecialist. Maryland Chapter of the American College of Physicians, 1/1/23

Memberships

  • American College of Physicians (ACP)
  • Society for General Internal Medicine (SGIM)
  • Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)
  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, Ste 325, Lutherville, MD 21093

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Maryland Medical Center

    Residency, Internal Medicine, 2016

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 2012

    Board Certifications

    Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015

    Insurance

    Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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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

    108 ratings, 46 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 Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/11/2025

      Dr. Hedian is the very best provider, she gave me back my health, she gave me back my life. Her patience, expertise, knowledge, and bedside manner is a rare quality seen in an exam room today.

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

      She's wonderful! Very professional yet friendly. Very easy to work with and talk to.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/6/2025

      Very thorough and smart

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

      Good listener, problem solver, provides helpful solutions to promote improved health.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/7/2025

      She very tentative, helpful and knowledgeable. She's the best provider I've ever had.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/23/2024

      Dr. Hedian is very thorough and goes above and beyond to make sure all of my questions and concerns are answered.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/23/2024

      Top notch, excellent clinician, very knowledgeable, sensitive and responsive to my questions. Would not want to go to any other provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/19/2024

      Dr. Helene Hedian goes above and beyond simply diagnosing and treating. She genuinely supports all my health concerns and creates an environment where I feel completely at ease. She has that special "X factor" you look for in a doctor, combining deep knowledge with a warm, friendly personality that makes me feel both safe and truly cared for.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/10/2024

      Best pcp I've ever had

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/10/2024

      Dr. H is a wonderful provider. I appreciate her thoroughness, attention, advice, kindness. She listens, answers all questions. She is a trusted partner in my health journey.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/10/2024

      I feel respected and cared about.

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

      Outstanding bedside manner, communication and responsiveness.

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

      Dr Hedian is always very knowledgeable about my health. She is well prepared for my visits, goes over everything step by step, answers my questions, and is very pleasant. I am extremely comfortable discussing my health with her. I can't say enough good things about her.

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

      Dr Hedian is the best doctor I have ever seen

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2024

      Dr Hedian is very knowledgeable, professional, really listens to me and addresses all of my questions or concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2024

      Best doctor I've ever had.

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

      Dr H made me feel safe, heard, and cared for. She went above and beyond to provide me more than just the bare minimum, took my conditions seriously, and didn't re-traumatize me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/29/2024

      Great provider for over 15years

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

      She pushes me to work on my health

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2024

      Absolutely the best provider I have to take care of my health. Listens carefully to my concerns and tailors my health plan

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

      This provider is the epitome a great doctor who takes her practice seriously. She doesn't always have all of the answers but will stop and look up whatever she needs to in order to get to the bottom of the problem. Very effective - very concerned and all around great doctor!!!!!

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/16/2024

      Hedian is the best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/27/2024

      This is the best PCP I have ever had. I've never felt comfortable in medical setting or wanted to be particularly honest about my life and health. However, I love this provider, and I'm so happy to have found her!

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

      Dr H is the best doctor I've ever worked with.

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

      Dr. Hedian is a pioneer in Trans healthcare and I can't wait to tell my future kids about her. She's also a great mentor to students/residents.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/20/2024

      She talks to you and not down to you. She always asks for your concerns and input. She listens to you and addresses your concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      I love Dr. H

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/12/2024

      I would be lost without Dr. Hedian.

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

      Dr. Hedian is a deep and intuitive listener who expresses genuine care for her patients and their health.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/6/2024

      Very knowledgeable and helpful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/23/2024

      I appreciate her willingness to listen to my ideas and respond to my ideas, both positive or negative. She welcomes my comments that may disagree with an idea she presents. I never feel rushed during a visit.

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

      Provider is friendly and knowledgeable and listens your concerns. She seems very busy

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

      Dr Hedian is an outstanding physician. I could not ask for better medical care.

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

      My doctor is caring, understanding and supportive.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/1/2024

      Dr. Hedian is very detailed and friendly.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/27/2024

      Very pleasant and considerate doctor v

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/24/2024

      My PC Doctor is always amazing. My PC doctor always takes her time to explain and research things to help me stay in good health. Also she advises some things I could do to help improve my health as well.

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

      Excellent and very knowledgeable. Took time to explain things very well. Understood my concerns and emotional stress/ worries.

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

      Blessed to have been accepted as her patient.

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

      Dr. Hedian is very competent and caring.

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

      Just the best!!!!

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

      Attentive to my needs

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/16/2024

      Dr. Hedian is the best primary care provider I have ever had, full stop. I am slow to build trust and have some trauma sensitivities and she recognized that without me having to elucidate and handled well.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/16/2024

      Dr Hedian is kind, atentive and very Thorough

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

      Dr. Hedian is knowledgeable about transgender care and needs for my overall health. She listens and takes my concerns seriously while helping keep me on track during appointments so we can complete all my concerns with the time allotted. I go out of my way to continue visiting her and would recommend her highly to literally anyone, especially transgender patients.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/1/2024

      She made me very comfortable and was very straightforward. Couldn't ask for a better provider.