John Dana Coulson, MD
Pediatric Cardiology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About John Dana Coulson
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Background
Dr. John D. Coulson is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise is pediatric cardiology.
He earned his M.D. at University of Michigan Medical School. He completed his medical training and a pediatrics residency at Stanford University Medical Center before training in naval flight surgery at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute. He then completed fellowships in pediatric cardiology and developmental biology at Stanford.
He also served as a medical officer for the U.S. Navy for nine years.
Dr. Coulson was an honorary member of the Russian Scientific Society of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery in 2001. He has published a number of journal articles and co-authored several book chapters related to pediatric cardiology.
Centers and Institutes
- Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart
- Heart and Vascular Institute
- Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Honors
- Honorary Member, Russian Scientific Society of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery, 1/1/01
- Surgeon General's Award, Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, 1/1/77
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Children's Center
- 1800 Orleans Street, Suite 2201, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5987
- fax: 410-614-9942
- Johns Hopkins Children's Center Pediatric Specialists - Annapolis
- 820 Bestgate Road, Suite 2D, Annapolis, MD 21401
- phone: 443-997-5437
- fax: 410-224-4974
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Water's Edge
- 103 Bata Boulevard, Suite A, Belcamp, MD 21017
- phone: 443-997-5437
- fax: 410-502-5314
- Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
- 1708 West Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209
- phone: 443-997-5437
- fax: 410-955-1030
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center
- 6565 North Charles Street, Pavilion East STE 313, Baltimore, MD 21204
- phone: 443-997-5437
- fax: 410-614-9942
Expertise
Education
Stanford University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Developmental Biology, 1982Stanford University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1981Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency, Pediatrics, 1976University of Michigan Medical School
Medical Education, MD, 1973Board Certifications
Pediatric Cardiology
American Board of Pediatrics, 1985Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics, 1981Insurance
- 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
4.8 out of 5
33 ratings, 8 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 2/21/2025
Very respectful, competent and thorough examination. Very quick follow up and the doctor called personally for follow-up on test results and to ensure continuity of care. Very grateful for his care. We drove 90 minutes for this visit and it was worth it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Amazing bedside manners. We felt heard and he delivered bad news as best as he could and answered every single question we had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Dr. Coulson provided excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Very professional and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
The doctor was excellent 10/10 my son was misdiagnosed and he figured out what was wrong so I'm happy with my visit withDr. Coulson
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
The provider was thorough; he made sure he had all the information he needed to evaluate my daughter's condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Very thorough and kind.