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Laura Hummers

Laura Hummers, MD, SCM

Rheumatology

Accepting New Patients
4.9 of 5 stars131 ratings, 66 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Female

About Laura Hummers

Physician’s Office Phone

410-550-7715

Physician’s Office Fax

410-550-1363

Professional Titles

  • Clinical Director, Division of Rheumatology
  • Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Medicine

Background

Laura Hummers is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology. She graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and trained in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. She then pursued her rheumatology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University and has since been on the faculty working at the Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center since 2003 where she has been Co-Director of the Center. She received her ScM degree through the Graduate Training Program in Clinical Investigation from the Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2010. Dr. Hummers also serves as Clinical Director for the Division of Rheumatology.

Dr. Hummers actively participates in a number of clinical trials and clinical investigations at the Scleroderma Center and has a particular interest in predictors of outcomes in scleroderma. She actively manages a large patient practice focused exclusively on scleroderma and related conditions at Johns Hopkins and actively helps to manage the Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center longitudinal database. She also has specific expertise in other scleroderma-like conditions such as scleromyxedema, scleredema and eosinophilic fasciitis. 

Centers and Institutes

Scleroderma Center

Clinical Trial Keywords

Scleroderma; Scleromyxedema, Raynaud's phenomenon

Contact for Research Inquiries

Gwen Leatherman

5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle

Baltimore, MD 21224

410-550-8582

Research Interests

Scleroderma, Scleromyxedema, Raynaud's Phenomenon

Memberships

American College of Rheumatology

Medical and Scientific Advisory Board, National Scleroderma Foundation

Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium

 

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Floor 1, Baltimore, MD 21224

    Expertise

    Education

    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

    Graduate School, ScM, 2010

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Fellowship, Rheumatology, 2003

    Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

    Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

    Medical Education, MD, 1997

    Board Certifications

    Rheumatology

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003

    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

    131 ratings, 66 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 Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 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 2/19/2025

      Dr Hummers is the best. She listen & take care of all my concerns. Always pleasant, smile & take good care of my problems.

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

      I appreciate her manner and expertise and timeliness of the visit.

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

      Dr. Laura Hummers is a very caring and knowledgeable in the scleromyxedema disease. She listens to your status and reviews what has been address in prior appointments.

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

      Dr. Hummers is always very professional, takes her time with me and is very thorough. She has directed me to my other Hopkins specialists, Dr. Psu and Dr. Kanuja, both of whom, I'm very happy with.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      Very knowledgeable and caring. I feel very fortunate to be her patient.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/29/2025

      Dr. Hummers is an amazing doctor. Best ever.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/27/2025

      Dr. Hummers always communicates clearly with me. I appreciate her straight forward approach. Our relationship over the years has become one that I feel very open to share any nuance of my health freely.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/22/2025

      Dr. Hummers is extremely knowledge and provides timely response and guidance. She patiently listens to all my concerns and provides excellent care. Very happy to be under her close observation.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/13/2025

      I am so so so grateful that Dr. Hummers is my Scleroderma doctor. I am confident that we are making the right decisions because she explains everything we do thoroughly and she answers all of my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/13/2025

      Dr. Hummers is excellent in every way.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/30/2024

      I was also seen by a resident, who was professional and friendly. My usual provider is always excellent in every way.

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

      Dr. Hummers is respectful, informative and provides me with the best answers to my specific medical needs.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/11/2024

      Excellent knowledge. Listened to all issues.

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

      Dr Hummers is wonderful. She listens carefully and never rushes me. I've been seeing her for over 6 years. Recently she helped to save my life.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/4/2024

      I have and will continue to trust Dr. Hummers with my care. She saved me in a time of crisis and does everything in her power to ensure that I remain stable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/4/2024

      Dr. Hummers is a compassionate, highly knowledgeable provider. I feel so lucky to have her on my health care team.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/2/2024

      Awesome Doctor!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/2/2024

      During my visit, Dr. Hummers was thorough, explanatory, and engaging.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/2/2024

      I really appreciate it the thorough way the doctor explained my condition and how it could be treated going forward.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/20/2024

      Excellent provider. Very professional and knowledgeable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/13/2024

      Dr. Hummers is an outstanding doctor.

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

      Everyone was professional and the level ofExpertise was high.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2024

      Addressed all of my concerns. The doctor didn't rush me and she made sure I got my appoints for my next visit also set up test I need to have done. I very pleased with my doctor and appointment

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/28/2024

      Dr Hummers always take time and provide great advice. She is totally professional, dedicated, and sympathetic toward patients.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/28/2024

      Unbelievably the smartest In her field. Brilliant and empathetic.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/16/2024

      Compassionate, up to date on recent medications, and their side effects. Recommendations to improve patiens quality of life.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      Dr. Hummers is an excellent doctor. Unfortunately due to things out of her control like patients running late, I was seen an hour after my scheduled appointment.

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

      I think this was the best appointment that I have had since I have been coming to this facility. Dr. Hummers was very with it with this appointment and up on everything I really felt that we covered everything that was needed and she follows through with everything a lot better than what she had done for, I think this was because she was more used to seeing me which made a little bit easier with diagnosing things and getting to the point of what was going on with me

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

      Knowledgeable, kind, good listener

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

      Dr Laura Hummers. She is the BEST

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

      Very dignified and listens well. Always work in resolving my issues.

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

      Dr. Hummers was extraordinarily helpful to [Patient] and I In this visit. She assessed [Patient] autoimmune problems expertly and went out of her way to help us get in touch with other doctors and plan a strategy for care.

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

      Dr. Hummers is the best! She's very caring, a good listener and does a thorough exam. A+++

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

      The doctor was very thorough and made sure I understood everything.

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

      Dr. Hummers always takes the time to listen to all of my concerns and answer all of my questions. She definitely takes an interest in her patients' health, but also in their daily lives and families. Dr. Hummers does an excellent job explaining results of medical tests/procedures and treatments.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/14/2024

      Great

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

      Dr. Hummers is a gifted physician. She is brilliant and compassionate. I am blessed that she is my doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/31/2024

      Dr Hummers and her [Staff] were great. Very attentive and very informative. Informative caring knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      Dr. Hummers always takes the time to listen to all of my concerns and questions. She took extra time explaining why I take the medication's that I do.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      She is very caring. Very thorough with questions that make me think about issues or area of concern

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      Excellent care and genuine concern for my health.

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

      Dr. Hummers is excellent! I've been seeing her for the past 12 years. Very caring and concerned doc !

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2024

      Very knowledgeable and genuine concern

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/15/2024

      Both doctors were very thorough and took time to talk to patient.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/26/2024

      Dr. Hummers is one of thr finest doctors I have ever had. She is brilliant, kind and professional.

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

      Dr. Hummers is very knowledgeable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/17/2024

      Dr. Hummer is phenomenal. I feel lucky to have her as my doctor.

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

      I was initially diagnosed with sceloderma in Dallas (May 2021) and decided to see a doctor at John Hopkins. Dr Hummers saw me last August and I did not have sceloderma, but she is still is still my doctor and is performing additional tests to determine my illness.

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

      Always excellent

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

      Dr. Hummers is the absolute best!

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

      Dr. Hummers is the number 1 expert in her field. I have the utmost respect for her and her recommendations.

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

      Dr. Hummers is the best! She's very caring, patient and thorough. I couldn't ask for a better doctor.

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

      Dr. Hummers was highly competent in addition to being a great & patient listener. She expressed the disease progression in ways that were understandable & gave me more hope than I had before, regarding my future. Both Dr. Hummers & her fellow, Dr. [ ], spent a great deal of time with my husband & me. The use of diagrams, notes, & examples helped to solidify our understanding & these notes were even given to us.We were highly impressed with our visit & I truly felt that I had a "dream team" caring for me, on this visit.

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

      Very knowledgeable about all aspects of my disease , can answer all my questions, and has a very relaxed unhurried manner. This makes it easy to ask difficult questions and trust her to have the answers

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

      Knowledgeable, has answers and will discuss in detail when needed

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

      Dr was wonderful she took her time to explain my illness and offer her opinion about the trajectory. She treated me with respect and included me in any decision-making concerning further treatment. I left there feeling confident In her level of expertise about my illness, as well as feeling confident in her as my physician moving forward

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

      Dr. Hummers has treated me for 10 years. Her expertise and concern for my health has been and continues to be exceptional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/29/2024

      Dr. Hummers is a wonderful, caring doctor. I feel very fortunate that she is my doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/24/2024

      Dr Hummers is very thorough and helpful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/24/2024

      Excellent provider in every way

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

      Provider is very good to communicate with.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/15/2024

      I feel this is the blest care I can get for my disease

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/15/2024

      Dr Hummers is the best. She is always helpful. She ordered lab work that I needed and this was grrat

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

      Dr Hummers is very knowledgeable about my scleroderma and tracked my tests from Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. She discussed using a graph how my disease has been stable for many years.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/8/2024

      Dr. Hummers is a gifted physician and I am grateful for her care!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/8/2024

      The doctor is always genuinely nterested in my health. She is never rushed and takes time to learn about my issues.