
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
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
Clinical Trial Keywords
Scleroderma; Scleromyxedema, Raynaud's phenomenon
Clinical Trials Summary
Clinical Trials and Observational Studies : Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center
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
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Floor 1, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 443-997-1552
- fax: 410-550-1033
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Graduate School, ScM, 2010Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Rheumatology, 2003Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Medical Education, MD, 1997Board Certifications
Rheumatology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003Insurance
- 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 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 2/19/2025
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 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
I appreciate her manner and expertise and timeliness of the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Very knowledgeable and caring. I feel very fortunate to be her patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Dr. Hummers is an amazing doctor. Best ever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Hummers is excellent in every way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Excellent knowledge. Listened to all issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Awesome Doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
During my visit, Dr. Hummers was thorough, explanatory, and engaging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Excellent provider. Very professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Dr. Hummers is an outstanding doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Everyone was professional and the level ofExpertise was high.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Unbelievably the smartest In her field. Brilliant and empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Knowledgeable, kind, good listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Dr Laura Hummers. She is the BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Very dignified and listens well. Always work in resolving my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
The doctor was very thorough and made sure I understood everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Dr Hummers and her [Staff] were great. Very attentive and very informative. Informative caring knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Excellent care and genuine concern for my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Very knowledgeable and genuine concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Both doctors were very thorough and took time to talk to patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Dr. Hummers is very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Dr. Hummer is phenomenal. I feel lucky to have her as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Always excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Dr. Hummers is the absolute best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Knowledgeable, has answers and will discuss in detail when needed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr. Hummers is a wonderful, caring doctor. I feel very fortunate that she is my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Dr Hummers is very thorough and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Excellent provider in every way
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Provider is very good to communicate with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
I feel this is the blest care I can get for my disease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Dr. Hummers is a gifted physician and I am grateful for her care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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.