Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Primary Care • Columbia, MD
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, Maryland is a nonprofit hospital and wellness center affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. It offers primary and specialty care across nearly 100 clinical areas, supported by affiliated doctors and a mission focused on high-quality, patient-safe care. Key info: - Location: HQ at 5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044, USA - Services: Full hospital services plus wellness programs; strong emphasis on primary care within a broader network - Type: Nonprofit; part of Johns Hopkins Medicine - Staff: Approximately 224 employees - Mission: Provide high-quality care, innovate, collaborate, and promote patient safety - Contact: Phone 410-740-7890 - History: Serving the community since July 1973 - Website: hopkinsmedicine.org/johns-hopkins-howard-county
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 72% recommend (1,244 reviews)
- HCAHPS (Patient Survey): 72% definitely recommend (1,540 surveys)
Patients praise
- Majority of patients report willingness to recommend the facility
- High reported courtesy and respect from doctors
- General recognition of high-performing procedures and conditions
Common complaints
- Long wait times in the emergency room
- Challenges in reaching administrative staff or call centers
- Perceived poor communication regarding records and appointments
- Negative interactions with some support/front-desk staff
"She spent more than five hours in Howard County’s only emergency room after her mother had a stroke in 2018. Last year, the ER was again overwhelmingly full."
- The Banner"I spent over 2 hours today on hold trying to speak with someone to follow through with the JHU's doctor's referral... My advise to potential patients is go anywhere else."
- LocalityBiz user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Shawna Michelle Reshard, MD - Columbia, MD - Internal Medicine, Pediatrics - Schedule an Appointment - May 18, 2026
- Dr. Jean Wu, MD, MHS - Columbia, MD - Internal Medicine - Schedule an Appointment - May 20, 2026
- Dr. Jasmin Sahbaz, MD - Columbia, MD - Cardiology - Schedule an Appointment - Apr 23, 2026
- Can this new unit alleviate long wait times at Howard County's ER? - Jun 10, 2026
- Dr. Leah Wolfe, MD - Baltimore, MD - Internal Medicine - Schedule an Appointment - Apr 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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