Johns Hopkins

📞 How to Book Appointment

• ✅ Phone (primary: 443-997-1552 for most specialty clinics)
• ✅ Fax medical records for review (required prior to booking for most specialty clinics)
• ✅ Coordinator will call you after records are reviewed to book appointment
• ✅ In-person assistance for international patients (via Johns Hopkins International)
• ✅ Patient MyChart portal for some departments (primarily for follow-ups or returning patients)

💡 Pro Tips

• Ensure your referring physician faxes all required records ahead of time to 410-367-2371; appointments are not booked until after physician review.
• Call during mid-morning (around 10-11am) or mid-afternoon (2-4pm) to avoid peak phone traffic.
• Prepare a complete list of all medications and updated medical records for your appointment.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment for registration and parking.
• For specialized clinics (Arthritis, Lupus, Vasculitis), expect initial approval and intake coordination before finalizing date/time.
• Bring your insurance card, photo I.D., co-payment, and a list of doctors to whom records should be sent.
• For last-minute cancellations or rescheduling, call at least 24 hours in advance to avoid penalties.

⚠️ Watch Out For

❌ Parking fees (up to $8, cash only at some locations)

❌ Co-payment due at time of visit (varies by insurance)

❌ Possible out-of-network or referral requirement fees if your insurance plan is not accepted

🎁 Common Retention Offers

Johns Hopkins may try to keep you with:

• Flexible rescheduling if cancellation is made with notice
• Assistance re-coordinating records and future bookings if review is delayed

Only accept if it truly meets your needs!