Primary Care | Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Primary Care • Columbia, MD
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 If you’re seeking primary care options, this center is part of the Johns Hopkins Medicine network in Howard County and offers access to affiliated specialists as needed.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, Maryland 21044, US
Phone
1-855-662-3017
HCGH-J2BH@jhmi.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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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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