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    Frequently Asked Questions


    How do I make an appointment? (US residents only)
    To schedule an appointment with a Johns Hopkins physician, please contact Johns Hopkins USA at 443-287-6585 or jhis@jhmi.edu. Johns Hopkins USA can assist you by helping you choose an appropriate physician or specialist, arranging medical record reviews or second opinions, providing general information about Johns Hopkins’ many services, and making travel arrangement for your visit. 

    How do I make an appointment as an international visitor?
    To schedule an appointment with a Johns Hopkins physician, please contact Johns Hopkins International Patient Services.

    Africa: africa@jhmi.edu or 1.410.614.4108
    Asia Pacific: asiapacific@jhmi.edu or  1.410.614.5275
    Bermuda: bermuda@jhmi.edu or 1.410.614.5275
    Canada: canada@jhmi.edu or 1.410.614.5275
    Europe: europe@jhmi.edu or 1.443.287.2480
    Korea: korea@jhmi.edu or 1.410.502.2491
    Latin America & Caribbean:  latinamerica@jhmi.edu or 1.410.955.3661
    Middle East: middleeast@jhmi.edu or 1.410.614.4108 

    Whom should I contact if I have a specific medical question? 
    We cannot offer medical advice over the internet. To schedule an appointment or consultation with a Johns Hopkins physician, please contact Johns Hopkins USA at 410-847-3582 or HUSA@jhmi.edu. Johns Hopkins USA can assist you by helping you choose an appropriate physician or specialist, arranging medical record reviews or second opinions, providing general information about Johns Hopkins’ many services, and making travel arrangements for your visit.

    How do I contact Dr. Ben Carson? 
    If you would like to schedule an appointment or consultation with Dr. Carson, please contact Johns Hopkins USA at 410-847-3582 or HUSA@jhmi.edu. If you would like to write Dr. Carson, please use the following address:

    Benjamin Carson, M.D.
    The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Department of Neurology
    Harvey 811
    600 N. Wolfe Street
    Baltimore, MD 21287

    Also, you may visit Dr. Carson’s webpage for more information.

    Whom do I contact if I want more information about Think Big?
    If you have a “Think Big” question, please send an e-mail to thinkbig@jhmi.edu.  

    Whom do I contact if I have a toy/ gift donation or if I would like to perform/ visit the children? 
    Contact the Child Life Department at 410-955-6276 or childlif@jhmi.edu. For more information about toy donations, please visit the Child Life section  of this website and click “How to Help.”
    Also, Child's Play Charity is soliciting toy donations on our behalf. 

    Whom do I contact if I want to make a financial donation or if I want more information about fundraising? 
    Please call the Office of Development at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center at 410-516-4545.   

    Whom do I contact if I’m interested in volunteering at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center?
    To volunteer at Hopkins Children’s, please contact the Johns Hopkins Office of Volunteer Services at 410-955-5924.

    Whom do I contact if I’m a visiting medical student wanting more information about rotations?
    A visiting medical students program is offered through the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.  If you have questions, please send an email to vismed@jhmi.edu

    What do I do if I’m a student who wants information about medical school and or becoming a pediatrician? 
    Below are two websites that can be helpful if you are considering a career in medicine. 

    What do I do if I’m interested in job at Johns Hopkins Hospital? 
    You can search for a job at Johns Hopkins Hospital or through Johns Hopkins University. For additional information, please contact the Office of Career Services at 410-955-6575 or (800) 638-7214. 

    Whom do I contact if I’m interested in internships at Johns Hopkins Hospital?
    Internships are available through individual specialty divisions on an as-needed basis. 

    Whom do I contact if I’m interested in nursing internships/jobs? 
    For more information about current nursing opportunities, please visit the Johns Hopkins Nursing website. If you have questions, please call 800-638-7214 or 410-955-6575. 

    What do I do if I want more information about the Ketogenic Diet?
    The Ketogenic Diet is a carefully calculated diet, high in fat, low in protein, and virtually carbohydrate-free which is used for the treatment of seizures in children. For more information, please visit http://www.neuro.jhmi.edu/epilepsy/keto.html.  To schedule an appointment with the Johns Hopkins Epilepsy Center, please call 410-955-9100.

    Whom do I contact for information about Pediatric Social Work?
    For more information about pediatric social work, please contact Paula Heneberry at 410-955-5992.

    How do I order the Harriet Lane Handbook?
    You can order the Harriet Lane handbook through the Hopkins Children's Library.

    How do I get my medical records?
    To get a copy of your medical records contact the Medical Records Office at 410-955-5994.

    How do I order HOPE Kids Kard?
    The paper copies of the HOPE KIDS KARD cost $1.00 and the laminated copies are $3.00. To order a card, please call the HOPE office at 410-614-1960.

    How do I find out more information about emergency transport?
    For more information about emergency transport please visit http://miemss.umaryland.edu/.

    Are there any discount hotels for Hopkins Patients/Families?
    Yes, there are several hotels in the Baltimore area that offer discount accommodations to Hopkins patients and their families. For a list of hotels and their contact information, please visit http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/patients/hotels.html

     


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