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What To Expect

Be Prepared for Your Visit

Below is practical information for patients and families, to help prepare for appointments at The Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center.

Location

Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center (view map)
Division of Rheumatology, 1st Floor, Room 1B7
5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle
Baltimore, Maryland   21224-6801

Parking

Park in the Mid-Campus Lot located across from the Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center.  The parking fee (maximum $8.00 – cash only) is charged by the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Campus.

Registration

New patients should arrive 30 minutes early to accommodate parking, Johns Hopkins Security, and the pre-registration process.  Returning patients should allow 15 minutes.

What will happen

  • After registration, you will have your vital signs taken and then you will be asked to complete some questionnaires.
  • The doctor(s) visit will then follow, during which you will be interviewed and examined.
  • The doctor will then discuss with you the nature of your illness and the plans for your treatment. 
  • Special testing or further consultation with specialist may be ordered.
  • Follow-up plans will then be decided.

Some patients will be asked, if appropriate, to participate in research studies.

Evaluation

Evaluations are performed by one of our Scleroderma specialist. You may also be seen by a physician in training.

Insurance

Insurance companies are billed directly.  Patients are responsible for amounts not covered by insurance.  Please bring all of the appropriate forms and insurance cards.

Fee

The maximum fee for the first visit is approximately $576.00.  Co-payments are collected at the time of the visit.  There may be additional fees for imaging studies or laboratory studies.  Payments may be made with cash, Visa, MasterCard, travelers’ checks, or personal checks.

Late, Canceled and No Show Appointments

Late: The appointment time scheduled for you is time specifically allotted for your visit. If you are running late for an appointment, please call our scheduling office. Please note if you are more than 15 minutes late for your scheduled appointment time, we may not be able to accommodate your visit.

Canceled / No Show: If you are unable to make your appointment on the day of your visit, Please call 410-550-7715 urgently and leave a message for rescheduling.

We require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice, however, we understand last minute emergencies can occur. If you repeatedly do not provide our office with notice and are a No Show, you may be subject to be discharged from our practice.

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All information contained within the Johns Hopkins Scleroderma website is intended for educational purposes only. Physicians and other health care professionals are encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained within this site. Consumers should never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something they may have read on this website.

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Scleroderma is an autoimmune, rheumatic, and chronic disease that affects the body by hardening connective tissue. Learn about Scleroderma including signs & symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle options.

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