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Lawrence J Cheskin

Lawrence J Cheskin, MD

Bariatric Medicine

Internal Medicine

Gastroenterology

Accepting New Patients

31 Insurances Accepted

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About

Background

Clinical Trial Keywords

Clinical Trials Summary

Research Interests

PubMed

Selected Publications

Honors

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, STE 305, Lutherville, MD 21093

    Expertise

    Education

    Yale-New Haven Hospital

    Fellowship, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 1986

    New York Medical College

    Residency, Internal Medicine, 1983

    Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

    Medical Education, MD, 1980

    Board Certifications

    Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 1985

    Insurance

    Johns Hopkins providers participate in many commercial health insurance plans. To confirm coverage of your specific physician or provider, please contact your insurer directly. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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    • Aetna
    • Amerigroup District of Columbia
    • AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
    • Beech Street
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
    • CareFirst
    • Cigna
    • Evernorth Behavioral Health
    • First Health
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • HealthSmart/Accel
    • Humana
    • JAI Medical Systems
    • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • KeyCare
    • Maryland Physicians Care
    • Medicaid Maryland
    • Medicare Maryland
    • MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
    • MultiPlan
    • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
    • Point Comfort Underwriters
    • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
    • Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
    • South Central Preferred (SCP)
    • Superior Vision
    • TRICARE (Humana Military East)
    • UnitedHealthcare
    • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
    • Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)

    Reviews

    4.8 of 5 stars

    47 Ratings, 15 Reviews

    The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    Overall Rating by Patient
    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/7/2024

      Friendly and easy to understand instructions

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/29/2024

      He's great!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/15/2024

      Very pleased with the time and care Dr.Cheskin has provided. He expresses genuine care in my goal of weight reduction and empowers me with the tools I need to get there.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/15/2024

      Dr. Cheskin has genuine concern for his patient.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/1/2024

      AmazingWorked with Dr Cheskin for many yearsHe is a wonderful doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/25/2024

      He's a good DR.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/18/2024

      Dr. Cheskin was a breath of fresh air. I was nervous about the appointment and he was easy to talk with. He had a solid plan already for my care from reviewing my records in advance.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/21/2023

      Great provider. Dr Cheskin has been my doctor for many years and I feel fortunate to have him as my doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/21/2023

      He was very kind and listened with intention. Not something I have always encountered with providers.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/30/2023

      Best doctor ever. My health has dramatically improved under his care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/2/2023

      Knowledge, personable and instilled confidence.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/19/2023

      He was great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/5/2023

      Always clear and helpful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/28/2023

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/21/2023

      Dr Cheskin has been my provider for many years now. His knowledge and concern for my welfare is commendable. As long as Dr Cheskin is practicing at Johns Hopkins I will be his patient.