Dr. Dawn Laporte, MD | Lutherville, MD | Hand Surgery

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Dr. Dawn LaPorte is a professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise are hand and wrist injuries, including ligament injuries, avascular necrosis, arthritis, nerve compression syndromes and Dupuytren’s contracture. Dr. LaPorte serves as the residency program director for the Orthopaedic Surgery Training Program.Dr. LaPorte received her undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She completed her orthopaedic surgery training at Johns Hopkins and performed her hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship training at the Curtis National Hand Center.Her research interests include wrist pain, triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears and resident education.Dr. LaPorte is a Member-at-Large of the American Society of Surgery for the Hand (ASSH) and serves on multiple ASSH committees, including the Diversity Committee and the Resident Education Committee. She is also an ASSH 2020 Annual Meeting Program Chair. …She serves on the Governing Council of the national Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors.

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accepting new patients
4.5

25 Ratings
31 years of experience
25 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Virginia Health System
9 written reviews
2 specialties
10 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Female

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Dr. Laporte was professional and friendly. I'm very early in my recovery, but she called me just days after to see how I was doing and referred me for therapy for a problem that arose. This is helping very much. She seems kind and caring.

November 7th, 2019

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this office canceled my appointment and lied about a cancelation list they put me on

October 4th, 2019

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My experience with Dr. Laporte and the staff at both the Greenspring location and JHOC was excellent!! From check in to check out and in between was perfect!! I can't thank Dr. Laporte enough for all of the help and relief that she has given me over the last 20 months and counting!! I would and have highly recommended her to any and everybody that has had or have issues with their hands and wrists!! She is the BEST of the best and BETTER than the rest!! BEST orthopedic(hand/wrist) surgeon in the world!! Dr. LaPorte is very patient, personal, professional, warm, kind, gentle, knowledgeable doctor. She has shown and provided me with nothing but exemplary service with each appt from our first appt to my surgery for DeQuervian release to post opp to every follow up appt I had last year. And I am back seeing her this month for another hand issue and I made sure to tell her just how thankful I am for her and her skill set and expertise!!

October 1st, 2019

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Dr. LaPorte is an excellent physician with a very caring and compassionate personality. She explains her plan of care and presents information that is easy to understand. She listens intently to any concern and gives prompt answers. She is always very patient, kind and respectful. She has been my orthopaedic doctor/hand surgeon for 15 years. She has performed 3 hand operations on me with excellent results. I was really impressed the day after each surgery she called to evaluate my condition. Over the years, I have driven 4 to 6 hours to receive her care. She is very committed to her profession. I would highly recommend her care!

August 21st, 2019

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Dr. Laporte is an excellent hand surgeon. She was thorough in her exam with amazing customer service. Dr. Laporte recommended non-surgical treatment which resolved my pain and limited finger movement. I had the best experience and would refer Dr. Laporte to anyone with hand issues.

August 8th, 2019

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Dr . Laporte took time to do my exam and evaluation. She carefully addressed all my problems and worked with me to find a non surgical treatment plan.

July 24th, 2019

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Great experience Dr. Laporte is one of the best!

July 24th, 2019

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Dr LaPorte was excellent. Very caring and thorough. Efficient visit and seen on time!

July 23rd, 2019

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I live in Northern Virginia about 85 miles, or 1 1/2 hours from Dr. LaPortes office but feel the commute is well wroth the trip. The biggest negative, I have had, is communications with the office. You should expect a lot of telephone-tag. Once you get into the office (at Union Memorial Hospital) you will find a well organized and professional staff. Dr. LaPorte listens to what you say, does a through examination and diagnosis. When there are multiple approaches to your problem she recommends the most conservative treatment first before going on the more aggressive treatments

October 25th, 2009

Johns Hopkins Medicine - Green Spring Station

10803 Falls Road Pavilion 3, Suite 2100Lutherville, MD 21093

Tel: (443) 997-6754

Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

10803 Falls Rd Ste 2100Lutherville, MD 21093

Tel: (443) 997-2663

Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center

601 North Caroline Street Suite 5009Baltimore, MD 21287

Tel: (443) 997-2663


Dr. Dawn Laporte, MD	Dr. Jessica Figueroa, MD	Dr. Terrence O'Donovan, MD, FACS	Dr. Khurram Pervaiz, MD
Hand Surgery	Hand Surgery	Hand Surgery	Hand Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (25 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.2 (26 Ratings)	4.5 (258 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Lutherville , MD	Columbia , MD	Hanover , MD	Catonsville , MD
Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine	Med School: St. Louis University School of Medicine	Med School: Georgetown University Washington, D.C.	Med School: King Edward Medical School
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