Cesar A. Santa
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions

Overview

Dr. Santa-Maria completed his oncology training at Johns Hopkins, and has been focused on caring for patients with breast cancer since then. He works as both a primary oncologist and consultant for patients with all types and stages of breast cancer. His research interest is in developing new types of treatment for patients with breast cancer using immunotherapy.

Dr. Santa is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles and participating in 14 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Northwestern University, Feinberg School Of Medicine, MSCI, 2016

Residency

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2011

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Oncology, 2014

Hospital Affiliations

Sibley Memorial Hospital
The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
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  • POS
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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CareFirst
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  • POS
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Cigna
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First Health
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  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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Johns Hopkins Healthcare
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Locations

Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
Viragh BLDG 10th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
Other Locations
Sibley Memorial Hospital
5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


13 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase III Trial of Endocrine Therapy Plus Entinostat/Placebo in Patients With Hormone Receptor-Positive Advanced Breast Cancer
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86 Total Publications

NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Breast Cancer, Version 5.2025.
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Dr. Nina Wagner-Johnston is Professor of Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, and HIV-related lymphomas. Dr. Wagner-Johnston serves as the Director for the Lymphoma Drug Development Program at the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Wagner-Johnston received her baccalaureate degree in nursing from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She earned her MD and completed her residency training at the University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois. She performed a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Wagner-Johnston joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2015. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Wagner-Johnston was an Assistant Professor at Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. Her research interests include clinical trial and biomarker development for patients with lymphoma. She is additionally involved in palliative/supportive care research and has a particular interest in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Wagner-Johnston serves as a member on the NCCN Cancer Related Fatigue Guidelines Panel and the ASCO Neuropathy Guidelines Panel. She has served as a journal reviewer for Annals of Oncology, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Blood, and the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. She is a previous recipient of a Young Investigator Award at the Supportive Oncology Conference as well as a Mentoring Program Award through the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She has served on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Lymphoma Steering Committee Clinical Trials Design Committee and the NCI Symptom Management and Health Related Quality of Life Steering Committee. She is a member of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the AIDS Malignancies Consortium (AMC), and the Eastern Cancer Oncology Group (ECOG) Lymphoma Committee. Dr. Wagner is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cesar A. Santa is classified as an Elite expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Cesar A. Santa specialize in?

While Dr. Cesar A. Santa is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Cesar A. Santa participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Cesar A. Santa has published 86 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Cesar A. Santa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Cesar A. Santa accept my insurance?

Dr. Cesar A. Santa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-8964 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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