
Overview
Dr. Christian Pavlovich is Bernard L. Schwartz Distinguished Professor in Urologic Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Director of the Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Program at the Brady Urological Institute. Dr. Pavlovich treats cancer with an emphasis on minimizing morbidity and maximizing quality of life while offering patients the latest treatment options and techniques. His clinical focus is on prostate and kidney cancer, and on clinical trials regarding detection, surveillance, and immunotherapy. With more than 20 years of experience with minimally-invasive surgery for the treatment of urologic cancers, he is expert in robotic surgery and was named one of the top prostate cancer surgeons in the United States by Newsweek in 2024. In addition, he offers patients modern diagnostic biopsy techniques, and for prostate cancer patients active surveillance and ablative options including cryotherapy and TULSA. Dr. Pavlovich grew up in Washington DC, went to Harvard University, and then earned his medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He then completed a urology residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and a National Cancer Institute SUO fellowship in urologic oncology before joining the Hopkins faculty in 2001. Dr. Pavlovich has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, is Associate Editor of The Prostate and is on the Editorial Board of the British Journal of Urology International. He was the inaugural Director of the Brady Urological Institute’s SUO Urologic Oncology Fellowship (2014 -2024) and is the recipient of three “best teaching/research mentor” awards from the Urology residents at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Pavlovich speaks English, French, Spanish, German, and Serbo-Croatian. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children, following their pursuits, and skiing, diving, running, wildlife, and the great outdoors.
Dr. Pavlovich is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.
Dr. Pavlovich is board certified in American Board Of Urology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 151 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Pavlovich is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 3300, Lutherville, MD 21093
5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
Floor 4, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Clinical Research
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Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Max Kates is the R. Christian B. Evensen Professor and an associate professor of urology and oncology at the Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins. He also directs the Division of Urologic Oncology for the Brady Urological Institute. Dr. Kates completed his undergraduate degree at Wesleyan University in Connecticut before pursuing his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He then went on to train at Johns Hopkins for his urologic residency and Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) fellowship. Dr. Kates has expertise in all areas of urologic oncology, with a particular emphasis on bladder and prostate cancer. With training in open, endoscopic, and robotic surgical approaches, Dr. Kates’ surgical philosophy is to assess the unique needs of each patient, and develop the right treatment plan for their malignancy. He is very hands on in his approach in the clinic and the operating room, and believes open communication with the patient, the patient’s family, and referring providers is key to ensuring a speedy recovery. As the clinical director of the bladder cancer multidisciplinary clinic, Dr. Kates works with the team at the Johns Hopkins Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute to deliver a personalized approach to bladder cancer utilizing cutting edge precision medicine approaches. Dr. Kates’ research interests involve novel treatments for cancers of the urinary tract. Dr. Kates has authored more than 135 journal articles in the fields of bladder, prostate, and kidney cancer. He currently has a provisional patent for a novel intravesical chemotherapy developed with nano-engineer collaborators. Additionally, Dr. Kates has made important discoveries into the mechanism of action of intravesical BCG, the most common treatment for bladder cancer. He is the principal investigator on multiple trials, and is currently leading EA8212 BRIDGE, which is a randomized trial open in over 150 centers in the United States comparing BCG to GemDoce chemotherapy for early stage bladder cancer. To inquire about an appointment or make a referral, Dr. Kates can be contacted by phone (410) 614-0009. Dr. Kates is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kates is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Kates is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Arthur Burnett is a Urologist practicing medicine in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Burnett is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Priapism, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Peyronie Disease, Prostatectomy, and Penectomy. Dr. Burnett is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Burnett is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Misop Han is David Hall McConnell Professor of Urology and Oncology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Han is a urologist whose main clinical focus is in urological oncology with a special emphasis on prostate and kidney cancers. He specializes in robotic nerve-sparing prostatectomy and robotic nephrectomy. Dr. Han received his undergraduate and medical degrees at Johns Hopkins. After an internship in surgery and residency in urology, also at Johns Hopkins, he worked as faculty at Northwestern University and Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. In 2006, he joined the Johns Hopkins faculty. His research interests include the outcome of radical prostatectomy, medical robotics and prediction modeling (what happens to men following surgery for prostate cancer). He has published extensively in these subjects and has received international and national recognition for his research. He is actively involved in several clinical research projects with the database of more than 20,000 men who received surgery for prostate cancer at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is a member of the American Urological Association and the American Medical Association. Dr. Han is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Han is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Han is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christian P. Pavlovich
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christian P. Pavlovich?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christian P. Pavlovich by calling their office at 410-955-6100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christian P. Pavlovich a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christian P. Pavlovich is classified as an Elite expert for Prostate 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. Christian P. Pavlovich specialize in?
While Dr. Christian P. Pavlovich is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Familial Prostate Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Christian P. Pavlovich participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christian P. Pavlovich has published 151 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Christian P. Pavlovich's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christian P. Pavlovich accept my insurance?
Dr. Christian P. Pavlovich accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-6100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Prostate CancerDr. Pavlovich isElite. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- ProstatectomyDr. Pavlovich isElite. Learn about Prostatectomy.
- Distinguished
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Pavlovich isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
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- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Pavlovich isAdvanced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- NephrectomyDr. Pavlovich isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Pavlovich isAdvanced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- UreteroceleDr. Pavlovich isAdvanced. Learn about Ureterocele.
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Bladder CancerDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- EmpyemaDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EndoscopyDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)Dr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Erectile Dysfunction (ED).
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- Renal OncocytomaDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Renal Oncocytoma.
- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC)Dr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC).
- Urachal CancerDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Urachal Cancer.
- UreteroscopyDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Urinary IncontinenceDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Incontinence.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- VasectomyDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Vasectomy.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Wilms TumorDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Pavlovich isExperienced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.


