Joel C. Sunshine
Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Joel C. Sunshine

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

Expertise in
2
conditions
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Lutherville, MD 
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Dr. Joel Sunshine is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Pathology, Oncology, and Biomedical Engineering at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He specializes in medical dermatology and skin cancer. His areas of clinical expertise include general dermatology, cutaneous oncology including melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma, and supportive oncodermatology. Dr. Sunshine obtained his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University, his M.D. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and his dermatology residency training and dermatopathology fellowship from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dr. Sunshine is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 65 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Brandeis University, MS, 2007
Residency
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Dermatology, 2019
Specialties
Dermatology
Licenses
Dermatology in MD
Board Certifications
American Board Of Dermatology
Fellowships
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Dermatopathology, 2020
Hospital Affiliations
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Pavilion I STE 350, Lutherville, MD 21093
Call: 410-955-5933

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.


65 Total Publications

A Nationwide Survey of Dermatology Faculty and Mentors on Their Advice for the Dermatology Match Process.
A Nationwide Survey of Dermatology Faculty and Mentors on Their Advice for the Dermatology Match Process.
Journal: Cutis
Published: August 28, 2025
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      • Melanoma
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      • Merkel Cell Carcinoma
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      • Actinic Keratosis
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      • Basal Cell Skin Cancer
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