
Overview
Julie R. Brahmer, M.D., M.Sc. is the Director of the Thoracic Oncology Program, Professor of Oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins and the Marilyn Meyerhoff Professor in Thoracic Oncology. She also directs the Kimmel Cancer Center on the Johns Hopkins Bayview campus and is co-principal investigator on Johns Hopkins' National Clinical Trials Network. Dr. Brahmer received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Philosophy in 1989 from the Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and went on to receive her medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine in 1993. Completing her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah, Dr. Brahmer later became the Chief Medical Resident until moving to Baltimore to complete her fellowship in Medical Oncology at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Brahmer is an active clinical leader in the treatment of lung cancer and mesothelioma. She leads the organization of the multidisciplinary thoracic malignancy conference whose members meet weekly to discuss thoracic malignancy cases that need a multidisciplinary review/approach. Dr. Brahmer's research and clinical practice focuses on the development of new therapies for the treatment and prevention of lung cancer and mesothelioma. Dr. Brahmer's research interests include leading early phase immunotherapy trials of anti-PD-1 antibodies, international phase III studies of immunotherapies in lung cancer and investigator-initiated trials evaluating epigenetic therapies in combination with immunotherapies. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Thoracic Committee and Cancer Prevention Steering Committee. She is one of the founding Board members for the National Lung Cancer Partnership (formerly Women Against Lung Cancer). Within the National Lung Cancer Partnership, she currently serves as a member and the Chairman of the Scientific Executive Committee. She is also on the medical advisory board of the Lung Cancer Research Fund and the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.
Dr. Brahmer is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 226 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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300 Mason Lord Drive, Kimmel Cancer Center, Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD 21224
201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
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.
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Dr. Matthias Holdhoff is a medical oncologist and co-director of the Brain Cancer Disease Group at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. He is a professor of oncology, neurology and neurological surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Holdhoff’s expertise is in primary brain cancers and central nervous system lymphomas. He earned his medical degree from Freie Universität Berlin, received his doctorate degree at Charité University Medicine Berlin. Dr. Holdhoff completed residency training in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital with research training at the Ludwig Center for Cancer Genetics and Therapeutics (Kinzler-Vogelstein lab). As a clinical investigator in neuro-oncology, his research is focused on novel trials and translational biomarker studies in malignant gliomas and primary central nervous system lymphomas. He has led and contributed to numerous clinical trials, publications and presentations. Dr. Holdhoff serves as the director of the solid tumor inpatient service at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is passionately involved in mentoring and teaching of fellows, residents and students. He is the director of the UCNS-certified neuro-oncology fellowship program at Johns Hopkins, and he is a teaching attending physician for the Osler internal medicine residency program. Dr. Holdhoff is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Brain Tumor.
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Taofeek Owonikoko is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Owonikoko is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.
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Stuart Grossman, M.D., is a professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. He has served as Principal Investigator and Director of the Central Operations office of the National Cancer Institute-funded phase I/II brain tumor consortia (New Approaches to Brain Tumor Therapy CNS Consortium and the Adult Brain Tumor Consortium) for the past 22 years. He has led many phase I, II, and III institutional and cooperative group translational and clinical brain cancer research projects. Dr. Grossman's expertise is in brain cancers, translational and clinical research, and directing large, multicenter, multidisciplinary clinical trial groups and training programs. Dr. Grossman was an intern and resident at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, and a fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He received his M.D. from the University of Rochester. Dr. Grossman is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Julie Brahmer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Julie Brahmer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Julie Brahmer by calling their office at 410-550-1711. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Julie Brahmer a top-rated expert for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Julie Brahmer is classified as an Elite expert for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), 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. Julie Brahmer specialize in?
While Dr. Julie Brahmer is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Julie Brahmer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Julie Brahmer has published 226 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). You can view a list of Dr. Julie Brahmer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Julie Brahmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Julie Brahmer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-550-1711 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Brahmer isElite. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Brahmer isElite. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Brahmer isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Brahmer isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Brahmer isDistinguished. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- MelanomaDr. Brahmer isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- MesotheliomaDr. Brahmer isDistinguished. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Brahmer isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
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- Anal CancerDr. Brahmer isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Brahmer isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
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- Brain TumorDr. Brahmer isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Brahmer isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Brahmer isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- GliomaDr. Brahmer isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)Dr. Brahmer isExperienced. Learn about Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL).
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
