
Overview
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.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 121 peer reviewed articles and participating in 12 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
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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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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. Matthias Holdhoff
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthias Holdhoff?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthias Holdhoff by calling their office at 410-955-8964. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthias Holdhoff a top-rated expert for Glioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthias Holdhoff is classified as an Elite expert for Glioma, 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. Matthias Holdhoff specialize in?
While Dr. Matthias Holdhoff is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Astrocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Matthias Holdhoff participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthias Holdhoff has published 121 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioma. You can view a list of Dr. Matthias Holdhoff's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthias Holdhoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthias Holdhoff 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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- AstrocytomaDr. Holdhoff isElite. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Holdhoff isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GlioblastomaDr. Holdhoff isElite. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Holdhoff isElite. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Holdhoff isElite. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Holdhoff isElite. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Distinguished
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Holdhoff isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Holdhoff isDistinguished. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Holdhoff isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Holdhoff isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Holdhoff isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Holdhoff isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
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- Brain Stem CancerDr. Holdhoff isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- MedulloblastomaDr. Holdhoff isAdvanced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Holdhoff isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Experienced
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Holdhoff isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Holdhoff isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Neural Crest TumorDr. Holdhoff isExperienced. Learn about Neural Crest Tumor.
- NeuroblastomaDr. Holdhoff isExperienced. Learn about Neuroblastoma.
- PineoblastomaDr. Holdhoff isExperienced. Learn about Pineoblastoma.
