
Overview
Dr. Neeha Zaidi is a physician scientist and a medical oncologist, caring for patients with pancreatic and colorectal cancers. Dr. Zaidi received her undergraduate degree (Magna Cum Laude) in Biology from Cornell University and earned her M.D. from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine where she graduated with Distinction in Research. During medical school, she spent a year as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Research Fellow at The Rockefeller University studying dendritic cell vaccines. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Weill Cornell and subsequently received an Intramural Research Training Award to perform a year-long post-doctoral fellowship at the Vaccine Research Center (NIAID) at the NIH. She then completed a fellowship in medical oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Zaidi joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2019. Dr. Zaidi’s laboratory focuses on developing novel personalized immunotherapy approaches for the treatment and prevention of pancreatic cancer. Dr. Zaidi has most recently been recognized with an ASCO Career Development Award and a NCI K08 Award.
Dr. Zaidi is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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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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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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Neeha Zaidi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Neeha Zaidi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Neeha Zaidi 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. Neeha Zaidi a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Neeha Zaidi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic 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. Neeha Zaidi specialize in?
While Dr. Neeha Zaidi is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Neeha Zaidi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Neeha Zaidi has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Neeha Zaidi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Neeha Zaidi accept my insurance?
Dr. Neeha Zaidi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-8964 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Pancreatic CancerDr. Zaidi isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
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- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Zaidi isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
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- Ampullary CancerDr. Zaidi isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Zaidi isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Liver CancerDr. Zaidi isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)Dr. Zaidi isExperienced. Learn about Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).
- MelanomaDr. Zaidi isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Zaidi isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.

