
Overview
Dr. Ross C. Donehower is an oncologist in the Baltimore area, caring for patients with gastrointestinal cancers. He was part of the team that developed premedications that allowed paclitaxel — a chemotherapy medication now used to treat several types of cancers — to be safely given to patients. The Virginia and D.K. Ludwig Professor in Clinical Investigation of Cancer, he serves as the director of the Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellowship Program and director of the Division of Medical Oncology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Donehower received his undergraduate degree from Hamline University and earned his M.D. from the University of Minnesota. He completed his residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Donehower joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 1980. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Donehower was a surgeon with the U.S. Public Health Service and a clinical associate of the medicine branch and clinical pharmacology branch at the National Cancer Institute. His research interests include gastrointestinal cancers, new anticancer drug development and pharmacology. Dr. Donehower serves on the editorial boards of numerous scholarly journals, including the International Journal of Oncology. He has been recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology with a 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Association for Cancer Research.
Dr. Donehower is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 1500, Pavilion III STE 1500, Lutherville, MD 21093
201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ross C. Donehower
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ross C. Donehower?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ross C. Donehower by calling their office at 410-583-2970. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ross C. Donehower a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ross C. Donehower is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal 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. Ross C. Donehower specialize in?
While Dr. Ross C. Donehower is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Ross C. Donehower participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ross C. Donehower has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Ross C. Donehower's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ross C. Donehower accept my insurance?
Dr. Ross C. Donehower accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-583-2970 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Donehower isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Donehower isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Donehower isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
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- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Donehower isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Donehower isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Donehower isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Donehower isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Experienced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Donehower isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Donehower isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Appendix CancerDr. Donehower isExperienced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Donehower isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Donehower isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Donehower isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.

