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Danelle Cayea

Danelle Cayea, MD

Geriatric Medicine

Accepting New Patients
4.9 of 5 stars41 ratings, 19 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Female

About Danelle Cayea

Professional Titles

  • Vice Chair for Education, Department of Medicine
  • Director, Daniel and Jeannette Hendin Schapiro Geriatric Medical Education Center
  • Director, Medicine Core Clerkship
  • Director, TRIPLE Course

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Medicine

Background

Dr. Danelle Cayea is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a specialist in geriatric medicine. Her clinical interests include the primary care of older adults with chronic illness and the care of hospitalized older adults.

She serves as the director of the Daniel and Jeannette Hendin Schapiro Geriatric Medical Education Center, as the vice chair for education for the Department of Medicine, and as the Director of the Medicine Core Clerkship Program.

Her research focuses on developing and evaluating curricula used to teach medical trainees about elder care. She has published a number of scholarly articles and book chapters on this topic and has been recognized for her teaching excellence.

Dr. Cayea holds an M.S. in medical education from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed internal medicine residencies at both Montefiore University Hospital and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, as well as a geriatric medicine fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Centers and Institutes

Daniel and Jeannette Hendin Schapiro Geriatric Medical Education Center

Research Interests

Elder care, Geriatrics, Medical education

Lab Website

Danelle O. Cayea Lab

  • Researchers in the Danelle O. Cayea Lab develop and evaluate curriculum that teaches the care of older adults to residents and medical students. Our work includes older adults with complex heath issues who receive care in hospital and ambulatory environments.

Research Summary

Dr. Cayea’s research focuses on developing and evaluating curriculum aimed at teaching internal medicine to residents and medical students about the care of older adults—including those with complex heath issues—in the hospital and ambulatory settings.

Selected Publications

  • Cayea D, Eckstrom E, Christmas C. “Update in geriatric medicine.” J Gen Intern Med. 2012 Mar;27(3):371-5. doi: 10.1007/s11606-011-1876-5. Epub 2011 Oct 25

  • Cayea D, Leff B. Weight loss. IN: Medicine Essentials for Clerkship Students, Third edition. ACP Press, Philadelphia, 2011

  • Cayea D. “Falls” In: Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine. Oxford University Press. New York. 2010, pp 82-86

  • Chang A, Fernandez H, Cayea D, Chheda S, Paniagua M, Eckstrom E, Day H. “Complexity in graduate medical education: a collaborative education agenda for internal medicine and geriatric medicine.” J Gen Intern Med. 2014 Jun;29(6):940-6. doi: 10.1007/s11606-013-2752-2

  • Karani R, Fromme HB, Cayea D, Muller D, Schwartz A, Harris IB. “How medical students learn from residents in the workplace: a qualitative study.” Acad Med. 2014 Mar;89(3):490-6. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000000141

  • Levine R, Cayea D, Shochet R, Wright S. “A mid-clerkship crisis: Lessons learned from advising a medical student with career indecision.” Acad Med 2010; 85(4):654-659

  • Levine RB, Mechaber HF, Reddy ST, Cayea D, Harrison RA. "’A good career choice for women’: female medical students' mentoring experiences: a multi-institutional qualitative study.” Academic Medicine. Apr 2013, Vol. 88, No. 4: 527-534

  • Levine, RB, Shochet RB, Cayea D, Ashar BH, Stewart RW, Wright SM. “Measuring medical students’ sense of community and satisfaction with a structured advising program.” Intl J Medical Education 2011; 2:125-132

  • Mahoney K, Cayea D, Li Q, Gelber A. A Handy Clue to Uncover the Occult Source of Weight Loss. In press. Am J Med 

  • Weiner D, Cayea D. “Low Back Pain and Its Contributors in Older Adults: A Practical Approach to Evaluation and Treatment.” In: Pain in Older Persons. IASP Press. Seattle, 2005, pp 329-354

  • Wendel VI, Durso SC, Cayea D, Arbaje AI, Tanner E. “Implementing staff nurse geriatric education in the acute hospital setting.” Medsurg Nurs 2010; 19(5):274-280

Courses & Syllabi

"Transition to Residency and Internship and Preparation for Life (TRIPLE)," Year Four, Genes to Society

Honors

  • Clerkship Directors of Internal Medicine Louis N. Pangaro, MD, Educational Program Development Award, 1/1/19
  • Professors' Award for Excellence in Teaching, Clinical Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1/1/18
  • High Value Practice Academic Alliance High Value Care Curriculum Educational Excellence Award, 1/1/17
  • Elected to Fellowship in the Academy on Communication in Healthcare, 1/1/16
  • The Lisa J. Heiser Award for Junior Faculty Contribution in Education (Teaching, Less Than Ten Years on Faculty), Johns Hopkins Medicine, 1/1/14
  • Berkheimer Faculty Education Scholarship ("Improving Medical Students' Practice of High Value Care"), Johns Hopkins Institute for Excellence in Education, 1/1/14
  • American Geriatrics Society Outstanding Junior Clinician Educator of the Year Award, 1/1/14
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association, 1/1/11

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, Baltimore, MD 21224

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Fellowship, 2005

    UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

    Residency, Internal Medicine, 2003

    Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

    Residency, 2002

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

    Medical Education, MD, 2000

    Board Certifications

    Geriatric Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 2005

    Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 2004

    Insurance

    Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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    • Aetna
    • CareFirst
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • HealthSmart/Accel
    • Humana
    • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
    • MultiPlan
    • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
    • Point Comfort Underwriters
    • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
    • UnitedHealthcare
    • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    41 ratings, 19 reviews

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    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 5 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/17/2025

      Always perfect

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      Just establishing a relationship with Dr Cayea but very enthusiastic about working with her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      Dr. Cayea is an outstanding, excellent physician. She has tirelessly worked to find solutions to my health problems. She is very competent and well versed In details regarding my conditions. I am lucky to have her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/2/2024

      I like her quite a bit and am very happy with care!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/25/2024

      I am very comfortable being in the presence of a very capable provider.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/11/2024

      I and my wife have been with Doctor Cayea many years and have referred many of our relatives in their senior years to her. she is that good.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/28/2024

      She is caring and pay attention to details. She will check many factors to make sure all things are covered.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/10/2024

      De Cayea is a wonderful physician. Very knowledgeable, caring, and attentive.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/10/2024

      She extremely thorough

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/9/2024

      Excellent for my provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/9/2024

      I am very thankful to have discovered this excellent provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/5/2024

      It's obvious that my provider had reviewed my medical record prior to my appointment.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      I think the world of Dr Cayea and feel fortunate having her as my PCP.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2024

      Dr. Cayea was very responsive and warm. She answered all my questions and expressed her concern for my situation.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/17/2024

      I'm very pleased with Dr. Cayea and trust that she knows my medical history and will help me maintain my health.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/10/2024

      Dr. Cayea is a thoughtful knowledgeable doctor who cares about her patient. She is a good doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/6/2024

      This was my first patient visit with Dr. Cayea. I liked her very much and will consider her my primary doctor.

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/29/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/8/2024

      She listens and makes her pt feel included in all decisions!