
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Michael A. Carducci
Professional Titles
- AEGON Professor of Prostate Cancer Research
- Co-Director, Prostate Cancer/GU Oncology Program
- Co-Director, Chemical Therapeutics
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Oncology
Background
Dr. Michael A. Carducci is a medical oncologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. He is the AEGON Professor in Prostate Cancer Research at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as well as the Associate Cancer Center Director for Clinical Research within the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Regional Research Director for the National Capital Region for the Kimmel Cancer Center.
Dr. Carducci has an expertise in various types of cancer including bladder, kidney, prostate and testicular. He also has an expertise in clinical trials, pain and palliative care for oncology, urological oncology, urology and medical oncology.
A graduate of Georgetown University, Dr. Carducci received his medical degree with high distinction from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine internship, residency and chief residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He went on to complete medical oncology and research fellowships at the Johns Hopkins Oncology Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
A fellow of the American College of Physicians and a fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Dr. Carducci has received peer-reviewed funding for his laboratory and clinical research from the National Cancer Institute, Department of Defense, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Mentorship of students, fellows, and junior faculty has been another focus of Dr. Carducci’s career in medicine, receiving numerous teaching awards. Dr. Carducci received the Michaele Christian Award and Lectureship for Oncology Drug Development at the National Cancer Institute in 2011. He is the Chair of the Genitourinary Oncology Committee of ECOG-ACRIN and an active member of the GU Steering Committee for the NCI. Dr. Carducci is Co-Chair of the Investigational Drug Steering Committee for the NCI and an Associate Editor for GU Cancers for the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
A translational researcher, Dr. Carducci directs a small laboratory program focused on bringing small molecules into early phase clinical trials. Overall, his laboratory and clinical research focus is on the development and evaluation of new therapies for urologic cancers. Incorporation of pharmacodynamics, novel biomarkers, and targeted imaging has been key elements of many of the trials led by Dr. Carducci. To complete these studies, Dr. Carducci facilitates and brings together a multidisciplinary team from urologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, biostatisticians, and medical oncologists. Other areas of interest include palliative and end of life care, survivorship, and use of patient reported outcomes in clinical research and care.
This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
Phase I; Prostate Cancer; Kidney Cancer
Clinical Trials Summary
A Study Of the Effectiveness Of Pomegranate Pills in Men With Prostate Cancer Before Prostatectomy
Simultaneous Care: Linking Palliation to Clinical Trials
Study of Everolimus Added to Combined Hormonal and Radiation Therapy for High Risk Prostate Cancer
Temsirolimus and Vorinostat in Treating Patients With Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Entinostat and Aldesleukin in Treating Patients With Metastatic Kidney Cancer
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Urology
Research Interests
bone –targeted therapies, drug development, Early phase clinical studies, epigenetics
Research Summary
Dr. Carducci's research focus is on the development and evaluation of new therapies for genitourinary cancers, specifically prostate and renal cancers. Areas of particular interest are bone-targeted therapies, epigenetic strategies, as well as general early phase drug development leading to first-in-human clinical trials.
Selected Publications
Carducci MA, Saad F, Abrahamsson P-A, Dearnaley DP, Schulman CC, North SA, Sleep DJ, Isaacson JD, Nelson JB. A phase 3 randomized controlled trial of the efficacy and safety of atrasentan in men with metastatic hormone-refractory prostate cancer. Cancer. 2007; 110: 1959-1966.
Kachhap S, Faith D, Qian D, Shabbeer S, Galloway N, Pili R, Denmeade S, DeMarzo A, Carducci M The N-myc Down Regulated Gene1 (NDRG1) is a Rab4a Effector Involved in Vesicular Recycling of E-cadherin. PLoS One 2007; Sep 5;2 (9): e844.
Scher HI, Morris MJ, Stadler WM, Higano CS, Basch E, Fizazi K, Antonarakis ES, Beer TM, Carducci MA, Chi KN, Corn PG, de Bono JS, Dreicer R, George DJ, Heath EI, Hussain M, Kelly WK, Liu G, Logothetis CJ, Nanus DM, Stein MN, Rathkopf DE, Slovin SF, Ryan CJ, Sartor O, Small EJ, Smith MR, Sternberg CN, Taplin ME, Wilding G, Nelson P, Schwartz LH, Halabi S, Kantoff PW, Armstrong AJ. Trial design and objectives for castration-resistant prostate cancer: Updated recommendations from the Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Working Group 3. J Clin Oncol. 201; 34: 1402-1418. Epub 2016 Feb 22.
Sternberg C, Armstrong A, Pili R, Ng S, Huddart R, Agarwal N, Khvorostenko D, Lyulko, Brize A, Vogelzang N, Delva R, Harza M, Thanos A, James N, Werbrouck P, Bogemann M, Hutson T, Milecki P, Cowdhury S, Gallardo E, Schwartsmann G, Pouget J-C, Baton F, Nederman T, Tuvesson H, Carducci M.. Phase III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of tasquinimod in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2016 Jun 13. [Epub ahead of print]
Sweeney CJ, Chen Y-H, Carducci M, Liu G, Jarrard DF, Eisenberger M, Wong Y-N, Hahn N, Kohli M, Cooney MM, Dreicer R, Vogelzang NJ, Picus J, Shevrin D, Hussain M, Garcia JA, DiPaola RS. Chemohormonal therapy in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. NEJM. 2015; 373:737-746. Epub 2015 Aug 5.
Honors
- Michaele Christian Oncology Development Award, 1/1/11
- Faculty Teacher of the Year, Brady Urological Institute, 1/1/07
- Best Doctors in America, 1/1/06
- Director's Teaching Award for Clinical Science, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 1/1/05
- Appel Research Program in Prostate Cancer, Research Support, 1/1/03
- Talma Eykman Foundation Award to Fleur van de Geijn (Dr. Carducci- Mentor) for outstanding research during research elective, 1/1/02
- Osler Medicine Housestaff Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1/1/97
- Second Prize, American Urological Association/CaP CURE Contest, 1/1/96
- Catherine S. and Isaac Hecht Award for Cancer Research, 1/1/95
- Merit Award Recipient, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1/1/95
- Wellcome Oncology Clinical Research Scholar, American Association for Cancer Research, 1/1/95
- Third Prize, 1995 American Urological Association/CaP CURE Contest,, 1/1/95
- Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1/1/95
- Housestaff Teaching Award, Department of Medicine University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 1/1/91
- Distinguished Service Award, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 1/1/88
- M.D. with High Distinction, Wayne State University, 1/1/88
- Alpha Omega Alpha, 1/1/86
- Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honor Society, 1/1/82
- Salutatorian, Bishop Moore High School, 1/1/79
Memberships
- American Association for Cancer Research
- American Association for Cancer Research, Associate
- American Association of the Advancement of Science
- American College of Physicians, Associate
- American College of Physicians, Fellow
- American College of Physicians, Member
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American Urological Association, Affiliate Member
- International Society of Differentiation
- National Kidney Cancer Foundation
Professional Activities
- GPC Biotech, Data Safety Monitoring Board, 1/1/04 - 1/1/07
- Internal Investigator Initiated Study, Data Safety Monitoring Committee, 1/1/08 - 1/1/10
- Merck, Data Safety Monitoring Board, 1/1/03
- Sanofi-Aventis, Data Safety Monitoring Committee, 1/1/07 - 1/1/11
Locations
- Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
- 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-660-6500
- fax: 202-660-6501
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Oncology, 1995University of Colorado Anschutz
Residency, Internal Medicine, 1992Wayne State University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1988Board Certifications
Medical Oncology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1995Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1991Insurance
- 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
150 ratings, 79 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
Dr. Carducci is an excellent physician. I am very fortunate to have him taking care of me and treating my cancer. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone with a similar diagnosis as my own.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
Dr. Carducci is a a Rock Star. He makes sure you understand your cancer diagnosis and treatment and he prepares you for what to expect. He carefully examines your medicines list and questions you. He and you become realists in examining the disease and dealing with it. It's refreshing and much appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Excellent help from all involved especially Dr Carducci and his phymacist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Dr Carducci has been caring for my prostate cancer for more than 12 years. He is most responsive, thorough and personable. He is the best for patient care and I recommend him, [staff] and Hopkins at every opportunity.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
My provider is an exceptional physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr. Carducci is an exceptional oncologist who has probably saved my life. He is very knowledgeable and detail oriented. My wife and I always leave his office feeling confident on following my medical plan and able to concentrate on my recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
World Class
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Good Oncologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Dr Carducci is excellent, as always. The younger doctor who visited with me first was very pleasant and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
He is absolutely excellent. He has taken great care of me for a number of years.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Technically proficient and knowledgeable, but socially distant and lacking in interpersonal warmth. Hyper-focused on the electronic medical record, with poor eye contact.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
We have extreme confidence in Dr. Michael Carducci. He is directly responsible for care that has extended my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Its great to be a part of John Hopkins I explained to Dr. Carducci that my Immediate oal was to remove a Foley Catheter bag which has diminished the quality of my life
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
One of the best doctors around. Has helped me keep my Cancer in checked. So grateful for him and his team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Dr. Carducci is a world-renown expert in the treatment of prostate cancer and related illnesses. I value his advice and understanding of my illness, and am grateful for his guidance in dealing with what I have come to understand is a chronic but not necessarily terminal disease. I have always felt heard in our meetings, and never felt rushed by him or his team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
The opportunity to spend quality time with Dr. Carducci is very important to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Dr. Carducci and [staff] are the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Very experienced and knowledgeable. Explained issues clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
He is knowledgeable, addresses my concerns, works with me for an agreed course of action.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Excellent physician, but very dry!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Every thing was on time and good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Dr Carducci continues to provide excellent care and management of my condition. I have complete faith in him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Very professional and Caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Tnx
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Dr Carducci is excellent in his medical knowledge and very responsive to my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr. Carducci is a caring, highly trained, and experienced medical oncologist!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
More patience required
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
I look forward to seeing and talking with Dr. Carducci every time. He makes me feel positive and good about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Great Insight
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Outstanding service exc
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Excellent Oncologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
He is very patient, respectful and allows you to feel at home with him. He took time to explain my LAB results and advised what I should do to improve the short falls in the results. He allowed me to ask all questions on my mind and and carefully and patiently answered them. He gives hope and prepare for any help concerning my health problem he is dealing with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
He is absolutely excellent. Always has my best interest in mind. Very thoughtful in his providing care for my health issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Dr. Carducci was very thorough explaining the details of my illness and explained the options for treatment in a way that I could understand and took the time to listen to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
A very caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr Carducci and his team are excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr Carducci is excellent. Knows my situation well and makes careful decisions based on my situation and his years of experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Carducci great doc
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Dr. Carducci is an excellent physician. I feel very fortunate that he is on my side in my cancer journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Both Dr Carducci & Dr [ ], a Fellow were acutely concerned with my care; listened attentively to me; and demonstrated a high level of Provider competency and Professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Dr. Carducci listens ro my questions and responds with direct answers. He also showed interest and concern for my son's medical status.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr. Carducci has an excellent team. I was able to discuss my case history with them and received excellent recommendations for future treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr. Carducci has been my oncologist for over 20 years. He cured my cancer through chemotherapy and has always taken good care of me. I am always able to contact him in time of need. He is a brilliant doctor, very kind, knowledgeable and has always been there when I needed help. He is a wonderful doctor and a great asset to Johns Hopkins.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Excellent visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Excellent providerWorld Class
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Everyone was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Courteous, knowledgeable, concerned and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Dr. Carducci has an extraordinary ability to explain complex issues in an easy to comprehend manner. He is on top of all the developments in his field. He is the model that other physicians should strive to be.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Dr Carducci is thorough and invites questions/concerns from the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
A truly excellent experience. The physicians were very knowledgeable,friendly and made me fell comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Both assistant and Dr were very through and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
I received excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Very professional yet friendly and informative about my condition and treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Carducci best doc ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
I am very pleased and and grateful to to have JHH system as my provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
Dr. Carducci is the best. He shows concern and care and is always engaged. He is very open to discuss any issues that come up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
Mike gets straight to the point, which I most treasure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Excellent care I appreciate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Great care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Excellent news
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
The best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Very knowledgeable and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Very through.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Excellent !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Excellent and Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
The whole process was very good. I felt cared for and helped.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
Dr Carducci is always interested in what I have to say. He's the BEST,!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
Dr. Carducci communicates in a direct and well informed manner that is patient centered.