
Misop Han, MD
Urologic Oncology
Urology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Misop Han
Professional Titles
- David Hall McConnell Professor of Urology and Oncology
- Medical Director, Credentials Committee, Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Director, Urology Informatics
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Urology
Background
Dr. Misop Han is David Hall McConnell Professor of Urology and Oncology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Han is a urologist whose main clinical focus is in urological oncology with a special emphasis on prostate and kidney cancers. He specializes in robotic nerve-sparing prostatectomy and robotic nephrectomy.
Dr. Han received his undergraduate and medical degrees at Johns Hopkins. After an internship in surgery and residency in urology, also at Johns Hopkins, he worked as faculty at Northwestern University and Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. In 2006, he joined the Johns Hopkins faculty.
His research interests include the outcome of radical prostatectomy, medical robotics and prediction modeling (what happens to men following surgery for prostate cancer). He has published extensively in these subjects and has received international and national recognition for his research. He is actively involved in several clinical research projects with the database of more than 20,000 men who received surgery for prostate cancer at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
He is a member of the American Urological Association and the American Medical Association.
Centers and Institutes
- Brady Urological Institute
- Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic
- Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- The Johns Hopkins Precision Medicine Center of Excellence for Prostate Cancer
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Oncology
Research Interests
Outcomes of Radical Prostatectomy, Urologic robotics
Research Summary
Dr. Han's research interests include urologic robotics, the outcome of radical prostatectomy and prediction modeling (what happens to men following surgery for prostate cancer). He has published extensively in these subjects. He is actively involved in several clinical research projects with the database of more than 20,000 men who received surgery for prostate cancer at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Dr. Han has received recognition for his research involving the outcome of surgery for prostate cancer and has received national awards for his research.
Selected Publications
Greene KL, Albertsen PC, Babaian RJ, Carter HB, Gann PH, Han M, Kuban DA, Sartor AO, Stanford JL, Zietman A, Carroll P. “Prostate specific antigen best practice statement: 2009 update.” J Urol. 2013 Jan;189(1 Suppl):S2-S11. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2012.11.014.
Pierorazio PM, Lin BM, Mullins JK, Hyndman ME, Schaeffer EM, Han M, Partin AW, Pavlovich CP.: “Preoperative characteristics of men with unfavorable high-Gleason prostate cancer at radical prostatectomy.” Urol Oncol. 2011 Jun 9.
Pierorazio PM, Mullins JK, Eifler JB, Voth K, Hyams ES, Han M, Pavlovich CP, Bivalacqua TJ, Partin AW, Allaf ME, Schaeffer EM. “Contemporaneous comparison of open vs minimally-invasive radical prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer.” BJU Int. 2013 Jan 28. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2012.11757.x.
Sundi D, Jeong BC, Lee SB, Han M. “Optimizing the management of high-risk, localized prostate cancer.” Korean J Urol. 2012 Dec;53(12):815-20. doi: 10.4111/kju.2012.53.12.815. Epub 2012 Dec 20.
Tewari A, Han M. “Commentary: Robotic radical prostatectomy is an effective approach for treating localized prostate cancer-is it technique or technician?” J Urol. 2012 Dec;188(6):2212. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2012.10.023.
Honors
- Clinical Investigator Training Program Scholar, Northwestern University, 1/1/03
- Prostate Cancer SPORE Career Development Award, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 1/1/03
- Pfizer Scholar in Urology, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/02
- Praecis Scholar in Urology, American Urological Association, 1/1/02
- Second prize, Mid-Atlantic Section, Resident's essay contest in clinical research, "Prediction of biochemical (PSA) recurrence following radical prostatectomy for clinically localized prostate cancer.", American Urological Association, 1/1/02
- Second prize, Resident's essay contest in clinical research, "Serum acid phosphatase level and biochemical recurrence following radical prostatectomy for men with clinically localized prostate cancer.", American Urological Association, 1/1/02
- First prize, Resident's essay contest in clinical research, "Ability of an artificial neural network predicts progression free survival for men with Gleason score 3+4 versus Gleason score 4+3 tumors following radical prostatectomy.", American Urological Association, 1/1/01
- Third prize, Resident's essay contest in clinical research, American Urological Association, 1/1/00
- Dean's List, School of Arts and Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/88
Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American Urological Association
- American Urological Association, North Central Section
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 4, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-6100
- fax: 410-614-0789
Expertise
Education
Northwestern University
Graduate School, MS, 2005Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Urology, 2002Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1996Board Certifications
Urology
American Board of Urology, 2005Insurance
- 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
4.8 out of 5
159 ratings, 61 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 1/22/2025
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Everything was fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr. Han is a very gentle and thoughtful provider. His nurse [staff] is also very good and is usually prompt and thorough with communications.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr Han is patient and very knowledgeable about prostate cancer. He takes his time and treats you well. He listened and made the best choice on how to move forward taking in consideration other health concerns. He guided me in the right path to sustain quality and life expectancy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Very pleased to have Dr. Han as my physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Dr. Han was great. Very patient and answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Very Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
My only criticism was that Dr. Han had not come into my appointment prepared and had to ask me questions and/or read the materials in front of me. Because of this I will go to another practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Nice person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Listened & was very informative as well as & caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Misop was communicated to us very well. He knew how to read the room and adjust to de-stress this process. We left feeling peaceful knowing that I would be in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr Han was very friendly and easy to talk with. He was very informative and able to answer all of our questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
I have trust and confidence in Dr. Misop Han. He appears very experienced, professional, and confident in his evaluation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Doctor Han and the nurse was very profesdional and knowledable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Very impressed with Dr. Han; if he did in bore biopsy, I would definitely have him do my procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Dr. Han is tremendous. He listens and responds thoughtfully and knowledgeably. Would and have recommended him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
He is very expert and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
This was my first visit with Dr. Han. While it was determined during the visit that he was not the person to assist me going forward he was very helpful on recommendation for next steps
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
[ ] amd Dr. Han were provided excellent care and concern for my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Good Job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Both Nurse [ ] and Dr. Han are true caring professionals.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Dr. Misop Han EXCELLENT!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Kind and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr. Han and his nurse were wonderful! They treated me with care and consideration for what I am emotionally experiencing, as well as physically. I was treated with compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
He was very good. So much better than my old provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr. Han was great. Patient and thoughtful and answered every question and provided great information and detail. This was a nerve racking experience and he calmed my nerves.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Dr. Han was VERY calm, professional and reassuring. A real,PRO.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Knowledgeable and personable. Quite informative and relaxed visit to quell worries
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Excellent surgeon. World expert in his specialty . Down to earth personality
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Dr. Han was fantastic. Put us at ease with all of our questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Very knowledgeable! Was genuinely concerned about the interaction my kidney stones were having on my recovery from prostatectomy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
The provider is an excellentexpert in this particular field, and I am grateful for his opinion and advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Listened well, communicated well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Excellent with explaining my procedures
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Outstanding doctor Misop Han
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
J H employees took pride in their work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Awesome. Very knowledgeable. Excellent communicator. Very empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Highly recommended, provided needed information and plan going forward
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Dr Han Is a consummate professional. He was very thorough and clear in his assessment relative to my health. Great bedside manners.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Professional, friendly and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Excellent
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Physician was initially polite and matter of fact about the risks of the procedure I was there to doscuss.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Listened to me accordingly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Confident in his abilities and what he told me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
He was warm, thoughtful and thorough in explaining the severity of my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Courteous and on time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Excellence
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Excellent, personal, professional help
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Dr Han carefully explained how he could treat my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Dr Han was kind, thoughtful in his explanations, and he made sure we understood all options available. He took the time to answer all of our questions and he recommended a book for us to read that explains all options in layman's terms. He is an excellent, compassionate doc.Amanda, his nurse, definitely set a positive tone for my visit. She is extremely knowledgeable and was able to explain the surgical procedure and answer many questions that we had prior to us meeting with Dr Han.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Felt like he was very knowledgeable about my problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Dr Han was professional, friendly, and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
The office visit was punctual and the doctor was very good in explaining the procedure. The doctor was compassionate and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
Dr, Han is a concerned and informed provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Very thoughtful and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Very nice answered my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2024
Dr. Misop Han is the best at what he does and takes the time to explain your condition and options. Second type of cancer and Dr. Misop is who I trust with my life. From [state] and I would travel around the world to see him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2024
Excellent