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Sydney Morss Dy

Sydney Morss Dy, MD, MS

Internal Medicine

5.0 of 5 stars67 ratings, 31 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
  • Johns Hopkins Health System

Languages

  • French
  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Female

About Sydney Morss Dy

Background

Dr. Sydney Morss Dy currently practices with the Primary Care for Cancer Survivors Program at Green Spring Station. She holds a joint appointment in medicine and in oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a professor of health policy and management at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her areas of clinical expertise include cancer survivorship, internal medicine, and palliative care. For many years, she was the physician for the pain and symptom management clinic in the Cancer Center and for Hopkins' cancer case management program.

Dr. Dy earned her M.D. and her M.Sc. in health services research from the Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed both a residency and a fellowship at Johns Hopkins before joining the faculty in 2001.

Additional Academic Titles

Joint Appointment in Medicine, Joint Appointment in Oncology

Research Interests

Cancer, Care transitions, Communication, Comparative effectiveness, Consensus processes, Decision-making, End-of-life care, Health policy and management, Health services research, Hospice, Implementation science, Information technology, Medicare, Medication safety, Medications, Oncology, Opioids, Pain, Palliative care, Patient safety, Patient-reported outcomes, Primary care, Qualitative, Quality improvement, Quality indicators, Quality measurement, Quality of care, Symptoms, Systematic reviews, Technology

Lab Website

Sydney Dy Lab - Lab Website

  • The Sydney Dy Lab has conducted extensive research on quality of care, patient safety and decision-making, with a focus on patients with cancer and other serious and terminal diseases. Our team seeks to improve health systems and services to optimize the use of technology and medication, particularly in end-of-life health care policy. Our research approach includes primary and quantitative data collection, quality measurement improvement, systematic literature reviews and analysis of secondary database.

Research Summary

Dr. Dy has extensively investigated quality of care, safety and decision-making, particularly in patients with cancer and other serious and terminal illnesses. Her research has included systematic literature reviews, primary qualitative and quantitative data collection, analyses of secondary databases and quality measurement improvement. She is particularly interested in improving health systems and services to increase the appropriateness of technology and medication use, as well as in end-of-life health care policy, especially with quality measurement.

Selected Publications

  • Lashoher A, Schneider EB, Juillard C, Stevens K, Colantuoni E, Berry WR, Bloem C, Chadbunchachai W, Dharap S, Dy SM, Dziekan G, Gruen RL, Henry JA, Huwer C, Joshipura M, Kelley E, Krug E, Kumar V, Kyamanywa P, Mefire AC, Musafir M, Nathens AB, Ngendahayo E, Nguyen TS, Roy N, Pronovost PJ, Khan IQ, Razzak JA, Rubiano AM, Turner JA, Varghese M, Zakirova R, Mock C. “Implementation of the World Health Organization Trauma Care Checklist Program in 11 centers across multiple economic strata: effect on care process measures.” World J Surg. 2016 Oct 31. [Epub ahead of print]

  • Lee JL, Beach MC, Berger ZD, Pfoh ER, Gallo J, Dy SM, Wu AW. “A qualitative exploration of favorite patients in primary care.” Patient Educ Couns. 2016 Nov;99(11):1888-1893. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.06.023.

  • Waldfogel JM, Battle DJ, Rosen M, Knight L, Saiki CB, Nesbit SA, Cooper RS, Browner IS, Hoofring LH, Billing LS, Dy SM. “Team leadership and cancer end-of-life decision making.” J Oncol Pract. 2016 Nov;12(11):1135-1140.

  • Waldfogel JM, Nesbit S, Cohen SP, Dy SM. “Successful treatment of opioid-refractory cancer pain with short-course, low-dose ketamine.” J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2016 Oct 18:1-4. [Epub ahead of print].

  • Winters BD, Bharmal A, Wilson RF, Zhang A, Engineer L, Defoe D, Bass EB, Dy S, Pronovost PJ. “Validity of the agency for health care research and quality patient safety indicators and the centers for Medicare and Medicaid hospital-acquired conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” Med Care. 2016 Dec;54(12):1105-1111.

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, Ste 325, Lutherville, MD 21093

    Expertise

    Education

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Fellowship, 2001

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Residency, 1998

    Stanford University School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 1995

    Board Certifications

    Hospice and Palliative Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010

    Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 1998

    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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    • Humana
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    • MultiPlan
    • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
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    • UnitedHealthcare
    • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

    Ratings & Reviews

    5 out of 5

    67 ratings, 31 reviews

    The 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.

    Overall Rating by Patient
    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    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 1/23/2025

      Dr Dy is a wonderful doctor and has a great bedside manner, is caring and empathetic.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/16/2025

      Visit was good. Pre op. Follow up not so much.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/10/2025

      Everyone was friendly and professional. They were willing to answer questions and were very patient.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/27/2024

      Dr Dy is thorough, thoughtful and caring. She takes time to get to the actual root of a problem. I could not ask for a better doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/27/2024

      Thorough, professional, nice

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/20/2024

      Respectful, understanding, patient and always willing to listen and provide support.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/6/2024

      Dr. Dy was very courteous, caring and thorough during my visit. She read my EKG right away and gave me her phone number if anything happened that required her attention.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/21/2024

      My first ever visit with Dr. Dy was professional and friendly. She addressed my issues seriously and made appropriate recommendations.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/21/2024

      Good and comfortable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/14/2024

      Dr. Dy is my preferred primary care physician with whom I consult even if I'm being cared for by another doctor or specialist. She is also my go-to for referrals because I trust her judgement.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/7/2024

      Although very nice and a good listener, I did not feel I was given any information or advice that was helpful to resolving my issues.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/31/2024

      Very personable and professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/24/2024

      Excellenet care as usual.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/11/2024

      Very compassionate and shows concern for providing excellent care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/19/2024

      Very attentive and thorough. Helping me schedule tests and appointments with a specialist. .

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/12/2024

      The bed. Caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/6/2024

      Very responsive with ideas for next steps

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

      She actually listened and made me feel 100% comfortable. She followed up with another doctor to try and find ways to fix my "issue". I've had hard times with PCP and she was by far the best I have come across. More than anything, I truly appreciate her listening to me and not pushing my feelings off.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/16/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/19/2024

      Outstanding, caring, respectful and wonderful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/18/2024

      Dr, Dy is one of the reason I continue to get my health care with Johns Hopkins. She works with me to manage my health and takes my inquires about alternatives to pharmaceuticals seriously, providing her input and knowledge. She doesn't make her patients feel like because she has the medical degree, what she says is gospel. I enjoy participating in my health care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2024

      Very courteous, took lots of time to listen and understand my needs. Very impressed with her service.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/28/2024

      Dr. Dy was very caring and patient.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/27/2024

      She is excellent

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

      Dr. Dy is incredible and absolutely love her!!!!!

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

      Dr. Sy spoke clearly and concisely throughout our visit. She ordered blood tests to analyze need for currently prescribed drugs and for any additional needs.

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

      Excellent

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

      First visit - new patient

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/18/2024

      It was an annual physical. Not clear to me why didn't get blood work or urine sample. I am not complaining just not understanding.

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

      Listened to my concerns; answered all my questions; was kind, patient, reassuring, calm, thorough; provided excellent medical advice taking all factors into account; wore face mask but mouth was visible which allowed for better communication; overall a very pleasant experience!

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

      Outstanding