
Richard J. Battafarano, MD, PhD
Thoracic Surgery
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Richard J. Battafarano
Professional Titles
- Regional Director of General Thoracic Surgery
- Director, Division of General Thoracic Surgery
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Surgery
Background
He comes to Johns Hopkins from University of Maryland Medical System, where he was chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Battafarano specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant diseases and lesions of the chest, including minimally invasive operations such as video-assisted thoracscopic surgery (VATS) for lung and esophageal cancers. He also has a special interest in treating Barretts esophagus, emphysema, mesothelioma and paraesophageal hernias.
The focus of Dr. Battafaranos basic and translational research includes outcomes in the surgical management of early stage lung cancer patients with neuroendocrine histology, optimal management of lung cancer patients with mediastinal lymph node metastases, and the effect of survivin overexpression in the development of esophageal cancer.
Dr. Battafarano sees patients at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Centers at Green Spring Station and at White Marsh.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
- Webinar: "Finding Your Best Treatment Options for Lung Cancer", featuring Drs. Richard Battafarano and Julie Brahmer. Recorded Nov. 9, 2015.
Research Interests
Effect of survivin overexpression in development of esophageal cancer, Optimal management of lung cancer patients with mediastinal lymph node metastases, Outcomes in surgical management of early stage lung cancer patients with neuroendocrine histology
Selected Publications
Does neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer increase postoperative morbidity or mortality?
Extralobar Aneurysm of Intralobar Pulmonary Sequestration Artery Originating from Aorta Arch
The benefit of chemotherapy in esophageal cancer patients with residual disease after trimodality therapy
Why are patients being readmitted after surgery for esophageal cancer?
Memberships
- American Association for Cancer Research
- American Association for Thoracic Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
- Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
Additional Training
Ph.D. - University of Minnesota (1997)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 300 Mason Lord Drive, Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-1711
- fax: 410-550-1116
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 420, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-660-7509
- fax: 202-660-5327
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10751 Falls Road, Suite 412, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-583-2900
- fax: 410-583-2654
Expertise
Education
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Residency, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 1999University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency, General Surgery, 1997University of Minnesota Medical School
Graduate School, Biomedical Science, PhD, 1997Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1988Board Certifications
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2000Insurance
- 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
5 out of 5
134 ratings, 51 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 2/13/2025
Excellent experienced doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
The best doctor I know
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
Dr. B was very thorough and spent a lot of time explaining test results with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Dr. Battafarano is an outstanding doctor who demonstrates true concern about his patients. Fantastic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Very professional and capable. Explained plan of care very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
The provider was very knowledgeable and was very prepared for the visit, even though it was my first visit. I was looking for a second opinion. The provider took adequate time to explain my situation and ensured that I understood. The provider was very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
He explains things in a way for laymen to understand. An excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Shows consern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
This was my first experience with Dr. Battafarano. I felt vey comfortable talking with Dr. Battafarano. He listened to my story, had all of the necessary information regarding my situation and explained things in a way that both my wife and I were able to understand. He explained a very reasonable set of next steps that would help to determine my long-term care. I am looking forward to starting those next steps ASAP.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Dr. B. Is very thorough and knowledgeable...wonderful bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Caring, knowledgeable, professional, kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Very cooperative and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
He was very informed, clear,came to me prepared. He had a Plan in mind, which he clearly explained and followed through by bringing In a pulmonologist. I was appreciative of his attentiveness and how he addressed my concerns very clearly and with understanding.my experience with Dr. B was excellent. He was polite and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Took time to explain everything in a way that was easy for me to follow. Has a nice calm personality. I am satisfied that I will receive the best care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
He is the best. Always treats me well and shows concern for my illness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
I feel very confident in Dr B. While I am worried about having cancer, I am not worried that I chose the wrong doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
VERY understanding about my condition and all available options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Very patient, very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr B is my hero I feel without his care I would not be here.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
I have been seeing Dr Battafarano for about 12 years due to lung cancer & surgery, treatment and follow up. He is in my opinion the very best doctor there is. I can not begin to express my gratitude for the excellent care he has provided to me over the years. .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Even though the surgeon was running late, he took the time to listen and answer our questions. Excellent patient care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
I travel from Atlanta to see Dr. Battafarano. This is because his skills have by far exceeded other surgeons' in similar surgeries.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Always the best care on each of my visits!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Could not ask for a better doctor to treat my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Excelant Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr. Battafarano was very thorough and took the time to answer the many questions I asked throughout my visit. He was honest and helpful as I move forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Very pleased with my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Excellent, and has been always;.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Doctor is knowledgeable, he is very well knowing about the field. He is ready able and willing to provide professional services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Good visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Very professional & understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
I am forever grateful for Dr. Battafarano and his team at the Hopkins. The best choice my wife and I made.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Dr B does an excellent job and is very thorough in explaining and listening to you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
I appreciate Dr. Battafarano's care and concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Very professional and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
We very much appreciated the time taken to educate us on the condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Keep doing the same outstanding work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Professional, kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Doctor Battafarno has been perfect over all the years of him treating me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Dr. Battafarano was professional, knowledgeable, thorough, kind. Just a wonderful clinician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Dr was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
My husband, daughter and I really admire and respect Dr. Battafarano. He explains everything very clearly and takes his time to make sure we understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Dr. Battafarano has a calm demeanor. He listened to my concerns and came up with a care plan that I was happy with. Thank you for helping to put me at ease!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Concerned and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Very professional-good commicator..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
Very professional, showed care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
He's a nice person with the expertise I need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
My doctor Dr Battafarano is the best