
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Thomas Grader-Beck
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Background
Dr. Grader-Beck is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Rheumatology Division.
Dr. Grader-Beck’s clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of Sjogren's syndrome as well as inflammatory arthritis. He has a specific interest in improving quality of patient care and clinical research using state of the art information technology. He is developing innovative ways in how clinicians and researchers can leverage electronic health record systems to deliver individualized patient care and precision medicine.
Clinical Trials Summary
Sjogren's Syndrome
Research Interests
Improving quality of care using Electronic Health Records
Lab Website
Thomas Grader-Beck Lab
- Research in the Thomas Grader-Beck Lab aims to understand the pathogenesis of systemic autoimmune diseases--particularly systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjögren's syndrome--by taking a translational approach. Autoantibodies (antibodies that target self-molecules) are believed to contribute significantly to the disease process. We are studying mechanisms that may make self-structures immunogenic. We theorize that certain post-translational antigen modifications, which can occur in infections or malignant transformation, result in the expression of neoepitopes that spread autoimmunity in the proper setting. The team has combined studies that employ a number of mouse strains, certain gene-deficient mice and human biological specimens.
Research Summary
Dr. Grader-Beck’s research interests are focused on improving the quality of patient care and clinical research using state of the art information technology. He is developing innovative ways in how clinicians and researchers can leverage electronic health record (EHR) systems to deliver individualized patient care. Modern EHR systems provide the opportunity to understand a patient's disease and disease course in a detailed way that was never possible before. In order to leverage this potential clinical data needs to be collected, organized, displayed and analyzed in a way that allows the clinician to readily recognize the patient's current disease state and future therapy options. Dr. Grader-Beck is at the forefront in developing such tools.
Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- American College Of Rheumatology
- American Medical Informatics Association
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 443-997-1552
- fax: 410-550-1033
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Rheumatology, 2006UMass Memorial Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2003Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg
Medical Education, MD, 1997Board Certifications
Clinical Informatics
American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2021Rheumatology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2005Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003Insurance
- 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
96 ratings, 39 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 1/28/2025
I have seen Dr Grader-Beck for years! He is the one I can always trust!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Excellent physician. I'd trust my life with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Of all the specialists I see, Dr. Grader-Beck shows the most concern for my all-around well being and talks to me more about what to expect from drug changes. He listens to my opinions and concerns and addresses each of them. He explains things in a way that makes sense and he seems as if he gets happiness and fulfillment by knowing that he has made my life better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Dr. Grader-Beck is such a compassionate person that it spills over in his profession. He truly cares about his patients. This along with his competence in his medical knowledge makes him an outstanding doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Provider is very knowledgeable and is able to explain at an appropriate level. Discusses past, present, and plans for the future as far as assessment, treatment options, and evaluation of treatment. He is professional but also very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Dr. Grader-Beck is knowledgeable, and very kind. He is easy to talk to and listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Dr.GraderBeck is always caring and thoughtful. He takes the time to listen to any needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Both drs. Were very thorough and attentive and spent a lot of time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Dr. Grader-Beck has consistently provided very good information and support for me to address my medical needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Very knowledgeable and caring. Easy to talk with Dr. Grader-Beck. He's very responsive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
I can not say enough about Dr Grader-Beck After seeing so many physicians Dr Grader-Beck is the first physician to give me hope. The first physician to have the intuition that even though I verbalized I was feeling much better,I still live with pain. The first physician to give me hope that no matter what may come we can work through it. Truly blessed and grateful for John Hopkins!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
He is very personable and easy to deal with. He always seems to be concerned about my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Dr Grader-Beck is cheerful, attentive and listens, always patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Things went well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
EXCELLENT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Excellent provider!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
I really do feel like I participate in my care and like I have an active role in my care decisions. This shared decision making benefits me and keeps me coming back.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Dr. Thomas Grader Beck is very well experienced doctor, with great knowledge about my case.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Dr Grader Beck is a wonderful doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Dr. Grader-Beck is thorough with his explanations and seems genuinely interested in my welfare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Dr. Beck and his resident were extremely thorough, Polite and caring. They knew all about me before they came into the room, they listened to my concerns, answered my questions and most of all gave me hope for further treatment. I could not have asked for a better Group of doctors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
I really like DrGrader Beck. Kind, thourough and listens well to my concerns . He has a good bedside manner .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Dr. Grader-Beck is knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. The visit was not rushed, all my questions were answered completely, information and instructions were clear.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Very kind and caring; thorough w/ answering questions. Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
I am grateful to have Dr Grader-Beck as my rheumatologist. He is professional, knowledgeable and kind. He knows what matters most to me as a patient. From my experience as a physician (board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics) for nearly five decades, this is critically important.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
He Is good, but Is hard to schedule an appointment with to keep on target with treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Excellent provider, consistently difficult to get follow up appointments within the time frame that provider himself recommended.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
He listens, has suggestions, and is knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Excellent! Dr. Grader Beck is very intelligent and caring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Dr. Grader-Beck is a caring and competent provider. He has provided consultations with me after hours when I needed it. That is extremely valuable to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
My doctor was courteous and I never felt rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Dr. Grader-Beck is a caring provider who works with me to be sure I'm well-informed and aware of the challenges of managing my health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Excellent appointment and the doctor was very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Dr Grader-Beck is very knowledgeable about my conditions. He is helpful in recommending additional testing and possible medications that might help my autoimmune conditions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Spent a lot of time with me discussing the issue I came in for. Never felt rushed. Explained everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
My experience with Dr. Grader-Beck has always been excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
Really like this doctor but came up with no answers at this time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr. Was attentive, knowledgeable and helpful to talk with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Dr. Grader-Beck is one of very few specialists in Sjogren's. He has a very broad knowledge in his field, is an excellent communicator and a pleasant person.