Pediatric Oncology

The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center's Division of Pediatric Oncology is focused entirely on the research and treatment of childhood cancers. As one of the leading Cancer Centers in the United States, Johns Hopkins is at the forefront of developing new treatments and designing clinical trials.

Cancers We Treat

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Traveling for Care

If you are coming to the Kimmel Cancer Center from a distance, you may want assistance making all the necessary arrangements associated with your visit to Johns Hopkins. The staff at Johns Hopkins USA, for patients traveling from anywhere in the country, and Johns Hopkins International Services, for patients traveling from beyond the United States, can assist you with identifying an appropriate specialist, scheduling and coordinating all your appointments, making lodging and travel plans, arranging for interpreter services, as well as other support.

Existing Patients

Request your next appointment through MyChart!

New Patients

Call: 410-955-0432

Johns Hopkins USA

(Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST)
Request by e-mail to: [email protected]
Call: 1-410-464-6555

International Services

Request by e-mail to [email protected]
Call: +1-410-502-768
Fax: +1-410-955-0209

Appointment FAQ's

Please have the following information available:
- Health insurance card or policy number
- Insurance claim forms (available through your insurance company or employer)
- X-rays, pathology slides, and other test results from your referring physician (if they have not been sent in advance)
- Your child’s medical records
- Record of your child’s immunizations

Nationally Ranked in Pediatric Cancer

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center is nationally ranked in pediatric cancer on the 2024–2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals list. Overall, the Children’s Center ranks #1 in Maryland, and all 11 specialties are nationally ranked. 
Hyundai Hope On Wheels Presents $200,000 Grant to Dr. Micah Maxwell

With this new grant, the Division of Pediatric Oncology at the Kimmel Cancer Center has now received more than $2.8 million in funding from Hope On Wheels, contributing to the organization's $172 million in total lifetime giving . Learn more.
Ashley's Story

Optimist International and Johns Hopkins – Partners in Curing Childhood Cancer
Ashley was treated for a rare mutation of leukemia at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Watch her video.

Giant Food's Annual Pediatric Oncology Fundraiser

Striking another blow against childhood cancers, physician-scientists in the Division of Pediatric Oncology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer, are the recipients of $1.6 Million from Giant Food. Giant’s annual campaign, in its 16 th year, raised over $2.2 million in a record timing of 5 weeks through its “Thank You” cards program. A portion of the proceeds also benefits the Children’s Cancer Foundation.

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What is Hope?

Hope is a place...Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology. We are dedicated to making new discoveries to improve the lives of children with cancer in Maryland, the nation, and around the world.

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TREATMENTCAR-T Cell Therapy

Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology is one of just two dozen cancer centers in the U.S. that are administering CAR-T therapy for children and young adults.

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Johns Hopkins Children’s Center

Both pediatric oncology inpatient and outpatient facilities are located in the Johns Hopkins Children's Center's Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center building, on the 11th Floor.