Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Aditya N. Halthore
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
Background
Aditya Halthore, MD, serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences and Director of Safety and Quality at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Listen to Dr. Halthore's On Target podcast episode to learn more about his work.
Dr. Halthore is an expert in proton therapy and specializes in genitourinary and thoracic cancers. His specific interests include prostate, bladder, lung, esophageal, and thymic cancers, and he is committed to developing personalized treatment strategies for every patient.
Dr. Halthore was previously recognized as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)/National Institutes of Health (NIH) Scholar and his research interests include grant funded clinical trials focused on the novel utilization of radiation and imaging techniques, such as spatial fractionation (proton GRID) therapy for the treatment of bulky cancers. He is also involved in using dual-energy CT and functional MRI studies that aim to improve functional radiation planning and the assessment of radiation-induced changes.
As an educator, Dr. Halthore serves as Course Director for the Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Certificate Program. He actively participates in student, resident, and fellow lectureship and mentorship across the Johns Hopkins health system. Dr. Halthore participates in several national-level initiatives including as a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Guidelines Subcommittee and as a board member and ASTRO liaison to the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).
Additional Academic Titles
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Selected Publications
Halthore A, Wright J, Sheikh K, et al. Treatment Planning of Bulky Tumors using Pencil Beam Scanning Proton GRID Therapy. IJPT Dec 2022
Halthore A, Andriole G, Goldstein M. Anti-Androgen Treatment versus Active Surveillance for Patients with Prostate Cancer. JAMA Oncology. Nov 2022
Halthore A, Goenka A, Sharma R, Knisely J. Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation for Resectable Small Cell Lung Cancer. Clinical Lung Cancer. 2018 Mar;19(2):115-119
Sher DJ, Adelstein D, Bajaj G, Brizel D, Cohen E, Halthore A, Harrison L, Lu C, Moeller B, Quon H, Rocco J, Sturgis E, Tishler R, Trotti A, Waldron J, Eisbruch A. Radiation therapy for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Executive Summary of an ASTRO Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline. Practical Radiation Oncology. 2017 Jul - Aug;7(4):246-253
Sutera P, Goldstein M, Deville C, Halthore A. Tempering Optimism for MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound Therapy. Lancet Oncology. Lancet Oncology, Oct 2022
Locations
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 202-919-2490
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 202-919-2490
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 202-243-5271
Expertise
Education
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Residency, Radiation Oncology, 2017Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2012Board Certifications
Radiation Oncology
American Board of Radiology, 2018Insurance
- 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
88 ratings, 36 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 3/24/2025
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Dr. Halthore was very caring and covered all of my medical concerns. It was a good medical visit. He did a great job answering all of my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
Dr. Halthore is an outstanding doctor. We appreciate his expertise, patience, and the time and efforts in explaining the nature of my condition. He has a wonderful personality. I feel that he has a sincere interest in caring about my wellbeing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Attentive, explained things in an easy to understand way, very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Dr. Halthore is the consummate professional. He is calm, respectful, extremely well qualified and expert in his field. I am very fortunate to have the Johns Hopkins team guiding me through my second bout with prostate cancer. I am enjoying my life thanks to Dr. Halthore and his team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Very positive experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Able & engaging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Dr Halthore is an extraordinary doctor. He saved my life through radiation. He is extremely attentive , empathetic and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Dr. Halthore. Is a very caring, empathetic, and skilled practitioner. I feel fortunate to have him as Mr radiation oncologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Dr. Halthore always listens and answers all my questions in a manner I can understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Genuinely concerned about my health and progress post radiation treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Dr. Halthore is wonderful. He answers my questions and is encouraging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Very knowledgeable and understanding about my procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Both the doctor and the nurse I spoke with her professional, caring, informative and very very pleasant to interact with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
No additional comments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Excellent! Very knowledgeable. Attentive to my questions and those of my wife.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Very informative visit. Dr. Halthore explained things clearly, answered all of my questions and spent as much time with me as I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Physician is superb
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Knowledgeable, Courteous, patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Dr. Halthore and nurse [staff] are the best! They have provided me excellent care for over 2 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
This was a second opinion consultation regarding prostate cancer. Very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
My provider and Ms. Saving are EXCELLENT! I feel I am in TOTALLY AND CAPABLE HANDS. THANK YOU!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
I continue to be extremely pleased and comfortable with Dr Halthore and [Staff]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
My Dr and his nurse(s) were excellent in every way. They represent your brand at the highest level.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Very good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Informative and respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
I was very pleased with Dr. Halthore; I was also very pleased with [ ], his nurse. She knew a lot and was very articulate. I was even pleased with the [Staff] that took my vitals and checked me in. Everyone was was very pleasant, efficient and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
As noted all was professional and no issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Excellent oncologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Doctor and nurse were very thorough, answered all questions and gave me options for my prostate cancer diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Very pleasant, accommodative for students requests
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Dr.Halthore is personable and obviously well trained. Clear in explaining treatment options & listened well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
Dr. Halthore explained the results of the Proton therapy and Keytruda working together very well and I had a clear and very happy understanding of the results. I am so pleased to have Dr. Halthore as my Doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Dr is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Very good provider, highly recommended