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Alexander Tell Hillel

Alexander Tell Hillel, MD

Laryngology

Otolaryngology

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4.8 of 5 stars215 ratings, 70 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About Alexander Tell Hillel

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Background

Alexander Hillel received his M.D. from the Tulane University School of Medicine, completed his residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and a fellowship in Laryngology at the Emory Voice Center. Dr. Hillel specializes in the medical and surgical management of patients who have scar tissue blocking their larynx and/or trachea, a condition called laryngotrachealstenosis. This condition occurs in patients who have had prolonged intubation, autoimmune disease, and a rare disease called idiopathic subglottic stenosis. He also treats patients with voice and throat problems, including spasmodic dysphonia, and swallowing difficulty.

Dr. Hillel’s research seeks to better understand why scar forms in the larynx and trachea.  He and his team investigate the relationship among the immune system, bacteria, and scar formation in the airway in an effort to improve treatment.  They are also testing drugs that may halt the progression of, or reverse, scar formation and engineered a drug-eluting stent which is being tested to translate to patients with laryngotrachealstenosis. Dr. Hillel holds sponsored grants from the National Institute of Health, surgical foundations, and the medical device industry to conduct his research.

In addition to clinical and research work, Dr. Hillel holds a leadership role within the Department, serving as the Residency Program Director and Vice Director of Education. He leads 25 resident physicians and serves as the critical communication node between faculty and residents.

This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida.

Centers and Institutes

Voice Center

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Additional Academic Titles

Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

Research Interests

Development of biomaterial therapeutics for subglottic stenosis, Laryngeal and soft tissue fillers, Laryngeal tissue engineering, Tracheal transplantation

Lab Website

Hillel Laboratory - Lab Website

  • Dr. Alexander Hillel's clinical practice and research focuses centers on risk factors for, the prevention of, and treatment for laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) and other diseases of the trachea and larynx. His laboratory developed robust in vitro and in vivo model systems to study immunologic and metabolic mechanisms promoting laryngotracheal inflammation, airway wall remodeling, and fibrosis to develop new therapies targeting airway disease. Ongoing efforts include applying a novel drug-eluting stent to influence to treat laryngotracheal stenosis. He serves on the leadership team of the North American Airway Collaborative (NoAAC) which is an international organization dedicated to improving our understanding of adult airway disease and developing effective, cost-conscious treatments.

Selected Publications

  • Hillel AT, Gelbard A. Unleashing rapamycin on fibrosis. Oncotarget. 2015;6:15722-3. PMID: 26158293. PMC: 4599220.

  • Gadkaree S, Pandian V, Best SA, Motz K, Allen C, Kim Y, Akst LM, Hillel AT. Laryngotracheal stenosis: Risk factors for tracheostomy dependence and dilation interval.  Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017;156:321-8. PMID: 28112014. PMC5348246.

  • Ma G, Samad I, Ding D, Namba DR, Elisseeff JH, Horton MR, Hillel AT. Metabolic variations in normal and fibrotic human laryngotracheal derived fibroblasts in vitro. Laryngoscope. 2017;127:E107-13. PMID: 27585358. PMC5321789.

  • Motz K, Yin LX, Samad I, Ding D, Murphy MK, Duvvuri MV, Hillel AT.  Quantification of inflammatory markers in laryngotracheal stenosis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017;156:321-8. PMID: 28485188. PMC5593763.

  • Murphy MK, Motz K, Ding D, Yin LX, Duvvuri MV, Feeley M, Hillel AT. Targeting metabolic abnormalities to reverse fibrosis in iatrogenic laryngotracheal stenosis. Laryngoscope. 2018;128:E59-67. PMID: 28940431.  PMC5771827.

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
      • 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2500, Lutherville, MD 21093
      • Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
        • 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817

        Expertise

        Education

        Emory University School of Medicine

        Fellowship, Otolaryngology, 2012

        Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

        Residency, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2010

        Tulane University School of Medicine

        Medical Education, MD, 2004

        Board Certifications

        Otolaryngology

        American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2011

        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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        • 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

        4.8 out of 5

        215 ratings, 70 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.

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        Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider Listened Carefully
        Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider Explained Things Clearly
        Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Knew Medical History
        Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider Showed Respect
        Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Spent Enough Time
        Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/28/2025

          Excellent care

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/14/2025

          Gee, I thought I did! He was genuine, concerned and inquisitive about my progress of improved speech and lack of discomfort.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/14/2025

          Always excellent service and provides necessary information

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/13/2025

          Dr. Hillel is my lifeline In regard to my condition. He has always been kind, caring, supportive, and helpful. He has a wealth of knowledge And I count on him to keep me alive when I have to have this surgery. He makes sure that you know you are a person, not just a patient. I could go on for paragraphs about him as he truly has made a difference in my life.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/13/2025

          Very pleased as always

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/7/2025

          Dr Hillel and his assistant Bree Burke are the absolute best! They go beyond expectations

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/2/2025

          Dr. Hillel was awesome. He was prompt, asked me questions,, friendly, explained the procedure and quick with giving.me the Botox.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/2/2025

          Dr. Hillel took his time to explain my condition and go over my options, answering all of my questions.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/17/2024

          Excellent doctor

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/16/2024

          Very knowledgeable professional polite excellent in his work

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/10/2024

          Excellent service

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

          Dr Hillel knows what he's doing and is quite personable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/3/2024

          Thorough Friendly Caring Competent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/2/2024

          Dr. Hillel was great!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/26/2024

          Happy with the visit and consultation

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/26/2024

          This was my first visit with Dr. Hillel, He was very personable and very informative about what my options would be for my condition. He answered every question I had, which helped make my choice of options easier.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/19/2024

          Dr. Hillel is the most respectful, compassionate doctor that I see and I have alot of specialists that follow me. I have been seeing him since 2017. He came back from vacation when I ended up back in the hospital after my surgery. He is the best and I tell everyone after my visits. He is what I hope all doctors strive to be.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/12/2024

          Very professional & caring

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

          He is always approachable and easy to talk to. A real professional.

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

          Very good explains so you can understand

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

          Dr Hillel is the best! He cares about you and is professional but personal. Very knowledgeable about my medical condition and explains and takes his time very well.

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

          EXCELLENT AND SEEMED VERY KNOWAGEABLE

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/29/2024

          Superior provider.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/29/2024

          Everyone I encountered with this visit was professional but friendly. One of the best doctor's appointments ever - despite having a camera put down my nose to my throat.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/22/2024

          He is a very caring and friendly professional.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/21/2024

          Respectful , well informed , he made me feel relax

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/21/2024

          Professional, friendly, prompt

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/14/2024

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/1/2024

          Very friendly and makes you feel at ease.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/24/2024

          Dr Alexander T. Hillel, was courteous and patience,with me. Answered all of my questions,

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/16/2024

          He is very knowledgeable and spent to time to listen to all my and my wife's questions. I felt like he was thoroughly explaining everything.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/29/2024

          Dr Hillel is amazing.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/26/2024

          Excellent forthright Highly recommend him and JHH

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/13/2024

          I always receive excellent care while visiting Dr. Hillel

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/13/2024

          Very professional & show concern for my health issues

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/12/2024

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/6/2024

          Good visit.

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

          Explained my problem in detail as well as what should be done for treatment.

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

          He is a great doctor

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/30/2024

          Dr Hillel is excellent at explaining the medical issues and the possible treatments.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/16/2024

          Love my visits with Dr Hillel he listens to what I have to say with very constructive comments about my voice etc:

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/15/2024

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/9/2024

          Very nice, professional. Showed me the problem on the screen

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/2/2024

          Very good with my provider

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/1/2024

          He is exceptional and fills me with confidence that coming to him was a perfect choice!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/24/2024

          Was very pleased with my visit. [ ] the therapist was wonderful and spent so much time with me. Dr was great too

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/18/2024

          Considering the problem (paralyzed vocal chord), I feel I am getting good care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/10/2024

          Very efficient and personable

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/10/2024

          Always professional and friendly. Makes the procedure go smoothly.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/10/2024

          Dr. Hillel is the best doctor. He listens to me, speaks to me so I understand and is so kind. He has helped me so much and I can't thank him enough!!

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

          Dr. Hillel is the consummate professional and inspires confidence. I trust him 100% to provide the best..and most reasonable and apt care for my particular situation

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

          Very good

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

          One of the bestExpertEasy to understandVery knowledgeableFriendly, made us feel comfortable and easy to talk

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

          Both Dr Hillel and speech therapist Rebecca Goldstein were excellent in their medical acumen, analysis of my condition, and compassion for my well-being.

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

          He seems very kind and educated on my condition.

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

          Good job

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

          My provider was excellent.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/13/2024

          Very accommodating and knowledgeable!

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

          Dr. was excellent, very understanding and helpful.

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

          Dr. Hillel is very knowledgeable, thorough, professional, friendly, and courteous.

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

          I am most appreciative of Dr. Hillel's kindness and compassion. He is very easy to talk to and always listens to my health concerns.

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

          Tops in his field

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/29/2024

          The provider was nice during my visit. However, I could not get any treatment after the visit. My visit date was [Date] and all the appointments of speech therapy and injection will be in July, which are too late to take care of my voice problem. I am very disappointed about that.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/23/2024

          Very professional & compassionate & show empathy

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/16/2024

          Dr. Hillel and the other Healthcare providers were excellent.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/16/2024

          Just the best!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/9/2024

          They were both professional and effective; explained everything thing they were doing during the exam and their findings.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/9/2024

          An excellent doctor who cares about his patients

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/2/2024

          Dr Hillel has a great ability to explain things clearly and his manner is excellent.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/18/2024

          Professional and kind