Alisa Mae Coker, MD
Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery
General Surgery
Minimally Invasive General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Alisa Mae Coker
Professional Titles
- Director of Robotic General Surgery, Johns Hopkins Health System
- Director of Robotic Surgical Education
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Background
Alisa Coker, M.D., is an assistant professor of surgery in the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery. Dr. Coker’s areas of clinical expertise include minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery, foregut surgery and hernia surgery.
Dr. Coker received her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed her residency and fellowship at the University of California.
Dr. Coker holds membership positions at various organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, and the Americas Hernia Society.
Dr. Coker’s research interests include optimizing pre-operative patient factors and investigating new technology and advances in minimally invasive surgery.
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Research Summary
Optimizing pre-operative patient factors and investigating new technology and advances in minimally invasive surgery.
Honors
Best Surgical Consult, University of California San Diego Department of Medicine, 1/1/11
Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- Americas Hernia Society
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 03, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-5900
- fax: 443-769-1233
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-1508
- fax: 443-769-1242
Expertise
Education
UC San Diego Health
Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2016UC San Diego Health
Residency, Surgery, 2015UC San Diego Health
Residency, Surgery, 2011University of Colorado Anschutz
Medical Education, MD, 2008Board Certifications
Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2017Insurance
- 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
59 ratings, 20 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 3/10/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
She was very concerned and sincere,about my operation.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Excellent surgeon, very available in post surgical visits and education.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
This was my initial visit and I feel she is an excellent doctor. She listened to me as I explained my issues. She made good suggestions for my care and took lots of time with me. I truly feel she cares about her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Very thorough analysis and patience with explaining the answers to my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Dr Coker was amazing. Very thorough and informative. Also took the time to show me pictures of my problem and explained what needed to be corrected. I high confidence in her ability. I trust she will take good care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Excellent and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
First time seeing her. Took time to explain everything. Liked her a lot
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Dr. Coker explained everything thorougjly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
She was clear and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Dr. Coker is an excellent doctor. She is very easy to talk to, and answers my questions in a way that I am able to understand. My surgery was successful. I am very happy with the outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
This was a post-surgery follow-up visit. Dr. Coker did a great job explaining what she did during the surgery and answering my questions about return to exercise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Dr. Coker was very giood at explaining the issues I would face and how to get the best results for my surgery. She even encouraged me to call if I had any questions before my next visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Great provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
I love Dr Coker she is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Alisa was straight forward about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Excellent all around!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Dr. Coker is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Excellent provider that care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
I appreciate the time and care Dr. Coker put into my appt. I did not feel rushed and all of my questions were answered.