- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Andrew Daniel Lerner
Professional Titles
- Director of Interventional Pulmonology, Sibley Memorial Hospital
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Background
Andrew Lerner, M.D., is a clinical instructor of medicine in the pulmonary and critical care medicine department at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as well as the director of interventional pulmonology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lerner is part of the Sibley Memorial Hospital Lung Nodule and Lung Cancer Screening Clinic, the Multidisciplinary Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery Clinic, and the Multidisciplinary Thoracic Tumor Board Conference.
Dr. Lerner has an expertise in minimally invasive procedures for the early diagnosis and treatment of malignant and non-malignant diseases of the airways, lungs and pleura. He is experienced in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscopy, navigational bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, tumor ablative techniques, airway stent placement, airway dilation, radial EBUS, conventional transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA), bronchial thermoplasty, whole lung lavage and percutaneous lung biopsy; as well as percutaneous tracheostomy, tunneled pleural catheter placement, thoracentesis, tube thoracoscopy, medical thoracoscopy, chemical pleurodesis and upper endoscopy (EGD/PEG) placement.
Dr. Lerner earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Lerner then completed a two-year advanced fellowship in interventional pulmonology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, including a chief fellowship year. He has been involved in multiple research projects in the field and completed a Science of Clinical Investigation Certificate Program at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Dr. Lerner has been a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society since 2011 and earned The Johns Hopkins Hospital Patient Safety Star Award in 2016.
Dr. Lerner has contributed to numerous presentations, lectures, publications, book chapters and abstracts. He is a reviewer for several research journals. Dr. Lerner has various research interests and is currently involved in research projects focusing on EBUS bronchoscopy, lung cancer diagnosis and staging, and other topics.
Confidential email to reach Dr. Lerner for any questions: alerner@jhu.edu.
Selected Publications
Lee, HJ, Coleman, B, Lerner, AD, Feller-Kopman, D, Semaan, R, Frimpong, B, Yarmus, L. "Procedural learning perspectives of pulmonary fellows and practitioners." J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol. 2017 Jul; 24(3):200-205. doi: 10.1097/LBR.0000000000000362.
Lerner, AD, Feller-Kopman, D. "Bronchoscopic Techniques Used in the Diagnosis and Staging of Lung Cancer." J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2017 May; 15(5):640-647.
Lerner, AD, Yarmus, L, Gorden, JA, Gilbert, CR. "Intrabronchial valves for persistent air-leaks: What's the verdict?" Expert Rev Respir Med. 2016 Oct 3:1-3.
Porcel, JM, Lul, MM, Lerner, AD, Davies, HE, Feller-Kopman, D, Lee, YC. "Comparing approaches to the management of malignant and pleural effusions." Expert Rev Respir Med. 2017 Apr; 11(4):273-284. doi: 10.1080/17476348.2017.1300532. Epub 2017 Mar 8.
Semaan, RW, Lee, HJ, Feller-Kopman, D, Lerner, AD, Mallow, CM, Thiboutot, J, Arias, SA, Yarmus, LB. "Same-day computed tomographic chest imaging for pulmonary nodule targeting with electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy may decrease unnecessary procedures." Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2016 Dec; 13(12):2223-2228.
Honors
- Patient Safety Star Award, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1/1/16
- Alpha Omega Alpha Society, Alpha Chapter, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/11
Lectures & Presentations
- Fundamentals of Bronchoscopy, Invited Speaker, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, 7/1/17
- Pulmonary CME Course, Invited Speaker, Annual Meeting, Sixth Annual EBUS and Advanced Diagnostic Bronchoscopy, Cambridge, Maryland, 7/1/17
- Pulmonary CME Course, Invited Speaker, CME Course, Seventh Annual Evaluation and Management of Pleural Disease, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, 2/1/17
Locations
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 420, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-660-7509
- fax: 202-660-5327
Expertise
Education
UC San Diego Health
Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 2015Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2012The George Washington University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2009Board Certifications
Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012Insurance
- 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
5 out of 5
130 ratings, 61 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 2/18/2025
Extremely knowledgeable, professional, kind and took time to clearly explain medical issues and all treatment options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Extremely nice and explained everything thoroughly to make sure I was completely informed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Excellent healthcare experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
I feel certain I have the absolute best possible care I could get from Dr. Lerner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Dr. Lerner helped me understand the results of a genetic test of my sister, who is being treated for pancreatic cancer. I was unsure what if anything to do about the report of her genetic test, which showed a pathogenic mutation that I might also have. While not related to my lung nodule that Dr. Lerner is following, he was happy to help me interpret the report.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Extremely personable and well spoken. Cares a lot about all of his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Always answers my questions in a respectful way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Dr. Lerner is extremely attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Sensitive and thorough in explanation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Knowledgeable, skillful, articulate, and the physician you would want to see when ailing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Excellent, very knowledgeable and explained the findings of my test in a completely understandable manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Very satisfied with attention and communication from Dr Lerner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Superb
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Very professional, I felt that I'm important patience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Both Dr. Lerner and the NPR are extraordinarily good and work as a team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Dr. Lerner's off ic easy to reach. NO menu! Dr. Lerner both spoke toe specifically, and listened intently. No question of mine went unanswered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
VERY GOOD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
AMONG THE BEST PROVIDERS I HAVE HAD - CLARITY OF EXPLANATION AND PROFESSIONALISM
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Excellent, knowledgeable, and professional. Also very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Solid advice and care. Personal understanding of my situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
I was really pleased in every way
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Simpatico, shared excellent observations, a good human being!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Dr Lerner is the most professional and thoughtful and smart doctor I have ever had !! He takes the time to really make you feel like he cares and I am so grateful to have him as my doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Great use of patient's by having the CT scan an hour before our appointment!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Outstanding in every possible way!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Bright, attentive, eager to make clear his strategy for my condition; implying differentiation from more invasive clarification of my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Clear, caring, personable, focused, attentive, easy to talk with and to, dedicated, professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Dr. Lerner is wonderful. He explains everything clearly. Waits for my questions. Reviews my chart so completely before starting the appointment. I find him very comforting. Claire is great. She started with what you want to hear first and then goes into the details.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr. Andrew and his assistant are always very thoughtful and caring. We greatly appreciate their care and professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr . Lerner is a very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
He is one of the best if not the best. Very patient and explains in a way that it is easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Dr. Lerner is professional, courteous and caring. He explains every detail of my CT scan and my need to follow up on my results. A great Dr. !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Dr. Lerner & [Staff] are incredibly caring and Knowledgeable providers. Exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
It took me almost two hours in traffic to get to my appointment and it was so worth it.The professionalism, compassion, information share and medical explanations are outstanding from the entire team. Appreciate very much Dr. Lerner and [ ] teamwork and medical care expertise for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Dr. lerner and his assistant [ ] was very concise and clear about the results of my test. Cool right now they took the time to answer specific questions about the future care that I might receive as well as my care plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Very caring and professional. I have a great peace of mind after the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Dr. Lerner and [ ] are terrific. They go above and beyond and explain everything very clearly. 5 stars.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
I am 71, and in all of my years, Dr. Andrew Lerner and his nurse practitioner [ ] are the best doctor/providers I have ever had. They are extraordinary practitioners, intelligent, incredibly kind, and unhurried. They explain every procedure and the results in detail. They are just simply amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Dr Lerner was exceptional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Dr Lerner is top notch. Very thorough on his explanations and good listener, in addition to an in depth knowledge in his field. When leaving the office I concluded that I had the best advice One can get. BTW this is also applicable to Dr. Lerner's nurrse assistant [ ] . She is lovel
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
I am pleased with schedulers, Nurse Practitioner, and Dr. Lerner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr. Andrew Lerner is one of the most compassionate physicians that I have encountered in a long time. He is absolutely phenomenal and I can't speak more highly enough about him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
AN UNEXPECTED DEGREE OF KNOWLEDGE, COMMUNICATION AND SINCERITY, very unusual in MEDICINE TODAY . THANK YOU DR LERNER.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Provider was professional and had great bedside manner. Made me feel really comfortable about my upcoming appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Dr. Lerner is a great professional who sincerely cares for his patients. He takes time to explain everything a patient needs to know and provides the best advice possible. His bed manner is excellent. It is a true honor to be treated by such a super high quality professional. I will highly recommend Dr. Lerner to my friends and family members.Grateful to be his patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr Lerner and his team are always so kind and explain everything in layman's term.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Very caring. Explained next steps very clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
I was very pleased with this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
I just could not expect that Dr Lerner devoted so much time to me during the visit. He was very informative, he answered numerous questions. He inspires absolute confidence in a positive outcome of treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Dr Lerner is very professional, explains things well and is a good listener and connects with me as his patient. I feel known and a commitment of care from him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Dr. Lerner exceeded my expectations by helping me on his day out of the office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
Very professional and friendly. Dr. Lerner is an excellent communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
Excellent. Dr. Lerner is patient, skilled, a good listener snd offers concise explanations to questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Listened Didn't interrupt Unrushed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
From the start I was met with a welcoming attitude by Doctor Lerner's team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Excellent in all ways including in his area of medical expertise and empathy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
I have great confidence in this physician. He's obviously good at what he does and is also kind and considerate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Dr. Lerner and his assistant were wonderful, kind, thoughtful and caring.