Brock Lindsey, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Oncology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Brock Lindsey
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Brock Lindsey, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopaedic oncology. He treats children and adults with all types of bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Dr. Lindsey has expertise in nanoparticle delivery of immunotherapy, immunodiagnostics as a novel treatment for osteosarcoma, as well as complex reconstruction after amputation, including osseointegration.
Dr. Lindsey earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He then completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at West Virginia University’s (WVU) J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, becoming the department’s first to complete a research fellowship during residency. Dr. Lindsey also pursued a fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and UPMC Children’s Hospital before returning to WVU Medicine as an attending physician.
During his 12 years at WVU Medicine, Dr. Lindsey created programs in musculoskeletal oncology and adult reconstruction as well as a multidisciplinary amputation clinic. He also led a musculoskeletal research laboratory into the national rankings for federal funding for orthopaedic surgery departments. His research focuses on improving treatment strategies for metastatic osteosarcoma and exploring human/machine interfaces for amputees. His work has been published in local, national and international basic science and clinical research journals.
Dr. Lindsey has experience mentoring and training students at all levels from undergraduate and graduate students to postdoctoral positions. He won Press Ganey’s “Top Provider” award every year between 2013 and 2018. He also founded ICaPath, a biotech startup derived from his laboratory research that is currently working toward a first in-human clinical trial.
Research Interests
Treating children and adults with all types of bone and soft tissue sarcomas
Selected Publications
BT Grisez, AE Hanselman, KW Boukhemis, TA Lalli, and BA Lindsey. Osseointegrated Transcutaneous Device for Amputees: A Pilot Large Animal Model. Advances in orthopedics. Article ID 4625967, Volume 2018 (2018). doi: 10.1155/2018/4625967 PMID: 30302292
ES. Kleinerman, L Yu, JDao, AA. Hayes-Jordan, BA Lindsey, JD. Kawedia, J Stewart and N Gordon. Aerosol Gemcitabine after Amputation Inhibits Osteosarcoma Lung Metastases but not wound healing. Sarcoma. 2018 Jan 21;2018:3143096. doi: 10.1155/2018/3143096. PMC5828535 eCollection 2018.
Markel JE, Noore J, Emery EJ, Bobnar HJ, Kleinerman ES, Lindsey BA. Using the Spleen as an In Vivo Systemic Immune Barometer Alongside Osteosarcoma Disease Progression and Immunotherapy with α-PD-L1. Sarcoma. 2018 Dec 12. 2018:8694397. doi: 10.1155/2018/8694397. eCollection 2018. PMID:30651716
MC Plumby, Bacaj P, BA Lindsey. Unicentric Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma of the Calcaneus: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Clinical Sarcoma Research. 2018 Apr 6;8:5. doi: 10.1186/s13569-018-0092-z. eCollection 2018.
Zhang S, Vaida J, Parenti J, Lindsey BA, Xing M, Li B. Programmed Multidrug Delivery Based on Bio-Inspired Capsule-Integrated Nanocoatings for Infected Bone Defect Treatment. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2021 Mar 17;13(10):12454-12462. doi:10.1021/acsami.0c20332. Epub 2021 Mar 8. PMID: 33683872
Honors
- Press Ganey "Top Provider", 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- AO Berton Rahn Research Award, AO Foundation, 1/1/11
Lectures & Presentations
- Immunophenotyping and Immunotherapy for Osteosarcoma, Oral Presentation, Allegheny Health Network Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Pittsburgh, PA, 2/24/20
- Nanocapsule Delivery System for Cytokines, Oral Presentation, Pediatric Grand Rounds, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 4/1/17
- Nanoparticle Delivery for Immunotherapy, Oral Presentation, Research Seminar, Washington St. Louis, 2/22/22
- Osseointegration in Transfemoral Amputees, Oral Presentation, Hanger Prosthetics National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/18
- Redefining Immunotherapy for Osteosarcoma: Immunophenotyping, Oral Presentation, Pittsburg Sarcoma Collaborate, Pittsburgh, PA, 9/1/19
Memberships
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Association
- Orthopaedic Research Society
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- West Virginia Orthopaedic Society
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5009, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 410-614-1451
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Fellowship, Musculoskeletal Oncology, 2011WVU Health Sciences Center
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2004Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013Insurance
- 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
79 ratings, 34 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 3/12/2025
Dr. Lindsey was awesome. He took his time with me. He explained all my options and plan of care. I never once felt rushed. He showed true concern and empathy toward me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
Dr Lindsey is great. My reason for seeing this doctor is due to an accident and he basically saved my leg.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
Dr. Lindsey is an excellent doctor and really cares about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
Professional and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
Great attitude and very up beat
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Answered all my concerns. Provided my with knowledge that helped me make the decision best for my care. Very friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
I'm seeing him for a very serious reason and he spent a lot of time with me and my husband. I feel very confident in my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Dr. Lindsey is knowledgeable, listens to me and answers my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Just fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Lindsey is very experienced working with amputees. He understood the purpose of the exam and provided the needed input.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
They did a good job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Kind patient listened
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
We followed Dr Lindsey from WVU Hospital in WV, we will follow him anywhere. He is amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Knowledge
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Always professional and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
He was a very nice professional and nice provider and excellent Surgical Doctor. I would use him again I was very pleased with his work ethic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
He's excellent. Listens and understands and can explain X-rays and my issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Dr. Brock Lindsey is an excellent surgeon, compassionate and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
I was pleased with Dr. Lindsey. He explained things so that was able understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
The Dr secretary was very courteous, knowledgeable, polite as well as Dr and his assistant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Everyone was compassionate and polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr. Lindsey and his resident (sorry , his name escapes me) were very friendly, thorough and professional. They listened to our concerns and were very clear in their communication. I was very impressed with Dr. Lindsey. I would highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Very professional and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Dr. Lindsey was excellent. He listened and understood my concerns and treated me with respect. He performed my surgery and did a great job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Dr Lindsey exudes confidenc
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Dr. Lindsey is an excellent surgeon with a great bedside manner - which is hard to find! He always listens to your concerns and explains medical information in an understandable way. I am thankful that Dr. Lindsey was able to operate on me. My care has been top notch at Johns Hopkins from start to finish and I feel I have had the best possible outcome by choosing Dr. Lindsey as my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
I am lucky to have found this doctor. I am full of hope and joy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Excellent and very professional experience. Answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Despite the fact that I needed this visit, the entire experience and all of the people with whom I interacted were helpful, courteous, timely and responsive. They explained things clearly and were supportive throughout. I'm very appreciative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Always attentive. Dr. Lindsey listens to his patients and build a game plan with them for the best possible care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Informative and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
I left feeling confident I was in good hands