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Carole Fakhry

Carole Fakhry, MD, MPH

Head and Neck Surgery

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

Otolaryngology

Accepting New Patients
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Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • Arabic
  • French
  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Female

About Carole Fakhry

Professional Titles

  • Director, Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center
  • Chief, Division of Head and Neck Surgery
  • Charles Cummings, M.D. Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • Associate Dean Clinical Affairs

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Background

Dr. Carole Fakhry is a head and neck surgical oncologist at Johns Hopkins and treats the breadth of patients with head and neck cancers, including cancers of the tonsils, base of tongue, mouth, larynx, thyroid, salivary gland (parotid, submandibular gland) and skin cancers among others. 

She is the Chief of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery and Director of the Head and Neck Cancer Center. She also serves as director of the head and neck group in the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the head and neck surgical oncology fellowship. She is the associate editor for Oral Oncology and serves on several editorial boards.

After an undergraduate degree at Stanford University, she completed medical school, residency in otolaryngology head and neck surgery, and a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology at Johns Hopkins. She has also received a master’s in public health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is presently a professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Oncology, and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology. 

Her research interest focuses on the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in head and neck squamous cell cancer. She has demonstrated that the presence of HPV confers a prognostic advantage to individuals with oropharyngeal cancer and that HPV is associated with unique clinical characteristics. In addition to the clinical implications of HPV in head and neck cancer, she is co-principal investigator of a large study to understand screening individuals at “high risk” of malignancy and evaluating imaging modalities to improve diagnostics and early detection of HPV- related head and neck cancer.  

Centers and Institutes

Head and Neck Cancer Center

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Understanding the Demographics of HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancers (June 2016)

Possible Recurring HPV-Linked Oral Cancer Biomarker Uncovered GEN News (2/8/2016)

Poison Drummer Rikki Rockett is Battling Oral Cancer, Yahoo Health (12/16/2015)

A cancer on the rise, and the vaccine too late for Gen X, CNN (11/5/2015)

HPV Vaccine: Not Just for Girls, Johns Hopkins Health (Summer 2015)

Serendipity in Tonsillectomy: Why tonsil removal appears to decreases a person's risk of cancer, The Atlantic (04/20/2015)

Head, Throat Cancer Survival May Be Longer if Tumor Caused by HPV, U.S. News & World Report

Head & neck cancer research findings: Longer survival for HPV-positive cancers, the benefits of outpatient care, Cleveland Plain Dealer (02/20/2014)

Head, Throat Cancer Survival May Be Longer if Tumor Caused by HPV: Study, US News & World Report (02/20/2014)

Press Release: Recurrent Mouth and Throat Cancers Less Deadly When Caused by Virus, Study Shows (02/20/2014)

Additional Academic Titles

Professor of Oncology

Research Interests

HPV-associated head and neck squamous cell cancer

Selected Publications

  • Fakkhry C, D’souza G, Weber K, Goshu E, Sugar E, Anastos K, Minkoff H, Seaberg E, Gillison M. Relationship between prevalent oral and cervical human papillomavirus infections in human immunodeficiency virus-positive and -negative women. J Clinical Microbiol. 2006 Dec; 44(12): 4479-85.
     
  • D’souza G, Kreimer A, Viscidi R, Pawlita M, Fakhry C, Koch WM, Westra WH, Gillison M. Epidemiologic evidence that human papillomavirus is a cause or orpharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. N Engl J Med. 2007 May 10; 356 (19): 1944-56.
     
  • D’souza G, Fakhry C, Weber K, Goshu E, Sugar E, Anastos K, Minkoff H, Seaberg E, Gillison M. Six month natural history of oral versus cervical human papillomavirus infection. Int J Cancer. 2007 Jul; 121(1): 2897-904.
     
  • Fakhry C, Westra WH, Li S, Cmelak A, Ridge JA, Pinto HA, Forastiere A, Gillison M. Improved treatment response and survival of human papillomavirus-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in a prospective clinical trial  J Natl Cancer Inst. 2008 Feb 20; 100(4): 261-9.
     
  • Hillel AT, Fakhry C, Williams MF, Blanco GF, Zinreich ES, Levine MA, Westra WH, Saunders JR, Pai SI, Ha PK. Selective versus comprehensive neck dissection after chemoradiation for advanced oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.  Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009 Dec; 141(6): 737-42.
     
  • Fakhry C, Bajaj G, Aygen N, Westra W, Gillison M. Long-term survival of a patient with leptomeningeal involvement by nasopharyngeal carcinoma after treatment with high-dose intravenous methotrexate. Head and Neck. 2010 Aug; Epub ahead of print
     
  • Fakhry C, Sugar E, D’Souza G, Gillison ML. Two-week versus six-month sampling interval in a short-term natural history of oral HPV infection in an HIV-positive cohort. PLOS One.2010 Jul 30;5(7):e11918

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2300, Lutherville, MD 21093
    • Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
      • 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Baltimore, MD 21287

      Expertise

      Education

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Fellowship, Otolaryngology, 2010

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Residency, Otolaryngology, 2009

      Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

      Graduate School, MPH, 2006

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 2003

      Board Certifications

      Otolaryngology

      American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010

      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

      4.7 out of 5

      63 ratings, 21 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 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/11/2024

        It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Fakhry.

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

        Excellent insights, expertise, and knowledge. Kind, caring and thorough.

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

        She was a very impressive physician smart kind caring knowledgeable and adept surgeon as she performed a biopsy during the visit!

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

        Dr. Fakhry is the absolute best! She is kind, caring and extremely knowledgeable. I've relied on her care for more than 7 years and have never been disappointed. I consider her the best otolaryngologist at Johns Hopkins and I am very fortunate to have her as my physician.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/7/2024

        A very caring, concerned Dr. - pleasant and professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/30/2024

        Always informative

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

        I was very pleased with my visit and left anxiety free!

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

        DR Fakhry was very understanding of my concerns and was clear about what future care could possibly involve.

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

        Excellent provider. Very caring and friendly very knowledgeable. Felt very comfortable. And got me to one of the best cancer doctors

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

        Dr. Fakhry is the GOAT!

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

        She is the best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/22/2024

        Very friendly and knowledgeable

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

        Very impressed with Dr Fakhry, am 110% confident she's going to take care of me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/8/2024

        Dr Fakhry has been consistently excellent throughout my 7 years of contact with her. Most of those years have involved follow-up visits after successful treatment for tonsil cancer.

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

        Knowledgable, personable, skilled, caring, compassionate, involved

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

        Explained things well

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

        I have complete confidence in Dr. Fakhry.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/22/2024

        Dr. Fakhry is great and I trust her!

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

        I have great confidence in Dr. Fakhry. Excellent physician.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/25/2024

        Highly competent and personable.

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

        She is the best