Channing Judith Paller, MD
Medical Oncology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Channing Judith Paller
Professional Titles
- Director, Prostate Cancer Clinical Research
- Associate Director of Oncology, Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Network
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Oncology
Background
Dr. Channing J. Paller is a medical oncologist at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an associate professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She practices out of the Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., and the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD.
Dr. Paller has expertise in prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancer.
Dr. Paller earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed a residency in internal medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition, Dr. Paller completed a rotation with the chief of the Investigational Drug Branch at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program and a rotation with the associate director for regulatory science in the Office of Oncology Drug Products at the Food and Drug Administration. She also completed rotations at the Weizmann Institute of Israel’s Department of Biological Regulation and McCord Hospital in South Africa, where she participated in the Harvard AIDS project.
In 2016, Dr. Paller was one of only five oncologists awarded the NCI Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award. In 2015, she received the 2015 Passano Clinician Scientist Award for early-stage research that is already making a contribution to science. Earlier in her career, she was selected for both a 2011-2012 Young Investigator Award by the American Society of Clinical Oncology and for the 2011-12 Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Paul Carbone Award.
Dr. Paller is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Association for Cancer Research.
Dr. Paller’s research focuses on evaluating new therapies for prostate cancer, particularly combination therapies that engage the immune system. She is the principal investigator on two multi-site clinical trials and was the first author on the NCI Investigational Drug Steering Committee publication, “Consensus Recommendations on the Phase I Combination Clinical Trials of the Clinical Trial Design Task Force.” Dr. Paller was the chair for the oral abstract session on genitourinary cancer at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and she is currently funded by an NCI immunotherapy grant to look at combination therapies that link standard of care therapy with inhibition of transforming growth factor beta in prostate cancer. She is also opening trials of vitamin C with chemotherapy in prostate cancer and of mistletoe in all solid tumors.
Centers and Institutes
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Clinical Trials Summary
Dr. Paller is the principal investigator on multi-site clinical trials and was the first author on the NCI Investigational Drug Steering Committee publication, “Consensus Recommendations on the Phase I Combination Clinical Trials of the Clinical Trial Design Task Force.”
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Some D.C. Doctors Are Tackling Cancer Cures in a Surprisingly Low-Tech Way. Washington Business Journal (09/29/2016)
Isn’t It Time We Acknowledged the Potential of Immunotherapy? The Telegraph (05/26/2015)
Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Urology
Contact for Research Inquiries
The Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Building
201 North Broadway, Suite 9123
Baltimore, MD 21287
Phone: (410) 955-8239
Fax: (202) 660-6501
Research Interests
aurora kinase inhibition, natural products including mistletoe, pomegranate, vitamin C, vitamin D, and muscadine grape skin extract, phase I combination drug trial design, TGF-beta receptor inhibitor and tumor microenvironment
Research Summary
Dr. Paller’s research focuses on evaluating new therapies for prostate cancer, particularly combination therapies that engage the immune system.
Selected Publications
Paller CJ, Kanaan YM, Beyene DA, Naab TJ, Copeland RL, Tsai HL, Kanarek NF, Hudson TS. Risk of Prostate Cancer in African American Men: Evidence of Mixed Effects of Dietary Quercetin by Serum Vitamin D Status. Prostate. 2015 Sep;75(13):1376-83. PMCID: NIHMS689470.
Paller CJ, Olatoye D, Xie S, Zhou X, Denmeade SR, Eisenberger MA, Antonarakis ES, Carducci MA, Rosner GL. The effect of the frequency and duration of PSA measurement on PSA doubling time calculations in men with biochemically recurrent prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2014 Mar;17(1):28-33. doi: 10.1038/pcan.2013.40. Epub 2013 Oct 8. PMCID: PMC3945997.
Paller CJ, Ye X, Wozniak PJ, Gillespie BK, Sieber PR, Greengold RH, Stockton BR, Hertzman BL, Efros MD, Roper RP, Liker HR, Carducci MA. A randomized phase II study of pomegranate extract for men with rising PSA following initial therapy for localized prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2013 Mar;16(1):50-5. doi: 10.1038/pcan.2012.20. Epub 2012 Jun 12. PMCID: PMC3549301.
Paller, C., Bradbury, P.A., Ivy, P., Seymour, L., LoRusso, P., Baker, L., Rubinstein, L., Huang, E., Collyar, D., Groshen, S., Reeves, S., Ellis, L.M., Sargent, D., Rosner, G.L., LeBlanc, M., Ratain, M.J. The Design of Phase 1 Combination Trials: Consensus Recommendations from the Clinical Trial Design Task Force of the National Cancer Institute Investigational Drug Steering Committee. Clinical Cancer Research. 2014, 20(16): 4210–4217. PMCID: PMC4135521.
Honors
- NCI Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award, National Cancer Institute, 1/1/16
- Passano Clinician Scientist Award, 1/1/15
- Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1/1/11
- Paul Carbone Award, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, 1/1/11
Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO),
2015 Chair for the Oral Abstract Session on Genitourinary Cancer at ASCO's Annual Meeting
- American Association for Cancer Research
Locations
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-660-6500
- fax: 202-660-6501
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Hematology and Oncology, 2012Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Medicine, 2008Harvard Medical School
Medical Education, MD, 2005Board Certifications
Medical Oncology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2008Insurance
- 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
154 ratings, 67 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 2/20/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Provider is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Truly caring and unbelievably competent and well versed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Good person and doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Dr. Paller did a great job explaining things to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
The best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
I have had prostate cancer for many years and received many treatments and consulted with numerous oncologists ..Dr Paller is the most knowledgeable and helpful by far
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Dr. Paller is extremely knowledgeable about the disease, potential treatments and trials, and other physicians in the field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
I am grateful to be her patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
I am so grateful to Dr Paller for the way she listens to me. I feel see and heard, and I feel she provides me with the latest information for options regarding my treatment. There have been no surprises along the way thanks to her. She consults me on my wishes and really sees me as a person, not just as a patient. She has a wonderful manner, and I feel very, very fortunate that I switched my treatment to her and to Johns Hopkins as a whole.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Dr. Paller is an excellent oncologist and is on top of latest advancements.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Channing is an outstanding clinician who exudes care and competence. I very much appreciate the care I have received from her over these last 3 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
My provider was very knowledgeable and gave good information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
The best-- knowledgeable , articulate, and concerned about my particular illness and my general well being
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Dr Paller is an excellent physician and communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
I love my provider! Great medical facility!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Dr. Paller is extremely competent and friendly with world class expertise in her field
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr. Paller listens and answers questions fully. Follows up well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Dr paller is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Dr Paller is an excellent and caring oncologist who listened to my questions and responded precisely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Grateful to be her patient for 10 years!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Dr. Paller was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Very nice and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Very thorough review of my issue and a go forward plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
She is excellent: intelligent, caring articulate and concerened
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr, Paller is an excellent medical oncologist. She is a thorough, caring & answers all my questions @ concerns. I trust her completly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Provider on time and very thorough. We went over latest bloodwork results. I usually see these on MyChart prior to appointment. Next appointments decided upon, were planned with input with me. Good visit and very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Dr. Paller has been my oncologist since Feb 2016. She is extremely knowledgable and caring. I would not consider moving out of the area because she would no longer be my oncologist. I believe had Dr. Paller not been assigned to my case that I may very well be dead.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Have been Dr. Paller for a number years and am very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
The best all always around
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Inspired confidence that I should be helped by future care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
She is terrific!!! Knowledgeable. Personable. Great sense of humor. Data-driven. Candor with caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Dr. Paller is a caring and thoughtful oncologist who cares and is invested into my quality of life during treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
The consultation with Dr.Paller was excellent - highly professional, clear, informative, and comprehensive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Comfortable with provider. She was knowledgeable and helpful. Made sure I understood what she was explaining.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Dr Paller is very knowledgeable and professional. She made some very good recommendations. Her team is great to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Knowledgeable, thorough and easy to talk with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
She's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Absolutely the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
The BEST DOCTOR I Ever Had. Hands down.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Dr. Paller is a friendly, caring provider with good communication skills. Her expertise and knowledge in her field is superlative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr. Paller was very thorough was very comprehensive with her evaluation of me and my condition. She explained her assessment of my condition and the options she considered for treatment, along with holistic aspects of treatment to include nutritional and exercise. Dr. Paller also explained current studies and trials that are ongoing and potential opportunities for me in the future. We will return to see Dr. Paller next year for follow-up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr Paller is a well prepared practitioner who is concerned about the whole person. She asks questions and engages in a conversation that helps me open up to her about my physical and emotional feelings as she discusses my treatment. She Is very encouraging about my prognosis even though my health is quite poor and she works with a plan that allows and encourages me to stay as engaged and productive as possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Dr Paller is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Dr. Paller has been my oncologist over 10 years.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
Dr. Paller is a thoughtful and professional physician who considers all aspects of my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Dr. Paller is a caring, knowledgeable professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Dr Paller provides world class care. Her knowledge of prostate cancer research and treatment options are unparalleled. I am very fortunate to have Dr. Paller as my oncologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Very thorough, well prepared, invites questions, explains clearly, very easy to work with, compassionate yet professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
Dr. Paller is the best! She's a great physician, very professional, very caring, and just a great person in every sense. She makes this journey of surviving cancer so much easier. I feel so lucky to be in her care at Sibley!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
A very excellent healthcare provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Fabulous in every respect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Excellent fund of knowledge. Spends adequate time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Dr. Paller is a very good doctor who listens, encourages, and treats her patients with kindness, compassion and respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Best provider I have seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Good Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Dr Paller is knowledgeable, clearly communicates my options and has a wonderful bedside manner for me. She listens well and includes me in the decision-making process. I feel very fortunate to be in this practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Dr. Paller is extremely competent, knowledgeable, and friendly. I am very pleased with her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Dr PALLER listens and is open to try new things
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
I have seen Dr. Paller for the last 10 years and plan to continue to do so.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Dr Paller spent an hour with me. I don't thinking I've ever spent that much time with a doctor before.; it was appreciated!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Extremely knowledgeable, well organized and responsive! Top notch in every way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
She is the best. Very professional and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
I believe Dr. Channing J. Paller will assess the patient's situation and provide lthe best healthcare options for the given condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Dr Paller is wonderful!She is attentive to me questions and concerns She explains and suggests things with care and concern for my well being