Jeannie Hoffman-Censits, MD
Medical Oncology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Jeannie Hoffman-Censits
Professional Titles
- Co-Director, Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic
- Co-leader, Women’s Bladder Cancer Program, Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Oncology
Background
Dr. Jean Hoffman-Censits is a genitourinary cancer specialist in Baltimore, caring for patients with urothelial cancers of the bladder and upper tract. She serves as co-leader of the Women’s Bladder Cancer Program in the Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Hoffman-Censits received her undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Trinity College. She earned her M.D. degree from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. She completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and performed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Temple University Medical Center. She joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2018.
Dr. Hoffman-Censits's research interests focus on urothelial cancers. Her clinical research has helped identify urothelial cancer sub-types and establish new treatments for bladder and upper tract urothelial cancers.
She is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Urological Association and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
Urothelial cancers; Small cell bladder cancer; Women’s bladder cancer
Clinical Trials Summary
Risk Enabled Therapy After Initiating Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Bladder Cancer (RETAIN)
Additional Academic Titles
Assistant Professor of Urology
Contact for Research Inquiries
201 North Broadway
Viragh Building, Room 9162
Baltimore, MD 21287
Phone: (443) 287-5654
Fax: (410) 367-2668
Research Interests
Small cell bladder cancer, Urothelial cancers, Women’s bladder cancer
Research Summary
Dr. Jean Hoffman-Censits’ research focus is in urothelial cancers. She has had major roles in trials that have established neoadjuvant ddMVAC as a standard therapy for bladder cancer, and which have led to two FDA approvals of Atezolizumab for bladder cancer. Dr. Jean Hoffman-Censits is co-principal investigator on the first major chemotherapy trial in upper tract cancer and has designed a follow-up trial to test immune checkpoint blockade prospectively in this population. She is designing a program in small cell bladder cancer, a rare but aggressive subtype with little prospective data. She is also designing a clinical and research program focused on women’s bladder cancer; although men outnumber women five to one in bladder cancer incidence, women have a worse prognosis.
Selected Publications
Hoffman-Censits, J, Choi, W, Pal, S, Trabulsi, E, Kelly, W, Hahn, N, Comperat, E, Matoso, A, Cussenot, O, Cancel-Tassin, G, Fong, M, Ross, J, Madison, R, Ali, S. “Urothelial Cancers with Small Cell Variant Histology Have Confirmed High Tumor Mutational Burden, Frequent TP53 and RB Mutations, and a Unique Gene Expression Profile.” European Urology Oncology. 2020 February.
Benjamin Miron, MDa, Jean H. Hoffman-Censits, MDb, Fern Anari, MDa, John O'Neilla, Daniel M. Geynisman, MDa, Matthew R. Zibelman, MDa, Alexander Kutikov, MD a, Rosalia Viterbo, MDa, Richard E. Greenberg, MDa, David Chen, MDa, Costas D. Lallas, MDc, Edouard John Trabulsi, MDc, R. Katherine Alpaugh, PhDa, Essel Dulaimi, MDa, Erica A. Golemis, PhDa, Robert Uzzo, MDa, Eric A. Ross, PhDa, Elizabeth R. Plimack, MDa. “Defects in DNA Repair Genes Confer Improved Long-term Survival after Cisplatin-based Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.” European Urology Oncology. Accepted for publication, 2020 February.
Pal SK, Hoffman-Censits J, Zheng H, Kaiser C, Tayama D, Bellmunt J. “Atezolizumab in Platinum-treated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma: Clinical Experience from an Expanded Access Study in the United States.” Eur Urol. 2018 May;73(5):800-806.
Pal, SK, Bajorin, D, Dizman, N, Hoffman-Censitis, J, Quinn, D, Petrylak, D, Galsky, M, Vaishampayan, U, De Giorgi, U, Gupta, S, Burris, H, Soifer, H, Li, G, Wang, H, Dambkowski, C, Moran,S Daneshmand, S, Rosenberg, J. “Infigratinib in Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Versus Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder and Association with Comprehensive Genomic Profiling/Cell-free DNA Results.” Cancer. Accepted for publication, 2020.
Vitaly Margulis, MD, Maneka Puligandla, MS, Edouard J. Trabulsi, MD, FACS, Elizabeth R. Plimack, MD, Elizabeth R. Kessler, MD, Surena F. Matin, MD, Guilherme Godoy, MD, Ajjai Alva, MD, Noah M. Hahn, MD, Michael A. Carducci, MD, Jean Hoffman-Censits, MD, and Collaborators. “Phase II Trial of Neoadjuvant Systemic Chemotherapy Followed by Extirpative Surgery for Patients with High Grade Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma.” Journal of Urology. 2019 Nov 8.
Courses & Syllabi
- Bladder Cancer for 2019, Lecturer, Oncology Fellows Johns Hopkins University, 9/1/19
- Trials in Advanced Bladder Cancer, Lecturer, Sibley Memorial Hospital, 1/1/19
- Trials in Advanced Bladder Cancer, Lecturer, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 10/1/18
Honors
Faculty Team Achievement Award, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 1/1/16
Memberships
- Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer
- American Urological Association
- American Medical Association
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
Locations
- Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
- 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-660-6500
- fax: 202-660-6501
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 4, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-6100
- fax: 410-614-0789
Expertise
Education
Temple University Medical Center
Fellowship, Hematology and Oncology, 2009Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2006Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Medical Education, MD, 2002Board Certifications
Medical Oncology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009Insurance
- 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
128 ratings, 56 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 2/10/2025
I feel she is one of the best doctors in her field in the world
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Smart, down to earth and looks at all options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Outstanding in every way. Personable and kindThorough knowledge of treatment as leader in the fieldDedicated to personal care and well being
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Excellent communications,experienced,She set the standards for the interview. A physician who has alll the attributes and courtesy found in traditional medical practice plus research and studies for present and the future encompassing knownKnowledge and her discoveries et all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Hoffman is a fantastic doctor. She is caring and personal. She is also on the forefront of bladder cancer treatment. I am extremely lucky to have her as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Very knowledgeable, friendly , patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr Hoffman-Censits is amazing! She is knowledgeable and forward thinking. I have the highest degree of trust in her.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Excellent patient manner, knowledgable, and shared articles with me about chemotherapy drugs to be used in my treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Dr. Hoffman-Censits is both a terrific clinician and researcher who listens to and cares deeply about her patients. To me, the most important part of the doctor/patient relationship is having confidence in your provider. I have the utmost confidence in Dr. H-C's treatment and care recommendations, and I have no doubt that I am where I need to be to optimize my health outcomes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Dr Hoffman-Censits is very caring and extremely thorough. I have every confidence in her drcisions about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Dr Hoffman-Censits is a very knowledgeable, thorough and friendly person. She made many appointments and referrals to help me to attain good health and wellness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Always professional and personable when I have an office or video visit. Explains test results very well to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Dr Hoffman is providing the knuwledgecand caring I need as I figure out how to deal with my cancer,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr Hoffman-Censits did an amazing job outlining the various courses of action. She did so incredibly professionally and with sensitivity and care. She was fantastic. We were lucky to have been able to meet her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Best physician ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Excellent provider. Lucky to have her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
I love Dr. Hoffman-Censits who has been there for me in every possible way since our first meeting after I was diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Doctor Hoffman is amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Cancer is scary. Dr Jean Hoffman-Censits is a calming influence in the ordeal. She is both competent and caring and I have confidence in her ability to lead me through a positive outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Extremely good. Wants to get to know you as well as giving you the best possible treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
I love Dr Hoffman-Censits! She is very supportive and encouraging! Love her humor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Dr Hoffman is informative , caring , respectful, empathetic intelligent. Would highly recommend to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Dr. Hoffman- Censits has been wonderful for the three years she has been my oncologist. She is caring, professional, very knowledgeable, and proactive with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Very knowledgeable,to the point seems to have my best interest at hand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
She's the best! Smart, professional, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
The knowledge, skill, care, communication and compassion of Dr Centsis-Hoffman is unsurpassed. I traveled from SC to see her specifically due to her ground breaking work on treating urothelial cancer. I am planning a return in person visit in the near future to discuss next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Her assistant asked me to provide recent test results, scans, and a complete summary of my treatments since my last visit 2+ years ago
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Dr. Hoffman is great, doesn't rush you, and is an exceptional doctor,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Dr. Hoffman-Censits is the ideal combination of superb oncologist and caring provider. She explains clearly and listens carefully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
D. Hoffman-Censits has been my go to provider during my cancer journey. She is amazing!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Always personable and respectful. Provide excellent feedback on blood work and CT scans.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Dr. Hoffman is the best. Knowledgeable, caring, compassionate. I consider her a friend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Dr. Hoffman found time to see me when I had no previous appoitnment. She was knwoledgeable about my condition and provided direction for me to proceed toward determining the next steps in arriving at treatment decisions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Smart, professional, warm, compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Provider has offered me excellent care with compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr Hoffman-Censits is a godsend! Very knowledgeable and caring. Would highly recommend her and her team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
This Dr. Is excellent. I hae mentioned her to friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
She is doing a very good job with, keeping up with my well-being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Dr Hoffman is the best physician we have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Dr. Hoffman has always been a caring and personable physicianvery interested in my health and well being. That is so appreciated by me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
True quality, expertise outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Consistently the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Dr. Hoffman-Censits gave us a thorough explanation of the treatment I was about to receive. She is a professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Concerned and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
My experience with Dr. Hoffman could not be any better on all levels.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Kind and concerned.made me feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
She is always very prompt in responding to questions on My Chart. She is very knowledgeable and supportive!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Dr Hoffman-Censits is an excellent doctor, she is caring, compassionate, patient ,communicates well, and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Excellent personality that that communicates with patience. Explains the problem details the goals and actions and go to work. I am very happy with the coordination of the oncolgist team that has been organized to take care of my problem and appreciate the feeling I have they are at 100%.Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Cancer is a scary thing. Knowing I am in the hands of Dr. Hoffman-Censtis and the Johns Hopkins team helps a lot in any addressing those fears.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Provider care for me as oncologist but we (I & my spouse) feel like we have a good family doc and a good counselor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Brilliant, professional, kind, super competent; a model doctor for any type of facility.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Doctor Hoffman is wonderful.