Jonathan Webster, MD
Hematologic Malignancy
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Jonathan Webster
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Background
Dr. Webster is an Assistant Professor of Oncology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is active in the Division of Hematology Malignancies, Leukemia Program at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Webster has expertise in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
Dr. Webster received his medical degree from The Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed residency training in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins followed by a fellowship in medical oncology. He completed the Science of Clinical Investigation curriculum at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public health.
Dr. Webster is a member of the American Society of Hematology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Dr. Webster’s research activities consist of designing and conducting clinical trials that test investigational new therapies and approaches in the treatment of acute leukemias (ALL and AML). He has specific expertise in the use of maintenance therapies following bone marrow transplantation. He has developed novel clinical trials utilizing immunotherapy for the treatment of ALL and the prevention of post-transplant relapse in both ALL and AML. He serves as the Principal Investigator for these trials of post-transplant maintenance strategies, as well as the site PI for multi-center trials that are currently being conducted through the Eastern Co-operative Oncology Group (ECOG)-ACRIN and Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network (ETCTN). As the leader of the adult ALL program at Johns Hopkins, he has focused on increasing clinical trial enrollments and improving outcomes in adult ALL.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia; Acute Myeloid Leukemia; Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Contact for Research Inquiries
1650 Orleans Street
Baltimore, MD 21287
Research Interests
Acute Leukemias, Immunotherapy
Research Summary
Dr. Webster’s research is focused on improving outcomes for patients with ALL and AML. His primary research interests include the incorporation of immunotherapy and post-transplant maintenance therapies to prevent disease relapse following allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. He has overseen the development of a biobank of adult ALL samples at JHH and works in collaboration with Drs. Leo Luznik and Ivana Gojo to understand the interplay between the immune system and both conventional chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Selected Publications
Webster J, Smith BD The Case for Real-world Evidence in the Future of Clinical Research on Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Clin Ther. 2019 Feb;41(2):336-349. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2018.12.013. Epub 2019 Jan 30
Webster JA, Pratz KW. Acute myeloid leukemia in the elderly: therapeutic options and choice. Leuk Lymphoma. 2018 Feb; 59(2): 274
Webster JA, Tibes R, Morris L, Blackford AL, Litzow M, Patnaik M, Rosner GL, Gojo I, Kinders R, Wang L, Doyle LA, Huntoon CJ, Karnitz LM, Kaufmann SH, Karp JE, Smith BD. Randomized phase II trial of cytosine arabinoside with and without the CHK1 inhibitor MK-8776 in relapsed and refractory acute myeloid leukemia. Leuk Res. 2017;61:108-116
Smith BD, Webster JA. Rare Acute Leukemias . In: Textbook of Uncommon Cancers. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell; 2017. Chapter 50.
Sterling C1, Webster J Harnessing the immune system after allogeneic stem cell transplant in acute myeloid leukemia. Am J Hematol. 2020 May;95(5):529-547. doi: 10.1002/ajh.25750. Epub 2020 Feb 19
Honors
- Conquer Cancer Foundation/Norman Rales Young Investigator Award, 1/1/17
- Samuel Smith Leukemia Fellow, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/16
- Chief Fellow, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/16
- Robert E. Stowell Post-doctoral Fellow in Pathology, Stanford University, 1/1/08
Memberships
- American Society of Hematology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
Professional Activities
- British Journal of Hematology, Journal Peer Reviewer, 1/1/20
- Cancer Management and Research, Journal Peer Reviewer, 1/1/18
- Frontiers Oncology, Journal Peer Reviewer, 1/1/20
- JAMA Oncology, Journal Peer Reviewer, 1/1/20
- OncoTargets and Therapy, Journal Peer Reviewer
Locations
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- 401 North Broadway Street, Weinberg BLDG, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Medical Oncology, 2017Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2014Stanford University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2011Board Certifications
Medical Oncology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014Insurance
- 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
49 ratings, 15 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
I have received great care since I became a patient at John Hopkins Hospital.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Dr Webster wrote down my entire treatment plan while speaking to my wife and myself and gave us the copy. Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Very professional knowledgeable explained everything extremely well. Very compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Excellent in general. The doctor is very knowledgeable, attentive, and patient to carefully look into our case, clearly explain in detail treatment choices and their pros and cons, and advise us the best possible choice for us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Dr. Webster was incredibly patient, kind, supportive and competent. I walked into the office nervous as I usually am for any medical appointment. He eased all my nerves and gave me very helpful information about managing my condition and treatment. He was very easy to speak with and made himself available to help schedule an appointment. It's so obvious that Dr. Webster is incredibly knowledgeable, competent and experienced. But what makes him stand out is his exceptional treatment of patients. Amazing doctor - 10/10.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
All excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Love and fully trust Dr Webster. Feel like he is the absolute BEST person I could have taking care of me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Dr. Webster understands Me completely as a patient and a person and how I manage my various conditions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Dr Webster was extremely professional, showed depth of knowledge and keen interest in my case.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
De Webster is an excellent clinician. He is kind and thoughtful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
DR. Webster is pleasant and patient. He took time to explain in layman erms and wrote copious notes for me to take.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Very caring , very professional explanation of treatment clear.good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Great at explaining a very tough dianosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Love Dr. Webster!