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Joe C. Murray

Joe C. Murray, MD, PhD

Medical Oncology

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

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About Joe C. Murray

Professional Titles

  • Co-Director, Lung Cancer Precision Medicine Center of Excellence
  • Director, UAD Immunotherapy Database

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Oncology

Background

Joseph C. Murray, M.D., Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer at Johns Hopkins in the Upper Aerodigestive Cancer Division (UAD). He is Co-Director of the Lung Cancer Precision Medicine Center of Excellence (PMCOE) and directs the UAD Immunotherapy Database.

Dr. Murray received his undergraduate degree in Molecular Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley in 2003. After working in the biotechnology industry, he went on to receive his medical and graduate degree in Interdisciplinary Tumor Biology at Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2015. After completing internship and residency in the Osler Medical Residency Training Program at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he remained at Johns Hopkins to complete his fellowship in Medical Oncology in the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Dr. Murray conducts translational research in cancer genomics, liquid biopsy, and immunology in non-small cell lung cancer. He also has expertise in antibody-based immunotherapy, molecular and cell biology, and bioinformatics. He integrates research through the Lung Cancer PMCOE and UAD Immunotherapy Database to conduct observational clinical studies in real-world populations of patients with thoracic cancer. He cares for patients primarily at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Bayview Medical Center.

Additional Academic Titles

Joint Appointment in Medicine

Honors

  • 2021-2022 Academy Awardee, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), 11/16/21
  • Merit Award, American Association of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), 6/1/20
  • Profiles in Excellence Award, Maryland Chapter of American College of Physicians (ACP), 5/7/18

Memberships

  • American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • American Association of Cancer Research (AACR)
  • International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
  • Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC)
  • ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 300 Mason Lord Drive, Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD 21224
    • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
      • 300 Mason Lord Drive, Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD 21224

      Expertise

      Education

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2021

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Residency, Internal Medicine, 2018

      Georgetown University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 2015

      Georgetown University School of Medicine

      Graduate School, Tumor Biology, PhD, 2013

      Board Certifications

      Medical Oncology

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

      Internal Medicine

      American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

      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

      4.9 out of 5

      48 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.

      Overall Rating by Patient
      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 5 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/18/2024

        I would like him to be my doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/29/2024

        Dr. Murray is Amazing! He is kind, thorough, and approachable! He addressed my concerns after a recent inpatient stay for an unrelated issue and validated the possible cause. He always shares and explains lab values and course of treatment.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/11/2024

        Very good listener and explained everything in an easy to understand manner. I felt very comfortable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/30/2024

        I would always want to have a Dr. Like the one I have every time. Who's care about your health.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/30/2024

        Dr. Murray is an excellent provider. He explains everything in detail that is easy to understand and listens intently to my concerns and questions. He also takes time to get to know me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/27/2024

        Really want you expect! Expectations were higher than expected

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/23/2024

        He has always been nice easy to talk to helpful and understanding about any concerns I may have

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/12/2024

        Excellent Clinician. Listens to patient. Provides clear explanations and alternatives.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/19/2024

        Dr Murray was kind honest and extremely knowledgeable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/7/2024

        I cannot imagine having a better oncologist.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/4/2024

        Dr. Joseph Murray is an excellent provider with an extremely caring and kind demeanor, highly skilled and knowledgeable and a great sense of humor! I am so fortunate to have connected with he and [staff] and [staff], RN and all the caregivers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Bayview! This Oncology journey is a new one for me but with Dr. Murray, [staff] and the entire Team, I am confident and in awe!

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

        While "patient centric care" is mere jargon for many in health care Dr.Murray lives it.

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

        Detailed in-depth explanations of disease and treatment. Patient responses to my questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/26/2024

        Always give hope when I fell the end of life.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/16/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/12/2024

        Impossible to get any better!! My thanks to everyone from the bottom of my heart!!! Thank you Doctor Murray, your team and associates you all are totally awesome

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/12/2024

        A-One!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/2/2024

        Excellent, Dr. Murray listened, shared and helped. He had knowledge, understanding and concern about my condition. He was willing to follow up with additional information and communication. I am extremely pleased to have Dr Murray on my team.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/1/2024

        Dr Murray is thorough, considerate, patient and extremely knowledgeable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/16/2024

        Very personable, professional, caring. Provided all the necessary information.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/16/2024

        Dr. Murray listened intently and seemed extremely compassionate.