
Lilah F. Morris-Wiseman, MD
Endocrine Surgery
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Lilah F. Morris-Wiseman
Professional Titles
- Chief, Johns Hopkins Division of Endocrine Surgery
- Vice Chair of Education
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Surgery
Background
Lilah Morris-Wiseman, M.D., F.A.C.S., is an endocrine surgeon who serves as chief of the Division of Endocrine Surgery.
Dr. Morris-Wiseman came to Johns Hopkins in 2021 from the University of Arizona College of Medicine where she was an Associate Professor of Endocrine Surgery. She has a broad endocrine surgery practice using minimally invasive techniques as appropriate to facilitate excellent clinical outcomes with rapid patient recovery. Her clinical practice emphasizes patient-centered shared decision-making and excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration so that a patient’s surgical care occurs within an individualized context. She has been named an associate member of the American College of Surgeons' Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. Awardees are recognized for having devoted their careers to surgical education and are considered premier leaders in their respective fields.
Dr. Morris-Wiseman holds committee responsibilities with multiple national organizations including the American Thyroid Association, the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, and the Association of Program Directors in Surgery. She serves on the editorial board of Clinical Thyroidology, is a reviewer for multiple journals, and has published over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters.
Dr. Morris-Wiseman sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center in Baltimore and the Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center – Green Spring Station in Lutherville.
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Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Oncology
Research Interests
Optimizing clinical care for patients with surgical endocrine diseases and hereditary endocrine neoplasias. Advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity in surgical education.
Honors
- AMES Excellence in Clinical Teaching Faculty Award, 2020
- University of Arizona Academy of Medical Education Scholars, 2019
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 2018
- Cancer Survivorship Poster Competition Winner, MD Anderson Trainee Research Day, 2013
- Travel Award Recipient, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), 2012
- Wilma Miley Morton Award for research performed during residency, UCLA, 2011
- Berkheimer Educational Research Award, Institute for Excellence in Education
Memberships
- Association for Surgical Education (Member)
- Latino Surgical Society (Member)
- Association of Women Surgeons (Member)
- Endocrine Society (Member)
- Association for Academic Surgery (Member)
- Association of Program Directors in Surgery (Member)
- American Thyroid Association (Member)
- American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (Member)
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (Member)
- American College of Surgeons (Member)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-1508
- fax: 443-769-1277
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10751 Falls Road, Suite 412, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-583-2900
- fax: 410-583-2654
Expertise
Education
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
Fellowship, Endocrine Surgery, 2013UCLA Medical Center
Residency, General Surgery, 2011Tulane University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2004Board Certifications
Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2012Insurance
- 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
125 ratings, 50 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 thought her and the fellow that is working under her did a great job of explaining my medical situation to me and my wife.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
I very much enjoyed meeting with my provider. Results and options were reviewed, and she would have supported any decision I had made.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
She is amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
She was kind, knowledgeable and spent a lot of time explaining options to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Dr. Wiseman was great, she put me at ease about my entire situation. I appreciated that she showed empathy and compassion to my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Exceptional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Made is much easier for me by scheduling tests for me on the day of my appointment and which Dr Wiseman had and could explain their significance
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Dr. Morris-Wiseman is very easy to talk to and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
On time, prepared, helpful, reassuring. Awaiting results from the biopsy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
Dr.Lilah genuinely cares about her patients. She takes the time to listen to my concerns about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr. Morris-Wiseman was intelligent and showed concern about my health condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Thorough, informative, knowledgeable, patient -gave us plenty of her time, answered all our questions, never felt rushed. Very nice sense of humor to lighten a heavy (possible cancer) conversation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Excellent experience! Dr. Morris-Wiseman is a kind, caring, compassionate surgeon - clearly a subject matter expert. She answered every question and addressed all of my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Very lovely and care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Dr. Morris-Wiseman is caring and easy to speak to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
She was fantastic. Listened thoroughly and was very thoughtful and respectful in her responses. Incredibly personable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Dr. Morris-Wiseman is the best!! She is very knowledgeable and caring! I would recommend her to anyone for an endocrinologist surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Thoroughly professional, very friendly, very well informed. Dr. White is also excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr. Morris-Wiseman is a delightful person as well as caring and obviously competant provier.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Excellent when I saw her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Dr. Morris-Wiseman is everything I could've wanted in a doctor. I felt really confident in her performing my surgery. She's a people person who seems to care about her patients. I'd strongly recommend her to anyone needing her services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Dr. Morris-Wiseman is wonderful. She is kind, professional, thorough and caring. She listened to my health concerns and supported me to take the best decision to move forward after my surgery. I was very happy to hear the outcome of my pathology results. I believe Dr. Morris- Wiseman did an amazing surgery. My scar Is minimal. I am sure that in a couple of months, with, it will be hard to see that I had a surgery done. I also appreciate that Dr. Morris-Wiseman's support during my recovery process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
She made me feel so comfortable. Explains all procedures thoroughly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
She was very friendly and professional. She answered my questions and I never felt rushed. She did very well with explaining the procedure I'll be scheduled for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Very knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
She is very personable, puts the patient at ease, able to see how disparate problems impact the one she's trying to solve
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Very good excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Excellent conversation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr. Morris Wiseman's skill and experience literally saved my life. I will be forever grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
She exceeded.my expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Dr. Answers to my questions were easy to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Personable, clear, respectful, thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Very thorough, friendly, and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Very thorough and professional. Friendly and highly knowledgeable about my issue
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Very competent and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
I truly respect the doctor and her assistant's bedside manner. They both showed great interest in my concern for my health. I have experienced a lack of interest from other providers when it came to my health, so I truly felt that I was in good hands with the doctor and her assistant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
Very thoughtful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
This was my first time meeting my surgeon.She fully explained everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Thorough, kind, and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Very personable, highly skilled and knowledgeable, thorough in discussing all aspects of my case in terms my wife and I could easily understand, and answered all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
The doctor was excellent when I met her initially. She was caring before the surgery, after the surgery and she followed up when I was in the hospital. I wish all doctors were as professional and caring as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Immediately make me feel relaxed, comfortable and confident.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
First time seeing! Loved her!!! So professional and easy to speak with and ask questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Very informative and caring about the procedure. Concern how I felt after the procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Very kind, easy to speak with. Extremely knowledgeable. Above and beyond in communication and understanding. Great person