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Lilah F. Morris-Wiseman

Lilah F. Morris-Wiseman, MD

Endocrine Surgery

Accepting New Patients
4.9 of 5 stars125 ratings, 50 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

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.

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

  1. Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
      • 10751 Falls Road, Suite 412, Lutherville, MD 21093

      Expertise

      Education

      University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center

      Fellowship, Endocrine Surgery, 2013

      UCLA Medical Center

      Residency, General Surgery, 2011

      Tulane University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 2004

      Board Certifications

      Surgery

      American Board of Surgery, 2012

      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

      125 ratings, 50 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 4.9 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 4.8 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 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 2/14/2025

        She is amazing

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/30/2025

        She was kind, knowledgeable and spent a lot of time explaining options to me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 1/10/2025

        Exceptional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 1/2/2025

        Very good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/2/2025

        Dr. Morris-Wiseman is very easy to talk to and kind.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/27/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/27/2024

        On time, prepared, helpful, reassuring. Awaiting results from the biopsy.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 12/19/2024

        Dr. Morris-Wiseman was intelligent and showed concern about my health condition

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 11/22/2024

        Very lovely and care

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/22/2024

        Dr. Morris-Wiseman is caring and easy to speak to.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/8/2024

        She was fantastic. Listened thoroughly and was very thoughtful and respectful in her responses. Incredibly personable!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 10/17/2024

        Thoroughly professional, very friendly, very well informed. Dr. White is also excellent.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/17/2024

        Dr. Morris-Wiseman is a delightful person as well as caring and obviously competant provier.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/11/2024

        Excellent when I saw her

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 9/13/2024

        She made me feel so comfortable. Explains all procedures thoroughly

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 9/13/2024

        Very knowledgeable and professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 9/13/2024

        Very good excellent

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

        Excellent conversation

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

        Dr. Morris Wiseman's skill and experience literally saved my life. I will be forever grateful.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/1/2024

        She exceeded.my expectations.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/1/2024

        Good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/26/2024

        Dr. Answers to my questions were easy to understand

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/18/2024

        Very professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/20/2024

        Personable, clear, respectful, thorough

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/20/2024

        Very thorough, friendly, and knowledgeable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/20/2024

        Very thorough and professional. Friendly and highly knowledgeable about my issue

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/20/2024

        Very competent and easy to talk to.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 5/24/2024

        Very thoughtful

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

        This was my first time meeting my surgeon.She fully explained everything.

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

        Thorough, kind, and knowledgeable

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

        Excellent

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

        Immediately make me feel relaxed, comfortable and confident.

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

        First time seeing! Loved her!!! So professional and easy to speak with and ask questions.

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

        Very informative and caring about the procedure. Concern how I felt after the procedure.

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

        Very kind, easy to speak with. Extremely knowledgeable. Above and beyond in communication and understanding. Great person