Marci Laudenslager, MD, MHS
Bariatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Marci Laudenslager
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Background
Marci Laudenslager, MD MHS DABOM (pronounced "law-den-slay-ger") is an obesity medicine physician in the Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity & Weight Program. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Her clinical expertise is in obesity and obesity-associated disorders; her portfolio also includes medical education as well as clinical, translational, and epidemiologic research.
The Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity & Weight Program offers a variety of services to support weight loss and management of chronic disease. In her practice, Dr. Laudenslager designs weight management plans that blend lifestyle behavior change strategies (nutrition, activity, sleep, stress, mental and emotional health) with medications and surgery. She was recognized as a "Top Weight Management Doctor" by Baltimore Magazine in 2021 and 2022.
Dr. Laudenslager is an educator and researcher - her work is specifically focused on the educational gap that exists in obesity medicine. She teaches learners at all levels of medical training and designs curricula aimed at improving obesity medical education.
Dr. Laudenslager received her doctor of medicine degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at the Hoftra Northwell Internal Medicine Residency Program where she additionally served as Chief Resident. She became a Harvard Macy Scholar during her year as Chief Resident. Dr. Laudenslager received her Master of Health Science degree from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and completed her General Internal Medicine Fellowship training at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Centers and Institutes
Selected Publications
Laudenslager M, Chaudhry ZW, Rajagopal S, Clynes S, Gudzune KA. Commercial weight-loss programs in the management of obesity: an update. Curr Obes Rep. 2021 Jun;10(2):90-99
Laudenslager M, Lazo M, Wang D, Selvin E, Chen P, Pankow J, Clark JM. Association between the soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products (sRAGE) and NAFLD in participants in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study. Dig Liver Dis. 2021 Jul;53(7):873-878
Diskin SJ, Hou C, Glessner JT, Attiyeh EF, Laudenslager M, Bosse K, Cole K, Mosse YP, Wood A, Lynch JE, Pecor K, Diamond M, Winter C, Wang K, Kim C, Geiger EA, McGrady PW, Blakemore AI, London WB, Shaikh TH, Bradfield J, Grant SF, Li H, Devoto M, Rappaport ER, Hakonarson H, Maris JM. Copy number variation at 1q21.1 associated with neuroblastoma. Nature. 2009 Jun 18;459(7249):987-91. Experimental data gathering, data analysis, manuscript revision
Maris JM, Mosse YP, Bradfield JP, Hou C, Monni S, Scott RH, Asgharzadeh S, Attiyeh EF, Diskin SJ, Laudenslager M, Winter C, Cole KC, Glessner JT, Kim C, Frackelton EC, Casalunovo T, Eckert AW, Cappasso M, Rappaport EF, McConville C, London WB, Seeger RC, Rahman N, Devoto M, Grant SF, Li H, Hakonarson H. Chromosome 6p22 locus associated with clinically aggressive neuroblastoma. N Engl J Med. 2008 Jun 12;358(24):2585-93
Mosse YP, Laudenslager M, Longo L, Cole KC, Wood A, Attiyeh EF, Laquaglia MJ, Sennett R, Lynch JE, Perri P, Laureys G, Speleman F, Kim C, Hou C, Hakonarson H, Torkamani A, Schork NJ, Brodeur GM, Tonini GP, Rappaport E, Devoto M, Maris JM. Identification of ALK as a Major Neuroblastoma Predisposition Gene. Nature. 2008 Oct 16;455(7215):930-5
Courses & Syllabi
Topics in Interdisciplinary Medicine: Nutrition and Behavior Change, 12/15/20
Honors
- Top Doctor, Baltimore Magazine, 2021
- Top Doctor, Baltimore Magazine, 2022
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Chief Resident, 1/1/17
Memberships
- The Obesity Society
Additional Training
MHS: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2019)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, STE 305, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-955-0670
- fax: 410-616-7421
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Internal Medicine, 2021Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Graduate School, Clinical Investigation, MHS, 2019Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2018Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2014Board Certifications
Obesity Medicine
American Board of Obesity Medicine, 2020Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017Insurance
- 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
99 ratings, 44 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 1/14/2025
Wonderful!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Dr. Laudenslager is an excellent provider. She listens to the patient, she provides comprehensive and detailed answers to any questions I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Dr. L is such a great doctor. The first one in a long line of doctors that actually listens to me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
She was extremely helpful, resourceful, and explained everything to me in detail. I left the call feeling very confident about my weight loss journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Very thorough and personable. Spent a long time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Dr. L is very thorough in explaining things to me and my husband. She is patient and cares very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
She was very courteous, knowledgeable and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Dr. L is very compassionate. She is a good listener and doesn't make me feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
She's The Best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Dr. L is knowledgeable in addition to being empathetic and a great listener. I respect her expertise and I'm fortunate to benefit from it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Dr. Laudenslager was my Internist for 2 years prior her going to health wellness. She help me find another care provider and when she left and I was without a care provider. Dr. Laudenslager ordered blood work and CT on my liver kidneys and gall blader. Because of her guidance to help me change my life style regiment my results have improved noticeably.She is very knowedable and genuinely concerned about my health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Very great service. Timely and very competent and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Thank you for the appointment. Thanks for being available by email.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Dr L was positive and motivating. She recognized how I was working toward my goals.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
She's fantastic! Very caring and personable. Does not gaslight.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Excellent listened and was really kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Dr L. Is a professional, supportive and well informed weight management physician. I have met and exceeded my health goals with Dr L and JH wMHEPThank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Dr. L is very patient and always provides the best care and guidance.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Educating. Open minded. Problem solving. In general just awesome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Excellent! Wonderful team member!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Dr. L is always helpful and positive. I appreciate how she educates me about my health problems and potential treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Great first encounter -- thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Very encouraging and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Very professional listen to my concernsvand very attentive to my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Dr. Laudenslager is very knowledgeable, competent physician who is also a compassionate and caring human being . The best combination possible in a clinician. I'm so lucky to be under her care .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Dr. L is my favorite doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Dr. L is very caring. She pays attention to my concerns and needs and we work as a team to develop a plan for additional treatment. I always feel heard, which Is Important to me. Meeting with her Is always a pleasure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Kind, excellent listener, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
A knowledgeable and compassionate Dr. Interested in details and able to outline a plan with hope
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Very Pleased
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Dr L was my internal medicine provider for years and now continues as my health and wellness provider. She monitors my progress on maintaining and improving my all around health and collaborates with my primary doctor to provide the best care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
My provider Marci Laudenslager is the best. Marci is very informative and great at suggesting plans for my long term health. She's very knowledgeable and upbeat personality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Wonderful provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Dr Laudenslager gives excellent clear medical advice and is very positive with patients even when they admit to slipping on their health journey
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Dr. Laudenslager is the best physician I have ever had, and I have been an adult for 50 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
She is very caring and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
I enjoyed her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Dr. L facilitates a group for individuals in the Healthful Eating, Activity and Weght Program. I find her to be helpful, supportive and encouraging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Dr Laudenslager is well-informed,compassionate and an excellent listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
Always professional, caring and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Very professional and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Provider listened to my concerns and explained reasons I did not qualify for the medication I wanted.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
I really appreciated the amount of time Dr L spent with me, listening carefully, and her clear medical knowledge.