Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins Health System
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Marisa Clifton
Professional Titles
- Director, Women’s Health, Brady Urological Institute
- Director, Urology Residency Program
- Director, Urology Robotic Education
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Urology
Background
Dr. Marisa Clifton is the Director of Women’s Health at the Brady Urological Institute. She is fellowship trained.
As a leader in the field of female urology, her clinical expertise includes surgical and nonsurgical treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, stress urinary incontinence, urgency urinary incontinence, urinary fistulas, genitourinary reconstruction and urethral diverticula.
Dr. Clifton is also an Assistant Professor of Urology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and serves as the Director of Robotic Education. She also serves as Associate Chief Medical Officer of The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Her research interests include medical education and clinical outcomes after surgery.
Dr. Clifton received her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her residency in urology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She completed her fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Selected Publications
Clifton MM, Gettman MT, Patterson DE, Rangel L, Krambeck AE. The change in upper tract urolithiasis composition, surgical treatments and outcomes of para and quadriplegic patients over time. Urolithiasis. 2014;42(5):415-9.
Clifton MM, Goldman HB. Decade in review-urinary incontinence: advances in female urology and voiding dysfunction. Nat Rev Urol. 2014;11(11):613-4.
Clifton MM, Linder BJ, Lightner DJ, Elliott DS. Risk of repeat anti-incontinence surgery following sling release: a review of 93 cases. J Urol. 2014;191(3):710-4.
Clifton MM, Pizarro-Berdichevsky J, Goldman HB. Robotic Female Pelvic Floor Reconstruction: A Review. Urology. Urology. 2016;91:33-40.
Clifton MM, Tollefson MK. Anatomic basis of radical cystectomy and orthotopic urinary diversion in female patients. Clin Anat. 2013;26(1):105-9.
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 3200, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-955-6100
- fax: 410-550-8185
Expertise
Education
Cleveland Clinic
Fellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 2016Mayo Clinic
Residency, Urology, 2014Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2009Board Certifications
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Urology, 2019Urology
American Board of Urology, 2018Insurance
- 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
4.8 out of 5
120 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 2/19/2025
She was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Dr. Clifton is an impressive clinician who addressed all my concerns in a respectful and professional manner. Dr. Clifton is a Urologist and as such deals with very personal issues that require an empathetic and special bedside manner second to any doctor I have ever met. She was straight forward in her approach and in 4 days has provided services that I am already reaping the benefits!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Dr. Clifton was excellent. She was able to communicate well to me as a non-medical person. I was extremely worried and anxious about a new health issue, and she was able to reduce my level of anxiety substantially. If things don't work out with my current Urology team, I will definitely be in touch with Dr. Clifton to see if she can take over with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Dr. Clifton is the epitome of the perfect doctor: extremely knowledgeable, professional, kind and empathetic. My favorite JHU physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
She is great and enjoyed my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Great combination of professional competence and caring attitude
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Dr. Clifton Is brilliant and amazing. We are so lucky to have her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
I love Dr Clifton she is very caring and made me feel very comfortable with my procedure I will definitely recommend her to friends and family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
I researched to find Dr Clifton. And I travel 2 hours once a year
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Very knowledgeable, easy to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Dr. Clifton, is an excellent, caring, and has compassion for her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Dr Clifton is wonderful. She is easy to talk to, expresses interest in my personal issues, and offers reasonable recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Very good personal skills. I feel very comfortable with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
She has been very smart about my specific problem. Right on the money
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Dr. Clifton is ALWAYS professional and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
This was my first visit with Dr. Clifton I like her very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
She solved my problemSaid all other doctors misdiagnosed me dfor months
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Dr Clifton is extremely qualified and very sharp in diagnosing a problem just by listening carefully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
I trust and respect Dr. Clifton implicitly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
I feel like I'm in good hands with Dr Clifton. I trust what she says and I trust her. She's very easy to talk to and I feel like she cares about me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Dr. Clifton is so easy to talk to and she explains everything you ask her. She truly cares about her patients. She is very knowledgeable, and I trust her decisions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Everyone was very nice and I feel at ease with the upcoming procedure which is a good thing since I have white coat syndrome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
She was very considerate about my privacy. Easy to talk to and felt she listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Dr Marisa Clifton is an experienced and professional provider who takes time to go over her treatment care,I do appreciate her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Dr. Clifton was a great listener and communicator. I feel that she went above and beyond to ensure I had a complete understanding of my scan results and future plan to monitor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Dr Clifton is friendly, down to earth very easy to talk to about symptoms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Excellent care, she listened and was very knowledgeable. I felt confident in my plan ofCare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Very Good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
She was excellent! She listened to my issues, what I had discovered that was resolving the problem and she offered me multiple alternatives I had previously not been made aware of! She is among the best out there!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Dr. Clifton is very professional, attractive and explains matters clearly to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Dr. Clifton did a great job answering my questions and reassuring me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Very attentive, caring and interested in what I had to say, encouraged and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Dr. Clifton is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. Not only did she address all of my concerns but detected another problem that needed attention. I have the highest regard for her as an individual and as a doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Very well informed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Everyone was very nice
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Overall, The Visit With Her Was Good But I didn't take A Urinalysis And I Felt I Needed One.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Dr Clifton is excellent at explaining everything and has helped me immensely.Even though she is a surgeon, she provided other recommendations that are working.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Dr Clifton provides great care and I'm very glad she is my provider and very knowledgeable about my condition. I'm lucky to have her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
She was SO HELPFUL! She gave me the support and care that I needed. I have been so overwhelmed, but she really talked through everything and gave me things I have never considered before.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
The surgery hasn't happened yet, but she was thorough in explaining options and giving me information to read. Also referring me to an additional doctor needed for this surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Had patience to explain everything to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Dr Clifton was very confident and knowledgeable about possible treatment options for my condition. She was focused, thoughtful, and answered all of my questions. I felt very comfortable with her, and will definitely proceed with treatment in the near future. I believe she is an excellent doctor, and would definitely recommend her to family and friends requiring her services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Very knowledgeable. Professional. Personable
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Would like to have felt a little less rushed. Doctor is really good and knows her stuff. Tries to put you at ease. Very prompt and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Very nice and efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
She is amazing , very thorough and knowledgeable !!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
She was skilled and patient friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
I was impressed with what a difficult job she has and how pleasant and efficient she was