
Mike J. Pishvaian, MD, PhD
Medical Oncology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Mike J. Pishvaian
Professional Titles
- Director of Gastrointestinal, Developmental Therapeutics and Clinical Research Programs
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Oncology
Background
Dr. Michael Pishvaian is the director of Gastrointestinal, Developmental Therapeutics and Clinical Research Programs for the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in the Greater Washington Area and an associate professor at the School of Medicine.
Dr. Pishvaian is a fellowship-trained gastrointestinal oncologist specializing in pancreatic and refractory colorectal cancers. He is committed to precision medicine and provides his patients with the most appropriate and advanced level of care. He conducts all phases of clinical trials for all GI cancers and enrolls qualifying patients.
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Selected Publications
Brar G, Blais EM, Joseph Bender R, Brody JR, Sohal D, Madhavan S, Picozzi VJ, Hendifar AE, Chung VM, Halverson D, Mikhail S, Matrisian LM, Rahib L, Petricoin E, Pishvaian MJ. Multi-omic molecular comparison of primary versus metastatic pancreatic tumours. Br J Cancer. 2019 Jul 11. doi: 10.1038/s41416-019-0507-5. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 31292535
Pishvaian MJ, Bender RJ, Halverson D, Rahib L, Hendifar AE, Mikhail S, Chung V, Picozzi VJ, Sohal D, Blais EM, Mason K, Lyons EE, Matrisian LM, Brody JR, Madhavan S, Petricoin EF. Molecular Profiling of Pancreatic Cancer Patients: Initial Results from the Know Your Tumor Initiative. Clin Cancer Res. 2018 Jun 28. pii: clincanres.0531.2018. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-18-0531. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 29954777
Pishvaian MJ, Blais EM, Bender RJ, Rao S, Boca SM, Chung V, Hendifar AE, Mikhail S, Sohal DPS, Pohlmann PR, Moore KN, He K, Monk BJ, Coleman RL, Herzog TJ, Halverson DD, DeArbeloa P, Petricoin EF 3rd, Madhavan S. A virtual molecular tumor board to improve efficiency and scalability of delivering precision oncology to physicians and their patients. JAMIA Open. 2019 Oct 7;2(4):505-515. doi: 10.1093/jamiaopen/ooz045. eCollection 2019 Dec. PMID: 32025647
Pishvaian MJ, Blais EM, Brody JR, Lyons E, DeArbeloa P, Hendifar A, Mikhail S, Chung V, Sahai V, Sohal DPS, Bellakbira S, Thach D, Rahib L, Madhavan S, Matrisian LM, Petricoin EF 3rd. Overall Survival in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Receiving Matched Therapies Following Molecular Profiling: A Retrospective Analysis of the Know Your Tumor Registry Trial. Lancet Oncol. 2020 Mar 2. pii: S1470-2045(20)30074-7. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(20)30074-7. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 32135080
Pishvaian MJ, Blais EM, Brody JR, Rahib L, Lyons E, De Arbeloa P, Hendifar A, Mikhail S, Chung V, Sohal DPS, Leslie S, Mason K, Tibbets L, Madhavan S, Matrisian LM, Petricoin III E. Outcomes in Patients With Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma With Genetic Mutations in DNA Damage Response Pathways: Results From the Know Your Tumor Program. JCO Precis Oncol. 2019. DOI https://doi. org/10.1200/PO.19. 00115
Locations
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-660-6500
- fax: 202-660-6501
Expertise
Education
MedStar Health
Fellowship, Hematology and Oncology, 2007MedStar Health
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2004Georgetown University
Graduate School, PhD, 2001Georgetown University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2001Board Certifications
Medical Oncology
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2008Insurance
- 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
117 ratings, 55 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 1/15/2025
Dr. Pishvaian is very caring & listens to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Excellent care - concerned about my follow up. I am a stage 4 colon cancer patient who recently had a liver transplant. Dr. P is concerned about my case and following it closely despite the fact that there isn't really protocol for patients in my situation. I feel very lucky to have such a great oncologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Dr. Pishvaian is smart, professional and friendly. He explains things well and shows concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
A compassionate and skilled oncologist!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
He saved my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Dr. Jon [ ] did a great job in the intake prior to Dr. Pishvaian's arrival. Both Docs gave me the opportunity to ask questions and comments without talking over me. They answered my questions and offered guidance and explanation in areas where I didn't know enough about the subject matter to ask the right questions.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
The best provider I could have, for my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Provided excellent service for 5 years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
I am very thankful to get the chance to be the client of this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Great oncologist. Open and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Dr. P. Is very professional and very, very easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Knowledgeable, responsive and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Dr P. Was clear, compassionate and gave me a degree of hope about my upcoming chemotherapy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Dr. Pishvaian is very knowledgeable and gives a good plan to follow. I requested a virtual appointment and he and his office accommodated my request.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. First time I clearly understood what I was facing and choices of care if any that I have. I felt as if I was working with a physician not just a tyechnicisn trained on medicine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
I absolutely have profound respect for Dr. Pishvaian! He is incredibly compassionate and kind while giving me all the info I need and answering all my questions. As a cancer patient I am sooo grateful for this because it's a terrifying diagnosis. He has helped me feel comfortable and better yet his treatment regimen is working!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
He's the best. Kind, professional and has a good sense of humor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Dr. Pishvaian has provided excellent care and communication. I particularly appreciate his efforts to coordinate my care with the Baltimore site. He has been very on top of all my appointments, and I have been able to easily manage my visits through the portal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Dr Pishvaian is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Kind, Professional and supportive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Good listening skills, explains results, instructions re follow up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Dr. Pishvaian is an amazing professional--knowledgable, experienced, easy to talk to, and open-minded.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Dr. Pishvaian is an Excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Dr Michael Pishvaian is wonderful! He is a highly acclaimed expert oncologist who is kind, attentive, thorough, caring, and answers questions fully. I can't thank Dr Pishvaian (and Dr [ ] , surgeon) enough for saving my life from stage [ ] cancer. He is truly a blessing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Dr. Pishvaian is an excellent doctor and I am very glad he is my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Very knowledgeable on a very rare condition. No real nursing assistant but it's not really relevant to the office visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
The best provider ever! My doctor/provider is very attentive, caring and treats me like a family member. He really and truly cares about my health and I love that attitude!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Dr Pishvaian is my guy. He and his team are second to none. They show so much concern for my health, compassion toward my situation, and have been doing so for the last 3 years. I refer him and Hopkins to anyone I know that needs care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Extremely confident with the cancer treatment I will have under the care and expertise of Dr. Pishvaian.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Best possible oncologist I've ever engaged with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Very thorough and concerned with my understanding of the problem and the process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
My provider has the best knowledge and support for my medical conditions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
I came to Dr. Pishvaian for a consult about the oncology care I've been getting for 2 years and the route forward that's being considered. He provided exactly what I was looking for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Excellent experience, as always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
All very good and quite professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Nurses, doctors, chick-in servers were all very helpful and showed much concern for my schedule.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Dr. P. Prescribed blood work and CT scan to be done in 6 months so no one needed to call with results at this time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Dr. P is the very best. I consider him among the nation's top GI oncologists, specializing in pancreatic cancer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
I'm thrilled to have Dr. P. As the oncologist overseeing my pancreatic cancer care and this study overview.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Dr Pishvaian has been my pancreatic cancer doctor for a little over two years and I am fully satisfied with his services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
Dr Pishvaian is wonderful. It's very obvious that his concern is with my overall wellbeing. He is also quite skilled as my oncologist. I will always be happy that he has been a part of my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Doctor P is honest while being encouraging at the same time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2024
Dr. Pishvaian is very knowledgeable and helps make a good plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2024
He is knowledgeable, communicative, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2024
Great oncologist !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2024
Competent doctor and a nice person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2024
Dr P is friendly and knowledgeable- he passes useful information easily & well and responds to questions in a useful way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2024
Great customer service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2024
Answers questions well and completely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
Clear spoken; generous with time; professional yet warm and understanding. Appropriately direct. Knowledgeable and perceptive.