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Mike J. Pishvaian

Mike J. Pishvaian, MD, PhD

Medical Oncology

Accepting New Patients
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

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. 

Click here to learn more about oncology clinical trials the Greater Washington Area.

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

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016

    Expertise

    Education

    MedStar Health

    Fellowship, Hematology and Oncology, 2007

    MedStar Health

    Residency, Internal Medicine, 2004

    Georgetown University

    Graduate School, PhD, 2001

    Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 2001

    Board Certifications

    Medical Oncology

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 2008

    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

    117 ratings, 55 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.

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    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 4.9 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 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/15/2025

      Dr. Pishvaian is very caring & listens to my concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 12/20/2024

      Dr. Pishvaian is smart, professional and friendly. He explains things well and shows concern.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/27/2024

      A compassionate and skilled oncologist!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/20/2024

      He saved my life.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 11/13/2024

      Thorough

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/1/2024

      The best provider I could have, for my condition.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2024

      Provided excellent service for 5 years

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2024

      I am very thankful to get the chance to be the client of this provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2024

      Great oncologist. Open and caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2024

      Dr. P. Is very professional and very, very easy to talk to.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2024

      Knowledgeable, responsive and courteous

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2024

      Dr P. Was clear, compassionate and gave me a degree of hope about my upcoming chemotherapy.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 9/18/2024

      He's the best. Kind, professional and has a good sense of humor

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

      Dr Pishvaian is excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/4/2024

      Kind, Professional and supportive

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/28/2024

      Good listening skills, explains results, instructions re follow up

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/28/2024

      Dr. Pishvaian is an amazing professional--knowledgable, experienced, easy to talk to, and open-minded.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/21/2024

      Dr. Pishvaian is an Excellent physician.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/21/2024

      The best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 8/14/2024

      Dr. Pishvaian is an excellent doctor and I am very glad he is my doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 6/26/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2024

      Best possible oncologist I've ever engaged with

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/11/2024

      Very thorough and concerned with my understanding of the problem and the process.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/29/2024

      My provider has the best knowledge and support for my medical conditions.

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

      Good

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

      Excellent experience, as always

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

      All very good and quite professional.

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

      Nurses, doctors, chick-in servers were all very helpful and showed much concern for my schedule.

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

      Outstanding

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 4/3/2024

      Doctor P is honest while being encouraging at the same time.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/20/2024

      Dr. Pishvaian is very knowledgeable and helps make a good plan

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/20/2024

      He is knowledgeable, communicative, and caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/6/2024

      Great oncologist !

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/28/2024

      Competent doctor and a nice person.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 2/23/2024

      Great customer service

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/23/2024

      Answers questions well and completely

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/21/2024

      Clear spoken; generous with time; professional yet warm and understanding. Appropriately direct. Knowledgeable and perceptive.