Michele F. Bellantoni, MD
Geriatric Medicine
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Michele F. Bellantoni
Professional Titles
- Associate Director, Post-Acute and Long-Term Care at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Bayview Specialty Hospital Programs
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Medicine
Background
Michele Bellantoni, M.D., an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, is associate director for post-acute and long-term care at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She also serves as medical director of the Johns Hopkins Bayview specialty hospital programs.
Dr. Bellantoni's clinical interests focus on osteoporosis, geriatrics and using a holistic approach to osteoporosis management in older adults in outpatient settings. She also researches post-menopausal osteoporosis in elderly women and the use of heel ultrasounds as a screening test for osteoporosis.
Centers and Institutes
Metabolic Bone Center and Osteoporosis Center
Research Interests
Improving quality of care in post-acute inpatient services, Post-menopausal osteoporosis in elderly women, The use of heel ultrasounds as a screening test for osteoporosis
Lab Website
Michelle Belantoni Lab
- Research interests in the Michelle Belantoni Lab include osteoporosis screening using heel ultrasonography and quality outcomes in post-acute care settings.
Selected Publications
- RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Publications:
Peer-Reviewed Scientific Articles
1. Waldron I, Nowotarski (Bellantoni) M, Freimer M, Henry J, Post N, and Witten C. Cross-cultural variation in blood pressure - A quantitative analysis of the relationship of blood pressure to cultural characteristics, body weight, and salt consumption. Social Sciences and Medicine 6:419-430, 1980.
2. Bennett R, Bellantoni M, Ouslander J. Air-fluidized bed treatment of nursing home patients with pressure sores. J Am Geriatr Soc 37:235-242, 1989.
3. Bellantoni M, Harman SM, Cho D, Blackman M. Effects of progestin-opposed transdermal estrogen administration on growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-I in postmenopausal women of different ages. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 72:172-178, 1991.
4. Bellantoni M, Harman SM, Cullins V, Engelhardt S, Blackman M. Transdermal estradiol with oral progestin: biological and clinical effects in younger and older postmenopausal women. J of Gerontology 46:M216-222, 1991.
5. Busby J, Bellantoni M, Kafonek S, Muller D, Tobin J, Blackman M, Andres R. The effects of age, body composition, and sex hormones on glucose tolerance in healthy women. J Am Geriatr Soc 40:497-502, 1992.
6. Bellantoni M, Vittone J, Campfield A, Bass K, Harman SM, Blackman M. Effects of oral versus transdermal estrogen administration on growth hormone levels in younger and older postmenopausal women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 81:2848-2853, 1996.
7. Vittone J, Blackman MR, Busby-Whitehead J, Tsiao C, Stewart KJ, Tobin JD, Stevens TE, Bellantoni M, Rogers MA, Baumann G, Roth J, Harman SM, Spencer RGS. Effects of single nightly injections of GHRH 1-29 in healthy elderly men. Metabolism 46:89-96, 1997.
8. Newschaffer CJ, Bush TL, Penberthy LE, Bellantoni MF, Helzlsour K, Deiner-West M. Does co-morbid disease interact with cancer? An epidemiologic analysis of mortality in a cohort of elderly breast cancer patients. J of Gerontology, 53:M372-8, 1998.
9. OConnor KG, Harman SM, Stevens TE, Jayme JJ, Bellantoni MF, Busby-Whitehead MJ, Christmas C, Munzer T, Tobin JD, Roy TA, Cottrell E, St Clair, C, Pabst KM, Blackman MR. Interrelationships of spontaneous growth hormone axis activity, body fat, and serum lipids in healthy elderly women and men. Metabolism 48:1424-1431, 1999.
10. Appling SE, Allen JK , Bellantoni MF, Brager R. Hallerdin J, Olsen S, VanZandt S, Gaines J, Young KL. Factors associated with hormone replacement therapy use in low-income urban women, Womens Health Issues 9:319-329,1999.
11. Gusenoff JA, Harman SM, Veldhuis JD, Jayme JJ, St. Clair C, Munzer T, Christmas C, OConnor K, Stevens TE, Bellantoni MF, Pabst K, Blackman MR. Cortisol and GH secretory dynamics, and their inter-relationships, in healthy aged women and men. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 280;E616-25, 2001.
12. Munzer T, Harman SM, Hees P, Shapiro E, Christmas C, Bellantoni MF, OConnor KG, Pabst KM, St Clair C, Sorkin JD, Blackman MR. Effects of GH and/or sex steroid administration on abdominal and visceral fat I healthy aged women and men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 86:3604-3610;2001.
13. Christmas C, OConnor KG. Harman SM, Tobin JD, Roy TA, Munzer T, Bellantoni MF, St. Clair C, Pabst KM, Sorkin JD, Blackman MR. Growth hormone and sex steroid effects on bone metabolism and bone mineral density in healthy aged women and men. J of Gerontol:Medical Sciences 57A:M12-18, 2002.
14. Friedman D, Crespo, Bellantoni MF, Anderson R. Race/ethnicity, social class and their relationship to hormone replacement therapy: Results from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1988-1994. Menopause 9:264-272, 2002.
15. Blackman MR, Sorkin JD, Mnzer T, Bellantoni MF, Busby-Whitehead J, Stevens TE, Jayme J, OConnor KG, Christmas C, Tobin JD, Stewart KJ Cottrell E, St. Clair C, Pabst KM, Harman SM. Growth hormone and sex steroid administration in healthy aged women and men: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA 288:2282-2292, 2002.
16. Chou ET, Schulman SP, Thiemann DR, Sohn RH, Bellantoni MF, Rade JJ. Effect of short-term estrogen with and without progesterone therapy on circulating markers of endothelial activation and injury in postmenopausal women with unstable angina pectoris. Am J Cardiol 91:1240-2, 2003.
17. Laffan, AM, Bellantoni, MF, Greenough III, WB, Zenilman, JM. Burden of Clostridium Difficile-associated diarrhea in a long-term care facility. J Am Geriatr Soc 54:1068-1073, 2006.
18. Sorock GS, Quigley PA, Rutledge MK, Taylor J, Luo X, Foulis P, Wang MC, Varadhan R, Bellantoni M, Baker SP. Central nervous system medication changes and falls in nursing home residents. Geriatr Nurs30:334-340, 2009.
19. Butteri, M, Radu C, Huq F, Wiglesworth A, Durso SC, Bellantoni M. Flu in 15: A Novel 15 minute Education Program to Promote Acceptance of the Influenza vaccine Among Healthcare Workers. JAMDA, 2010 in press.
20. Nahm ES, Orwig D, Bausell B, Magaziner J, Bellantoni M, Sterling R. Recruitment of patient-caregiver dyads for an online caregiver resource program, in press.
21. Leng SX, Tian X, Lazarus G, Bellantoni MF, Greenough W, Shen T, Fried LP, Durso SC, An International Model for Geriatrics Program Development in China: The Johns Hopkins Peking Union Medical College Experience. J Am Geriatrc Soc. 2010, in press.
Book Chapters, Monographs
1. Blackman M, Bellantoni M, Busby-Whitehead J, et al. Use of growth hormone in aging, Proceedings of the 3rd International Pituitary Congress, Marina Del Ray, CA, June 13-15, 1993.
2. Bellantoni M. Osteoporosis and Other Metabolic Bone Diseases, Clinical Aspects of Aging, fourth edition, William Reichel, M.D., ed., Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MD, 1995.
3. Bellantoni M, Blackman, M. The Menopause and Its Consequences, Handbook of the Biology of Aging, fourth edition, Edward Schneider, M.D. and John Rowe, M.D., eds., Academic Press, Orlando, FL, 1996.
4. Bellantoni M. Osteoporosis and Other Metabolic Bone Diseases, Clinical Aspects of Aging, fifth edition, Joseph Gallo, M.D., ed., Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, MD, 1999.
5. Blackman M, Christmas C, Munzer T, OConnor K, Stevens T, Bellantoni M, Pabst K, St. Clair C, Carter H, Metter E, Harman S. Influence of testosterone on the GH-IGF-I axis in healthy elderly men, Sex-Steroid Interactions with Growth Hormone, JD Veldhuis and A. Guistina (eds.), Springer-Verlag, New York, NY 1999.
6. Bellantoni M. Osteoporosis; Principles of Ambulatory Medicine , sixth edition, L. Randol Barker, John R. Burton, Philip D. Zieve, Nicholas Fiebach, David E. Kern, Patricia Thomas, Roy Ziegelstein, ed, Lippincott, williams, and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 2002.
7. Bellantoni M. Osteoporosis, Principles of Ambulatory Medicine , seventh edition, L. Randol Barker, Nicholas Fiebach, David E. Kern, Patricia Thomas, Roy Ziegelstein, Philip D. Zieve, ed, Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2006.
8. Bellantoni M. The Medical Management of Bone Health and Osteoporosis, Percutaneous Vertebroplasty, second edition. John Mathis, Herve Deramond, Stephen Belkoff, ed. Springer Science Business Media, Inc., New York, NY, 2006.
9. Bellantoni M, McNabney, M, Hayashi J, Geriatric Services and the Continuum of Care, Oxford American Handbook of Geriatric Medicine, Samuel C. Durso, M.D., ed. Oxford University Press, New York , NY, 2009.
Educational Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
1. Bellantoni M, Blackman M. Osteoporosis: Diagnostic screening and its place in current care. Geriatrics 43:63-70, 1988.
2. Bellantoni M. Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment. American Family Physician 54:986-992, 1996.
3. Reed S, Bellantoni MF. Letter to editor. Estrogen for bone health in frail elderly women. JAMA 286:2544, 2001.
Book Chapters
1. Bellantoni M. Consultant in geriatric medicine, Mosbys Guide to Physical Examination, third edition, Henry M. Seidel, M.D., Jane W. Ball R.N., C.P.N.P., Dr.P.H., Joyce E. Dains, R.N., Dr. P.H., J.D., G. William Benedict, M.D., PhD. eds., Mosby, St. Louis, MI, 1995.
2. Bellantoni M. Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of the Elderly Patient, Kelleys Textbook of Internal Medicine, fourth edition, H. David Humes, M.D., ed., Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2000.
Other Media
1. Bellantoni M. Osteoporosis. Video Press, University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 1990.
2. Bellantoni M. Overlooked Abuse. Video Press, University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 2001.
3. Bellantoni M. Preventing Abuse of the Dementia Patient. Video Press, University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 2001.
4. Bellantoni M. Quality Life, Quality Measures. Video Press, University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 2003.
Honors
- Aliki Scholar, Internal Medicine Faculty, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 7/1/09
- Exemplary commendation for Medical Direction, Committee for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, 10/1/07
- Best Poster in category of Health Care Systems, American Geriatrics Society, Philadelphia, PA, 5/1/99
- Paul Beeson Physician Faculty Scholar in Aging, 7/1/97
- Clinical Associate Physician Award, General Clinical Research Center, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 7/1/93
- John A. Hartford Foundation support for junior faculty, 7/1/93
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Pfizer/American Geriatrics Society, 7/1/90
Memberships
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- American College of Physicians
- American Geriatrics Society
- American Medical Association
- American Medical Directors Association
- Gerontological Society of America
- International Society of Clinical Densitometry
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-0925
- fax: 410-550-0182
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine, 1989Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, 1987Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1984Board Certifications
Geriatric Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1987Insurance
- 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
61 ratings, 32 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 11/20/2024
Dr Michele Bellantoni was thoroughly prepared to meet with me and discuss my bone health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Exceptionally thorough Dr & one of the veryExceptionally great Dr who answered all questions & listened Intently - would highly recommend - through & respectful & obviously brilliant See my comments above- Kind & polite & provided me with a good plan for my health Issue
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
I have always found Dr. Bellantoni very knowledgeable, caring, considerate and respectful. She always explains the problems and possible solutions with details. I usually find it very informative and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
She's the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr. Bellantoni was EXCELLENT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Excellent. She answered my questions completely in a caring and empathetic manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Dr. Bellantoni is an excellent doctor. I am very happy with her and the care from her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr Bellantoni was thoughtful , kind and thorough .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
I am getting the best possible care from Dr. Michelle Bellantoni. She really cares about her patients as she should. She listens & answers questions for my best care. I believe in her, as she is highly experienced.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Dr. Bellantoni is very kind and patient. She goes step by step through the appointment and does not leave anything out. She takes the time that is needed to complete the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
One of best Dr visits I have ever had. First time to see this doctor. Flew from Florida for the day to make appt. Dr was knowledgeable, prepared.easy to talk to, great listener and gave me a plan to go forward with improving my health. Definitely worth flying in for appt.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Listens well, shares expertise, cares about patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Love Dr. Bellantoni
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Dr. Bellantoni is excellent: professional but approachable, extremely knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
She was very informative and included me in decisions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Love Dr. Bellantoni. So thorough and knowledgeable and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
I wish every doctor I visit would be on the par with Dr. Bellantoni. She's caring, efficient, thorough in her explanations, friendly and just an all together wonderful person. My visit with her is always a wonderful experience. We need more doctors like her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
She's the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Doctor is just wonderful--very smart, knowledgeable and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
This was my first visit; a follow up has been scheduled to go over test results
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Docteur Bellantoni is properly the best in her field at the moment. She is thoughtful, considerate, very knowledgeable in her field and on goals to pursue with regard to one's health, an excellent communicator, and genuinely a kind and caring person. Which makes her particularly suitable for the job she does with seniors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Dr BELLANTONI Is a practitioner and a credit to John's Hopkins
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr. Bellantoni is an outstanding physician. Detail-oriented and focused. I like her very much and trust her decisions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Very personable and practical
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2024
Very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2024
I am completely happy with Dr. Bellantoni.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2024
Brilliant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2024
Dr. Bellantoni is an excellent doctor, very intelligent, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
Very efficient and attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2024
My provider Dr Bellantoni is the best of the best I am [ ] [age] years old and have been in the Medical profession most of my life. My comments are based on objective facts & evidence
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2024
Excellent through