
Nyall R. London Jr., MD, PhD
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Skull Base Surgery
Rhinology, Sinus, and Skull Base Surgery
Rhinology and Sinus Surgery
Otolaryngology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Nyall R. London Jr.
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Background
Nyall London has a unique clinical practice focused on the care of patients with sinonasal and skull base cancers. As one of the few surgeons trained in both head and neck cancer surgery as well as rhinology and skull base surgery, he offers patients comprehensive sinonasal tumor surgical care, including open and endoscopic approaches as well as neck dissection surgery. Dr. London has developed notable patient education events pertaining to the multidisciplinary and long-term care of patients with sinonasal malignancies. Additionally, he is an innovator of clinical trials for these rare tumors, with open clinical trial options available and multiple others in development.
Internationally recognized for his expertise in the care of patients with sinonasal and skull base cancers, Dr. London was an associate editor for the first international consensus statement on sinonasal tumors, and was appointed president of the International Network for Sinonasal Cancer Research (2024–26). He directs a research laboratory at the National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health focused on therapeutic advances and mechanisms of sinonasal tumorigenesis. Dr. London has published more than 130 peer-reviewed research articles, reviews and book chapters, including co-first author publications in Nature, Nature Medicine, Science Translational Medicine and Nature Cell Biology.
He received his bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Brigham Young University, followed by his medical and doctoral degrees from the University of Utah. Dr. London completed his residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Johns Hopkins. He then completed a fellowship in open and endoscopic head and neck and skull base surgery at The Ohio State University, under the direction of Dr. Ricardo Carrau.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Olfactory Neuroblastoma Patient Education Meeting and Research Workshop, Johns Hopkins Medicine (March 8, 2025)
Sinonasal Malignancies and Cancer of the Nasopharynx, SPOHNC Es (May 10, 2024)
Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Oncology, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
Selected Publications
Expression of Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 and Associated Lymphocyte Infiltration in Olfactory Neuroblastoma. London NR Jr, Rooper LM, Bishop JA, Xu H, Bernhardt LJ, Ishii M, Hann CL, Taube JM, Izumchenko E, Gaykalova DA, Gallia GL. World Neurosurg. 135: 187-e193, 2020.
The genomics and epigenetics of olfactory neuroblastoma: A systematic review. Kaur RP, Izumchenko E, Blakaj DM, Mladkova N, Lechner M, Beaumont TL, Floudas CS, Gallia GL, London NR Jr. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 6(4): 721-728, 2021.
Clinical outcomes, Kadish-INSICA staging and therapeutic targeting of somatostatin receptor 2 in olfactory neuroblastoma. Lechner M, Takahashi Y, Turri-Zanoni M, Liu J, Counsell N, Hermsen M, Kaur RP, Zhao T, Ramanathan M Jr, Schartinger VH, Emanuel O, Helman S, Varghese J, Dudas J, Riechelmann H, Sprung S, Haybaeck J, Howard D, Engel NW, Stewart S, Brooks L, Pickles JC, Jacques TS, Fenton TR, Williams L, Vaz FM, O'Flynn P, Stimpson P, Wang S, Hannan SA, Unadkat S, Hughes J, Dwivedi R, Forde CT, Randhawa P, Gane S, Joseph J, Andrews PJ, Royle G, Franchi A, Maragliano R, Battocchio S, Bewicke-Copley H, Pipinikas C, Webster A, Thirlwell C, Ho D, Teschendorff A, Zhu T, Steele CD, Pillay N, Vanhaesebroeck B, Mohyeldin A, Fernandez-Miranda J, Park KW, Le QT, West RB, Saade R, Manes RP, Omay SB, Vining EM, Judson BL, Yarbrough WG, Sansovini M, Silvia N, Grassi I, Bongiovanni A, Capper D, Schüller U, Thavaraj S, Sandison A, Surda P, Hopkins C, Ferrari M, Mattavelli D, Rampinelli V, Facchetti F, Nicolai P, Bossi P, Henriquez OA, Magliocca K, Solares CA, Wise SK, Llorente JL, Patel ZM, Nayak JV, Hwang PH, Lacy PD, Woods R, O'Neill JP, Jay A, Carnell D, Forster MD, Ishii M, London NR Jr, Bell DM, Gallia GL, Castelnuovo P, Severi S, Lund VJ, Hanna EY. Eur J Cancer. 162: 221-236, 2022.
Combinatorial Natural Killer Cell-based Immunotherapy Approaches Selectively Target Chordoma Cancer Stem Cells. Hoke ATK, Padget MR, Fabian KP, Nandal A, Gallia GL, Bilusic M, Soon-Shiong P, Hodge JW, London NR Jr. Cancer Res Commun. 1(3): 127-139, 2021.
Evaluation of the Incidence of Human Papillomavirus-Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Sinonasal Tract Among US Adults. London NR Jr, Windon MJ, Amanian A, Zamuner FT, Bishop J, Fakhry C, Rooper LM.JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Feb 1;6(2):e2255971. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.55971.PMID: 36787144
Honors
- Top Doctor 2023, Bethesda Magazine, 6/1/23
- Frank Coulson, Jr. Award for Clinical Excellence, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 1/1/18
- Duane Sewell Resident Award for Exemplary Professionalism and Humanitarianism, Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1/1/18
- Director’s Award - National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 2020
- Department Research Award, 2023
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 301-530-2650
Expertise
Education
The OSU Wexner Medical Center
Fellowship, 2019Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Otolaryngology, 2018University of Utah School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2013University of Utah School of Medicine
Graduate School, PhD, 2011Board Certifications
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2019Insurance
- 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
151 ratings, 56 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 3/5/2025
Outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
As Always Dr. London is a Consummate professional. He had an Intern from IRan with him, he introduced us.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
I feel super confident and at ease when I visit Dr. London to get an excellent and professional care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Dr London was informative, compassionate and caring. He has a lovely manner.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Excellent listener and communicator. Thorough targeted exam. Discussed treatment options and engaged me in decision making. Very pleasant and professional.Treated the bleeding in my nasal cavity successfully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
I felt heard and understood by Dr London. He reviewed my records from my previous doctor, and explained the options I had to deal with the issues. I was impressed with the time he spent with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Positive, knowledgeable, pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Doctor London is very thorough in listening to my symptoms, the exam, and treatment recommendations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
I have been seeing Dr. London for about 3 years. Always satisfactory
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Dr. London is excellent. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Excellent doctor, exceptional care, very knowledgeable, listens to my concerns, concerned about my health, gave recommendations going forward
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
My provider is so kindly, friendly and a good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Very professional and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Outstanding Provider that was the one to help save my life
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Dr London is an excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Dr. London is always very professional and kind. I am grateful to him for how he has managed my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
He was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
I'm very satisfied with the care I receive from Dr London. He responds right away to every message sent to him on MyChart and tries to get an appointment for me as soon as possible. Medical care I received is also excellent and very helpful while dealing with my health issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Dr.Robert was very warm and friendly. He was professional and he listened to my cobcerns. He took his time answering all my questions about my daughter medical needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
This was my first visit with dr london, who was recommended to me for cancer surgery. The visit did build my confidence in Drl London for this very important surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Provides good information as well as supervision on Fellow
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Dr London has been taking care of me since my adenoid cancer surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Very nice Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Dr. London is an excellent doctor. Friend Lu, competent and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Efficient, knowledgeable, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Explains things very well. Very knowledgeable and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Dr. London is professional at the same time friendly. His expertise is unquestionable. I definitely would recommend friends and family if they need his services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Dr. London was kind, respectful, thorough and gentle.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Excellent and skillful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Dr. London is the best. He is professional and answers all questions. He is a delight and I value him treating me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
I have complete faith in Dr London and glad to know him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Provideo dressed spoken very proper, took his time answer question.Review another procedure gave me report. Very pleasant vist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Dr. Nyall London is the best provider I've seen regarding my nasal issues. He listens to me and shows genuine concern for my health issues and takes plenty of time to explain everything to me in a way that I can easily understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Very professional and very attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Calm, professional, kind. The resident was also very good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Confirmed no need for surgery, plan of care agreed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Very thorough and engaging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Great visit!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Excellent provider handling follow up from Suburban ER. Probably not the level of complexity that Dr. London typically deals with, but treated me and accompanying family members, with care and respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Dr London is a very good doctor and very pleasant to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Resident [ ] was very professional and had concern she was causing me too much pain during nasal debridement. So she had Dr. London complete debridement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Dr. London is both knowledgeable and personable. We work well together.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Excellent Dr. I would absolutely recommend this doctor to anyone in need. Top in his field.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Complex issue needed more thorough explanation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr. London provided outstanding service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Both he and his resident were very thorough in examining my history and current concerns and providing a regimen of care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Always prepared, easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Dr London was great. I am confident he can help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Dr. Nyall London is always very thorough and attentive, and kind, and that is no surprise. He saved my life helping me getting rid of a nasal tumor and has always been available for help when I needed him. He's special being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Dr London is very knowledgeable and professional. Very patiently explained the situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr. London has taken good care of my problem, effects of adenoid carcinoma, soon after surgery