
Pamela Ann Wright, MD
Breast Surgery
Breast Surgical Oncology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
About Pamela Ann Wright
Professional Titles
- Medical Director of the Suburban Hospital Breast Center
Primary Academic Title
Instructor in Surgery
Background
Pamela A. Wright, M.D., is a breast surgeon with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians and the medical director of the Suburban Hospital Breast Center.
Dr. Wright's expertise is in surgical oncology for breast cancer, including breast conserving surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy. She also has expertise in benign breast disease and breast biopsy, including stereotactic and ultrasound-guided biopsy.
Dr. Wright earned her Master of Science in Anatomy and her medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery at University of Maryland Medical Center, where she served as chief resident and administrative chief resident. Dr. Wright also completed a trauma research fellowship with the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Wright serves as the cancer liaison physician for the American College of Surgeons, of which she is also a fellow. Dr. Wright is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
Dr. Wright is repeatedly recognized as one of the area’s “Top Doctors in Breast Surgery" by Washingtonian magazine. She has also received the Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award and the Health Care Hero Award from the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Wright has published research and conducted clinical trials for breast cancer. She currently runs research trials with Suburban Hospital Oncology Research.
Clinical Trial Keywords
Breast Cancer; Sentinel Lymph Node
Clinical Trials Summary
Dr. Wright conducts clinical research trials for breast cancer patients with Suburban Hospital Oncology Research. View her current trials here.
Selected Publications
Wright PA, Zenilman ME. "Less May Be Better: Axillary Dissection is Unnecessary in Some Patients with a Positive Sentinel Lymph Node." Arch Surg. 2011; 146(8):980-982.
Honors
- Physician of the Year, 2018, Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Excellence Award
- Top Doctor in Breast Surgery, Washingtonian Magazine
- Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award, American College of Surgeons
- Health Care Hero Award, American Cancer Society
Memberships
- American Society of Breast Surgeons, member
- Cancer Liaison Physician to the Commission on Cancer to the American College of Surgeons
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4100, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 301-530-5151
- fax: 410-367-2751
Expertise
Education
University of Maryland Medical Center
Residency, General Surgery, 1999University of Maryland School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1992Board Certifications
Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2023Insurance
- 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
5 out of 5
173 ratings, 86 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 2/18/2025
Dr Wright is thorough, thoughtful, compassionate and gives excellent feedback and information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Dr. Wright is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. She is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
Very considerate, efficient. Explained complex issues well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Always excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Dr. Pamela Ann Wright - Very high class doctor, professional in her field, polite, careful in every detail. I am very glad that I found myself in the reliable hands of the doctor. Wright. Thank you very much for your help! God Bless!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Ms. Wright was very pleasant and explained everything in great detail. She did not rush through the appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Wonderful doctor. Have the utmost confidence in her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Great doctor! Wish they could all be like Dr. Wright.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Dr Wright is very knowledgeable, professional and caring. She explained everything very well to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
She was friendly, professional and proficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Wright is always friendly, efficient, and reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2024
Efficient, warm and friendly and reassuring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Well versed in subject.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Dr Wright instills confidence through her professionalism, knowledge, ability to listen to and answer a multitude of questions, openness and kindness. I saw her many years ago and she Is still a caring, thoughtful and excellent clinician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Dr. Wright was very caring, thorough and beyond experienced in her field. She explained everything in slow details with room for questions and conversation. I am very pleased in choosing Dr. Wright as my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
She takes the time to listen to my concerns and is very compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
This was my first visit with Dr. Wright for my first ever cancer diagnosis. She is the absolute best doctor to encounter for such a time!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Dr. Pamela Wright is caring and very easy to talk to about my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Great experience! Dr. Wright and Nurse [staff] provided excellent care. They took a great amount of time to go over my situation and explain necessary treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
She was gentle
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
She was very good at explaining everything to me regarding what I should do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Great knowledge and excellent human relation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Very personable and knowledgeable. I was very impressed with her expertise
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Helpful & listens & answers concerns & questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
She's very thoughtful and very kind. She spent a lot of time with me and explained what she wanted to do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
So fortunate Dr Wright is my provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Dr Wright is incredibly kind, knowledgeable and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Dr. Wright has been instrumental in my breast cancer journey. With many providers from pconstantly moving around from practice to practice, there is a positive feel knowing that she continues at JH. If I were JH, I would do all I could to keep her happy!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
She was very courteous, professional and helpful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Dr. Wright was professional, thorough, and caring. She communicated at the highest level, both actively listening and providing answers to questions. She carefully explained my diagnosis, surgical options, and possible treatments, adjusting her communication style to a patient with a Ph.D. Wonderful physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Very knowledgeable with compassion and empathy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
She was very nice and knowledgeable . She listen abd answered my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr Wright is professional and compassionate. I met with her 2 years ago for same reason. This visit I have more concerns about what she learned from the results and she helped me feel very much at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
She was geeaty
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
She is an exemplary physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Dr. Wright explained things clearly and thoughtfully. She was very reassuring and professional. And kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Great bedside manner. Shows genuine respect for patient. Always asks if I have any questions or concerns moving forward. Dr. Wright welcomes calls to her if patient has questions after going home.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
My provider was very pleasant. She explained the condition of my illness very clearly for me to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Has the respect you need with a surgeon. Gave me confidence through the whole procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Very thorough. Listened well. Explained everything well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
I appreciate the opportunity to have Dr. Pamela Wright as my provider. She is greatly respected for her expertise, by colleagues and patients. I have confidence in her ability to provide me with the information I need to make informed decisions about my health going forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
They're the best stuff that I ever worked with,thank you all so much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Dr. Wright is very straight forward with you about explaining what and how the procedure is going to be done. I appreciate her honesty.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Very nice bedside manner and well informed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr, Wright is definitively the best doctor I have ever seen, Not only does she have extensive knowledge, experience in her field but also has very good communication skills and empathy. I am very grateful to Dr Wright for taking care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr. Wright performed 3 surgeries on me. She thoroughly explained each risk & benefit and prepared me for what outcomes (clean margins) she needed. I was prepared when I required follow up surgeries, avoiding a mastectomy. Dr. Wright was very positive & confident. She talked to me before each surgery explaining what she was doing & afterwards, explaining what she found.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Professional, realistic, personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Provided life-saving excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
The very best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Dr. Wright could not have been nicer and more caring. I've never had a doctors visit like this one - I didn't feel rushed, I didn't feel like my questions were stupid, and she was just incredibly kind. She put my mind at ease so much and I really appreciated that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
The minute I called them they fit me in right away the front desk was professional and understood my situation. The doctor of course was amazing and this was my second time in 10 years and she remembered me which made me feel comfortable and I'm going to be in a good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
She was very attentive to my problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Very professional, caring, friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
As the first visit with Dr Wright , I can say it was my the best experience and I felt a lot of positive energy and confidence. I absolutely recommend this provider to anyone as they need. She payed a lot of attention and explained very well about my diagnosed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Excellent, caring and I left feeling she completely understood my situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Love Dr. Wright, thorough, professional, empathetic, and explained everything well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
I could not be happier with Dr. Wright and her office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Dr wright is a wonderful surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Dr. Pamela Wright took very good care of me very nicely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Dr. Wright has previously been my doctor 2016 and 2018 for breast cancer. I chose her after interviewing 2 other doctors and found her very personable and taking her time to discuss in layman's terms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Excellent clinician, caring person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Several weeks ago I received a diagnosis that my breast cancer had returned (after many years). I was relieved that Dr. Wright was able to fit me into her schedule in a very timely manner. After examining the biopsy and MRI, she explained their results to me and described the alternatives for treatment. Her suggestions and attentiveness were comforting and I felt much less uneasiness about dealing with this condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
My provider was very kind, and took the time to speak with me about my current health situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Dr. Wright was very professional & empathetic in discussing my cancer treatment. She was honest and encouraging with specific treatment options. She was very patient with me explaining my biopsy results, spending over an hour with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Dr. Wright took time to explain my results and describe next steps. She repeatedly asked if I had questions and patiently answered them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Pamela Wright was very accomodating, as she fit me into her schedule to discuss my care and treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Pamala Wright is wonderful, caring, listens to my concerns, smiles and is extremely supportive and thoughtful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Dr. Wright was running very late and was very apologetic when she entered the exam room. Once there, she was wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Dr Wright is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Very professional and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Dr.Wright is excellent. I found her very calming. She has a very warm personality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
I have the utmost respect for Dr Pamela Wright, she showed compassion and her knowledge at every visit. I highly recommend her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Very nice and helpful. Took time listen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
She was very gracious and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Excellent experience. Provider is thorough and clear about progress and plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Dr. Wright is wonderful and takes her time to explain everything.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
She was very professional and answered most of my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
She is a caring and very competent surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Dr P. Wright came highly recommended to me for my recent diagnosis of breast cancer. I completely felt heard and that she was my best choice in Dr to help me through surgery and treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Dr. Wright knows her specialty very well, exudes confidence, warmth, & empathy, just what a patient wants.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Dr. Wright is very professional, experienced and concerned about the welfare of her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Good , explained everything well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Dr. Wright was excellent and very informative and sensitive for my situation