Richard Andrew Burkhart, MD
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Richard Andrew Burkhart
Professional Titles
- Paul K. Neumann Professorship in Pancreatic Surgery
- Chair, Cancer Committee, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Vice Chair, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Faculty Senate
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Surgery
Background
Richard Burkhart, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital with a focus on complex minimally-invasive surgery and research for cancers of the pancreas, liver and bile ducts.
Dr. Burkhart received his medical degree from Boston University and completed his surgical residency and research fellowships at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Cancer Research, the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Surgery for the Alimentary Tract, the Pancreas Club, and the Society of Surgical Oncology.
Outside the operating room, Dr. Burkhart heads a multidisciplinary laboratory team dedicated to bringing next-generation precision medicine approaches into the routine clinical care of patients that we serve. He has a particular research interest in using personalized models of pancreas cancer, made from tumor during and immediately after surgical resection, to select the best chemotherapy for each patient to support long-term survival and improve rates of disease cure. The laboratory team, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, the Lustgarten Foundation and Stand Up to Cancer, is also thankful to the many patients who have supported the work through philanthropic gift.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Oncology
Selected Publications
Habib JR, Kinny-Köster B, Bou-Samra P, Alsaad R, Sereni E, Javed AA, Ding D, Cameron JL, Lafaro KJ, Burns WR, He J, Yu J, Wolfgang CL, Burkhart RA. Surgical Decision-Making in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Modeling Prognosis Following Pancreatectomy in the Era of Induction and Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy. Ann Surg. 2023 Jan 1;277(1):151-158
Ho WJ, Zhu Q, Durham J, Popovic A, Xavier S, Leatherman J, Mohan A, Mo G, Zhang S, Gross N, Charmsaz S, Lin D, Quong D, Wilt B, Kamel IR, Weiss M, Philosophe B, Burkhart R, Burns WR, Shubert C, Ejaz A, He J, Deshpande A, Danilova L, Stein-O'Brien G, Sugar EA, Laheru DA, Anders RA, Fertig EJ, Jaffee EM, Yarchoan M. Neoadjuvant Cabozantinib and Nivolumab Converts Locally Advanced HCC into Resectable Disease with Enhanced Antitumor Immunity. Nat Cancer. 2021 Sep;2(9):891-903.
Schmocker RK, Wright MJ, Ding D, Beckman MJ, Javed AA, Cameron JL, Lafaro KJ, Burns WR, Weiss MJ, He J, Wolfgang CL, Burkhart RA. An Aggressive Approach to Locally Confined Pancreatic Cancer: Defining Surgical and Oncologic Outcomes Unique to Pancreatectomy with Celiac Axis Resection (DP-CAR). Ann Surg Oncol. 2021 Jun;28(6):3125-3134
Seppälä TT, Zimmerman JW, Sereni E, Plenker D, Suri R, Rozich N, Blair A, Thomas DL 2nd, Teinor J, Javed A, Patel H, Cameron JL, Burns WR, He J, Tuveson DA, Jaffee EM, Eshleman J, Szabolcs A, Ryan DP, Ting DT, Wolfgang CL, Burkhart RA. Patient-derived Organoid Pharmacotyping is a Clinically Tractable Strategy for Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer. Ann Surg. 2020 Sep 1;272(3):427-435.
Seppälä TT, Zimmerman JW, Suri R, Zlomke H, Ivey GD, Szabolcs A, Shubert CR, Cameron JL, Burns WR, Lafaro KJ, He J, Wolfgang CL, Zou YS, Zheng L, Tuveson DA, Eshlemann JR, Ryan DP, Kimmelman AC, Hong TS, Ting DT, Jaffee EM, Burkhart RA. Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer: Patient-Derived Organoid Pharmacotyping Is a Predictive Biomarker of Clinical Treatment Response. Clin Cancer Res. 2022 Aug 2;28(15):3296-3307
Honors
- Medical Student Teaching Award, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, 6/30/23
- Chief Administrative Fellow, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1/1/16
- Resident Research Award, Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1/1/12
- Elected to Scarlet Key Society, Boston University, 1/1/09
- Resident Teaching Award, Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1/1/09
- Honors in Biomedical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, Boston University, 1/1/04
- Trustee Scholar Award, Boston University, 1/1/02
- Research Scholar Award, Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, 1/1/02
Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Association of Cancer Research
- Pancreas Club
- Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- Society of Surgical Oncology
Professional Activities
- Member, Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Core Grant Program of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University
- Member, Gastrointestinal Disease Section of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University
- Voting Member, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Advisory Board of the Medical Faculty
- Assistant Program Director, Halsted Surgical Residency Program at Johns Hopkins University
Locations
- Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
- 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, 2017Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Residency, Surgery, 2015Boston University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2008Board Certifications
Complex General Surgical Oncology
American Board of Surgery, 2019Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2015Insurance
- 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
104 ratings, 48 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.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Super doctor. Listened and clarified well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Just met, time will tell, but so far so good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
Dr.Richard Burkhart and [staff] CRNP are among the best in the world for good reason. They are not only talented and experienced; they also genuinely care about me, my wife and my family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
The discussion was difficult but Dr. Had a wonderful bedside manner. He took the time to explain everything in layman's terms. Was extremely knowledgeable about my health issues, had done his homework, and was extremely caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
My visit with Dr. Burkhart and his team was extraordinary-! Although there is a health challenge, Dr. Burkhart's patience and compassion towards me as a human being first, and then a patient, in helping me understand the diagnosis and options of care, gave my heart and mind the peace I needed. He helped me "process" the information in a manner I needed and I cannot thank him enough-! Johns Hopkins was not my first stop for a consultation, BUT it is my last stop. I found what I needed-!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Dr.Burkhart has been my surgeon and followup physician for going in five years now. I come from Lancaster, PA and am so relieved after his CTScan follow-ups on regular intervals have proven to be negative to this point. I trust that he will continue to see me as an out-patient and to evaluate my progress so that my earlier pancreatectomy does require further medical intervention. I am most grateful for Dr. Burkhart's expertise, his professionalism, and his accessibility!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Very thorough, patient, respectful, empathetic, took time to ensure we processed information and to answer all questions at each step and the end of appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Great Doctor. Very good bedside manner. Takes time to explain things that are easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
I was at the appointment to discuss pancreatic cancer surgery. My health other than the cancer is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Dr Burkhart explained my condition very well and clarified questions that we had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Very professional, knowledgeable and familiar with my condition. Communicated in concise, and easily understood manner. Excellent doctor and surgeon!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Dr. Burkhart was wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2024
He is very knowledgeable with my medical problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Dr Burkhart was very thorough and caring. He spent a lot of time. Explained everything. I'm lucky to have him as my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Dr. Burkhart was wonderful. Took time with me and answered all questions. I feel confident in choosing John Hopkins for my treatment.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Very nice, good bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Dr Burkhart is an extraordinary person, physician and surgeon.The other surgeon involved was also excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
It was the most professional and caring appointment. I left feeling at ease and now know what the next steps are. I suffer from anxiety and I had very little when I left. Dr. Burkhart was very knowledgeable, kind, and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Great listener! He also was very knowledgeable about my medical problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Fantastic rapport! He caught me on my knowledge of [Patient Name] end of life wishes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Very good-excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Very good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Dr. Burkhart was very professional and thoroughly explained the condition I have. He gave his thoughts on how it should be treated in a way I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Explained everything clearly. Made sure I understood
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Dr. Burkhart is extremely knowledgeable and very caring. It's easy to see that his patients are his priority.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Outstanding team. I could not ask for better care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Perfection is defined as Dr Burkhart
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
This Dr. Burkhart is awesome. I was able to talk to him about everything and could tell he cared about me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Well prepared, thorough and welcoming.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
He's caring, attentive and I feel very fortunate that I found him !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Dr. Burkhart is a super wonderful surgent/doctor. His skills are top level, and he is very kind and very nice in taking care of his patients with excellent services.. He has completely solved my [ ] problem after a very successful surgery, and he has been following-up very nicely after the surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Dr. Burkhart was very personable and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Very courteous and informative, answered all my questions thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Dr. Burkhart is a very smart, concerned and caring person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Dr Richard Burkhart saved my life with the [ ] and subsequent issues I experienced.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Love my provider. Very good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Very well organized and well prepared to discuss my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Dr. Burkhart is fantastic. It was a pleasure to meet with him and I am grateful to be his patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
He spoke clearly so I could understand him. He looked at me directly when he spoke. He gave me confidence about him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2024
Dr. Burkhart was calm, insightful and thoroughly answered my question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2024
Superb
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
He told me the results of my tests and the recommended treatment that, hopefully, will take me to a healthy life. I was impressed with his knowledge and sincerity and I feel confident being in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2024
Dr. [ ], Dr. Burkhart s intern spent about 20 minutes answering my questions and talking about my test results. I felt he did a great job.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
I am very pleased to have Dr Burkhart as my gastroenterologist as he seems very knowledgeable and puts things on the table so as to help me decide what treatment is best for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
This provider did sucessful surgery on me in [year] and displays a positive attitude toward me during a face-to-face visit.