Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Stephen D. Sisson
Professional Titles
- Vice President, Clinical Operations, Office of Johns Hopkins Physicians
- Director, Physician Education and Assessment Center (PEAC)
- Philip A. Tumulty Chair of Medicine
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Medicine
Background
Dr. Stephen D. Sisson is a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Sisson’s area of clinical expertise is internal medicine.
He serves as vice president of clinical operations for the Office of Johns Hopkins Physicians, and as director of the Johns Hopkins Physician Education and Assessment Center (PEAC). He is the Philip A. Tumulty Professor of Medicine.
Dr. Sisson holds a B.S. in chemistry from Duke University. He earned his M.D. (Alpha Omega Alpha, with research honors) at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine internship and residency at Johns Hopkins, serving as assistant chief of service for the Barker Firm. He joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 1996.
He served for 15 years as the associate director of the Osler Medical Housestaff Training Program.
His research interests include community outreach, medical education and ambulatory care.
This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida.
Centers and Institutes
Research Interests
Ambulatory care, Community outreach, Medical education
Lab Website
Stephen Sisson Lab - Lab Website
- The Stephen Sisson Lab focuses on medical education, community outreach and ambulatory care. We recently demonstrated concurrent validity between performance on an ambulatory curriculum, the Internal Medicine In-Training Examination (IM-ITE) and the American Board of Internal Medicine Certifying Examination (ABIM-CE).
Selected Publications
Aggarwal R, Gupte N, Kass N, Taylor H, Ali J, Bhan A, Aggarwal A, Sisson SD, Kanchanaraksa S, McKenzie-White J, McGready J, Miotti P, Bollinger RC. A comparison of online versus on-site training in health research methodology: a randomized study. BMC Med Educ. 2011 Jun 17;11:37. doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-11-37. PMID: 21682858
Chang LW, Kadam DB, Sangle S, Narayanan S, Borse RT, McKenzie-White J, Bowen CW, Sisson SD, Bollinger RC. “Evaluation of a multimodal, distance learning HIV management course for clinical care providers in India.” J Int Assoc Physicians AIDS Care (Chic). 2012 Sep-Oct;11(5):277-82. Epub 2012 Jul 16.
Corriere MD, Minang LB, Sisson SD, Brancati FL, Kalyani RR. “The use of clinical guidelines highlights ongoing educational gaps in physicians' knowledge and decision making related to diabetes.” BMC Med Educ. 2014 Sep 8;14:186. doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-14-186.
Dalal D, Brancati FL, Sisson SD. “Factors affecting learner satisfaction with an internet-based curriculum.” South Med J. 2012 Aug;105(8):387-91. doi: 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e31825d9abb.
Estrella MM, Sisson SD, Roth J, Choi MJ. “Efficacy of an internet-based tool for improving physician knowledge of chronic kidney disease: an observational study.” BMC Nephrol. 2012 Sep 27;13:126. doi: 10.1186/1471-2369-13-126.
Hernandez RG, Cowden JD, Moon M, Brands CK, Sisson SD, Thompson DA. “Predictors of resident satisfaction in caring for limited English proficient families: a multisite study.” Acad Pediatr. 2014 Mar-Apr;14(2):173-80. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2013.12.002.
Hsu S, Ton VK, Dominique Ashen M, Martin SS, Gluckman TJ, Kohli P, Sisson SD, Blumenthal RS, Blaha MJ. “A clinician's guide to the ABCs of cardiovascular disease prevention: the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease and American College of Cardiology Cardiosource Approach to the Million Hearts Initiative.” Clin Cardiol. 2013 Jul;36(7):383-93. doi: 10.1002/clc.22137. Epub 2013 May 13. Review.
Patel HC, Sisson SD, Lauder NN. Wegener's granulomatosis in a patient with fever of unknown origin. Am J Med. 2012 Jul;125(7):e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2012.02.012. Epub 2012 May 8. No abstract available. PMID: 22571779
Rastegar DA, Bertram A, Sisson SD. Use of an internet-based curriculum to teach internal medicine residents about addiction. J Addict Med. 2010 Dec;4(4):233-5. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0b013e3181cc9fc7. PMID: 21769041
Sisson SD, Bertram A, Yeh HC. “Concurrent validity between a shared curriculum, the internal medicine in-training examination, and the American Board of Internal Medicine certifying examination.” J Grad Med Educ. 2015 Mar;7(1):42-7. doi: 10.4300/JGME-D-14-00054.1.
Sisson SD, Rastegar DA, Hughes MT, Bertram AK, Yeh HC. Learner feedback and educational outcomes with an internet-based ambulatory curriculum: a qualitative and quantitative analysis. BMC Med Educ. 2012 Jul 12;12:55. doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-12-55. PMID: 22788677
Talwalkar JS, Satcher D, Turner TL, Sisson SD, Fenick AM. “Use of extramural ambulatory care curricula in postgraduate medical training.” Perspect Med Educ. 2015 Apr;4(2):93-7. doi: 10.1007/s40037-015-0166-z.
Taylor HA, Kass NE, Ali J, Sisson S, Bertram A, Bhan A. Development of a research ethics knowledge and analytical skills assessment tool. J Med Ethics. 2012 Apr;38(4):236-42. doi: 10.1136/medethics-2011-100025. Epub 2011 Nov 3. PMID: 22052994
Thompson DA, Hernandez RG, Cowden JD, Sisson SD, Moon M. “Caring for patients with limited English proficiency: are residents prepared to use medical interpreters?” Acad Med. 2013 Oct;88(10):1485-92. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0b013e3182a3479d.
Yehia BR, Cronholm PF, Wilson N, Palmer SC, Sisson SD, Guilliames CE, Poll-Hunter NI, Sánchez JP. “Mentorship and pursuit of academic medicine careers: a mixed methods study of residents from diverse backgrounds.” BMC Med Educ. 2014 Feb 9;14:26. doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-14-26.
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-0670
- fax: 410-367-2185
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Medicine, 1993Tufts University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1990Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1993Insurance
- 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
107 ratings, 68 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 3/10/2025
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
The best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
Very thorough, very caring making sure we cover what seem to be bothering me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Excellent Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
He is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
I feel as though the JHU is the best medical institution in the World. I feel as though I have the best doctor at JHU. Now that I am retired, I would like to relocate to my children. However, my medical Care and my doctor are too important for me to make a move.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Extraordinary
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Dr. Sisson is truly a very knowledgeable doctor. He always return my calls if I have a problem in between visits. I could not have a better doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Best care of my health with working like a team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
I have had the best experience with Dr. Sisson, so much so that I look forward to my visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
The best provider I have seen ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Sisson is an outstanding doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Dr.Sisson responded to the "My Chart" message and set up the follow up exam in a very timely fashion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2024
Always thorough, frank advice, customer friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Outstanding and caring physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Excellent. Well informed / knowledgeable. Collaborative. Friendly and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Dr. Sisson is an outstanding clinician. He ALWAYS listens and takes the time needed. I have every confidence in him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
First rate. Stunningly well-prepared for my visit. Thorough, gently assertive, super knowledgeable, great human-to-human manner. Caring and solidly genuine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Dr. Sisson is a thoughtful and thorough physician. Would highly recommend to anyone seeking care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
I have been a patient of Dr. Sisson for more than 25 years, and I can definitely say that his diagnoses were literally life-saving.One cannot hope for a better physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Steve Sisson is the best physician!! Supremely talented and knowledgeable, caring and devoted to his patients and their wellbeing. He's truly a STAR!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
He's excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Very pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Truly outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Excellent doctor and very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Best Doctor ever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
As good as it's possible to be.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Dr. Sisson has been my physician for over 20 years. He is the best of the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
He's the best and has taken great care of me for many years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
My physician is very responsive to my needs and helpful for preserving my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Dr. Sisson is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr. Sisson was aware of all my other medical appointments dealing with my heart failure their asessments. He discussed all aspects of my diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Always thorough, professional, courteous and passionate to provide the best level of care and preventative health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Superb provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Dr. Sisson is not only an excellent doctor and after twenty years of visits I would trust him with any issue about my health. He is courteous, professional and responds to issues quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Dr. Sisson is the very best family doctor my wife and I have ever had!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr. Sisson is a trusted professional. He is compassionate , caring, skilled, and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
The doctor accessed and interpreted test results generated from a Friday PM blood draw to discuss them at our appointment on Monday AM at 8A!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr. Sisson is the best internist that I have ever had in 73 years. He is most responsive when things arise outside the physical visit. And, during a physical visit he is prepared in advance and thorough In the conduct of his visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
He has been my primary physician and my wife's primary physician since the early 1990's when we moved to Baltimore. Never departs from availability and quality and commitment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
DOCTOR SISSON WAS SIMPLY AMAZING. HE WAS INCREDIBLY THOROUGH. TOTALLY PROFESSIONAL IN ALL RESPECTS. AN EXCELENT LISTENER. HIS QUESTIONS WERE SPOT ON AND WERE ACCURATELY DIRECTED TO THE ISSUE AT HAND. I LOOK FORWARD TO A RETURN VISIT.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Simply, excellent !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Dr. Sisson is excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Dr sisson has been my primary general md for over 25 years. I trust his diagnoses and his judgement. He has always answered my immediate concerns and added more detailed info and insights to the situations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Excellent physician who needs more support, updated facilities and the ability to spend more time with patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Excellent care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Good provider that keeps on top of health care!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Dr. Sisson is the finest physician I have ever had. He is thoroughly prepared, compassionate, caring and understanding. He expresses a genuine interest in my wellbeing and provides information and suggestions to enhance my physical and emotional health. Dr. Sisson is a STAR and I believe I am very lucky to have him as my physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
My provider takes a genuine interest in me as a patient. His communication is positive and encouraging for me to stay the course for meeting wellness goals.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Dr. Sisson is the VERY BEST! Proof of that is that I am willing to book an overnight hotel stay in Baltimore the night before my appointment and endure the horrific traffic between Johns Hopkins and Virginia (a 200 mile round trip) just to see this doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
He's the best! Always follow up w existing conditions and inquires about anything new
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Superb provider. An excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Great follow up care by Dr. Sisson to move forward my late orthopedic surgery on my torn tendon from [date].
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr Sisson is always attentive to my questions and respects my opinions. He has been my primary care physician for more than a decade and I am satisfied w/the care I receive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Dr Sisson is the bestDoctor Hopkins has
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Great physician. Extremely responsive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2024
Love my provider- caring, explains, answers questions, patient