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Ilene Stephanie Browner

Ilene Stephanie Browner, MD

Hospice and Palliative Care

Medical Oncology

Accepting New Patients
4.9 of 5 stars55 ratings, 29 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Yiddish
  • Hebrew
  • French
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Ilene Stephanie Browner

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Oncology

Background

Ilene S. Browner, M.D. specializes in geriatric oncology.

Additional Academic Titles

Joint Appointment in Medicine

Research Interests

Geriatric Oncology

Selected Publications

  • Journal Citations
    Peer-reviewed ArticlesRedline S, Kump K, Tishler PV, Browner I and Ferrette V. Gender Differences in Prevalence and Symptoms in a Community Based Sample. Amer J Resp Crit Care Med. 1994; 149:722 6.

    Kump K, Whalen C, Tishler PV, Browner I, Ferrette V, Strohl KP, Rosenberg C and Redline S. Assessment of the Validity and Utility of a Sleep Symptom Questionnaire in a Community Sample. Amer J Res12 Crit Care Med. 1994; 150:735 41.

    Redline S, Tishler PV, Tosteson TD, Williamson J, Kump K, Browner I, Ferrette V and Krejci P. The Familial Aggregation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Amer J Resp Critical Care Med. 1995; 151(3):682 7.

    Browner I and Carducci MA. Palliative Chemotherapy: Historical Perspective, Applications and Controversies. Seminars in Oncology. 2005; 32:145-155.

    AbstractsFerrette V, Browner I, Tishler PV and Redline S. An Association between Adult OSA and SIDS in Family Members: An Epidemiological Study. Amer Review Resp Dis. 1992; V145(4):A867.

    Redline S, Tishler PV, Browner I, and Ferrette V. Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea in a Genetic Epidemiologic Study: Variation by Age. Amer Rev Resp Dis. 1992; V145(4):AS66.

    Zamary R, Kump K, Browner I, Leitner J, Redline S and Altose MD. Physiological and Behavioral Influences on Hyperoxic and Hypercapnic Ventilatory Responses. ARRD. 1992; V145(4): A636.

    Leitner J, Shoos L, Kump K, Domeracki D, Browner I, Redline S and Altose MD. Effect of Distraction on Ventilation and Respiratory Sensation during Loaded Breathing. Amer Review Resp Disease. 1993; V147:A548.

    Redline S, Kump K, Tishler PV, Browner I, Ferrette V, Spizer FE and Whalen C. The Efficacy of a Sleep Symptom Questionnaire in Discriminating Apnea Activity in a Population Based Sample. ATS Abstracts (ARRD). 1993; V147(4): A548.

    Kump K, Domoracki D, Leitner J, Rosenberg C, Browner I, Redline S and Altose MD. Effects of Ventilatory Loading on Auditory Event Related Potentials (AERPs.) The FASEB Journal 1993; V7(3): A46.

    Redline S, Tosteson TD, Williamson J, Tishler PV, Kump K, Browner I, Ferrette V and Krejci P. Quantification of the Familial Aggregation of Sleep Disordered Breathing. Amer J Resp Crit Care Med. 1994; 149:577.

    Redline S, Hans M, Pracharktam N, Krejci P, Nelson S, Tishler PV, Tosteson TD, Kump K, Browner I, Ferrette V, Strohl KP and Baek S. Differences in the Age Distribution and Risk Factors for Sleep Disordered Breathing (SBD) in Blacks and Whites. Amer J Resp Crit Care Med. 1994;149:576.

    Gordon JL, Spry K, Rosenberg CE, Roebuck T, Browner I, Winters M and Redline S. Why are patients with OSA sleepy? Correlation between Sleepiness Measures and Polysomnography Data. Sleep Research. V25: 247, 1996

Memberships

  • AMA
  • ASCO
  • GOC
  • SIOG

Locations

  1. Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
    • 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
      • 300 Mason Lord Drive, Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD 21224
      • Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
        • 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287

        Expertise

        Education

        Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

        Graduate School, PhD, 2010

        Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

        Fellowship, Oncology, 2006

        Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

        Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 2006

        Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

        Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 2004

        Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

        Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 2002

        Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

        Residency, General Internal Medicine, 2001

        University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

        Medical Education, MD, 1998

        Board Certifications

        Hospice and Palliative Medicine

        American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022

        Insurance

        Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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        • 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

        55 ratings, 29 reviews

        The 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.

        Overall Rating by Patient
        Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Listened Carefully
        Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Explained Things Clearly
        Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
        Provider Knew Medical History
        Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
        Provider Showed Respect
        Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Spent Enough Time
        Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/17/2025

          Everyone that I have worked with shows great care and patience with my chemo treatments.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/3/2025

          All was fine.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/22/2025

          Full confidence in this provider since 2009

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/13/2025

          She is the best.Very knowledgeable, friendly,respectful .

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/13/2025

          Dr. Browner is an excellent provider and I feel confident under her care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/6/2025

          Very compassionate and very professional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/30/2024

          Dr Browner is the absolute best. She listens, she is honest with me and supportive

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/6/2024

          Very thoughtful doctor

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/2/2024

          Dr. Browner is the best doctor for me. She listens to my concerns and provide the best care possible to slow my cancer progression.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/25/2024

          Dr. Browner is one of the best. I am very appreciative of her care and how she listens to my need.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/25/2024

          This visit was a consultation only, It achieved the objective and the follow up was excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/18/2024

          Dr. Browner listened to and answered all my questions. She reviewed previous test results with me.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/11/2024

          I was lucky to be matches w a team that did everything to minimize my anxiety a d discomfort

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/7/2024

          Dr. Browner is an excellent doctor and I feel she's trying to do the best for me.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/7/2024

          They were attentive, generous with their knowledge and understanding of the situation.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/25/2024

          I am very pleased with, and very grateful for, all of my treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/23/2024

          During my visit, I was grateful to meet for the first time a great oncologist doctor.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/23/2024

          Dr Browner is both well informed and very caring.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/19/2024

          Dr Browner is such a pleasure to work with - she is a great listener and has suggestions for my concerns.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/19/2024

          Excellent. Made me feel well cared for. Very patient. I have complete faith in her and her decisions. I am lucky to be cared for by Dr. Browner.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/19/2024

          She was caring and very thorough.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/12/2024

          Dr. Browner was very attentive. She responded to my message and was also prepared to see me. Her fellow was also caring and engaged.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/5/2024

          Dr. Browner is absolutely the best. Caring, professional and knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/29/2024

          Awesome

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/15/2024

          Listened to my and my husband's concerns and answered all questions we had. Very pleasant experience.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/20/2024

          Dr. Ilene Browner was a compassionate listener and provided Intelligent anwers to all my questions and concerns.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/29/2024

          Very beneficial information regarding current trials and optimistic for my future which I needed

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/29/2024

          I met this doctor for the first time. She was very easy to understand and the discussion about my current health situation is complex to me. She made sure her response to my questions weren't understandable and made the effort to reassure me those questions and related concerns are valid.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/15/2024

          Dr. Browner is everything a doctor should be. Knowledgeable, patient, sensitive, and thorough.