
Ilene Stephanie Browner, MD
Hospice and Palliative Care
Medical Oncology
Highlights
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.
Centers and Institutes
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
- Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
- 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-614-9892
- fax: 410-955-2098
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 300 Mason Lord Drive, Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-1711
- fax: 410-550-1116
- 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 Bloomberg School of Public Health
Graduate School, PhD, 2010Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Oncology, 2006Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 2006Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 2004Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Fellowship, Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 2002Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Residency, General Internal Medicine, 2001University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1998Board Certifications
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022Insurance
- 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 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 2/17/2025
Everyone that I have worked with shows great care and patience with my chemo treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
All was fine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Full confidence in this provider since 2009
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
She is the best.Very knowledgeable, friendly,respectful .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Browner is an excellent provider and I feel confident under her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Very compassionate and very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2024
Dr Browner is the absolute best. She listens, she is honest with me and supportive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Very thoughtful doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
This visit was a consultation only, It achieved the objective and the follow up was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Dr. Browner listened to and answered all my questions. She reviewed previous test results with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
They were attentive, generous with their knowledge and understanding of the situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
During my visit, I was grateful to meet for the first time a great oncologist doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Dr Browner is both well informed and very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
She was caring and very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Dr. Browner is absolutely the best. Caring, professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Very beneficial information regarding current trials and optimistic for my future which I needed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Dr. Browner is everything a doctor should be. Knowledgeable, patient, sensitive, and thorough.