
Christian Pavlovich, MD
Urologic Oncology
Urology
Highlights
Languages
- German
- Spanish
- Croatian
- Serbian
- French
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Christian Pavlovich
Professional Titles
- Bernard L. Schwartz Distinguished Professor in Urologic Oncology
- Director, Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Program
- Director, Urologic Oncology Fellowship
- Co-Director, Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinics
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Urology
Background
Dr. Christian Pavlovich is Bernard L. Schwartz Distinguished Professor in Urologic Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Director of the Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Program at the Brady Urological Institute.
Dr. Pavlovich treats cancer with an emphasis on minimizing morbidity and maximizing quality of life while offering patients the latest treatment options and techniques. His clinical focus is on prostate and kidney cancer, and on clinical trials regarding detection, surveillance, and immunotherapy. With more than 20 years of experience with minimally-invasive surgery for the treatment of urologic cancers, he is expert in robotic surgery and was named one of the top prostate cancer surgeons in the United States by Newsweek in 2024. In addition, he offers patients modern diagnostic biopsy techniques, and for prostate cancer patients active surveillance and ablative options including cryotherapy and TULSA.
Dr. Pavlovich grew up in Washington DC, went to Harvard University, and then earned his medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He then completed a urology residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and a National Cancer Institute SUO fellowship in urologic oncology before joining the Hopkins faculty in 2001.
Dr. Pavlovich has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, is Associate Editor of The Prostate and is on the Editorial Board of the British Journal of Urology International. He was the inaugural Director of the Brady Urological Institute’s SUO Urologic Oncology Fellowship (2014 -2024) and is the recipient of three “best teaching/research mentor” awards from the Urology residents at Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Pavlovich speaks English, French, Spanish, German, and Serbo-Croatian. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children, following their pursuits, and skiing, diving, running, wildlife, and the great outdoors.
Centers and Institutes
- Brady Urological Institute
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- The Johns Hopkins Precision Medicine Center of Excellence for Prostate Cancer
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Oncology
Contact for Research Inquiries
Marburg 148, Brady Urological Institute
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD 21227
Research Interests
Early detection of prostate cancer and prostatic disease, Minimally-invasive surgery, Prostate cancer, Prostatic disease, Urinary biomarkers
Research Summary
Dr. Pavlovich studies biomarkers, imaging, prognostication and novel treatments for prostate and kidney cancer, with an emphasis on individualizing the patient experience.
Honors
- Best Reviewer Award, Journal of Urology; presented at New Orleans AUA 2015, 1/1/14
- Urology Residents' Teaching Award, Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1/1/13
- Coffey-Krane Prize for Best Paper, British Journal of Urology International; "Impact of surgical technique (open vs laparoscopic vs robotic-assisted) on pathological and biochemical outcomes following radical prostatectomy: an analysis using propensity score matching" (senior author), 1/1/12
- Urology Teaching Award, Brady Urological Institute, 1/1/06
- First Prize, Ambrose/Reed Socioeconomics Essay Contest, American Urological Association (AUA), 1/1/04
- First Prize, Video Contest, American Urological Association (AUA), 1/1/04
- Outstanding Presentation, Society of University Urology Residents, 1/1/99
- Pfizer Scholar in Urology, 1/1/99
- Distinguished Housestaff Award, Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Medical Center, 1/1/99
- First Prize, Ambrose/Reed Socioeconomics Essay Contest, AUA, 1998, 1/1/98
- Yamanouchi Prize for Urology Resident Research, 1/1/97
- Continuing Scholarship Award, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), 1/1/93
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 1/1/93
- Immunology Research Scholarship, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), 1/1/92
- Fulbright Swiss Universities Fellowship (Molecular Biology), 1/1/88
- Harvard College Scholarship, 1/1/87
- Harvard National Scholarship, 1/1/87
- National Presidential Scholar, 1/1/84
Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American Urological Association
- Society of Endourology
- Society of Urologic Oncology
- Mid-Atlantic Section, American Urological Association
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 4, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-6100
- fax: 410-614-0789
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 3300, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-955-6100
- fax: 410-616-7601
Expertise
Education
National Institutes of Health
Fellowship, Urologic Oncology, 2001New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell
Residency, Urology, 1999University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1993Board Certifications
Urology
American Board of Urology, 2003Insurance
- 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
260 ratings, 106 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 3/20/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
The BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
Great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Dr. Pavlovich Is one of the best In his field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Sr. Pavlovich is great to work with. Appreciate his knowledge and insight this far with my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
This doctor took the time to review my four year history of coming to Hopkins. He brought everything down to my level to where I could understand it. I travel over 5 hours just to make this appointment but it is totally worth while to deal with such a tremendous doctor who I have total trust in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Excellent first visit. Very informative and well explained session.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Dr. Pavlovich is great to work with. Takes his time with me, listens and explains.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
The most knowledgable provider I've met with regarding my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
I wish Dr. Pavlovich was a general practioner. I would drive to Baltimore to see him. He is an amazing Dr. I am very lucky he is my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
An excellent experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Dr. Pavlovich provided his professional opinion in a direct yet friendly and easily understandable manner. I was very impressed by his expertise and his ability to quickly grasp the complex issues related to my diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
I found the doctor to be professional and down to earth. Very easy to engage in discussions about care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Excellent first meeting
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
Dr Pavlovich was excellent. Clear explanations and plans for future treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
He is knowledgeable and he thought leader in his field. I cherish my yearly visit with him for updated information on the management of the condition for which he treated me. I'm maintain contact to receive the most up-to-date in academic management of my condition given the ever-changing data and recommendations in the medical field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Dr Pavlovich is a caring and competent person and is committed to my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Dr Pavlovich- does an outstanding job of explaining the current situation and future plans for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Exceptional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr Pavlovich immediately put me at ease and provided a clear and concise explanation of my situation as well as a very rational path forward for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Dr. Pavlovich is a highly-skilled and compassionate doctor. He provides very clear explanations and recommendations regarding my health and treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Dr Pavlovich listened carefully and empathetically and then provided his recommendation clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Excellent interpersonal skills
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
The primary provider, resident, and person who took vitals were all very business like a professional. No decisions could be made at the time of the visit without additional tests, which were ordered. The providers did a good job of explaining what needed to be done next and potential outcomes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr Pavlovich was professional and addressed all of my questions and concerns, that is the reason I choose him and was prepared to travel the 100+ miles to be diagnosed and treated at Hopkins by him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Dr P is the absolute best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Feel good about him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Dr. Pavlovich was very professional and caring, he explained and demonstrate what I needed to know reference my health issue
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Dr Pavlovich has been very professional and courteous, with unparalleled bedside manners.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Outstanding physician that was friendly and showed concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Dr P is a great practitioner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
I appreciated my doctor's in-depth review of my biopsy results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Outstanding and knowledgeable. Dr. Pavlovich is the best medical professional that I have worked with. I plan to send my family members and friends to him. He is very honest and well skilled.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr. Pavlovich was excellent. He listened to my concerns and gave me the time to discuss them. This was my first visit and I left the appointment with a sense of relief and much lower level of urgency.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
His compassion and care was excellent gave me the peace of mind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Great experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Excellent visit. Very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
I met with Dr Pavlovich for a consultation reviewing my CT scan. It didn't take long to feel like I was meeting with the best of the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Friendly, knowledgeable, honest, caring, up to date on the latest protocol.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Communication was excellent and I left with a feeling of understanding of the issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Dr. P is totally amazing and I feel fortunate to have been able to be under his care. I cannot thank everyone enough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Dr.Pavlovich is awesome. Takes time to explain every detail and listens to you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Dr Pavlovich is thoughtful and understanding. He listened thoroughly and took his.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
My visit couldn't have been better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
He is a great doctor. Listens and explains plainly what is going on. Very knowledgeable and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Top service as usual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Provider was extremely insightful and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Very personable, addresses all concerns. Instills confidence in treatment rendered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
I trust and have faith in him about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Great Dr who cares and takes the time to explain all the option
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Forthright, professional, competent, trustworthy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
I feel he was outstanding and had a good bedside manner, and is coming up with a plan to go forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Dr. Pavlovich is wonderful. He is the best and it shows.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Dr. Pavlovich is an excellent surgeon, urologist, and person. I have the same feeling about everyone working in his practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Very professional and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Dr Pavlovich is most professional, an expert in the field yet personable and not overly clinical in his communications. He listens and considers what I say to him. I have recommended him to other friends of mine that have prostate issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
The most knowledgeable doctor in the field of urology
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Awesome provider . Great listening skill and caring . Could not recommend more .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Excellent listening and communication skills. Did not appear to be in a hurry. Very confident in the care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Everything was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Dr. Pav was wonderful, listened and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
Competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
Very personable, explained everything in detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Dr. Pavlovich takes the time to answer my questions and makes sure I agree and understand my treatment plan. I never feel rushed in his presence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Dr. Pavlovich is a premier physician and an outstanding ambassador for JH medical care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
One of the very best providers I've dealt with at any hospital
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Professional. Articulate. Having reviewed my patient file in advance was well informed regarding my medical history and specific condition. Down to earth and friendly demeanor. Good patient rapport.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
He was excellent his support people were excellen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Very professional, caring, concerned and overall, a great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
In addition to his top technical expertise, Dr. Pavlovich really listens to and addresses my specific questions and gives me thoughtful counsel on managing my condition in light of the risks and uncertainties. When I leave our meetings (this was our 2nd annual meeting), I leave with confidence that my situation and possible courses of action have been well-considered and with satisfaction with the course of action established.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Professional, Knowledgeable and Courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
He was very knowledgeable, polite, and answered all of my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
I have been seeing Dr Pavlovich for the past 6 years. I fully trust his judgment and he has always been very compassionate and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Dr. Pavlovich is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Dr. Pavlovich is very good and is very personable - I feel I am very well cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
I travel from New York State to see Dr Pavlovich. I consider seeing Johns Hopkins being in very good hands
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Provider was very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Highly recommend this group
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Dr Pavlovich and his team was awesome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Dr. Povlovich is extremely knowledgable snd friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
This was a first visit and I was extremely pleased and feel very positive about any medical care I might need from this provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
One of the best Doctors I've ever seen and methodically worked to make me feel better Ready to go beyond and above his practice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
I have been a patient of Dr Pavlovich for over 10 years. He has always been extremely pleasant; professional; easy to talk with. I am extremely pleased to be one of his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
The very best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Great explainer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Dr. Pavlovich was thoughtful and took the time to listen to all of questions regarding my prostate issues and explained my options in detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr Pavlovich is a kind, considerate clinician who did an amazing job for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Excellent consultation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
I cannot thank Dr. Christian Pavlovich enough for the care and treatment that I received!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
My experience with Dr. Pavlovich was wonderful. From the first visit where we discussed treatment options, to the surgery, to the post care, every interaction I had was first class.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
EXCELLENT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
Dr. Pavlovich was very knowledgeable & very clear. He explained everything very carefully & answered all of our questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Very satisfied with my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Very good listener and very thorough review of my condition