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Russell Hales

Russell Hales, MD

Radiation Oncology

Accepting New Patients
5.0 of 5 stars156 ratings, 65 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Russell Hales

Professional Titles

  • Director, Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Program

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

Background

Russell Hales, M.D., is an assistant professor of radiation oncology and molecular radiation sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also is director of the thoracic multidisciplinary clinic.  His research focuses on reconstructing health delivery models to enhance value and improve clinical outcomes. He also studies the effect of immunotherapy and RT in thoracic tumors. Dr. Hales was awarded an R21 grant to study the use of dynamic MRI in predicting tumor motion in patient with lung cancer. Taken together, his research focuses on optimizing patient outcomes using resources from physics, engineering, biology and health delivery systems.

Dr. Hales’ efforts extend beyond radiation oncology and clinical management. He has helped to lead in the thoracic oncology program, which includes 20 faculty members and nearly 50 staff, to help chart a vision for this program’s future. In the last four years, the program has gradually transitioned from The Johns Hopkins Hospital campus to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Hales was tasked to head the building and design committee that worked with architects to create a structure conducive to 21st century oncology care. His work extends beyond the bricks and mortar of the new cancer center today to team development within the thoracic oncology program. Simply put, the thoracic oncology move was designed to conceptualize the transition of care from department-based to disease-based medicine. As such, Dr. Hales has worked to integrate the efforts of specialists in medical oncology, thoracic surgery, interventional pulmonology, pathology and radiology. These experts share a clinical space focused on thoracic malignancies and bring a patient-centered model of care to their group.

Dr. Hales graduated from Brigham Young University Summa Cum Laude and Valedictorian in 2001. He attended Johns Hopkins Medicine and graduated with an M.D. in 2005. He trained on the Osler Medical Service and attended residency at Johns Hopkins. He joined the faculty at Hopkins in 2010. 

Dr. Hales focus in program building, research and clinical endeavors is robust, but he understands the key role of academia in training future leaders in medicine. He has been awarded Teacher of the Year in the department of radiation oncology at Hopkins for three of the last six years. He is a well-respected lecturer and travels nationally to speak at conferences and educational workshops about novel therapies in lung and esophagus cancer.

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Additional Academic Titles

Associate Professor of Oncology

Research Interests

Characterization of organ motion in thoracic tumors, Novel radiation sensitizers in non small cell lung cancer

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 300 Mason Lord Drive, Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD 21224
    • Sibley Memorial Hospital
      • 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016

      Expertise

      Education

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Residency, Radiation Oncology, 2010

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 2005

      Board Certifications

      Radiation Oncology

      American Board of Radiology, 2011

      Insurance

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      • Aetna
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      • 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

      156 ratings, 65 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.

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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/10/2025

        Always pleasant. Speaks simply & clearly. Listens carefully to any of my concerns and he answers my questions.

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

        There is no better doctor than Dr. Hales. He is kind, informative, and thorough.

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

        Dr Hales is an excellent physician and I feel well in his are.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/29/2025

        Dr Hales is the best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/28/2025

        Dr Hales excellent provider, listens, pays attention to details makes sure you don't fall through the cracks and provides very thorough care. The care provided makes me feel confident that I can trust in getting the best care possible for my health conditions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/27/2025

        Dr Hales is the most caring Dr .

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/15/2025

        The best there is, always caring, thorough and professional.

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

        He's the best.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/9/2025

        Dr. Hales is very professional and knowledgeable. He is compassionate, kind, and personable. Outstanding communicator. Physicians like Dr. Hales make Hopkins #1. I cconsider it a blessing to be under his medical care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/8/2025

        Dr. Hales is an angel. He takes time to explain everything, is caring and extremely knowledgeable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/7/2025

        I am so fortunate to have Dr. Hales as the physician to help me through this treatment for my lung cancer diagnosiis. I believe I have received the very best care available in the United States (and elsewhere). Not only is he extremely knowlegable but he easily explains complicated things in a clear and simple manner that I can understand without the slightest hint of condesension.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/17/2024

        Very professional, respectful, and caring.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/16/2024

        Dr Russell he is very good doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/16/2024

        Dr. Hales has taken great care of me and I appreciate his services and support.

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

        Dr. Hales is THE BEST

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

        Appears top, notch, clinically, kind, compassionate, excellent communicator

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/9/2024

        Excellent

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

        John Hopkins and Dr Russell Hales do an excellent job treating and taking care of their patients.

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

        Dr hales is absolutely the best in every way. Most important to me--besides his obvious expertise--is the kindness and compassion he shows on every visit.

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

        Very easy to talk to and provide information concerning your situation.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/6/2024

        This was my first visit. So some questions did not apply to me and I left them blank

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/24/2024

        Once in a room I was well taken care of.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/21/2024

        Dr. Hales is very professional, courteous and explained issues in a way that I could understand.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/2/2024

        I've been a patient of Dr. Hales for 9 years. He has always been professional, prepared, and patient with my questions. He is a very good doctor and has always been available to answer my inquiries.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/26/2024

        Easy to understand very respectful friendly and always listens gives all the options and explains these options lets you talk about your treatments and concerns always informative Wouldn't want to see anyone else but Dr Hales

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/26/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/18/2024

        Dr. Hales is terrific. Been seeing him for almost 5 years now. He also referred me to another doc at Hopkins for a different matter. Very pleased with my care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/10/2024

        Dr Russell Hales is the best. He's always pleasant, courteous and thorough.

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

        Dr. Hales is the best, he is our oncologist for the past 7 years, over the past 7 years, Dr. Hales is always care for us not only limited to lungs but he referred me to other JHMI specialists. Under his care, my persistent headache disappeared, my nausea condition due to Motrin cured, we continued to refer Dr Hales to all our friends, we hope more patients can benefit from his wonderful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/28/2024

        Great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/28/2024

        I have just begun with JH Bayview and met with the team I will be working with. I believe I am in good hands and altho I could receive treatment much closer to my home, I have chosen JH because I feel they are the very best option; especially for someone who has a "unique" cancer such as I. I am looking forward to working with them to guide me through this journey.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/22/2024

        Very professional n informative.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/22/2024

        Dr. Hales and his team are the best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/21/2024

        Thorough, empathetic, present and relatable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/14/2024

        Dr. Hales has been very helpful and professional.

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

        Dr hales is a wonderful doctor. every time I fill out one of these surveys, I struggle to find new adjectives to to describe his kindness, his compassion, his attentiveness, his total commitment.

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

        Dr Hales is excellent about explaining everything related to my case. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

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

        Dr. Hales is kind and thorough. I feel that he prioritizes my safety and quality of life outcomes.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/1/2024

        I am very happy with care from Dr. Hales. He addresses all my concerns professionally and compassionately

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/24/2024

        Dr. Hales has extraordinary knowledge of my condition, and I feel confident that he will do his best for me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/24/2024

        Easy and compassionate manner. Not rushed. Very educated and knowledgeable. Answered my litany of questions. Excellent physician.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/17/2024

        He is the greatest !

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

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/8/2024

        Dr. Hales is excellent.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/8/2024

        He is an excellent doctor. I tell my fiend to hem if you need to know cancer, you must go see him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/1/2024

        Words can not go as deep as I can't explain enough, Dr Hales has been such an amazing Doctor through this Cancer journey of mine. Dr Hales is the most kindest and compassionate Doctor I've ever known.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/27/2024

        I highly respect and admire Dr. Hales. He is very knowledgeable, well informed and extremely courteous. Moreover, his bedside manner is superb. To put it bluntly, he is the best and a KEEPER.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/13/2024

        Dr Hales is truly caring physician. Very empathetic and cordial.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/10/2024

        Explained things great. Very friendly.

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

        Excellent Doctor

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

        He's the best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/22/2024

        Excellent

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

        Very easy to talk too. Very informative n concern for my overall care n solution.

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

        Dr Hales is one of the best health providers I have ever encountered. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind and compassionate.

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

        Excellent care.

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

        Dr. Hales is an exceptional physician. I am fortunate to be his patient.

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

        Dr Hales and his team are the best, they arranged all the appointments, CT scan and review results and office visit, all in 4 hours window for our convenience, Dr Hales not only focuses on lungs but he cares about my entire health condition, he spend time to explore and discuss all options of treatments, Dr Hales exemplified why JHMI continuously rated on the top of all Hospitals, I am so looking forward to visit with Dr Hales again!

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

        I am very happy with my provider, Dr. Hales.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/22/2024

        Dr Hales is the best doctor I could possibly have. He saved my life nine years ago and he continues to care about my health and takes exceptional care of me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/17/2024

        Dr Hales is excellent, kind and thorough

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/17/2024

        The best!

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

        Dr. Hales is always a breath of fresh air and a ray of sunshine. I feel confident in his expertise to travel to Baltimore (from New Mexico) each year for an annual appointment.

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

        Excellent service by Dr . Hale

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/8/2024

        Dr. Hales is very personable, smart, clear and on target, and a really fine medial doctor

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

        Knowledgeable and attentive