
Highlights
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.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
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
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 300 Mason Lord Drive, Kimmel Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 410-367-3205
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 202-243-5271
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Radiation Oncology, 2010Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2005Board Certifications
Radiation Oncology
American Board of Radiology, 2011Insurance
- 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
156 ratings, 65 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 2/10/2025
Always pleasant. Speaks simply & clearly. Listens carefully to any of my concerns and he answers my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
There is no better doctor than Dr. Hales. He is kind, informative, and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Dr Hales is an excellent physician and I feel well in his are.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Dr Hales is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Dr Hales is the most caring Dr .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
The best there is, always caring, thorough and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
He's the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Dr. Hales is an angel. He takes time to explain everything, is caring and extremely knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Very professional, respectful, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Dr Russell he is very good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Dr. Hales has taken great care of me and I appreciate his services and support.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Dr. Hales is THE BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Appears top, notch, clinically, kind, compassionate, excellent communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Very easy to talk to and provide information concerning your situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Once in a room I was well taken care of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Dr. Hales is very professional, courteous and explained issues in a way that I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Dr Russell Hales is the best. He's always pleasant, courteous and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Very professional n informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Dr. Hales and his team are the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Thorough, empathetic, present and relatable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Dr. Hales has been very helpful and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
He is the greatest !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Dr. Hales is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Dr Hales is truly caring physician. Very empathetic and cordial.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Explained things great. Very friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Excellent Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
He's the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Very easy to talk too. Very informative n concern for my overall care n solution.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Dr. Hales is an exceptional physician. I am fortunate to be his patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
I am very happy with my provider, Dr. Hales.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Dr Hales is excellent, kind and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
The best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Excellent service by Dr . Hale
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Dr. Hales is very personable, smart, clear and on target, and a really fine medial doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Knowledgeable and attentive