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Mark C. Markowski

Mark C. Markowski, MD, PhD

Medical Oncology

Accepting New Patients
5.0 of 5 stars172 ratings, 74 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About Mark C. Markowski

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Oncology

Background

Dr. Mark Markowski is a medical oncologist at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an instructor in the Department of Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Markowski participates in multidisciplinary clinics at Sibley and The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and see patients in the genitourinary clinics of both hospitals.

Dr. Markowski treats numerous types of cancers, with a specialty in prostate cancer.

Dr. Markowski earned his medical degree and Ph.D. in tumor biology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Columbia University, followed by a medical oncology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Markowski is a board member and secretary for the Genito-Urinary Multidisciplinary D.C. Regional Oncology Project (GUMDROP).

Dr. Markowski previously served as a research associate at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University. His research interests focus on early phase drug development for prostate cancer, and anti-inflammatory agents and cancer incidence. Dr. Markowski is currently conducting research with funding from a Postdoctoral Training Award from the Department of Defense's Prostate Cancer Research Program, and a Young Investigator Award from the Prostate Cancer Foundation, which focuses on new treatment strategies for prostate cancer patients and credentialing these treatments for advancement to clinical trials. 

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

  • ASCO 2017: PSA doubling time and proximal PSA value predict metastasis-free survival in men with biochemically recurrent prostate cancer (BRPC) after radical prostatectomy, UroToday, 2017.

    Proximal PSA Predicts Prostate Cancer Metastasis Risk, Renal and Urology News, Sept. 13, 2017.

Research Interests

Anti-inflammatory agents and cancer incidence, Early phase drug development for prostate cancer

PubMed

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=markowski%2C%20mark%20OR%20(Markowski%20AND%20Kimura%20K)

Selected Publications

  • Markowski MC, Carducci MA. "Early use of chemotherapy in metastatic prostate cancer." Cancer Treat Rev. 2017 Apr;55:218-224. doi: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2016.09.017. Epub 2016 Oct 3. Review.

  • Markowski MC, Eisenberger MA, Zahurak M, Epstein JI, Paller CJ. "Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Prostate: Retrospective Review of a Case Series From the Johns Hopkins Hospital." Urology. 2015 Sep;86(3):539-43. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2015.06.011. Epub 2015 Jun 28.

  • Markowski MC, Frick KD, Eshleman JR, Luo J, Antonarakis ES. "Cost-Savings Analysis of AR-V7 Testing in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Eligible for Treatment With Abiraterone or Enzalutamide." Prostate. 2016 Dec;76(16):1484-1490. doi: 10.1002/pros.23232. Epub 2016 Jul 12.

  • Markowski MC, Imus P, Wright JL, Schottenstein D, Paller CJ. "Long-Term Control of Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer After Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy in the Absence of Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Case Report." Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2017 Oct;15(5):e839-e842. doi: 10.1016/j.clgc.2017.02.001. Epub 2017 Feb 27. 

  • Markowski MC, Wobker SE, Strowd RE 3rd, Antonarakis ES. "Lumbosacral Plexus Involvement as the First Site of Metastatic Recurrence in a Patient With CTNNB1-Mutant Prostate Cancer." Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2016 Aug;14(4):e417-22. doi: 10.1016/j.clgc.2016.02.001. Epub 2016 Feb 23. 

Honors

  • Young Investigator Award, Prostate Cancer Foundation
  • Postdoctoral Training Award, Department of Defense, Prostate Cancer Research Program

Memberships

  • Genito-Urinary Multidisciplinary D.C. Regional Oncology Project (GUMDROP),

    Board Member and Secretary

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016

    Expertise

    Education

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Fellowship, Medical Oncology, 2016

    New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell

    Residency, Internal Medicine, 2012

    Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Graduate School, PhD, 2009

    Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 2009

    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

    5 out of 5

    172 ratings, 74 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 5 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 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 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 2/21/2025

      Approacher, listens and explains well.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/20/2025

      All good.thanks

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/13/2025

      He is very good and nice Doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/11/2025

      Courteous and professional, very knowledgeable about my cancer care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/6/2025

      Dr Markowski is a great doctor, caring and informative

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/4/2025

      Consistently caring and dependable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/31/2025

      Dr. Markowski has been treating my cancers for over five years. He has been tremendous and caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/23/2025

      I find Dr Markowski an excellent physician with expertise and compassion.

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

      Dr. Mark Markowski is very competent in his field. Plus he is very courteous , caring and very professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/16/2025

      Always on top of my illness

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

      Dr.Markowski is the best there is!

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

      Dr. Markowski is treating me for a recurrence of prostate cancer that has reached Level 4. His ability to explain issues involved, the prognosis and proposed course of treatment is clear and direct. He is happy to explain and easy to understand.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/2/2025

      He has a good disposition and knowledge of how you approach treatment not rushing to use medication as the only resolution to address the cancer

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/19/2024

      Very positive and confident demeanor with excellent communication skills. Obviously very knowledgeable, patient and willing to answer our questions to our satisfaction, and was careful to be certain that we had no further questions or concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/19/2024

      Excellent doctor wish there were more like him

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

      Excellent communicator who also listens well.

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

      Dr. Markowski is the best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/13/2024

      Top friendly professional

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      Reviewed on 12/12/2024

      Mark Markowski is fabulous!!!

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

      Highest marks for Dr. Markowski's competence, compassion, positivity.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/10/2024

      One of the best

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      Reviewed on 12/5/2024

      The best

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      Reviewed on 12/5/2024

      Excellent!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/3/2024

      Genuine and attentive to my issues

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/26/2024

      Dr. Markowski was terrific, answering my questions and providing sage advice on managing my illness - prostate cancer

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/21/2024

      Dr. Markowski was very friendly and helpful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/21/2024

      Very thoughtful, knowledgeable, courteous, and focused on my care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/14/2024

      Professional and easy to talk to

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/14/2024

      Excellent provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/7/2024

      Dr. Markowski is very professional and he always listens carefully to my concerns. He is highly recommended.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/7/2024

      Extraordinarily lucky to have this doctor work with me

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

      Dr Markowski has provided care and guidance for some years. He is a valued physician and counselor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/31/2024

      Dr. Markowski is the best.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/31/2024

      He is always understanding and amazing

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2024

      He has always been there for me. Well prepared for each step of my health journey.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/22/2024

      Doctor Markowski comes highly recommended and is easy to talk with.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/22/2024

      Dr Markowski is the best

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

      Great team working together to make sure my care is taken care of. Dr. Markowski is a true asset to your organization.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/24/2024

      Doctor Mark was open and concerned about my health.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/19/2024

      The oncologist has very good bedside manner.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/19/2024

      All good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/19/2024

      Dr. Markowski listens well and answered all of my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/17/2024

      Dr. Markowski was terrific & very personable. He displayed a sense of urgency in setting up or next labs & visit.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/17/2024

      Dr Markowski is a great doctor and I always feel better after seeing him.

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

      Very professional. Companionate and caring demeanor. He is patient and answers my questions about my treatment and medication concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/23/2024

      Very cordial, knowledgeable and caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/20/2024

      Excellent communicator. Inspired confidence and trust.

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

      Excellent

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

      Dr. Markowski is an outstanding physician, very knowledgeable of metastatic prostate cancer. I will continue to travel to consult with him.

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

      This provider as any other provider in John Hopkins and other places orders test and then their hardly any discussion about them except "everything is good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/25/2024

      Markowski is a star and a delight to see despite my not delightful cancer.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/9/2024

      Great bedside manners.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/9/2024

      Dr. Markowski has kept me alive even though I have been diagnosed with two different types of cancers. His bedside manner is perfect and can describe my treatment and medications in layman's terms.

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

      Dr. Markowski has, for about 22 months, been outstanding in his handling of my state 4 Prostate Cancer treatment

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

      Shorter time lines for scheduling doctor's appointments

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

      Dr. Markowski is the best.

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

      Professional, caring, knowledgeable, great attitude

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

      The best

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

      Dr. Markowski is outstanding!

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

      Intelligent, courteous, helpful

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

      Great doctor; listens, explains things, puts you at ease, knows your case

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

      He assured me we are on the right path and ask me to be patient and "stay the course" until we know more with a future scan.

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

      I think Dr. Markowski is an outstanding expert in the medical fields related to my prostate cancer and attends to me and my situation in a superior manner. Couldn't ask for anyone better!

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

      Thanks

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

      Kind and considerate and to the point.

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

      Been seeing Dr. Markowski for 4 years. He is a real asset to your organization. Best doctor I have ever had.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2024

      Excellent and knowledgeable doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2024

      An excellent doctor, caring and knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/18/2024

      Over the 5 years I have been seeing him - all the time excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/18/2024

      One of theee best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/11/2024

      Excellent there were. None.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/11/2024

      Excellent provider! Great bedside manner! A pleasure to work with. Very positive demeanor.

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

      Dr. Markowski is discusses alternative going forward and works with me to create a plan

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/2/2024

      Friendly, courteous, caring, liston to my opinion about my health. Knows the form of treatment for my prostate cancer.