Khaled El-Shami, MBCHB, MS, PhD
Hematology
Hematologic Malignancy
4.9 of 5 stars
195 Ratings, 55 Reviews33 Insurances Accepted
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Background
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Research Interests
PubMed
Selected Publications
Honors
Memberships
Locations
- JH Kimmel Cancer Center Sibley
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-660-6500
- fax: 202-660-6501
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Oncology, 2008George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2005Weizmann Institute Weinberg Graduate School
Graduate School, PhD, 2000University of Sussex
Graduate School, BioChemistry, MS, 1993Alexandria University Hospital
Residency, Surgery, 1992University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education, MBChB MS, 1987Insurance
- Aetna
- Amerigroup District of Columbia
- AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- Evernorth Behavioral Health
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- JAI Medical Systems
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- Kaiser Permanente
- KeyCare
- Maryland Physicians Care
- Medicaid DC
- Medicaid Maryland
- Medicare DC
- Medicare Maryland
- MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
- South Central Preferred (SCP)
- Superior Vision
- TRICARE (Humana Military East)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
- Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
195 Ratings, 55 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 4/1/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Simply the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2024
Dr el-Shami is outstanding providing excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
Dr El-Shami has been my Oncologist doctor since [date]. I have followed him from [ ] to [ ] to Sibley John Hopkins Medicine. He is truly a Remarkable Oncologist! His Profesional Expertise, and kindnesses goes beyond any expectation and I trust him all the way in his medical decisions towards my health! I am very blessed and fortunate to have him as my Oncology Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2024
Dr. El Shami is terrific. Very thorough and interested in all aspects of my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2024
Concerned, conscientious, and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2024
Professional, caring, direct, and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2024
Dr. El-Shami is wonderful. He always asks questions, he listens, he makes Recommendations. Very kin, very smart. Cares about my cancer but alsoOverall health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/29/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2024
Dr. ElShami is a great doctor. He has a very good/excellent bedside manner. Also he is very knowledgeable about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2024
It is, and has been my consistent opinion that Dr. El Shami is providing tve best care possible for my cancer diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2024
Dr El-Shami conducted a bone marrow biopsy without sedation and the procedure was performed relatively pain free due to his highly skilled medical technique. He is a world class oncologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2024
Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2024
Dr. El-Shami has always been a good provider. Very caring about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2024
Dr El-Shami has been treating me for lymphoma for a number of years. He is thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I trust him completely. During my periodic visits, I have very little contact with the nurses. [Name] who usually draws my blood for testing is very friendly and professional. Does a great job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2024
Trust worthy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2024
Best doctor and best hospital in Washington! Doctor el-Shami has saved my life! I have recommended him to everyone I know with cancer. He's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2024
This was our first time meeting. He was also my third provider I've had in the last 5 years. I found him to provide the me with the information I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2024
Very knowledgeable and available. Prompt with his responses. Does a great job of explaining treatment needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2024
Dr El-Shami is an exemplary doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2024
He's great; thorough, patient explains clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/4/2024
Dr El-Shami was professional courteous and provided me information that was necessary to continue the treatment that I received
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/28/2023
Very good doctor EXCELLENT!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/28/2023
I have been seeing Dr El Shami for a number of years. He goes over my test results, answers my questions and is always encouraging. I feel that he is truly concerned about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2023
I have been receiving care from this provider for over 3 years and I am very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2023
The best doctor anyone could ask for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2023
My provided is new to me So no comment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2023
I have confidence in Dr. EL Shami.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2023
Excellent and thorough!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2023
Dr. El-Shami has always been ready a caring and careful professional great at listening and ready to calm my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2023
Great and caring doctor - would t trade him/her for anything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2023
Dr el-Shami is outstanding-monitoring my multiple myeloma and keeping it in remission.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2023
Appears to be very able and approachable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2023
My provider was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2023
Dr. El-Shami is competent and comforting. I leave every visit I have with him feeling calmer and more optimistic. Best oncologist ever!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2023
Very caring and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2023
Outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2023
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2023
He's one cool cat.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2023
He is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2023
I have nothing but great things to say about Medical Oncology at Sibley. Everyone is knowledgeable, professional, and kind, and the care is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2023
Dr El-Shami projects himself as a caring compassionate knowledgable Dr who really cares about the welfare of his patients (ME) and I leave my visits feeling like he will take care of my health issues no matter the challenges ahead.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2023
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2023
Dr. Do-Shami has saved my life! He is the best! Thank you for recruiting him to JH.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2023
I am a new patient, but so far he is very knowledgeable and listens carefully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2023
Dr M El Shami is an Excellent clinician , very compassionate & I feel very lucky to be under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2023
Dr. El Shami is very professional. He explained to me what to do in details. He's is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2023
Excellent! The GOAT!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2023
Dr E S is terrific--an expert who listens, explains issues and gives me the time I need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2023
Excellent. Professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2023
My doctor and nurses are exceptional!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2023
He is a good doctor, very nice, but doesn't always seem to be up on the very latest info on this disease and not always open to things outside of his experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2023
Attentive. Explained medical matters well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2023
Best doctor I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2023
I've followed Dr. EL-Shami from GWU to Sibley because he IS a VERY GOOD PHYSICIAN for this type of cancer - myeloma.