Meet Our Experts

We capitalize on the expertise and team approach that exists throughout Johns Hopkins. Our radiation oncologists work with the Hopkins multi-disciplinary oncology team of surgeons, medical oncologists, and sub-specialized radiologists and pathologists. 

Our experienced, specialized staff, which includes clinicians (those who treat the patients) and researchers, work cooperatively to enhance the department’s ability to provide the most advanced treatment options that are specific to each patient’s disease.

It is not just about how cancers are treated but also about the team who is treating the disease. Every member of our radiation oncology staff contributes to patient care.

Leadership

Akila Viswanathan MD MPH

  • Director, Johns Hopkins Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
  • Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

Primary Location: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD

  • Curtiland Deville MD

    • Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center
    • Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

    Primary Location: Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC

  • Stephen Greco MD

    • Clinical Director, The Kimmel Cancer Center Radiation Oncology at Suburban Hospital

    Primary Location: Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD

  • Russell Hales MD

    • Director, Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Program
    • Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

    Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

  • Lawrence R. Kleinberg MD

    • Vice Chair of Clinical Research
    • Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

    Primary Location: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD

  • Daniel Yeong-Jin Song MD

    • Co-Director, Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic
    • Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

    Primary Location: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD

  • Jean Wright MD

    • Director of Breast Cancer Program, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
    • Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

    Primary Location: Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC

  • Xun Jia PhD

    • Chief of Medical Physics Division
    • Professor (PAR) of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
  • Marikki Laiho MD PhD

    • Director, Division of Molecular Radiation Sciences
    • Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

Radiation Oncologists

Radiation oncologists prescribe and develop treatment plans that are specific to each patient, oversee the precise delivery of the treatment, and are committed to clinical care and development of new patient clinical trials. View the full list.

Medical Physics Faculty

Medical physicists work with the doctor to develop treatment plans and work with dosimetrists to make sure the treatment is safe and tailored to the patients' needs. They also develop and monitor quality control plans for radiation equipment and procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Kai Ding, M.S., Ph.D.
Reza Farjam Ph.D.
Rachel Ger, Ph.D.
Robert Hobbs, Ph.D.
Junghoon Lee, Ph.D.

Heng Li, Ph.D.
Todd McNutt, Ph.D.
Wilred Ngwa, Ph.D., M.Sc
Mohammad Rezaee, Ph.D., M.Sc
Michael B. Roumeliotis, Ph.D.
Lingshu Yin, Ph.D.

Molecular Radiation Sciences Research Faculty

Researchers develop studies to examine how radiation and medical physics can be made even more effective and better targeted to treat the cancer while leaving healthy tissue and organs unaffected. As their research moves to clinical trials that offer new hope, our patients can participate, supported by clinical trial nurses. View the full list.

Fred Bunz, MD, Ph.D.
Robert Ivkov, Ph.D.
Marikki Laiho, M.D., Ph.D.

Phillip Oberdoerffer, Ph.D., MS

On Target with Dr. Akila Viswanathan

On this episode Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Kristin Redmond about the treatment of brain and spinal tumors.