Specialties

Surgery

From the first use of rubber gloves in surgery and the ‘blue baby’ operation that gave birth to modern heart surgery, to recent pioneering
techniques in transplant surgery, Johns Hopkins Surgery holds a distinguished place in medical history. The department provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment for adult and pediatric patients, including gastrointestinal, oncologic, endocrine, vascular, pulmonary and cardiac diseases. The department also provides the full spectrum of transplant and plastic/cosmetic surgery services. The Department is revolutionizing the field of surgery with the development of minimally invasive and robotic surgeries that have shortened recovery times and minimized pain for the patient.

Cardiac Surgery:  This division provides operative treatment for adult and pediatric patients with all types of cardiac disease.  The service includes specialists in congenital heart disease, surgery for arrhythmias, transplantation of the heart and the lung, valvular, aneurysm, cardiomyoplasty, ventricular assist devices, electrophysiology (AICD), aortic surgery and coronary artery surgery.

Colon Cancer Center:  This center offers consultation to patients with cancer of the large bowel or those at risk for the disease through hereditary or environmental factors.

Endocrine Service:  This service offers consultation and treatment for patients with disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands.  Care is also available for patients with hormone-secreting tumors of the endocrine pancrease (Islet cell tumors) and gastrointestinal tract, including carcinoid tumors.  A multidisciplinary interactive approach is emphasized.

Gastrointestinal, Pancreas and Liver, Biliary Service:  Diagnostic and therapeutic services are provided for the full spectrum of benign and malignant alimentary tract diseases.  Specific emphasis is placed on benign and malignant disease of the pancreas, liver and biliary tract.

Nutrition Support Service and Home Support Service:  Nutrition Support Service provides complete nutritional assessment and formulation of therapy plans for intravenous and enteral nutrition support in consultation with the attending physicians.  Home Support Service offers complete nutritional assessment, formulation of care plans and appropriate follow-up for patients requiring high-technology home health care products such as intravenous antibiotics, chemotherapy, alimentation, cardiotrophic drugs or enteral feedings.

Oncologic Service:  Surgical Oncology Service provides consultation and treatment for patients with all solid tumors as well as diagnostic procedures for individuals with hematologic malignancies.  There is a close association with Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology to coordinate care of patients.

Thoracic Surgical Services:  This service offers consultation to patients with benign and malignant conditions of the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum and pleura.  Minimally invasive procedures are offered to appropriate patients, as well as lung transplantation and volume reduction surgery for emphysema.

Transplantation Service:  This service provides pediatric and adult surgical and postoperative management of organ transplantation, including pancreas, liver and kidney.  Surgical procedures for dialysis access also are performed.

Adult Trauma and Critical Care Service:  This service oversees the care of all adult trauma cases admitted to The Johns Hopkins Hospital.  The service accepts transfers of trauma and critical care patients for tertiary care.

Vascular Surgical Service:  This service offers diagnosis and management of venous disease, and of aneurysmal and occlusive diseases of the peripheral arterial vascular system, including noninvasive vascular laboratory testing, and endovascular and open repair.