Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Part of Johns Hopkins Medicine — one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the USA. Sidney Kimmel Center combines clinical care with an intensive research program; strong Breast Center and Phase I–III clinical trials.
First contact
International Services Office — online inquiry form or +1-410-502-7683. Johns Hopkins often coordinates visits with medical record translation services.
Center websiteAbout the center
Johns Hopkins Medicine was founded in 1889 and set standards for modern medicine. Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of the first comprehensive cancer centers in the USA. Johns Hopkins Breast Center is a specialized breast cancer team with full treatment spectrum — from prevention to advanced systemic therapy.
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
East Baltimore campus, 10 minutes from downtown. BWI airport (Baltimore/Washington) — about 25 minutes; alternatively Reagan National in Washington (DCA) — about 1 hour. Baltimore is cheaper than New York or Boston for accommodation.
Why patients choose this center
- ✓Johns Hopkins Breast Center — specialized breast cancer team.
- ✓Prestige and over 130 years of medical tradition.
- ✓Strong Phase I–III clinical trial program.
- ✓Baltimore cheaper than NYC/Boston — lower accommodation costs.
- ✓Close to Washington DC — access to additional resources.
Specializations
Breast cancer (Johns Hopkins Breast Center), lung, prostate, head and neck cancers; Phase I–III clinical trials.
- Breast surgery and reconstruction
- Chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy
- Radiotherapy
- Targeted therapy in breast and lung cancer
- Head and neck cancer treatment
Clinical trials
Johns Hopkins runs an intensive clinical trial program — especially in breast, lung and head/neck cancers. International patients may qualify after team assessment. Check the clinical trials radar →
International patient program
International Services Office serves patients from over 100 countries. Coordination includes record translation, visits and cost estimates. Response: 5–10 business days.
Documents to prepare
- •Medical summary in English
- •Pathology report with biomarkers (ER, PR, HER2, Ki-67)
- •Imaging results
- •Treatment history
- •Blood test results
Costs and insurance
Paid treatment — estimate after case review. Baltimore offers lower living costs than NYC. Check your international policy scope before travel. Grants database →
Typical timeline
Record review: 5–10 days. First visit: 2–4 weeks. Treatment plan: usually within the first week.
Accommodation
Hopkins publishes partner hotel list in East Baltimore. City offers cheaper accommodation than NYC/Boston. Inner Harbor area — 10 minutes from campus. Accommodation in the USA →
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Practical tips
- 💡Johns Hopkins Breast Center is a good choice for breast cancer — ask about the dedicated team.
- 💡BWI airport has shuttle to campus — cheaper than taxi.
- 💡East Baltimore requires evening caution — choose a hotel with good access.
- 💡Prepare biomarker profile — Hopkins places strong emphasis on this for breast cancer.
The data in the directory is informational and may change. Before making any decisions, always verify current information directly with the center. This is not medical advice.