Martin A. Makary M.D., M.P.H

Dr. Makary specializes in pancreatic cancer, minimally-invasive (laparoscopic) surgery and surgery in the elderly. He completed his education at Bucknell College, Thomas Jefferson University, and Harvard University and his general surgery residency at Georgetown University. He then completed advanced training in pancreas surgery at Johns Hopkins with Dr. John Cameron, before joining the faculty as a GI surgeon. His clinical interests include minimally-invasive surgery for abdominal tumors and his research interests include the association of frailty and risk in older surgical patients, perioperative risk assessment, and quality and safety in surgical care.

Surgical Training/Degrees

Pancreas Surgery; Johns Hopkins University
General Surgery; Georgetown University
M.D./M.P.H., Jefferson/Harvard University
B.A., Bucknell University

Clinical Interests

Minimally Invasive (Laparoscopic) Pancreas Surgery
Pancreatic cancer/masses
GIST tumors and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Gallbladder and bile duct tumors/cancers

Research Interests

Optimizing Surgery in the Elderly
Minimally Invasive Surgical Oncology

Societies

Society of Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
American Board of Surgery
American College of Surgeons
Association of Academic Surger

Dr. Makary can be contacted at the following address:

Department of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 North Wolfe Street, Osler 683
Baltimore, MD 21287

Phone: (410) 550-1222
Email: mmakary1@jhmi.edu