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Brian Matlaga

Brian Matlaga, MD

Urology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Brian Matlaga

Professional Titles

  • Director, The Stephens Center for Stone Disease
  • Executive Vice Chair, James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Urology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Brian Matlaga is a Professor of Urology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and also is the Director of the Stephens Center for Stone Disease as well as the Executive Vice Chair of the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute. Dr. Matlaga is an internationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical management of patients with urinary stone disease. A frequent contributor to the medical press, with over 180 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Matlaga’s research has received national and international awards.  

Dr. Matlaga sits on numerous editorial boards as well as advisory committees and guidelines panels for the American Urological Association, the American Board of Urology, the Endourological Society, and the National Institutes of Health, amongst others.  

Dr. Matlaga serves as Executive Medical Director of Clinical Affairs for Johns Hopkins Medicine International, the arm of Johns Hopkins Medicine that manages its global presence.  In this capacity, he delivers clinical care as well as project leadership across the globe.  

Centers and Institutes

Clinical Trial Keywords

Kidney Stones

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Research Interests

Endourology, Epidemiology of stone formation, Kidney stones, Metabolic stone disease, Minimally invasive surgical techniques, Pathophysiology of stone formation, Urinary calculi, Urinary stone disease, Urology

Research Summary

Dr. Matlaga’s research aims to better understand the pathophysiology and epidemiology of urinary stones and to advance the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques in treating them.

Selected Publications

  • Knoepp LR, Semins MJ, Wright EJ, Steele K, Shore AD, Clark JM, Makary MA, Matlaga BR, Chen CC. “Does bariatric surgery affect urinary incontinence?” Urology. 2013 Sep;82(3):547-51. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2013.04.042. Epub 2013 Jul 9.

  • Matlaga BR, Meckley LM, Kim M, Byrne TW. “Management Patterns of Medicare Patients Undergoing Treatment for Upper Urinary Tract Calculi.” J Endourol. 2013 Dec 17. [Epub ahead of print]

  • Matlaga BR. “Editorial Comment on de la Rosette et al.” J Endourol. 2013 Dec 17. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.

  • Semins MJ, Matlaga BR. “Kidney stones and pregnancy.” Adv Chronic Kidney Dis. 2013 May;20(3):260-4. doi: 10.1053/j.ackd.2013.01.009. Review.

  • Semins MJ, Matlaga BR. “Management of urolithiasis in pregnancy.” Int J Womens Health. 2013 Sep 30;5:599-604. eCollection 2013. Review.

Honors

  • Best Poster Award, 105th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association, 1/1/10
  • Best Poster Award, 104th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association, 1/1/09
  • Resident Teaching Award, the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, 1/1/08
  • Best Overall Paper Award, 24th Annual World Congress of Endourology, 1/1/06
  • Outstanding Graduate Scholar, American Urological Association Foundation Research Scholar Program, 1/1/06
  • Outstanding Research Scholar, American Foundation for Urologic Disease, 1/1/04
  • Outstanding Resident Surgeon Award, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 1/1/04
  • Gerald P. Murphy Scholar, Praecis Pharmaceuticals/American Urological Association, 1/1/03
  • Pfizer Scholars in Urology Award, 1/1/03
  • Second Place Award ("Percutaneous water-cooled radiofrequency ablation of renal cell carcinoma"), 3rd Annual North Carolina Urology Residents Seminar, 1/1/03
  • Gerald P. Murphy Scholar, Praecis Pharmaceuticals/American Urological Association, 1/1/02
  • Second Place Award ("A novel technique of local anesthesia for extensive prostate biopsy"), 2nd Annual North Carolina Urology Residents Seminar, 1/1/02
  • Second Place Award ("Epithelioid leiomyoma"), 1st Annual North Carolina Urology Residents Seminar, 1/1/01

Graduate Program Affiliations

  • Minimally Invasive and Endourology Fellowship

Memberships

  • American Urological Association
  • American Urological Association, Mid-Atlantic Section
  • Endourological Society
  • Society of Engineering and Urology

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 3300, Lutherville, MD 21093
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Indiana University Hospitals, Endourology, 2006
  • Residency: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Urology, 2004
  • Medical Education: Tulane University School of Medicine, MD, 1999

Board Certifications

  • Urology: American Board of Urology, 2008

Insurance

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  • First Health
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  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

72 ratings, 23 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Great professional visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Extremely insightful and logical, the doctor explained situation thoroughly and candidly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Dr. Matlaga explained everything very clearly. He also gave ideas about care in the future.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    I am grateful that we were able to schedule a video visit when the in-person visit was sabotaged by heavy snow. Dr Matlaga was very helpful and courteous during the video call, which I greatly appreciate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Dr B. Matlaga and his team provide the best care . Thank you very much for the expertise.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    My visit was exceptional. I contacted this provider for second opinion. He was thorough, caring and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Friendly demeanor, precise and thorough information

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Dr Matlaga was excellent during the entire visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    This was my very first time meeting Dr. Matlaga and his nurse practitioner, [staff], and accompanied nurse. I had to schedule this appointment 3 months prior because I am out of state, from Delaware, and no urology team in this area I live will take care of my recent case of kidney stones. Dr. Matlaga and his team were willing to help me and they ALL could not have been nicer or kinder or more welcoming. Overall a great experience!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    The visit with Dr. Matlaga was great: he was prepared for the visit, knowledgeable, and answered all of my questions and concerns, Exemplary.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Easy to talk too, was prepared with my information to able able to tell me what was my concern

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr Matlaga and his PA [staff] and without a doubt the finest providers that one could be blessed to have for care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Long history of care with this provider. Always excellent care.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Knowledgeable, explained procedure quickly, I felt like he was a little hurried.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Doctor was good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Very professional and very knowledgeable Excellent doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Excellent Dr gave good advice and was prepared for our visit Feel very confident after my visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    This was my first visit with this provider for a specific specialty. I was very satisfied with all aspects of the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Fantastic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Excellent doctor. Takes time to explain and answer all questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Pleasant 1st time visit