
Brock Lindsey, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Brock Lindsey
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Brock Lindsey, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopaedic oncology. He treats children and adults with all types of bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Dr. Lindsey has expertise in nanoparticle delivery of immunotherapy, immunodiagnostics as a novel treatment for osteosarcoma, as well as complex reconstruction after amputation, including osseointegration.
Dr. Lindsey earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He then completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at West Virginia University’s (WVU) J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, becoming the department’s first to complete a research fellowship during residency. Dr. Lindsey also pursued a fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and UPMC Children’s Hospital before returning to WVU Medicine as an attending physician.
During his 12 years at WVU Medicine, Dr. Lindsey created programs in musculoskeletal oncology and adult reconstruction as well as a multidisciplinary amputation clinic. He also led a musculoskeletal research laboratory into the national rankings for federal funding for orthopaedic surgery departments. His research focuses on improving treatment strategies for metastatic osteosarcoma and exploring human/machine interfaces for amputees. His work has been published in local, national and international basic science and clinical research journals.
Dr. Lindsey has experience mentoring and training students at all levels from undergraduate and graduate students to postdoctoral positions. He won Press Ganey’s “Top Provider” award every year between 2013 and 2018. He also founded ICaPath, a biotech startup derived from his laboratory research that is currently working toward a first in-human clinical trial.
Research Interests
Treating children and adults with all types of bone and soft tissue sarcomas
Selected Publications
BT Grisez, AE Hanselman, KW Boukhemis, TA Lalli, and BA Lindsey. Osseointegrated Transcutaneous Device for Amputees: A Pilot Large Animal Model. Advances in orthopedics. Article ID 4625967, Volume 2018 (2018). doi: 10.1155/2018/4625967 PMID: 30302292
ES. Kleinerman, L Yu, JDao, AA. Hayes-Jordan, BA Lindsey, JD. Kawedia, J Stewart and N Gordon. Aerosol Gemcitabine after Amputation Inhibits Osteosarcoma Lung Metastases but not wound healing. Sarcoma. 2018 Jan 21;2018:3143096. doi: 10.1155/2018/3143096. PMC5828535 eCollection 2018.
Markel JE, Noore J, Emery EJ, Bobnar HJ, Kleinerman ES, Lindsey BA. Using the Spleen as an In Vivo Systemic Immune Barometer Alongside Osteosarcoma Disease Progression and Immunotherapy with α-PD-L1. Sarcoma. 2018 Dec 12. 2018:8694397. doi: 10.1155/2018/8694397. eCollection 2018. PMID:30651716
MC Plumby, Bacaj P, BA Lindsey. Unicentric Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma of the Calcaneus: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Clinical Sarcoma Research. 2018 Apr 6;8:5. doi: 10.1186/s13569-018-0092-z. eCollection 2018.
Zhang S, Vaida J, Parenti J, Lindsey BA, Xing M, Li B. Programmed Multidrug Delivery Based on Bio-Inspired Capsule-Integrated Nanocoatings for Infected Bone Defect Treatment. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2021 Mar 17;13(10):12454-12462. doi:10.1021/acsami.0c20332. Epub 2021 Mar 8. PMID: 33683872
Honors
- Press Ganey "Top Provider", 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- AO Berton Rahn Research Award, AO Foundation, 1/1/11
Lectures & Presentations
- Immunophenotyping and Immunotherapy for Osteosarcoma, Oral Presentation, Allegheny Health Network Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Pittsburgh, PA, 2/24/20
- Nanocapsule Delivery System for Cytokines, Oral Presentation, Pediatric Grand Rounds, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 4/1/17
- Nanoparticle Delivery for Immunotherapy, Oral Presentation, Research Seminar, Washington St. Louis, 2/22/22
- Osseointegration in Transfemoral Amputees, Oral Presentation, Hanger Prosthetics National Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/18
- Redefining Immunotherapy for Osteosarcoma: Immunophenotyping, Oral Presentation, Pittsburg Sarcoma Collaborate, Pittsburgh, PA, 9/1/19
Memberships
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Association
- Orthopaedic Research Society
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- West Virginia Orthopaedic Society
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5009, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 410-614-1451
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Musculoskeletal Oncology, 2011
- Residency: WVU Health Sciences Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010
- Medical Education: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, MD, 2004
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- 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
4.9 out of 5
105 ratings, 36 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
My experiences are very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Very thorough; presented all the surgical options with risk/reward assessment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
We were show in an understandable way exactly what was happening to my arm bone. Both with showing u the xray and verbal of my issue. He listened to my questions and explained to my satification to all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr. Lindsey is a kind and funny person. He has always gone out of his way to make me feel comfortable in his office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
I thanked Dr Lindsey for the care that he and his department gave me. I could but have hoped for a better outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr Lindsey is the best! He friendly knowledgeable and is able to answer all my questions. He's an excellent doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
What's to say. It's Hopkins and I feel I received the best care possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Great Doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr. Lindsey was a breath of fresh air. Been dealing with hip/groin pain for awhile chasing a diagnosis. Upcoming MRI w/Dr. Lindsey & his radiologist hoping soon I will know the path forward to I need to take to regain my health & mobility pain free
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
An excellent medici
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Very thorough n professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr Lindsey is very reassuring. His confidence is great. If he has any hesitation, he puts it in a way that is not scary.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Lindsey and his team are one of the very best providers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Lindsey is a excellent provider, though is schedule must be packed!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
I always have the utmost confidence in Dr. Lindsey and his team, which has made my experience being treated for liposarcoma easier to deal with. Dr. Lindsey's professionalism, expertise, and compassion are top notch. Couldn't ask for a better doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr Lindsey is fantastic! Caring and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr Lindsey has been fantastic. Always answers all my questions and is very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Overall excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Excellent ""bedside manner""
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Lindsey is one of the best. He provides great care, has compassion and a personality that makes the situation pleasant. I will continue to see Dr. Lindsey and would highly recommend him to family, friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr Lindsey was easy to talk to and to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Appt was 2.5 hours late. Sat in exam room the entire time. No one Including doctor commented on lateness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Excellent doctor. Very caring and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr. Lindsey and his assistant were very personable. They listened to our questions and my family & I was very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
I had seen this for better before when he worked for another facility. He still provided the same good care and concern for my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr. Lindsey is a gifted surgeon. I would recommend him to anyone who needed his specialty care. He is also very caring and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Knowledgeable, approachable with my concerns, and easy going.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr. Lindsey was very thorough and his diagnosis and treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr Lindsey is an excellent surgeon and physician with a great bedside manner!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Experienced. Very smart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Dr Lindsey was attentive and engaging with my 10 y/oo
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr Brock Lindsey was excellent in diagnosing and immediately following up with a treatment plan. Impressive. This is the reason we chose John Hopkins team (a 5 hr drive for us) for any medical Issue that requires up to date knowledge and expertise to resolve. We know we're in the best hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr Lindsey was great, he took the time to talk to me about my medical care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Showed knowledge about my condition - answered all questions - spent time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Did a good job explaining the situation and next steps