
Bruce R Kressel, MD
Hematology OncologyMedical Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Bruce R Kressel
Primary Academic Title
Instructor in Oncology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Bruce R. Kressel, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an instructor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
In addition to an expertise in breast and lung cancer, Dr. Kressel has an expertise in gynecologic oncology and general medical oncology, with specific focuses on hematologic malignancies including lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma.
Dr. Kressel earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology, also at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Kressel completed a fellowship in oncology at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center as well.
Dr. Kressel has been regularly named one of America’s Top Doctors and one of America's Top Doctors for Cancer by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly, as well as a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Kressel is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology.
Dr. Kressel has contributed to numerous publications, presentations and clinical trials.
Clinical Trials Summary
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
Aue, G., Carroll, N., Kressel, B.R., Hardi, R., Horne, M.K. 3rd. "Disseminated intravascular coagulation in an ambulatory young woman." J Lab Clin Med. 2005 Sep;146(3):192-6.
Curiel, R.V., Brindle, K.A., Kressel, B.R., Katz, J.D. "Dysphagia after testicular cancer." Arthritis Rheum. 2005 Dec;52(12):3712.
Lemanne, D., Block, K.I., Kressel, B.R., Sukhatme, V.P., White, J.D. "A Case of Complete and Durable Molecular Remission of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Following Treatment with Epigallocatechin-3-gallate, an Extract of Green Tea." Cureus. 2015 Dec 29;7(12):e441. doi: 10.7759/cureus.441.
Honors
- America's Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
- Top Doctor, Washington, D.C. and Washington-Baltimore Regions, Castle Connolly
- Top Doctor, Consumers' Checkbook Magazine
- Top Doctor, Washingtonian Magazine
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer, Castle Connolly
Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology,
Member
- American Society of Hematology,
Member
Locations
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
- Get Directions
- phone: 202-660-6500
- fax: 202-660-6501
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: The George Washington University Hospital, Oncology, 1977
- Fellowship: The George Washington University Hospital, Hematology, 1976
- Residency: The George Washington University Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1974
- Medical Education: Tufts University School of Medicine, MD, 1973
Board Certifications
- Hematology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1978
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1977
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1976
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
298 ratings, 131 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 3/18/2026
Dr. Kressel is one of the best doctors I've ever had. He is very knowledgeable and kind doctor who genuinely cares about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Very honest about my current condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Dr Kressel is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Dr. Bruce Kressel is the BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
From being diagnosed in 2019, Dr Kressel has been concerned and involves in my protocol
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Interest in my concerns and what I had to say no bad experiences
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr Kressel is very kind, thorough, concerned about my total health not limited only to his specialty, Great communicationhe has given me spectacular care. I am completely confident in him. So sorry he is retiring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr Kressel is the best oncologist. He is always very thorough and thoughtful. He is the ultimate professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
As I have noted before, I'm very fortunate to have Dr. Kressel as my physician. His expertise and compassion and concern for my health is something I have relied on for all of the years he has been my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
I'm very happy with Dr. Kressel. He listens to my questions and answers in terms I can understand, he is patient, always on time. I will miss him when he retires.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
He is the BEST for 14 years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr. Kressel's care is why I am alive today. He has been treating me for approximately 18 years - managed my autoimmune hemolytic anemia, then my non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, & now is managing the return of cancer with [staff]. He is extremely intelligent, very knowledgeable &, importantly, a wonderfully kind & caring person. I am not only thankful for his excellent care, but for the opportunity I've had to work with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
I will miss Dr. Kressel very much when he retires
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
I have been with Dr Kressel four almost 26 years dealing with my dancer. He has always been attentive and uses most appropriate treatment available; explaining the pros and cons, etc. He has informed me of his planned retirement in July 0f 26 and assured me of appropriate drs to continue with my care. He will be missed!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Dr. Kressel is smart, empathetic, and an excellent doctor. I am very fortunate to be under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr. Kressel is incredibly knowledgeable about cancer, treatment options, and various studies and cases involving cancers like mine. He also is an excellent communicator and explains things clearly, stays in close contact, and responds quickly and thoroughly to questions. Further, he is empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr Kressel is superb and I was sorry to learn that he will soon retire.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr Kressel is an excellent Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr. Kressel is an extraordinary doctor and hematology and cancer specialist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr Kressel is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr. Kressel is an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr. Kressel has provided me with expert care and knowledge about my disease. He is an avid listener and is compassionate about my concerns. As he is retiring soon, I will miss his trusted care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr. Kressel is a very knowledgeable and caring professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
He was very nice about what to expect and how things would go. He answered all my questions so I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Dr. Kressel has been my oncologist since 2012. He has been invariably attentive and thorough in providing care for me. I am fortunate that he has been my doctor, and I hope he knows the respect I have for him as a physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Dr. Bruce Kressel is an excellent, very thorough, and caring physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
I will miss him in his retirement
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
As I have noted before in these surveys, I have always relied on Dr.Kressel s expertise to guide me through my health concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Kressel has been my physician for 20 years. He listens, provides options and makes me feel heard and taken care of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr Kressel is an excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr Kressel is an excellent Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr. Kressel is an excellent doctor. I attribute my remission to his medical care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr Kressel is fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr. Kressel is a great doctor.. He listens with care .. He immediately takes actions to help and support me as his patient..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
He is the BEST doctor ever!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr Kressel is wonderful..smart and listens. I have been his oncology patient for 15 years. He keeps me going..Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr. Kressel is an excellent oncologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr Kressel is an excellent and caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr Kressel is thorough, asks for my comments about my health since the last visit, solicits my opinion howI feel about my healthcare. I feel confident that he makes decisions about my care based on my history, his experiences and the latest research
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Polite, caring and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Kressel is a very skilled and experienced oncologist. I have the utmost respect for him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr. Bruce Kressel is a an excellent doctor with much knowledge and compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr Kressel listens to my concerns and explains things in an easy to understand way. I feel in excellent care with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
I've been under cancer treatment care since March 2023 and have worked primarily with Dr Kressel and [staff].
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Outstanding service extremely pleasant and thorough. Have complete confidence in him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Great bedside manners, patient, attentive listener, compassionate, excellent knowledge in his field of practice, trustworthy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
He's the best doctor ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr Kressel is a fantastic dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr. Kressel was kind, patient and very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
I was overly impressed at the thoroughness/completeness of discussion/exam/explanation of ALL
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Kressel is a very knowledgeable and caring physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
I have a 4.4 year relationship with this provider who ha provided excellent medical care consistently. He is scientific, well informed medically and relational. The times I have shown anxiety, he has recognized my need for attention. He is careful in coordinating my care with other physicians and is sends his reports to my internist which is seldom done by other providers. He has gifted me with four additional years that I am deeply grateful for and I've fail in expressing my gratitude sufficiently. He has helped me make a critical decision to not seek treatment under certain circumstances.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr. Kressel is an outstanding doctor. I come to Sibley once a year just to be treated by him. I hope he never leaves the hospital. He is professional, kind, thoughtful, and concerned about my well-being. He is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr Kressel is an outstanding professional. It has been my privilege to advance with his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Absolutely excellent practitioner, listen to my concerns and explained both my illness and the care to be given.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr.Kressel has provided excellent care. I have been seeing him for years. He is patient with me, and always answers my questions,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr Kressel is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr Kressel was great. Patient, thorough, knowledgeable and understanding. I felt like he understood how anxious my cancer diagnosis had made me and he answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr Kressel appears very knowledgeable about CML and is quite forthcoming about suggested behavior to continue my remission as well as address related conditions reflected in my blood chemistry analyses.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr. Kressel found my breast cancer tumor, 7 mm, during a wellness exam for fatigue 27 years ago!I will always be very grateful for his extraordinary care and excellent advise!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. Kressel is professional, thoughtful and caring. His medical knowledge and knowledge of my own situation combine to provide meaningful guidance.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr Kressel is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
He is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr Kressel is an amazing Dr and provider. I am grateful to have him aa my dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Dr. Kressel is an outstanding physician. He's an excellent listener, responds to my questions and concerns--consults related research findings and discusses pragmatic solutions to my concerns including testing Jak2 mutation. I am very fortunate to have Dr. Kressel as my hematologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Am very happy with explanation of lab results and placing those results In context. I never felt rushed and the appointment was thorough and relaxed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr. Kressel is a good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
He has been with me over my 23-year cancer journey and I really value his care and support.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr Kressel has been my physician for 20 years. I trust him and am so glad he is with me on my cancer journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Excellent in every regard.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Alttthough health condition iis getting better the provider provides well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
I am very grateful for the care I receive at Sibley and appreciate the amazing team in the cancer center
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Provides excellent medical care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Outstanding knowledgeable and expresses things very clearly and directly! Extremely pleasant to work with. I have total trust In what he is explaining to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Dr.Kressel has a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as an excellent ability to listen to his patients. No matter how busy he is, I always feel I have his full attention. I particularly admire his ability to ""think outside the box"" and to be innovative in his care. He has kept me alive. I am incredibly grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Wonderful caring knowledgeable doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Dr.Kressel takes his time asking questions about daily routine of medications that I take. I like the fact that her has a scroll on the phone eac time I have a visit with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
I have been his patient for the 25+ years of my cancer treatment. His approach is conservative and knowledgeable. He listens and advises and explains the why. NIH even said that ""He is a very smart man."" When he disagreed with one of their suggestions. He is concerned with the patients good.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
My provider appears overworked and conveys that my health is only one concern among a long list of patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
He is the BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Excellent Doctor and excellent communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr. Kressel has and continues to provide me with excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr Kressel is an excellent position who listens carefully and responds to any issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Great man
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr. Kressel inspires trust and confidence. He is also empathetic and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
I have been seeing Dr. Kressel for years, and I always have been satisfied with his compassionate and expert care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Dr. Kressel is a great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
My prouder is respectful, concern and caring person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr. Kressel and the Infusion Center at Sibley provide high quality care and, other than the occasional scheduling snafu, I have been very pleased with the care and concern I have received over the many years I have been a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Excellent and a caring physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
The provider is an expert in his field. He listens carefully to my concerns and provided valuable advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
He is a good communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Very kind and compassionate. Took a very thorough history. Listened very carefully and provided very helpful advice. Very knowledgeable. One of the best doctors I've ever met.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Provider excellent. No contact with nurse
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Dr Kressel demonstrates his depth of knowledge and warmth respectful professionalism that creates trust and safety during a life threatening trajectory. I credit him in combination with surgeon [staff] in saving my life and lessening the burden of my oncological procedural journey. He is the finest of physicians and I have been fortunate beyond words to have him as my oncologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Dr. Kressel was very attentive and did not rush through my appointment like so many doctors do. He was very thorough and patient, which I truly appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Dr. Kressel is a very good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Bruce Kressel is fantastic. He is deeply knowledgeable, professional, thorough, and kind. He shows respects to me as a person and is never condescending when I have questions or ask for explanations. I am so impressed that I am composing a letter to the CEO with details
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr. Kressel is a knowledgeable and professional oncologist. He is very traditional in his views of treatment protocols.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr. KRESSEL is thorough, kind, careful and thoughtful. He's one of my 2 favorite doctos among the many I see regularly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
I appreciate the care Dr Kressel has provided me for many years. He is thorough, well-informed and conscientious, following up on questions, labs, and any concerns raised during the visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
My doctor, Dr Kressel, has been a kind, caring, knowledgeable physician for almost 20 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
He is attentive, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. He is an excellent team player working with my other doctors
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Very competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Dr Kressel is superb. I've met a lot of doctors in my life and he is one of the most remarkable that I've known. I'm persuaded that his meticulous care has added years to my life. However you reward such a professional it is not enough....
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
I have a rare form of cancer. I receive super-excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Bruce Kressel is an exceptional physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
I am with Dr. Bruce Kressel for my Lymphoma cancer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
At the very top of his profession.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr. Kressel, as always, was candid, professional, and thorough in his latest meeting with me. He's just the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
I have been a patient/ in treatment of Dr Bruce Kressel for the over 25 years since my cancer diagnosis. He returns messages/calls, is thorough and competent. NIH even said he is a very smart doctor. I Contact him if I have infection that gets out of control, etc. And he advises me as to which specialist to see and follows up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr Kressel had my cbc lab results so that we discussed the trend line of my hemoglobin
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr. Kressel is wise, compassionate, intelligent, good humored, and an excellent communicator,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Dr Kressel treated me during last 4 years with lots of care, respect and professionalism
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
He is knowledgeable on his expertise. And he always answer my questions. He looks things up when I asked him about naturopathic which is not his expertise, he looked it up on NIH site and gave me a sound advise. I appreciate that very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr. Kressel is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Calm and reassuring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Dr. Kressel is Out Standing, explains everything very carefully and understandable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Dr. Kressel is the very best. He is compassionate, a good listener, and has the highest level of concern for his patients. And I am speaking for me, and my wife, who he also watches over.