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Carmen Kut

Carmen Kut, MD, PhD

Radiation Oncology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

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

Languages

  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • Chinese - Cantonese
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Carmen Kut

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Carmen Kut is a radiation oncologist with expertise in the treatment of head and neck cancer and central nervous system cancers. She is passionate about patient-centered care, finding the best plan for each patient through targeted therapies, including proton therapy, when appropriate. 

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Kut is an innovative researcher, conducting translational research in biomedical engineering to help bring new treatment options to her patients. In particular, she is interested in utilizing innovative imaging technologies to enable precision radiotherapy.

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Selected Publications

  • Kut C.*, Chang L.* (co-first authors), Song D., Hales R., Voong K., Greco S., Halthore A., Alcorn S., Briner V., McNutt T., Viswanathan A., Wright J. “Improving Quality Metrics in Radiation Oncology: Implementation of Pre-Treatment Peer Review for Stereotactic body Radiation Therapy in Thoracic Cancer Patients”, Advances in Radiation Oncology (2022): 101004.

  • Kut C., Chaichana K.L., Xi J.F., Raza S.M., Ye X.B., McVeigh E.R., Rodriguez F.J., Quinones- Hinojosa A., Li X.D., “ Detection of Human Brain Cancer Infiltration ex vivo and in vivo Using Quantitative Optical Coherence Tomography”, Science Translational Medicine 7.292 (2015): 292ra100.

  • Chen D., Nauen D.W., Park H.C., Li D., Yuan W., Li A., Guan H., Kut C., Chaichana K.L., Bettegowda C., Quinones-Hinojosa A., Li X.D., “Label-free imaging of human brain tissue at subcellular resolution for potential rapid intra-operative assessment of glioma surgery. Theranostics 2021; 11(15): 7222-7234

  • Juarez-Chambi R, Kut C., Rico-Jimenez J., Chaichana K., Xi J.F., Campos-Delgado D.U., Rodriguez F.J., Quinones-Hinojosa A., Li X.D., Jo J. “AI-Assisted In Situ Detection of Human Glioma Infiltration Using a Novel Computational Method for Optical Coherence Tomography.” Clinical Cancer Research, 25.21 (2019): 6329-6339

  • Rincon-Torroella, J., Rakovec, M., Khalafallah, A.M., Liu, A., Bettegowda, A., Kut, C., Rodriguez, F.J., Weingart, J., Luciano, M., Olivi, A. and Jallo, G.I., 2022. “Clinical features and surgical outcomes of intracranial and spinal cord subependymomas”. Journal of Neurosurgery, 1(aop), pp.1-12.

  • Xie D., Kut C., Quon H., Seiwert T., Fakhry C. “Clinical Uncertainties of Circulating Tumor DNA in HPV-related Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Absence of NCCN Guidelines”, Journal of Clinical Oncology (2022): JCO-22.

  • Yuan W., Kut C., Liang W.X., Li X.D., Robust and fast characterization of OCT-based optical attenuation using a novel frequency-domain algorithm for brain cancer detection. Scientific Reports (Nature), 7 (2017): 44909.

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
  2. Sibley Memorial Hospital
  3. Sibley Memorial Hospital

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Radiation Oncology, 2023
  • Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Medical Education, MD, 2018
  • Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, PhD, 2018

Insurance

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  • 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

5 out of 5

76 ratings, 24 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.

Overall Rating by Patient
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Dr. Kut is phenomenal. It is a privilege to be her patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Dr KUT, HER NURSE [staff] and scheduler [staff]provide exemplary service. Dr. Kut is a genius and very personable. The best of both worlds when dealing with a patient's cancer case. Phenomenal care all around by her and her team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Excellent caring physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Dr Kut is wonderful- she is compassionate, thorough, knowledgeable and explains everything clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Very polite & Nice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Spent time to answer all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Dr. Kut has been caring for me since my cancer diagnosis In 2024. She has been incredible throughout the process and I am hopeful I continue to get the all clear sign!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Wonderful doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Dr. Carmen Kut is unparalleled. She is brilliant, kind, respectful, resourceful, thorough, professional, and personable. I am thankful that she is my radiation oncologist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    She's incredible .. Dr Kut has been spot on regarding my treatment . She explained what to expect, was there for whatever we needed and made our journey able to be managed very well.,,Dr Kut is a superior Dr and the most caring, compassionate and professional dr & we love her and grateful beyond words.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2025

    Dr Kut is great and very thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    I am very pleased to have Dr. Carmen Kut as my provider. She explained the process and purpose of my treatment and was empathetic when I was In great discomfort during my treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr. Kut is an excellent physician. She is knowledgeable and personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Dr. Kut couldn't be better!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    She was very professional and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Dr. Kut and her Team have always treated me and my family as individuals, not just a product going through a process or procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    The concern and care shown by all providers involved in this visit, and the rapid follow-up in scheduling my next appointment were outstanding.Everyone

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    She was very good at addressing my concern. She was very knowlegable about the subject matter and showed empathy for my issue and she followed up with me as she said she would. I was pleased with the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    We were extremely pleased with Dr Kut She was professional, compassionate and informative about my diagnosis.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Waited 30 minutes before doctor got on the call.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Doctor Kut was probably the best doctor I have ever met. She was bubbly, professional , and totally knowledgeable. She explained all the details and at the time shared her expertise.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Excellent!