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Channing Judith Paller

Channing Judith Paller, MD

Medical Oncology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

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

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Channing Judith Paller

Professional Titles

  • Director, Prostate Cancer Clinical Research
  • Associate Director of Oncology, Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Network

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Oncology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Channing J. Paller is a medical oncologist at Sibley Memorial Hospital and a professor of oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She practices out of the Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., and the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD.

Dr. Paller has expertise in prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancer.

Dr. Paller earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed a residency in internal medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition, Dr. Paller completed a rotation with the chief of the Investigational Drug Branch at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program and a rotation with the associate director for regulatory science in the Office of Oncology Drug Products at the Food and Drug Administration. She also completed rotations at the Weizmann Institute of Israel’s Department of Biological Regulation and McCord Hospital in South Africa, where she participated in the Harvard AIDS project.

In 2016, Dr. Paller was one of only five oncologists awarded the NCI Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award. In 2015, she received the 2015 Passano Clinician Scientist Award for early-stage research that is already making a contribution to science. Earlier in her career, she was selected for both a 2011-2012 Young Investigator Award by the American Society of Clinical Oncology and for the 2011-12 Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Paul Carbone Award.

Dr. Paller is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Association for Cancer Research. 

Dr. Paller’s research focuses on evaluating new therapies for prostate cancer, particularly combination therapies that engage the immune system. She is the principal investigator on two multi-site clinical trials and was the first author on the NCI Investigational Drug Steering Committee publication, “Consensus Recommendations on the Phase I Combination Clinical Trials of the Clinical Trial Design Task Force.” Dr. Paller was the chair for the oral abstract session on genitourinary cancer at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and she is currently funded by an NCI immunotherapy grant to look at combination therapies that link standard of care therapy with inhibition of transforming growth factor beta in prostate cancer. She is also opening trials of vitamin C with chemotherapy in prostate cancer and of mistletoe in all solid tumors.

Clinical Trials Summary

Dr. Paller is the principal investigator on multi-site clinical trials and was the first author on the NCI Investigational Drug Steering Committee publication, “Consensus Recommendations on the Phase I Combination Clinical Trials of the Clinical Trial Design Task Force.”

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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

  • Some D.C. Doctors Are Tackling Cancer Cures in a Surprisingly Low-Tech Way. Washington Business Journal (09/29/2016)

    Isn’t It Time We Acknowledged the Potential of Immunotherapy? The Telegraph (05/26/2015)

Additional Academic Titles

Associate Professor of Urology

Contact for Research Inquiries

The Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Building
201 North Broadway, Suite 9123
Baltimore, MD 21287

Phone: (410) 955-8239
Fax: (202) 660-6501

Research Interests

aurora kinase inhibition, natural products including mistletoe, pomegranate, vitamin C, vitamin D, and muscadine grape skin extract, phase I combination drug trial design, TGF-beta receptor inhibitor and tumor microenvironment

Research Summary

Dr. Paller’s research focuses on evaluating new therapies for prostate cancer, particularly combination therapies that engage the immune system.

Selected Publications

  • Paller CJ, Kanaan YM, Beyene DA, Naab TJ, Copeland RL, Tsai HL, Kanarek NF, Hudson TS. Risk of Prostate Cancer in African American Men: Evidence of Mixed Effects of Dietary Quercetin by Serum Vitamin D Status. Prostate. 2015 Sep;75(13):1376-83. PMCID: NIHMS689470.

  • Paller CJ, Olatoye D, Xie S, Zhou X, Denmeade SR, Eisenberger MA, Antonarakis ES, Carducci MA, Rosner GL. The effect of the frequency and duration of PSA measurement on PSA doubling time calculations in men with biochemically recurrent prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2014 Mar;17(1):28-33. doi: 10.1038/pcan.2013.40. Epub 2013 Oct 8. PMCID: PMC3945997.

  • Paller CJ, Ye X, Wozniak PJ, Gillespie BK, Sieber PR, Greengold RH, Stockton BR, Hertzman BL, Efros MD, Roper RP, Liker HR, Carducci MA. A randomized phase II study of pomegranate extract for men with rising PSA following initial therapy for localized prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2013 Mar;16(1):50-5. doi: 10.1038/pcan.2012.20. Epub 2012 Jun 12. PMCID: PMC3549301.

  • Paller, C., Bradbury, P.A., Ivy, P., Seymour, L., LoRusso, P., Baker, L., Rubinstein, L., Huang, E., Collyar, D., Groshen, S., Reeves, S., Ellis, L.M., Sargent, D., Rosner, G.L., LeBlanc, M., Ratain, M.J. The Design of Phase 1 Combination Trials: Consensus Recommendations from the Clinical Trial Design Task Force of the National Cancer Institute Investigational Drug Steering Committee. Clinical Cancer Research. 2014, 20(16): 4210–4217. PMCID: PMC4135521.

Honors

  • NCI Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award, National Cancer Institute, 1/1/16
  • Passano Clinician Scientist Award, 1/1/15
  • Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1/1/11
  • Paul Carbone Award, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, 1/1/11

Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO),

    2015 Chair for the Oral Abstract Session on Genitourinary Cancer at ASCO's Annual Meeting

  • American Association for Cancer Research

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, 2012
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Medicine, 2008
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, MD, 2005

Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2008

Insurance

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  • 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

190 ratings, 88 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
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Provider Explained Things Clearly
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    The very best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Dr. Paller is superb

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Dr. Pallar is an extremely caring doctor. She has taken care of me for many years and she's do special. I am so blessed to have Dr. Pallar in my life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Wonderful, excellent and any other high praise I can give her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Provider is excellent. I could not ask for a better physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    I've never met another doctor who actively listens as well as Dr Paller and keeps the individual person in mind with regard to treatment. Highly recommend.

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

    I am so fortunate to have Dr. Paller as my doctor. She is outstanding.

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

    Dr Paller is the best !!

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

    Excellent

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

    Knowledgeable about my condition and willing to help improve my condition.

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

    Dr. Paller is an excellent Dr. She is always eager to hear my thoughts and very patient in explaining things I may have trouble undertaking. Even when I email her about any questions I have she is quick to respond and find the solution for us.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Gifted kind skilled provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Dr PALLER ha been my oncologist for over 6 years. During that time her knowledge and treatment has controlled the cancer while allowing me to be active physically and mentally. I thank the droctor for her skills In helping me live a normal life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    I have seen Dr. Paller for 5 years. She is not just a provider. To me, she is a colleague, a source of very appropriate information, and above all, a great person and someone who cares about me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Dr Paller is the very best. Excellent in every way

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr Paller is an excellent Doctor

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

    I am being seen for treatment of cancer. I trust my doctor to make good decisions.

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

    Very happy Dr Paller is managing my care - would be lost without her. She has information regarding all the current studies related to metastatic prostate cancer and has extensive knowledge of current treatments for metastatic PC. I am fortunate to be seeing her for my condition.

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

    Dr. Paller is very well prepared for her work with cancer patients. She not only treats the disease she seeks to know the patient as a person. She listens to concerns and addresses them promptly.

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

    The only reason I come to Sibley is because of Dr. Paller

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Dr. Paller - wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Dr. Paller has been great!!! She welcoming and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr. Paller, whom I first visited over 8 years ago, was very well informed about my condition (a rising PSA following a prostectomy in 2017) and was extremely helpful in guiding my determination of the way forward and associated risks and impacts.

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

    Dr. Paller is terrific.

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

    Dr. Paller is very knowledgeable, thorough, and caring. I'm lucky to have her as my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Very concerned and has been monitoring my scans for 3 years

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Very competent and knowledgeable about my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Good listener.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Really listens and takes my wishes into account. I feel like she looks at me as a whole person, not just my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Dr. Paller is terrific

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

    Great experience. Have already referred a friend to her care.

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

    For my cancer, my Doc is a leader in the field. I have great confident in her.

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

    Excellent!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Excellent...extremely knowledgeable about my specific condition

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

    Pleasant and professional. Knowledgeable and excellent listener.

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

    Do not loose Dr. Paller. She is a wonderful, caring physician.

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

    Dr. Paller is in two word.... The best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Knowledgeable, personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Upbeat and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Excellent visit with clear communications

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr Paller is terrific

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Thoughtful, great listener, smart

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr. Paller is an excellent physician whose primary concern Is the patient's health and well-being. She has my complete trust and I would highly recommend her to anyone who might need her services. In fact, I have recommended her in the past.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr. Paller has been a good provider during my treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Excellent care by a renowned expert in my probem

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

    I am fully satisfied with my provider.

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

    I feel grateful being a patient of Dr. Paller

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

    Dr. P met or exceeded my exceptions during my inaugural visit with her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Super, Great!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    We are very thankful for Dr Paller's guidance, expert knowledge, our time with her, and her wit. We are privileged and blessed to be numbered among those she cares for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Highly competent. Reviews treatment options In detail

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Paller is a fantastic physician. I am so grateful to have her as my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr Channing is an excellent doctor whom I have seen regularly for many years.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Paller appears to be very knowledgeable and competent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr. Paller is an excellent physician and I am grateful for her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Terrific team, led by Dr. Paller!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Dr. Paller is great. She is knowledgeable, respectful, and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Dr Paller was the absolute best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Very personable and expert for my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Excellent provider with extensive knowledge of prostate cancer.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    As always, Dr. Paller was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Dr. Paller is an extraordinary physician and a wonderful human being.

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

    Kind, knowledgeable, caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr Paller has taken a lot of time to walk through my condition with both my wife and myself and truly seems to care about a patient and I enjoy meeting with her and listening to her. Explain my condition.

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

    Specialist, top-notch

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Dr. Paller is absolutely the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    She's good but she talks fast, but she does make sure I understand everything. It's a lot I have to take in.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr. Paller is an excellent Oncologist. She seems genuinely interested in my well being.

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

    Dr. Paller is always thorough, communicates extremely well and is interested in my physical and mental health. Every visit with her is a positive experience.

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

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Has always been a good experience. She is thoughtful and is concerned with my health issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Excellent Easy to talk toKnowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Dr Paller is terrific !!

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

    Combination of humanity with professionalism and humility is very remarkable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Best doctor I have

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Just awesome bedside manners! Extremely smart!

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

    My oncologist is excellent and I'm very pleased with the care I'm receiving.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Superior and exceptionally knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Great communicator; her passion is obvious.

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

    Excellent

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

    Very happy to have her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Hi tech, Hi Touch!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Very good interaction. Vast knowledge on prostare cancer assures me I have the best chance of long live even with the cancer.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    She is the reason I come to Sibley

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Someone I trust with my medical care!!!