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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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About Cole Harris Sterling
Professional Titles
Director, T-Cell Lymphoma
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Sterling is an oncologist who cares for patients with hematologic malignancies at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is an active clinician with expertise in lymphoma and bone marrow transplantation and serves as the Director of the Johns Hopkins Lymphoma and Myeloma Multidisciplinary Conference.
Dr. Sterling earned his undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences from Auburn University and his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University. He completed his training in internal medicine and medical oncology at Johns Hopkins before being recruited to the faculty.
As a clinical investigator, Dr. Sterling's research focuses on the development of new technologies, therapies, and treatment strategies for lymphoma and other conditions treated with bone marrow transplantation.
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Contact for Research Inquiries
1650 Orleans Street
CRB1 Room 2M11
Baltimore, MD 21287
Research Interests
Bone Marrow Transplantation, Lymphoma
Selected Publications
Sterling C, Webster C. Harnessing the Immune System After Allogenic Stem Cell Transplant in Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Am J Hematol. 2020;95(5):529-547
Sterling CH, Hughes MS, Tsai HL, Yarkony K, Fuchs EJ, Swinnen LJ, Paul S, Bolaños-Meade J, Luznik L, Imus PH, Ali SA, Jain T, Ambinder A, DeZern A., Huff CA, Gocke CB, Varadhan R, Wagner-Johnston N, Jones RJ, Ambinder RF. Allogeneic Blood or Marrow Transplantation with Post-Transplantation Cyclophosphamide for Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma: The Importance of Graft Source. Transplant Cell Ther. 2022; S2666-6367(22)01835-8.
Sterling CH, Tsai HL, Holdhoff M, Bolaños-Meade J, Luznik L, Fuchs EJ, Huff CA, Gocke CB, Ali SA, Borrello IM, Varadhan R, Jones RJ, Gladstone DE, Ambinder RF, Wagner-Johnston N, Swinnen LJ, Imus PH. Allogeneic blood or marrow transplant with non-myeloablative conditioning and high dose cyclophosphamide-based graft-versus-host disease prophylaxis for secondary central nervous lymphoma. Transplant Cell Ther. 2021;27(10):863.e1-863.e5.
Hughes MS, Sterling CH, Varadhan R, Ambinder RF, Jones RJ, Sweren RJ, Rozati S, Bolaños Meade J, Luznik L, Imus PH, Ali SA, Borrello IM, Huff CA, Jain T, Ambinder A, DeZern AE, Gocke CB, Gladstone DE, Swinnen LJ, Wagner-Johnston ND, Fuchs EJ. Mismatched donor transplantation with post-transplantation cyclophosphamide for advanced cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: a single-center retrospective study. Leukemia & Lymphoma. Published online 01 Aug 2022. DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2022.2105330
Honors
- Director's Teaching Award in Clinical Science, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, 5/1/23
- Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 7/1/22
Memberships
- American Society of Hematology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
Locations
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- 401 North Broadway Street, Weinberg BLDG, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 410-955-5933
- fax: 410-502-2309
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Oncology, 2022
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Medicine, 2020
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 2017
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
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
5 out of 5
69 ratings, 32 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 3/5/2026
Great listener and provided medical advise as needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Very professional and knowledgeable.Answered my questions in a way that I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Dr. Sterling was quite knowledgeable and did not rush our discussion. He was quite impressive and instilled confidence in his recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Dr Sterling and his fellowship/intern were excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Dr Sterling is one of the most caring, compassionate and skilled medical professionals I've ever met. He is so thorough in explaining what is going on with my lymphoma and providing the best treatment options for me. I am so blessed to have him as my oncologist and JH is lucky to have him as part of their care team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr Sterling is very knowledgeable, he listens to my concerns and takes an interest in my condition and overall well being
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Exceptional care and efficient visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
My son had an appointment with Dr Sterling, followed by his first infusion. The entire team was excellent. [staff], [staff], the phlebotomist, the woman who checked us in on the floor ([staff]). Our son was very well taken care of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr Sterling is an exceptional, kind and very knowledgeable doctor. I trust him completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
So glad to work with Dr Sterling. Great bedside manner. Very Informative and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Very thoughtful, caring and pun
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
The best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Willing to listen to my concerns and make suggestions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
A very good doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Respect Dr. Sterling alot. Very, professional. Alway's finds and takes care of your medical problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Very and yet personally professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Very professional and good care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr Sterling is very concerned answer my questions. Very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr. Sterling is very knowledgeable and I trust him completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr Sterling is very kind, attentive and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Good Docter
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
This was one of the best examinations I have ever had. Dr Sterling and [staff] had reviewed my history before the appointment and were well versed on my condition. They took their time both Dr Sterling examining me and discussing treatments for my cancer. Their clinical notes were extensive and laid out the variety of options and pros and cons for treatment. Every examination with a medical professional should be like this was.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Able to provide detailed answers and expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Thank you for all that you do!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Sterling was amazing. Very kind, caring and honest. He took time to explain all of our options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
So fortunate to have Dr Sterling handle my oncology issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Dr. Sterling was very attentive to my medical issue and answered all my questions honestly. He shared his recommendations, and his written report was detailed and informative. He covered everything we discussed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
I feel I am in great hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
The best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Dr. Sterling was an excellent listener and still managed to meet us virtually with a serious head cold. We appreciated his time and expertise.