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Jeannie Hoffman-Censits

Jeannie Hoffman-Censits, MD

4.9152 ratings, 62 reviews

Medical Oncology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

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

Languages

  • English

In-Network Plans

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Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Jeannie Hoffman-Censits

Professional Titles

  • Co-Director, Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic
  • Co-leader, Women’s Bladder Cancer Program, Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Oncology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Jean Hoffman-Censits is a genitourinary cancer specialist in Baltimore, caring for patients with urothelial cancers of the bladder and upper tract. She serves as co-leader of the Women’s Bladder Cancer Program in the Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Dr. Hoffman-Censits received her undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Trinity College. She earned her M.D. degree from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. She completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and performed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Temple University Medical Center. She joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2018.

Dr. Hoffman-Censits's research interests focus on urothelial cancers. Her clinical research has helped identify urothelial cancer sub-types and establish new treatments for bladder and upper tract urothelial cancers.

She is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Urological Association and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

Centers and Institutes

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Trial Keywords

Urothelial cancers; Small cell bladder cancer; Women’s bladder cancer

Clinical Trials Summary

Risk Enabled Therapy After Initiating Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Bladder Cancer (RETAIN)

Gemcitabine + Carboplatin + Nivolumab Versus Gemcitabine + Oxaliplatin + Nivolumab in Cisplatin-ineligible Patients With Metastatic Urothelial Cancer

Trial of Olaparib in Patients With Metastatic Urothelial Cancer Harboring DNA Damage Response Gene Alterations

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Additional Academic Titles

Assistant Professor of Urology

Contact for Research Inquiries

201 North Broadway
Viragh Building, Room 9162
Baltimore, MD 21287

Phone: (443) 287-5654
Fax: (410) 367-2668

Research Interests

Small cell bladder cancer, Urothelial cancers, Women’s bladder cancer

Research Summary

Dr. Jean Hoffman-Censits’ research focus is in urothelial cancers. She has had major roles in trials that have established neoadjuvant ddMVAC as a standard therapy for bladder cancer, and which have led to two FDA approvals of Atezolizumab for bladder cancer. Dr. Jean Hoffman-Censits is co-principal investigator on the first major chemotherapy trial in upper tract cancer and has designed a follow-up trial to test immune checkpoint blockade prospectively in this population. She is designing a program in small cell bladder cancer, a rare but aggressive subtype with little prospective data. She is also designing a clinical and research program focused on women’s bladder cancer; although men outnumber women five to one in bladder cancer incidence, women have a worse prognosis.

Selected Publications

  • Hoffman-Censits, J, Choi, W, Pal, S, Trabulsi, E, Kelly, W, Hahn, N, Comperat, E, Matoso, A, Cussenot, O, Cancel-Tassin, G, Fong, M, Ross, J, Madison, R, Ali, S.  “Urothelial Cancers with Small Cell Variant Histology Have Confirmed High Tumor Mutational Burden, Frequent TP53 and RB Mutations, and a Unique Gene Expression Profile.” European Urology Oncology. 2020 February.

  • Benjamin Miron, MDa, Jean H. Hoffman-Censits, MDb, Fern Anari, MDa, John O'Neilla, Daniel M. Geynisman, MDa, Matthew R. Zibelman, MDa, Alexander Kutikov, MD a, Rosalia Viterbo, MDa, Richard E. Greenberg, MDa, David Chen, MDa, Costas D. Lallas, MDc, Edouard John Trabulsi, MDc, R. Katherine Alpaugh, PhDa, Essel Dulaimi, MDa, Erica A. Golemis, PhDa, Robert Uzzo, MDa, Eric A. Ross, PhDa, Elizabeth R. Plimack, MDa. “Defects in DNA Repair Genes Confer Improved Long-term Survival after Cisplatin-based Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.” European Urology Oncology. Accepted for publication, 2020 February.

  • Pal SK, Hoffman-Censits J, Zheng H, Kaiser C, Tayama D, Bellmunt J. “Atezolizumab in Platinum-treated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma: Clinical Experience from an Expanded Access Study in the United States.” Eur Urol. 2018 May;73(5):800-806.

  • Pal, SK, Bajorin, D, Dizman, N, Hoffman-Censitis, J,  Quinn, D, Petrylak, D, Galsky, M,  Vaishampayan, U, De Giorgi, U, Gupta, S, Burris, H, Soifer, H, Li, G, Wang, H,  Dambkowski, C, Moran,S Daneshmand, S, Rosenberg, J. “Infigratinib in Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Versus Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder and Association with Comprehensive Genomic Profiling/Cell-free DNA Results.” Cancer. Accepted for publication, 2020.

  • Vitaly Margulis, MD, Maneka Puligandla, MS, Edouard J. Trabulsi, MD, FACS, Elizabeth R. Plimack, MD, Elizabeth R. Kessler, MD, Surena F. Matin, MD, Guilherme Godoy, MD, Ajjai Alva, MD, Noah M. Hahn, MD, Michael A. Carducci, MD, Jean Hoffman-Censits, MD, and Collaborators. “Phase II Trial of Neoadjuvant Systemic Chemotherapy Followed by Extirpative Surgery for Patients with High Grade Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma.” Journal of Urology. 2019 Nov 8.

Courses & Syllabi

  • Bladder Cancer for 2019, Lecturer, Oncology Fellows Johns Hopkins University, 9/1/19
  • Trials in Advanced Bladder Cancer, Lecturer, Sibley Memorial Hospital, 1/1/19
  • Trials in Advanced Bladder Cancer, Lecturer, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 10/1/18

Honors

Faculty Team Achievement Award, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, 1/1/16

Memberships

  • Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer
  • American Urological Association
  • American Medical Association
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology

Locations

  1. Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
    • 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
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  2. Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
  3. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Temple University Medical Center, Hematology and Oncology, 2009
  • Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Internal Medicine, 2006
  • Medical Education: Sidney Kimmel Medical College, MD, 2002

Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009

Insurance

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Search plans
  • 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

152 ratings, 62 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.

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Provider Explained Things Clearly
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Provider Showed Respect
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    If I could give Dr. Hoffman-Censits an 11, I would!I have total confidence in her care.Her kind, caring disposition is a wonderful and positive experience, too.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Doctor Hoffman is the best physician I have ever had and I've had more than a few.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    A wonderful doctor. Very concerned about helping me as a patient .

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

    Just starting treatment but [staff] and Dr. Hoffman-Censits are wonderful

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

    Great and even followed up with a message pertaining to my treatments. Compassionate, thoughtful and helpful resolving a serious situational problem.

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

    Great doctor

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

    Dr. Hoffman-Censits is an outstanding doctor. She listens, shows emphathy towards her patients and is super smart.

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

    Dr Hoffman-Censits is a fabulous doctor. A oncologist who is bright and knowledgable but is also nice and has a sense of humor.

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

    From start to finish excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    She was excellent and her team was always very responsive.

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

    Dr. Hoffman-Censits is absolutely the BEST! Someone with Cancer should not feel as confident as I do but the reality is, how could anyone not feel this way with the Oncology Team at Johns Hopkins?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    I trust my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr Hoffman is a terrific oncologist. Keep her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    I love Dr Hoffman-Censits. She s terrific to work with.I haveCompleteConfidenceIn her abilities. She is warm welcoming kind and understandingAlways!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Brilliant, committed, warm, and hasmy back

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

    If I could give Dr. Hoffman-Censits an 11 A+, I would do it. She is fantastic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Very concerned and informative about my condition

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Best doctor EVER!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    My doctor is a gem, thoroughness, patient, concern for my well being and an asset to JHH Sibley. Thanks to her no one, & no test could diagnose my cancers. I thank God for her that she was determined to find why I still had cancer cells in my blood after my kidney removal from Urolthelial cancer.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    I find Dr. Hoffman-Censits extremely thoughtful, accessible and knowledgeable.

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

    Dr. Hoffman is the best. She listens and provides a great deal of feedback regarding my medical condition. She is knowledgeable and is always positive. She takes her time and explain things in a way that I can understand. She always answers my questions and/or concerns. She also acknowledges my children when they attend the visit with me. I think I have the perfect provider for me!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    DR. HOFFMAN-CENSITS HAS BEEN VERY THOUGHTFUL AND HELPFUL IN DEALING WITH MY CASE. WE HAVE VERY THOROUGH AND COMPLETE DISCUSSIONS. SHE MAKES SURE THAT I UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING INVOLVED. SHE IS AN EXCELLENT DOCTOR.

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

    I trust Dr. Hoffman-Censits with my life! She knows me, she definitely knows her area of expertise, and I am totally confident that she will kill my cancer!

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

    She is the best!!!

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

    Dr Hoffman is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. Hoffman-Censits is an excellent clinician and researcher. I have been in her care for over 2 and a half years and have the utmost confidence in her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. Hoffman-Censits was fabulous. This appointment was the first time that we had met. I now have a complete schedule for the next three months in preparation for bladder cancer surgery. The good, the bad, and the ugly, was fully explained. My wife came with me and we both felt that all our questions were answered in detail. I am in good hands with Dr. Hoffman-Censits.

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

    Dr. Hoffman-Censits continues to provide outstanding care in every way.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Cancer is scary. Having Dr. Hoffman-Censits orchestrating my care makes it far less scary. I told my Priest that I know I should be more worried than I am but I truly believe that I am in the most capable hands that I can imagine and, if my cancer can be beaten, Dr. Hoffman-Censits and Johns Hopkins are the ones that can do it!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Very satisfied with this visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    DR. HOFFMAN-CENSITS MADE A VERY CAREFUL INITIAL ANALYSIS OF MY COMPLEX MEDICAL SITUATION. WE DISCUSSED VARIOUS TREATMENT OPTIONS AND MY LIFE GOALS FOR THE NEXT FEW YEARS. THE REALITY IS THE BEST OPTION MIGHT BE TO JUST MONITOR, WITH NO NEED TO TREAT NOW

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

    She was, as usual, kind, and very professional. She treats me like a person rather than a collection symptoms.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Provider is great, but visit was long delayed through no fault of provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Excellent and caring

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

    Brilliant, committed, warm and wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Best Doctor/Oncologist I've ever seen.and I've seen more than my share. Great bedside manner, detail oriented, caring and empathetic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr Hoffman-Censits is an excellent doctor, she is caring & intelligent, I am very happy to have her helping me to stay healthy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    I should probably have more anxiety about my cancer than I do but I was telling my priest today that I have 100% confidence in Dr. Hoffman-Censits and the treatment provided by Johns Hopkins and, if I have to battle cancer, there is no place I would rather be.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr Hoffman has saved my life.

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

    She is the best in her field. I wish she was more pleasant and not so serious all the time. I understand that she has to be, cancer is serious but smiling and positivity can be good as well. They say attitude is critical to survival and I am very positive, I wish she supported my attitude.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Dr. Hoffman is great doctor. I love her very much and I trust her very much. Her knowledge is great and I'm very happy with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Very through

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

    Excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    First meeting with Dr. Hoffman-Censits. She carefully explained all options about starting chemo.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr. Hoffman-Censits was extremely informative, authoritative and personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Very knowledgeable and capable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Great doctor. Explaines everything in a way I can understand it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr. Hoffman-Censits is the whole package: a caring clinician, skilled clinical researcher, and a wonderful listener. I am completely confident that I am in the best possible hands for my condition.

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

    Excellent

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

    Dr. Hoffman is always pleasant and easy to talk to. I am always confident in her suggestions. She's an excellent physician.

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

    Good person and professional and

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

    The best I could have,

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

    Dr Hoffman-Censits fantastic. Professional caring interested etc I love her!

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

    Doctor Hoffman's service was exceptional and left me feeling that she truly cared about my health and would take steps to ensure that I remained healthy. She and I discussed my future options and came to a protocol with which I was satisfied.

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

    I like working with Hoffman.

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

    All excellent! It is a great team

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

    The best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    She's amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Outstanding physician and brilliant scholar.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Caring , compassionate. Decisive plan to eliminated my cancer . Determined to help me regain a healthy quality of life.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    I have been treated as a human being not just as another patient.