Jin He, MD, PhD
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic SurgerySurgical Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Chinese - Mandarin
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Jin He
Physician’s Office Phone
410-614-7551
Professional Titles
- Division Chief, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology
- John L. Cameron, M.D. Professorship of Alimentary Tract Diseases
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Jin He, M.D., Ph.D., is a professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is the Division Chief of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology. Dr. He specializes in diseases and tumors of the pancreas, liver, bile duct, and gallbladder. He performs open as well as minimally invasive (robotic and laparoscopic) surgery, including the Whipple procedure.
Dr. He received his medical degree from Beijing Medical University and a Ph.D. in oncology from Fudan University Shanghai Medical College. He completed the Halsted general surgery residency training at Johns Hopkins, followed by an ACGME accredited fellowship in complex general surgical oncology at Johns Hopkins.
Dr. He is the John Cameron Professor of Alimentary Tract Diseases.
Dr. He’s research focuses on personalized treatment through stratifying pancreatic tumors on their genetic features. He holds several patents in anti-cancer vascular targeting agents and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and lectured internationally. He serves on several national committees, including the NCCN panel on neuroendocrine tumors and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.
To support Dr. He's research, visit: https://secure.jhu.edu/form/jinhe
Centers and Institutes
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Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
The Ins and Outs of the Minimally Invasive Whipple, Johns Hopkins Surgery (5/10/2016)
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Oncology
Research Interests
pancreatic cancer, liver tumors, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic cancer genetics, Personalized treatment through stratifying pancreatic cancers on their genetic features
PubMed - Publications
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/jin.he.3/bibliography/public/
Selected Publications
He J, Ahuja N, Makary MA, Cameron JL, Eckhauser FE, Choti MA, Hruban RH, Pawlik TM, Wolfgang CL. “2564 resected periampullary adenocarcinomas at a single institution: trends over three decades” HPB (Oxford). 2014;16(1):83-90. PMID: 23472829
He J, Blair AB, Groot VP, Javed AA, Burkhart RA, Gemenetzis G, Hruban RH, Waters KM, Poling J, Zheng L, Laheru D, Herman JM, Makary MA, Weiss MJ, Cameron JL, Wolfgang CL. Is a Pathological Complete Response Following Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation Associated With Prolonged Survival in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer?. Ann Surg. 2018 Jul;268(1):1-8. PMID: 29334562
Cameron JL, He J. “Two thousand consecutive pancreaticoduodenectomies.” J Am Coll Surg. 2015 Apr;220(4):530-6. Epub 2015 Jan 6. PMID: 25724606
Groot VP, Rezaee N, Wu W, Cameron JL, Fishman EK, Hruban RH, Weiss MJ, Zheng L, Wolfgang CL, He J. Patterns, Timing, and Predictors of Recurrence Following Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Ann Surg. 2018 May;267(5):936-945. PMID: 28338509
Reames BN, Blair AB, Krell RW, Groot VP, Gemenetzis G, Padussis JC, Thayer SP, Falconi M, Wolfgang CL, Weiss MJ, Are C, He J. Management of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: Results of an International Survey of Current Practice. Ann Surg. 2019 Aug 21;. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000003568. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31449138
Honors
- Outstanding Graduate Student, Fudan University
- John L. Cameron Award for Technical Excellence in Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medicine
- ASCO Merit Award, Conquer Cancer Foundation
- ASCO GI Merit Award, Conquer Cancer Foundation
Memberships
- America's Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
- International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American College of Surgeons
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-1508
- fax: 443-769-1242
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Surgical Oncology, 2015
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Surgery, 2013
- Residency: Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, General Surgery, 2001
- Medical Education: Peking University Health Science Center, MD, 1996
Board Certifications
- Complex General Surgical Oncology: American Board of Surgery, 2016
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2014
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
152 ratings, 63 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
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Great bedside manner. Knowledgeable and direct.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Excellent visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr He is fantastic and so is his assistant [staff] and the rest of the team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. He is a absolute professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. He is fantastic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr Jin He is an awesome surgeon. His expertise/skill, concern, care and support is exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr. He was both kind and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Professional, courteous, comforting
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr. He continues to support me every way possible even after the visit. I am very grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Very knowledgeable and able to communicate what was happening with my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. He is a wonderful doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. He is a top class surgeon who always has shown a high degree of knowledge and care about my case. He is one of my most favorite people on the planet as he has such a positive spirit, too
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Showed concern for my needs; exhibited passion for their expertise; at conclusion, asked if any other questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
My entire experience with John Hopkins was exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
Dr. He provided follow up care following surgery. He is terrific.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr. He is an exceptional doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Excellent Doctor. Very knowledgeable and trustworthy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Seen Dr He's assistant and he was very informative. Answered all my questions and was kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Very knowledgeable with my issue and he listened to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
trustworthy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr. He was very professional and presented a great doctor/patient manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
MDr. He was terrific in explaining my problem and the procedure to manage it. I cannot say enough good things about my experience. Dr. He is terrific.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. He was superb. He provided very specific actions for me to take and importantly explained to me additional testing that I should not be doing and why. I wish all doctors could be this direct and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. He is very good surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Absolutely superior
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Great professional and provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
The purpose of my visit was to obtain a second opinion from Dr. He.I was very happy/impressed with the knowledge, options and amount of time Dr. He spent with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr He is an excellent surgeon with a very friendly & amicable personality & bedside manner. I am so grateful to be his patient. Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr He is an excellent doctor and surgeon. He is a true expert and highly qualified professional, I greatly appreciate his professionalism and knowledge in the field!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
The best and a life saver
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr. He is the best provider. He is caring, professional and always kind and considerate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Dr. Jin He is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
My provider is a kind and gentle person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr He explained everything I needed and listened to my concerns.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
I drove 3 hrs to this appointment just to hear ""I look good ""
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
I thought my provider was very good at explaining to me my diagnosis, and what his opinion on what needs to happen moving forward.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
I have to wait 2 hours to see the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Outstanding provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. He is a brilliant doctor who is compassionate and an excellent communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. He was warm and welcoming. He provided a clear diagnosis and options for further care. He answered my questions completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr. He is amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr He and his [staff] both listened to my questions and hesitations about the surgery. They clearly displayed respect for me as an individual and that was extremely appreciated
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr. He is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
He is very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Dr He is a caring doctor and very informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
I have been seeing Dr. He for over two years. He recently performed Whipple surgery on me. He has always been available and he always acted in my best interest.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
I owe my life to Dr He and his team.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
I left with one of my concerns not addressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
He is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr He was extremely communicative. He was direct and to the point. Greatly appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr.He has been up front and honest about my recovery and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr. He seemed very confident that he can surgically remove a sizable part of my liver where the tumor is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr He performed Whipple procedures to removed cancer tumor in my pancreas. Our visit this week was the 3rd or 4th time (maybe) that we've met face to face.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Very thorough and listens to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Excellent! Dr He was very informative and patient