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Karim Boudadi

Karim Boudadi, MD

4.8145 ratings, 46 reviews

Sarcoma and Connective Tissue Medical OncologyHematologic Coagulation DisordersAnemia and Bone Marrow DisordersBenign HematologyHead and Neck Medical OncologyHematology OncologyMedical Oncology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

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

Languages

  • Spanish
  • French
  • English

In-Network Plans

View All Accepted Plans (12)

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Karim Boudadi

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Oncology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Karim Boudadi, M.D., is a medical oncologist and hematologist with the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., and an assistant professor in the Department of Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Listen to Dr. Boudadi’s Cancer Matters podcast episode to learn more about his work.

Dr. Boudadi has expertise in treating cancers of the head and neck, including salivary gland cancers, as well as cancers of the esophagus, and bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Having completed dual training in medical oncology and hematology at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Boudadi also treats patients with benign hematologic conditions or non-cancer related blood disorders, such as anemia, low blood counts, bleeding disorders, and clotting disorders. 

Dr. Boudadi earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, and went on to serve as a clinical lecturer in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School before joining Johns Hopkins. He then completed dual fellowship training in both hematology and medical oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Boudadi's research during his fellowship focused on prostate cancer and immunotherapy.

Dr. Boudadi is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Association. He is also a member of the Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Selection Committee at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 

Dr. Boudadi has extensive clinical trial development experience and has published his work in peer-reviewed journals. His primary research interest is immunotherapy.

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Research Interests

Immunotherapy

PubMed - Publications

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=karim+boudadi

Selected Publications

  • Boudadi K, Suzman D, Anagnostou V, Fu W, Luber B, Wang H, Niknafs N, White J, Silberstein J, Sullivan R, Dowling D, Harb R, Nirschl T, Veeneman B, Tomlins S, Wang Y, Jendrisak A, Graf R, Dittamore R, Carducci M, Eisenberger M, Haffner M, Meeker A, Eshleman J, Luo J, Velculescu VE, Drake C, Antonarakis E. Ipilimumab plus Nivolumab and DNA-Repair Defects in AR-V7-Expressing Metastatic Prostate Cancer. Oncotarget. 2018 Jun 19;9(47):28561-28571

  • Boudadi K. Adjuvant Chemotherapy and Novel Therapeutics. Fakhry/Pazoki/Kiess/Eisele, Oral Cancer: Evaluation, Therapy, and Rehabilitation. Thieme USA. 2021

  • Cheung LS, Chen L, Oke TF, Schaffer TB, Boudadi K, Ngo JT, Gross JM, Kemberling H, Diaz LA, Lipson E, Sidhom JW, Taube J, Anders R, Pardoll DM, Le DT, Meyer CF, Llosa N. Anti-PD-1 elicits regression of undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcomas with UV-mutation signatures. J Immunother Cancer. 2021 Jun;9(6):e002345. doi: 10.1136/jitc-2021-002345. PMID: 34103354

  • Park JC, Durbeck J, Boudadi K, Ho WJ, Kang H. The efficacy of anti-PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor in nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Oral Oncol. 2020 Sep;108:104935. doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2020.104935. Epub 2020 Aug 10

  • Shenderov E, Boudadi K, Fu W, Wang H, Sullivan R, Jordan A, Dowling D, Harb R, Schonhoft J, Jendrisak A, Carducci MA, Eisenberger MA, Eshleman JR, Luo J, Drake CG, Pardoll DM, Antonarakis ES. Nivolumab plus ipilimumab, with or without enzalutamide, in AR-V7-expressing metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: A phase-2 nonrandomized clinical trial. Prostate. Prostate. 2021 May;81(6):326-338. doi: 10.1002/pros.24110. Epub 2021 Feb 26.

Honors

  • 2023 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Award for Excellence in Service and Professionalism
  • 2024 Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctors – Oncology/Hematology

Memberships

  • American Medical Association,

    Member

  • American College of Physicians,

    Associate Member

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology,

    Member

  • American Society of Hematology,

    Member

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
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  2. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, 2017
  • Residency: University of Michigan Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2013
  • Medical Education: University of Rochester School of Medicine, MD, 2010

Board Certifications

  • Hematology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
  • Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013

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

4.8 out of 5

145 ratings, 46 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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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    He listens well. He shares his thinking and lets me participate in decisions. He seems to really care about me as a person

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

    The doctor answered all my questions and concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Very happy with the service

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

    Dr Boudadi is an excellent doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Excellent. Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Dr. Boudadi has a the best! Very caring and compassionate. He is patient and thoughtful in his care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Thorough, courteous, and professional

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

    My provider was prompt, warm, knowledgeable, and kind.

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

    Really good...

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

    That was my first appointment with Dr. Boudadi and he definitely made a good first impression. I'm definitely excited to have him on my medical team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr Boudadi is outstanding. He is knowledgeable, professional, caring and accessible.

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

    Communicate very well so I could understand.

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

    Dr. Boudadi is exceptional!

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

    He listened well and answered all of my questions.

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

    Efficient, well informed, prompt

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

    Excelent

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

    Dr Boudadi really cares about my progress. He consults with me about my preferences and talks clearly about his decisions and why. I feel great confidence in him.

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

    Dr Boudadi is an excellent clinician, thoughtful, listens, provides excellent care.

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

    Excellent

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

    Excellent.

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

    My experience with this provider has been a very positive one. I will definitely recommend to my family and

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

    Dr. Boudadi is an excellent physician.

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

    TOP DRAWER SERVICE PROVIDER

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

    So sympathetic and knowledgeable. Genuinely pleased when there was good news

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

    Excellent provider. Totally dedicated to ensuring patient understanding of his medical situation.

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

    Dr, Boudadi has been providing excellent medical care since 2019.

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

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr BOUDADI is a fantastic docLucky to have him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Very personal. Seems genuinely pleased when my condition is improving. Very knowledgeable and able to make a decision to reduce my chemo strength on the spot but consulting with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Impressive, Caring, Knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr Boudadi is a compassionate and excellent clinician.

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

    Very well informed. Provided new suggestions that may be helpful for my condition.

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

    He is a good listener and encourages

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Knowledgeable and professional.

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

    Provider was a specialist to whom I had been previously referred.

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

    Very nice

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

    Explain treatment that is easy to understand

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    This was an urgent visit my primary Dr personally scheduled directly with the doctor.

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

    Dr. Boudadi took the time to answer each of my questions, explain his assessment of my test results, and offered some helpful suggestions to improve my physical and mental health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    It is always a pleasure to see dr Boudadi who is always clear in his explanation of my treatment and progress

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    He is very good

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

    Very knowledgeable and good listener. Dr. Boudadi promptly responded to follow-up e-mail about result of my blood tests. I would certainly like to consult with Dr. Boudadi about any future hematology issues.

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

    It felt rushed

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

    Dr. Boudadi shows concern, is encouraging, listens well, answers questions well. He has labs done before the visit and explains them.

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

    Dr Boudadi is an excellent physician. I feel luck to have him.

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

    Very good. Informative and pleasant.