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Lawrence R. Kleinberg

Lawrence R. Kleinberg, MD

Radiation Oncology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

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

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Lawrence R. Kleinberg

Professional Titles

  • Vice Chair of Clinical Research

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

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Background

Dr. Kleinberg specializes in the radiation treatments, including stereotactic radiosurgery, of brain and spinal tumors. Areas of research include both tumors arising in the central nervous system and tumors metastasizing from other locations. He also specializes in the treatment of esophageal tumors and has led national clinical trials in both therapy of brain tumors as well as esophageal cancer.

Dr. Kleinberg has been recently named in the US News and World Report list of top 1% of doctors in his specialty. He is the co-chair of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Brain Tumor Working Group, Vice-Chair of the NCI Cooperative Group Steering Committee for Esophageal and Gastric Tumors, and is a member of the NCI Cooperative Group Steering Committee for Gastrointestinal Tumors. He is also on the American College of Radiation Oncology Neurologic Cancer Practice Accreditation Team.

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Additional Academic Titles

Professor of Neurological Surgery, Professor of Oncology

Research Interests

Drug and radiation therapy for esophageal cancer, Improved imaging of brain tumors, Improving therapy for brain metastases, Radiation and drug therapy for primary brain tumors

Selected Publications

  • Heath, E.I.; Burtness, B.A.; Kleinberg, L.; Salem, R.R.; Yang, S.C.; Heitmiller, R.F.; Canto, M.I.; Knisely, J.P.; Topazian, M.; Montgomery, E.; Tsottles, N.; Pithavala, Y.; Rohmiller, B.; Collier, M.; Forastiere, A.A. Phase II, parallel-design study of preoperative combined modality therapy and the matrix metalloprotease (mmp) inhibitor prinomastat in patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma. Invest New Drugs. 2006 Mar;24(2):135-140.

    Kleinberg, L.; Gibson, M.; Yang, S.; Forastiere, A.A.; Putnam, J.B. Primary Combined Modality Therapy for Esophageal Cancer. Oncology. 2006;20(5):505-511.

    Donawho, C.K.; Luo, Y.; Luo, Y.; Penning, T.D.; Bauch, J.L.; Bouska, J.J.; Bontcheva-Diaz, V.D.; Cox, B.F.; DeWeese, T.L.; Dillehay, L.E.; Ferguson, D.C.; Ghoreishi-Haack, N.S.; Grimm, D.R.; Guan, R.; Han, E.K.; Holley-Shanks, R.R.; Hristov, B.; Idler, K.B.; Jarvis, K.; Johnson, E.F.; Kleinberg, L.R.; Klinghofer, V.; Lasko, L.M.; Liu, X.; Marsh, K.C.; McGonigal, T.P.; Meulbroek, J.A.; Olson, A.M.; Palma, J.P.; Rodriguez, L.E.; Shi, Y.; Stavropoulos, J.A.; Tsurutani, A.C.; Zhu, G.D.; Rosenberg, S.H.; Giranda, V.L.; Frost, D.J. ABT-888, an orally active poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor that potentiates DNA-damaging agents in preclinical tumor models. Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. 2007 May 1;13(9):2728-2737.

    Gerber, D.E.; Grossman, S.A.; Zeltzman, M.; Parisi, M.A.; Kleinberg, L. The impact of thrombocytopenia from temozolomide and radiation in newly diagnosed adults with high-grade gliomas. Neuro-oncology. 2007 Jan;9(1):47-52.

    Kleinberg, L.; Forastiere, A.A. Chemoradiation in the management of esophageal cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2007 Sep 10;25(26):4110-4117.

    Kleinberg, L.; Gibson, M.K.; Forastiere, A.A. Chemoradiotherapy for localized esophageal cancer: regimen selection and molecular mechanisms of radiosensitization. Nature clinical practice. 2007 May;4(5):282-294.

    Kretschmar, C.; Kleinberg, L.; Greenberg, M.; Burger, P.; Holmes, E.; Wharam, M. Pre-radiation chemotherapy with response-based radiation therapy in children with central nervous system germ cell tumors: a report from the Children''s Oncology Group. Pediatric blood & cancer. 2007 Mar;48(3):285-291.

    Lawson, H.C.; Sampath, P.; Bohan, E.; Park, M.C.; Hussain, N.; Olivi, A.; Weingart, J.; Kleinberg, L.; Brem, H. Interstitial chemotherapy for malignant gliomas: the Johns Hopkins experience. Journal of neuro-oncology. 2007 May;83(1):61-70.

    Ford, E.; Purger, D.; Tryggestad, E.; McNutt, T.; Christodouleas, J.; Rigamonti, D.; Shokek, O.; Won, S.; Zhou, J.; Lim, M.; Wong, J.; Kleinberg, L. A virtual frame system for stereotactic radiosurgery planning. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics. 2008 Nov 15;72(4):1244-1249.

    Kleinberg, L.R.; Brock, M.V.; Jagannath, S.B.; Forastiere, A.A. Cancer of the Esophagus. In: Abeloff, M.e.a., editor. 4th Edition ed, Clinical Oncology. New York, NY: Churchill-Livingstone; 2008.

    Lin, S.H.; Kleinberg, L.R. Carmustine wafers: localized delivery of chemotherapeutic agents in CNS malignancies. Expert review of anticancer therapy. 2008 Mar;8(3):343-359.

    Guss, Z.D.; Batra, S.; Li, G.; Chang, S.D.; Parsa, A.T.; Rigamonti, D.; Kleinberg, L.; Lim, M. Radiosurgery for glomus jugulare: history and recent progress. Neurosurg Focus. 2009 Dec;27(6):E5.

    McGirt, M.J.; Than, K.D.; Weingart, J.D.; Chaichana, K.L.; Attenello, F.J.; Olivi, A.; Laterra, J.; Kleinberg, L.R.; Grossman, S.A.; Brem, H.; Quinones-Hinojosa, A. Gliadel (BCNU) wafer plus concomitant temozolomide therapy after primary resection of glioblastoma multiforme. Journal of neurosurgery. 2009 Mar;110(3):583-588.

    Meguid, R.A.; Hooker, C.M.; Taylor, J.T.; Kleinberg, L.R.; Cattaneo, S.M., 2nd; Sussman, M.S.; Yang, S.C.; Heitmiller, R.F.; Forastiere, A.A.; Brock, M.V. Recurrence after neoadjuvant chemoradiation and surgery for esophageal cancer: does the pattern of recurrence differ for patients with complete response and those with partial or no response? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009 Dec;138(6):1309-1317.

    Frazier, J.L.; Batra, S.; Kapor, S.; Vellimana, A.; Gandhi, R.; Carson, K.A.; Shokek, O.; Lim, M.; Kleinberg, L.; Rigamonti, D. Stereotactic radiosurgery in the management of brain metastases: an institutional retrospective analysis of survival. International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics. 2010;76(5):1486-1492.

    Li, S.; Kleinberg, L.R.; Rigamonti, D.; Wharam, M.D., Jr.; Rashid, A.; Jackson, J.; Djajaputra, D.; He, S.; Creasey, T.; DeWeese, T.L. Clinical results of a pilot study on stereovision-guided stereotactic radiotherapy and intensity modulated radiotherapy. Technol Cancer Res Treat. 2010 Dec;9(6):603-617.

    Tryggestad, E.; Christian, M.; Ford, E.; Kut, C.; Le, Y.; Sanguineti, G.; Song, D.Y.; Kleinberg, L. Inter- and Intrafraction Patient Positioning Uncertainties for Intracranial Radiotherapy: A Study of Four Frameless, Thermoplastic Mask-Based Immobilization Strategies Using Daily Cone-Beam CT. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2010 Oct 15.

Locations

  1. Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
    • 401 North Broadway Street, Weinberg BLDG, Floor-L1 (Lobby Level), Baltimore, MD 21287
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  2. Sibley Memorial Hospital
  3. Sibley Memorial Hospital
  4. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 145, Lutherville, MD 21093
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Memorial Sloan Kettering, Radiation Oncology, 1993
  • Medical Education: Yale University School of Medicine, MD, 1989

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology: American Board of Radiology, 1994

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

69 ratings, 27 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
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    I feel I have been in good hands since the beginning of my visits in 2005.

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

    Dr Kleinberg always listens carefully to me and takes in consideration my concerns and reviews all my MRI with me thoroughly and explain things to me I don't understand and any treatment options we may consider

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

    He was by far the best doctor I've ever see at Hopkins.

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

    Dr Kleinberg was outstanding at explaining my test results and maintaining a Big-Picture perspective for treatment. The nurse as well as the resident and intern were awesome as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    The entire neurology and radiation team has been amazing, honest open and informative

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

    Dr. Kleinberg is a kind man and knowledgable

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

    Dr Kleinberg was professional and caring. He took time to explain everything I need to know and give good suggestions. He is one of the best. No doubt.

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

    I trust his medical advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Everyone is great! This is the place to be!

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

    Very professional and listened to our questions. Patient and did not rush our appointment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr Kleinberg is excellent. His nurse/PA was excellent.

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

    The provider was friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to answer all my questions.

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

    Seemed genuinely interested in arranging the best treatment for my condition whether or not he would ultimately perform the procedure.

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

    He listened very wrell and explained things thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr. Kleinberg is very kind and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    I appreciate that my provider communicates and listens to all my health concerns.

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

    Dr. Kleinberg has been instrumental in the healing of the metastasis of Triple Negative Breast Cancer to the brain. He is very competent, thorough, and compassionate. He orders me an MRI on the brain once every 3 months. My most MRI showed that the brain is healing from the radiation. He also agrees with my oncologist that the every six weeks treatments of Keytruda has also played a significant role in my healing.

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

    I have been followed by Dr Kleinberg for many years. He has always been compassionate, knowledgeable, and available. He is an excellent doctor and is always there for me.

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

    Dr. Kleinberg explains things very clearly. He never makes me feel rushed. He is very knowledgeable and kind.

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

    Dr Kleinberg and his intern were very kind and explained an incurable but treatable condition in an easy to understand way. The intern did not pretend to know all the answers and deferred to asking the Dr. Dr. Kleinberg was very truthful and transparent. He set us at ease about treatment.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    The whole experience feels like a hard sell from a used car lot.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Took time and really listened to me

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

    He is very kind and a good listener.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    I am blessed to have Dr Kleinberg as my provider. I have complete faith and trust in what he says And recommends. I have been traveling from South Florida and now SC to remain his patient! The man is brilliant! He is kind, understanding and non judgmental. He treats me with love and respect and always is happy to see me once a year!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    The Doctor was experienced, knowledgeable about my medical problem. In addition, he showed and explained the MRI Results in a way I could understand.

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

    He is excellent - knowledgeable and compasssionate