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Marie Kate Gurka

Marie Kate Gurka, MD

Radiation Oncology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

About Marie Kate Gurka

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Marie Kate Gurka, M.D., is a radiation oncologist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and a clinical associate in the Department of Radiation Oncology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Gurka has expertise in radiation treatment for breast cancer and gynecologic cancers. 

Dr. Gurka earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed a residency in radiation oncology at Georgetown University Hospital. She previously served as an instructor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at University of Louisville and has conducted both clinical and basic science research. Her work has been recognized by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and it has been cited in various lectures, research articles, and textbooks.

Washingtonian Magazine and Bethesda Magazine have repeatedly named Dr. Gurka a Top Doctor.

Selected Publications

  • Oermann EK, Bhandari R, Chen V, Lebec G, Gurka M, Lei S, Chen L, Suy, S, Azumi N, Berkowitz F, Kalhorn C, McGrail K, Collins BT, Jean W, Collins SP.  Five Fraction Image-Guided Radiosurgery for Primary and Recurrent Meningiomas. Frontiers in Radiation Oncology. 2013; 3: 213. 
     
  • Gurka MK, Collins SP, Slack R, Tse G, Charabaty A, Ley L, Berzcel L, Lei S, Suy S, Haddad N, Jha R, Johnson CD, Jackson P, Marshall JL, Pishvaian MJ.  Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy with Concurrent Full-Dose Gemcitabine for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Pilot Trial Demonstrating Safety.  Radiation Oncology. 2013; 8: 44. 
     
  • Gurka MK, Kim C , Carroll J, Charabaty A, Haddad M, Jackson P,  Collins SP, Marshall J, Pishvaian MK, Unger KR.  Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) combined with chemotherapy for unresected pancreatic adenocarcinoma. American Journal of Clinical Oncology.  2014; 152-157. 
     
  • Gurka MK, Horne ZD, Ju A, Chen L, Lei S, Batipps GP, Kowalczyk K, Bandi G, Pahira J, McGeagh KG, Collins BT, Krishnan P, Suy S, Dritschilo A, Lynch JH, Collins SP.  Hematuria Following Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer. Radiation Oncology.  2015; 10:44. 
     
  • Gurka MK, Pender D, Chuong P, Fouts B, Sebelov A, McNally M, Mezera M, Woo SY, McNally R.  Identification of pancreatic tumors in vivo with ligand-targeted, pH responsive mesoporous silica nanoparticles by multispectral optoacoustic tomography.  Journal of Controlled Release. 2016; 231:60-67.  

 

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
  2. Sibley Memorial Hospital
  3. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Radiation Oncology, 2014
  • Medical Education: Virginia Commonwealth Univ School of Medicine, MD, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology: American Board of Radiology, 2015

Insurance

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • 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

131 ratings, 57 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
Provider Listened Carefully
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

    Got answers that I needed. Very easy to understand & answered all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Dr Gurka is very knowledgeable about my situation and her recommendation is clear. She put me at ease and calmed me down. Amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Satisfied with the care provided

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    My former provider retired and this was my first visit. I was very pleased with the care and concern provided by Dr Gurka

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Well versed in medical history and care needed. Easy to understand and talk to. Empathetic, professional, straightforward

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Dr. Gurka was knowledgeable of my medical history, took the time to ask me if I had any questions, and I did not feel rushed. This is refreshing.

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

    Excellent care provided!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Did not appear rushed. Answered questions provided information. Asked several times if there's anything else I needed to know how. Price

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr. Gurka was kind, informed and very thorough in her exam.

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

    Remarkable knowledge of medical history relating to this appointment, without any notes in front of ho

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

    Very generous with her time and in answering all questions. Provider very useful education and information about my condition.Very personable and positive.

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

    Very clear about procedures and expectations.

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

    Dr. Marie Gurka was very pleasant and patient to take time to explain the progress of the healing at the check-up. She was very punctual with her timing to see me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Helpful, informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Dr Gurka is terrific. Pleasant, polite, informative and accessible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Very up-to-date and passionate about her specialty

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr Gurka was impressive in her knowledge of my situation. She had no notes with her, yet correctly rattled off the dates of my prior screenings (at a different provider) with ease. She explained her thought process for her recommendation in my case, and listened attentively to my questions and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Caring and kind while providing information and options

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

    She's very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Dr Gurka was very polite, caring and professional. She answered all my questions and took the time to explain the upcoming treatment with me and my husband. Dr Gurka knew the details of my case very well. Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    I have been very happy with the service provided by Johns Hopkins Medicine for breast cancer.

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

    Very professional

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

    She was very sharp and was aware of all the details about my health

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

    Very friendly and easy to talk to. Listened to what I had to say and answered my questions that were easy to understand.

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

    Rudely asked ""what are you doing here! They scheduled you on my surgery day!""

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Wonderfully knowledgeable and concerned about my medical care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Very patient. Listens and understands with knowledge of the situation

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

    Dr Gurka is kind and knowledgeable and a great listener. She helps make a scary thing, cancer not so scary.

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

    Excellent experience

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

    Dr Gurka is kind. And shows caring and empathy.

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

    Dr Gurka was caring, knowledgeable and explained everything very clearly to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Excellent doctor. Thanks.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr. Gurka was extremely well prepared for our visit and consultation about possible radiation treatment. Her nurse, [staff] was kind and very informative before our conversation with Dr. Gurka. All our questions were answered with great professionalism and courtesy. We couldn't have been more pleased with with Dr. Gurka and her nurse [staff].

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

    Dr. Gurka was very personable, easy to talk to, clear about communicating info specifically for me. She was not in a hurry, unlike a lot of other doctors. It was my pleasure to meet her and to continue care with her practice.

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

    Dr. Gurka is kind, professional anda joy to work with !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Gurka arrived at my appointment with extensive details about my case and reasons for treatment. She was friendly, courteous and informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Appreciate that she answered all of my questions, has a very comfortable and professional demeanor, easy to talk to and understand her responses - had a good overview and command of my medical record.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    My entire John's Hopkins oncology and radiology team has been excellent. I have referred them to others for care and have only gotten excellent feedback.

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

    Provider was kind and answered all my questions

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

    Excellent, Dr. Gurka demonstrated active listening, professionalism, caring and thorough knowledge! She was fantastic!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Gurka was very pleasant, knowledgeable, professional, and took time to listen to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Very nice, friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    First time I met with her. But was very pleased Informative took her time answering my questions and very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    This was our first meeting and Dr Gurka was very easy to talk to about my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr. Gurka is intelligent, compassionate, and has a wonderful memory. She is a gem and JH is very lucky to have her.

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

    Dr. Gurka is the best, very friendly and patient, explains things in detail. Very sympathetic and understanding, very knowledgeable and never make us feel rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    I am very pleased to have Dr. Gurka as my Radation Oncologist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    It is always a pleasure to meet with Dr. Gurka and her PA, [staff]. I always feel seen and heard, and am confident that I am receiving excellent care and advice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Dr Gurka is not only knowledgeable and professional, her concern and understanding for me as an Individual is exceptional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    I LOVED [staff], who retired. This was my first visit with her replacement, Dr. Gurka, and I was glad to see the same warm, friendly, kind atmosphere despite the new doctor. While I only go once a year now, the kindness, seasonal decorations, etc were so uplifting when I was going for daily Radiation treatment s. Dr.Gurka has the same kind bedside manner, I am sure she is knowledgeable as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    The doctor answered my questions and listen to my concerns.

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

    She was very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    I am very satisfied with my provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Dr. Gurka is awesome, good comprehensive 6 month follow up made me feel very well cared for & supported

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

    She listened, explained my situation in understandable language..

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

    She is the best!