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About Marina Baretti
Professional Titles
The Jiasheng Professorship in Hepato-Biliary Cancer Research
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Marina Baretti, MD, is an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Jiasheng Chair in Hepato-Biliary Cancer Research. She also serves as Co-Director of the Liver and Biliary Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC). Dr. Baretti received her medical degree from the University of Pisa in Italy. She completed her internal medicine residency and oncology fellowship at University of Milan. She then went on and completed her Postdoctoral and Medical Oncology Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. She is deeply engaged in bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and clinical application, working closely with laboratory-based scientists to accelerate the development of novel therapeutic strategies. Her academic research is centered on the development of novel agents in hepatobiliary cancers, with particular interest in combinatorial approaches of immunotherapies. She is currently the principal investigator on multiple clinical trials in FLC, HCC and cholangiocarcinoma at Johns Hopkins University, collaborating closely with laboratory-based researchers to move laboratory findings into patients. Through her work, Dr. Baretti strives to improve outcomes for patients with rare GI cancers by identifying innovative therapies that are informed by a deeper understanding of tumor biology and the tumor microenvironment.
Dr. Baretti was the recipient of the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award. Dr. Baretti was also awarded with the 2020 Career Development Award for the MD Anderson Cancer Center’s pancreatic cancer NCI Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE).
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
Liver Cancer; Bile Duct Cancer; Cholangiocarcinoma; Epigenetics; Immunotherapy
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Research Summary
Dr. Marina Baretti is an oncologist in Baltimore, with an interest in translational research and a growing expertise in the care of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer patients, collaborating closely with laboratory-based researchers to move laboratory findings into patients and bring novel compounds to the clinic. Dr. Baretti has had outstanding success in developing a research program in hepatobiliary cancer at Johns Hopkins with her particular focus on studying the impact of epigenetic therapies as immune sensitizers. Dr. Baretti completed medical school at the University of Pisa, Italy, and she continued her medical training in Internal Medicine and Oncology at the University of Milan. She then performed a research postdoctoral fellowship and a fellowship in medical oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Baretti joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2021. Dr. Baretti was the recipient of the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award. Dr. Baretti was also awarded with the 2020 Career Development Award for the MD Anderson Cancer Center’s pancreatic cancer NCI Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE).
PubMed - Publications
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/marina.baretti.1/bibliography/public/
Honors
2018 YIA Conquer Cancer Foundation for Cholangiocarcinoma, ASCO
Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Locations
- Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
- 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2021
- Fellowship: Universita degli Studi di Milano Facolta di Medicina, Medical Oncology, 2018
- Graduate School: Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, 2014
- Medical Education: Università di Pisa Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, MD, 2012
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
5 out of 5
94 ratings, 44 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 3/12/2026
Very knowledgeable and an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Dr Baretti was knowledgeable about my case; listened to me carefully and was very compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
I love Dr Baretti. I feel heard, cared for, and appreciate her clinical expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Dr. Baretti is knowledgeable, skillful, and efficient in all aspects of my health care. An outstanding bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr Baretti is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
She is outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Been very impressed with the level of care from Dr Baretti's team this past 18 months
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
I couldn't ask for a better Doctor. Her expertise and caring is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Provider gave her full attention and asked me to explain what I knew thus far about my cancer. She explained all her findings from reviewing my chart. I left the appointment with a much greater understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
She is extremely competent & also empathic. She clearly explains the risks & benefits of treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Love her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Unfortunately, my provider has stopped al my cancer treatment because she's exhausted all she can do. She was very gentle breaking the news.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
I keep praying that thank God, I have a provider like Dr. Baretti.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr. Baretti is attentive, kind and knowledgeable. Always arrives prepared.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Amazing Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
So very thoughtful and considerate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Baretti is knowledgeable, caring, and communicates clearly, verbally and written.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Excellent in what I asked all the questions were co-tested
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr. Baretti and [staff] were highly professional, thorough, thoughtful, and informative. Of the six oncologists I have seen since receiving a scary diagnosis two months ago, Dr. Baretti offers far superior diagnostic skills, scientific rigor, intellectual depth, and a wide-ranging perspective. She's also very nice and gracious.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Very thorough, friendly, showed compassion; my visits are always a pleasure even when blood is drawn and having an infusion. :)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr Baretti is knowledgeable, caring and compassionate and knows what to do. Excellent oncologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
One of the best. We love her attentiveness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
I'm in an investigational trial through JHU with Dr. Baretti. She has been kind, thoroug, straightforward, and shows great caring insofar army health and well-being. She is a an exemplary physician and reflects well the values and legacy of Johns Hopkins.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr. Baretti is just such a wonderful doctor. I feel seen and heard and feel like a human being and not just a number. I would recommend her to anyone who needs an oncologist!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
I know that without Dr. Baretti I would not be alive today. Thank God for Dr. Baretti and Johns Hopkins.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
She is an excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr. Baretti is the best! She listens carefully, answers questions thoroughly and provides a comprehensive overview of issues and potential solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
I really like having Dr. Baretti as my provider. She is very nice, professional and thorough and has taken care of me for almost a year. I would recommend her to anyone who needs an oncologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
One of the best providers you can find.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Thorough and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
She is alert, smart, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
I couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable, yet compassionate doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Compassionate and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Baretti.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr Baretti is the best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
The three doctors I saw which include the lead Dr Baretti were all outstanding in answering questions, providing information, planning upcoming visits etc.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr Baretti is thorough, bases decisions on data, and is empathetic and caring