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Mark D. Duncan

Mark D. Duncan, MD

General SurgerySurgical Oncology

Accepting New Patients

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 Mark D. Duncan

Professional Titles

  • Chief of Surgical Oncology at Johns Hopkins Bayview

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Surgery

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Duncan specializes in gastrointestinal surgical oncology, including surgery of the esophagus, stomach, intestine, colon and rectum, gallbladder and pancreas, adrenal and retroperitoneal sarcoma.  He has national and international expertise in gastric cancer and hereditary gastric cancer including CDH-1.  He wrote the Johns Hopkins Patient Guide for Cancer of the Stomach and Esophagus.   Dr. Duncan gives lectures and presentations nationally and internationally on Gastric and GI cancer surgery and works with Johns Hopkins International on cancer programs and centers overseas.

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Additional Academic Titles

Associate Professor of Oncology

Research Interests

CDH1 mutation gastric cancers, EsophagCap, Gastric cancer, HDGC, proximal gastrectomy, Tumorigenesis in gastroesophageal and colorectal cancer

Honors

  • Richard S. Ross Clinician Scientist Award
  • Golden Apple Teaching Award, Johns Hopkins Medical School, 7/1/17
  • Fred Eckhauser Mentorship Award of the Year, Department of Surgery, 7/1/16
  • Golden Apple Teaching Award, Johns Hopkins Medical School, 7/1/16
  • Keith Lillemoe Faculty Teacher of the Year, Department of Surgery, 7/1/14
  • Elected A.O.A, Johns Hopkins, 1/1/13
  • Outstanding Care Award for 2013, Sarcoma Alliance, 1/1/13
  • Fred Eckhauser Mentorship Award of the Year, 1/1/13
  • Keith Lillemoe Faculty Teacher of the Year, 1/1/12
  • Elected to Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, 1/1/10
  • Keith Lillemoe Faculty Teacher of the Year, 1/1/09
  • Golden Apple Teaching Award, Johns Hopkins Medical School, 1/1/08

Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow
  • Association of Academic Surgeons
  • Society of Surgical Oncology
  • Society of University Surgeons
  • Southern Surgical Society
  • Alpha Omega Alpha,

    Medical Honor Society

  • Society fo Surgery of the Alimentary Tract,

    Society of GI surgeons

Professional Activities

Johns Hopkins Bayview, Chief of Surgical Oncology

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 3, Baltimore, MD 21224
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, General Surgery, 1994
  • Fellowship: Washington VA Medical Center, Surgery, 1992
  • Medical Education: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, MD, 1987

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 1997

Insurance

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
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

5 out of 5

83 ratings, 40 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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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

    Dr. Duncan is hands down the best doctor I have ever been under the care of always provides information and explanations and truly cares about your well-being exceptional!

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

    Excellent

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

    Dr Duncan is a wonderful doctor.

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

    Dr Duncan is patient, kind and very knowledgeable.

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

    Provide was knowledgeable and personable.

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

    dr. Duncan is a very good doctor. He shows patients and concerned with his patient. I would recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Best Provider ever

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Very Professional.

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

    Dr Duncan explained my gallbladder problem thoroughly

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

    Dr Dunkin explains things clearly and listens to my concerns. He takes his time with me and is genuinely concerned about my wellbeing.

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

    Dr. Duncan left no stone unturned during my visit. All of the information he provided was concise! My 18 y.o daughter accompanied me for my visit and she was also pleased with the way the information was relayed and happy with the service.

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

    Dr. Duncan listened carefully to my concerns and answered my questions thoughtfully. He had clearly prepared for my visit and had a plan of action ready to discuss with me. He carefully and completely explained how he had studied my case and reached his decision for my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Most genuine and Personal Doctor I've ever worked with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Dr. Duncan was kind, detailed and an expert in the procedure. He explained my scans and test results to me in detail and helped me understand next step.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Dr. Duncan is very good & thorough. Tian, his assistant is very good as well.

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

    Excellent care, easy scheduling, every9ne worked together on my behalf.

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

    Dr Duncan and his assistant [staff] were very good! I like the fact that Dr. Duncan takes time to listen to the patient and explains in layman's term. I felt very confident in my recovery after speaking with him.

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

    I had an excellent experience in every aspect.

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

    He took the time to explain the surgery to both me and my husband and answered all of our questions

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

    I am beyond grateful to have had this appointment, I have never had such an experience in all my years dealing with hospitals and doctors! Dr. Duncan was so smart, kind and gentle! Prayers finally answered after 52 years!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr Mark Duncan is an amazing doctor who is friendly and an expert at his profession. I feel so blessed to be under his care.

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

    The best oncology surgeon!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Best provider I've had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr duncan is the best: as surgeon, explainer and patient care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Outstanding in every way

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

    Dr Duncan is terrific.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Duncan was extremely informative well versed and prepared for our meeting.

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

    Loved Dr Duncan. Was clear, concise and easy to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    I'm so lucky to have, the best doctor in Johns Hopkins, who can make the cancer go away for ever.thank you so much for all my doctors.

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

    Excellent

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

    Dr. Duncan is kind, compassionate, considerate, knowledgeable, patient, caring, and extremely competent. A rare find!!! The BEST!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr. Duncan was wonderful. I will be seeing him again..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr. Duncan was very kind in bringing in [staff] to discuss an alternative approach to repairing my abdominal wall hernia, and I appreciate [staff] reviewing pertinent parts of my PMH to use CT of abdomen findings to help guide the best approach for surgical repair (open vs laparoscopic)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Dr. Duncan is the most intelligent, thoughtful,caring, physician, I have met in my almost 87 years!!

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

    Great provider!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    A superb visit. Had reviewed outside records prior to being seen. Explanations were clear and plan was clear.

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

    Received best care

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

    Dr. Mark Duncan is a god send!! He is calm kind informative and has a comforting demeanor. He is absolutely a remarkable doctor.