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Michael A. Carducci

Michael A. Carducci, MD

Medical 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 Michael A. Carducci

Professional Titles

  • AEGON Professor of Prostate Cancer Research
  • Vice-Chair, Solid Tumor Oncology

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Oncology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Michael A. Carducci is the AEGON Professor in Prostate Cancer Research at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He serves as the Vice Chair of Solid Tumor Oncology in the Department of Oncology. 

Dr. Carducci has an expertise in various types of cancer including prostate, kidney, and testicular. He also has an expertise in clinical trials, pain and palliative care for oncology, urological oncology, urology and medical oncology. 

A graduate of Georgetown University, Dr. Carducci received his medical degree with high distinction from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine internship, residency and chief residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He went on to complete medical oncology and research fellowships at the Johns Hopkins Oncology Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital.  He was promoted to Professor of Oncology and Urology in 2008 and installed into the inaugural AEGON Professorship in Prostate Cancer Research in 2009.  He served as Co-Director of the GU Oncology program until 2013.  In 2013, he assumed the leadership role of Associate Director for Clinical Research until being named Vice-Chair of Solid Tumor Oncology in 2024.  

A fellow of the American College of Physicians and a fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Dr. Carducci has received peer-reviewed funding for his clinical research from the National Cancer Institute, Department of Defense, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.  Mentorship of students, fellows, and junior faculty has been another focus of Dr. Carducci’s career in medicine, receiving numerous teaching awards.  Dr. Carducci received the Michaele Christian Award and Lectureship for Oncology Drug Development at the National Cancer Institute in 2011. He chaired the Genitourinary Oncology Committee of ECOG-ACRIN from 2011-2024.   In this role, he served on the GU Steering Committee for the NCI.  Dr. Carducci is a member of the Investigational Drug Steering Committee for the NCI, and chaired that Committee for four years.  He served as Associate Editor for GU Cancers for the Journal of Clinical Oncology from 2013-2024.  

Overall, his clinical research focus is on the development and evaluation of new therapies for urologic cancers.  Incorporation of pharmacodynamics, novel biomarkers, and targeted imaging has been key elements of many of the trials led by Dr. Carducci.  To complete these studies, Dr. Carducci facilitates and brings together a multidisciplinary team from urologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, biostatisticians, and medical oncologists. Other areas of interest include palliative and end of life care, survivorship, and use of patient reported outcomes in clinical research and care. 

This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida.

Clinical Trial Keywords

Phase I; Prostate Cancer; Kidney Cancer

Clinical Trials Summary

  • Phase I/II Study of Nivolumab and Axitinib in Patients with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
  • An Open-label, Randomized Phase 3 Study of MK-6482 versus Everolimus in Participants with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma That has Progressed after PD-1/L1 and VEGF- Targeted Therapies.
  • A Phase 1b/2, Open-Label, Randomized Platform Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of AB928-Based Treatment Combinations in Patients with Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer
  • Phase 1 Multicenter open label dose finding study to evaluate safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of CC94676 in patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer

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Additional Academic Titles

Professor of Urology

Research Interests

bone –targeted therapies, drug development, Early phase clinical studies, epigenetics

Research Summary

Dr. Carducci's research focus is on the development and evaluation of new therapies for genitourinary cancers, specifically prostate and renal cancers. Areas of particular interest are bone-targeted therapies, epigenetic strategies, as well as general early phase drug development leading to first-in-human clinical trials.

Selected Publications

  • Carducci MA, Saad F, Abrahamsson P-A, Dearnaley DP, Schulman CC, North SA, Sleep DJ, Isaacson JD, Nelson JB. A phase 3 randomized controlled trial of the efficacy and safety of atrasentan in men with metastatic hormone-refractory prostate cancer.  Cancer. 2007; 110: 1959-1966.

  • Kachhap S, Faith D, Qian D, Shabbeer S, Galloway N, Pili R, Denmeade S, DeMarzo A, Carducci M The N-myc Down Regulated Gene1 (NDRG1) is a Rab4a Effector Involved in Vesicular Recycling of E-cadherin. PLoS One 2007; Sep 5;2 (9): e844. 

  • Scher HI, Morris MJ, Stadler WM, Higano CS, Basch E, Fizazi K, Antonarakis ES, Beer TM, Carducci MA, Chi KN, Corn PG, de Bono JS, Dreicer R, George DJ, Heath EI, Hussain M, Kelly WK, Liu G, Logothetis CJ, Nanus DM, Stein MN, Rathkopf DE, Slovin SF, Ryan CJ, Sartor O, Small EJ, Smith MR, Sternberg CN, Taplin ME, Wilding G, Nelson P, Schwartz LH, Halabi S, Kantoff PW, Armstrong AJ.  Trial design and objectives for castration-resistant prostate cancer: Updated recommendations from the Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Working Group 3.  J Clin Oncol. 201; 34: 1402-1418.  Epub 2016 Feb 22.

  • Sternberg C, Armstrong A, Pili R, Ng S, Huddart R, Agarwal N, Khvorostenko D, Lyulko, Brize A, Vogelzang N, Delva R, Harza M, Thanos A, James N, Werbrouck P, Bogemann M, Hutson T, Milecki P, Cowdhury S, Gallardo E, Schwartsmann G, Pouget J-C, Baton F, Nederman T, Tuvesson H, Carducci M.. Phase III randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of tasquinimod in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.  J Clin Oncol. 2016 Jun 13. [Epub ahead of print]

  • Sweeney CJ, Chen Y-H, Carducci M, Liu G, Jarrard DF, Eisenberger M, Wong Y-N, Hahn N, Kohli M, Cooney MM, Dreicer R, Vogelzang NJ, Picus J, Shevrin D, Hussain M, Garcia JA, DiPaola RS.  Chemohormonal therapy in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. NEJM. 2015; 373:737-746.  Epub 2015 Aug 5.

Honors

  • Member, Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, 2016
  • Michaele Christian Oncology Development Award, 1/1/11
  • Faculty Teacher of the Year, Brady Urological Institute, 1/1/07
  • Best Doctors in America, 1/1/06
  • Director's Teaching Award for Clinical Science, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 1/1/05
  • Appel Research Program in Prostate Cancer, Research Support, 1/1/03
  • Talma Eykman Foundation Award to Fleur van de Geijn (Dr. Carducci- Mentor) for outstanding research during research elective, 1/1/02
  • Osler Medicine Housestaff Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1/1/97
  • Second Prize, American Urological Association/CaP CURE Contest, 1/1/96
  • Catherine S. and Isaac Hecht Award for Cancer Research, 1/1/95
  • Merit Award Recipient, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1/1/95
  • Wellcome Oncology Clinical Research Scholar, American Association for Cancer Research, 1/1/95
  • Third Prize, 1995 American Urological Association/CaP CURE Contest,, 1/1/95
  • Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1/1/95
  • Housestaff Teaching Award, Department of Medicine University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 1/1/91
  • Distinguished Service Award, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 1/1/88
  • M.D. with High Distinction, Wayne State University, 1/1/88
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, 1/1/86
  • Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honor Society, 1/1/82
  • Salutatorian, Bishop Moore High School, 1/1/79

Lectures & Presentations

  • Latest Information on Research Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer, Invited Speaker, Mt Zion of Albany Church, Albany, GA, (June 8, 2022)
  • Doublets for Metastatic Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer, Invited Speaker, First Prost8Con Meeting, Redwood City, CA (February 18, 2023)
  • How I Treat Metastatic Prostate Cancer, Invited Speaker, Exchange 2023-ION Oncology, San Diego, CA (May 6, 2023)
  • Trending Tensions in the Management of Advanced Prostate Cancer: How Aggressive Should We Be, Invited Speaker, Presidential Lecture Series, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA (May 15, 2023)
  • Questions and Answers about Oncology Clinical Trials, Invited Speaker, Prince George’s County Community Advisory Group, Prince George’s County, MD (March 29, 2024)
  • Importance of Mentorship, Sponsorship, Role Models, and Peer Feedback, ARTES Leadership Course, Virtual, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (October 11, 2024)
  • Global Impact on Ronald deWit’s prostate cancer research: Focus on hormonal therapy, Invited Speaker, Retirement Symposium for Ronald deWit, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands (March 14, 2025)
  • Navigating the NCI’s Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trial Network (ETCTN)’, Invited Speaker, Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Research Symposium,  SKCCC, Baltimore, MD (March 25, 2025)

Memberships

  • American Association for Cancer Research
  • American Association for Cancer Research, Associate
  • American Association of the Advancement of Science
  • American College of Physicians, Associate
  • American College of Physicians, Fellow
  • American College of Physicians, Member
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Urological Association, Affiliate Member
  • International Society of Differentiation
  • National Kidney Cancer Foundation

Professional Activities

  • AMGEN DSMB, Xaluritamig Program
  • Pfizer DSMB, Enzalutamide Program (complete)
  • Acrivon DSMB

Locations

  1. Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
    • 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
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  2. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Oncology, 1995
  • Residency: University of Colorado Anschutz, Internal Medicine, 1992
  • Medical Education: Wayne State University School of Medicine, MD, 1988

Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1995
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1991

Insurance

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  • 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

4.9 out of 5

192 ratings, 78 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 3/19/2026

    Dr Carducci and his team are excellent!

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

    Dr. Carducci was knowledgeable, experienced, respected my questions, listened and answered my questions completely. The Fellow working with Dr. Carducci was kind, very well prepared, knew my medical history very well and the reason for my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Dr Carducci is wonderful, knowledgeable provider. We are blessed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Dr. Carducci is always prompt and prepared for my visits. He makes sure to discuss my physical and mental health as well as explain any recent labs, procedures and treatments. I feel confident he has my overall good health as a priority.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Dr Carducci is very thorough and hands on. He's always prepared and ready for me when I get there. I appreciate his attention to detail. I'm in great hands as I continue to deal with my illness.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    He is absolutely excellent.

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

    Dr. Carducci seemed very knowledgeable and competent

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

    Outstanding oncology doctor who is very organized. His advise is crisp and crystal clear.

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

    Dr Carducci was highly recommended by my oncologist in Spartanburg, SC, and the recommendation was well founded. Dr Carducci was thorough in his questions and willing to take me ""under wing"" in monitoring my prostate cancer. It's hard to say too much good about the visit. I'm very glad he's willing to be my oncologist.

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

    Outstanding, explained his observations and recommendations clearly. I have great confidence in this doctor.

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

    Dr. Carducci is the best. I am fortunate to have him as my doctor.

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

    Very caring and professional

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

    Dr Carducci is took his time, was caring, knowledgeable, patient and thorough. He made sure that all of our questions were answered.

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

    Dr. Carducci is an Excellent provider

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

    Excellent

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

    He was excellent

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

    Thank you Doctor Carducci.

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

    Also addressed my concerns.

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

    Outstanding!

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

    Dr. Carducci took plenty of time to answer my wife's questions and clearly spelled out what my next steps should be.

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

    Dr. Carducci is very thorough.

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

    The Best

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

    Dr. Carducci is my oncologist and is concerned about my illness. He has continuously mentioned immunotherapy to aid in combating the Renal Cell tumor metastasis to my pancreas. But for my Post-COVID-19 Syndrome, I have intense inflammation and dyspnea that is not improving. I am looking for remedies that can help me withstand the side effects of immunotherapy. Dr. Carducci is cognisant of my current medical issues and has scheduled me for a follow-up appointment on February 24, 2026, to determine my condition at such time.

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

    Dr. Carducci is heaven sent. He has been taking care of me since day one and I will not go this far without his assistance. His expertise is something to be acknowledge for and I would recommend him to anybody who Is on the same situation as mineThank you Dr. Carducci and may the new year bring more blessings to you & your family and your medical team.God bless JHMC

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

    He is an exceptional Physian, and he checks On all my medial problems!!

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

    Very professional

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

    Dr Carducci listened carefully to my extensive questions and answered them all patiently and clearly.

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

    Dr Carducci and his team are first rate!

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

    He is definitely thorough

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

    Dr. Carducci is terrific.

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

    Dr. Carducci completely reviewed my medical history relative to my prostate cancer, took time to hear all my questions, and provided assurances that my treatment to date and strategy going forward is totally appropriate. I appreciate his receptive, empathetic approach.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    He is a seasoned and experienced doctor. He always performs a due professional diligence. He is an outstanding car provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr carducci is the best. Blessed to have care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Carducci is absolutely excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Excellent oncologist

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

    World Class

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

    Dr. Carducci is the best!

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

    I am a cancer patient, and its almost 5 years that I have been seeing and being under the monitoring, care and guidance of Dr. Carducci. I am extremely grateful and thankful to have Dr Carducci as he is an outstanding professional, that is caring with empathy and a great communicator.

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

    Excellent

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

    Dr. Carducci is the best. I am very fortunate to have him as my provider.

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

    Very informed on my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    I have been his patient for a number of years. He personalizes his care asking questions such as ""how is your wife?""). That meant a lot to me because at the time my wife was dealing with health issues.

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

    Dr. Carducci is very knowledgeable.

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

    Dr Carducci is an outstanding physician. I am blessed to be in his care. His knowledge and experience combined with his personal/professional approach is excellent.

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

    Explains path forward for treatment

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

    Dr. Carducci has cared for me for more than 12 years. He has always provided wonderful care. I cannot conceive of a better practitioner. He is extremely timely and responsive to my emails. In-person and video visits could not be better.

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

    Excellent visit where the Doctor was thoughtful , detailed and very helpful in making my decision treatment

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

    Dr Carducci is thorough and informative.

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

    Dr Carducci is excellent, careful, informative, and a pleasure to have as my medical oncologist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Very good. Professional and kind.

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

    Excellent provider. Well organized and cares about his patients. Explained everything well. We love Dr Carducci!!! He is the best of the best!!!

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

    Dr Carducci has always been available to answer my concerns and questions.

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

    Excellent care

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

    He's the best!!!

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

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr. Carducci is an internationally recognized expert and specialist in the treatment of prostate cancer. I am being treated for a chronic form of that disease. Dr. Carducci has helped me to understand the treatment/intervention strategies most appropriate for my particular form of the disease.

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

    Very professional, caring and knowledgeable

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

    Dr. Carducci is number one.

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

    Dr Carducci and support saff all merit 10's

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

    It was over all good,no complaints

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    He did not greet me or talk to me for 5 minutes. He kept typing on his computer and reading the screen I might as well no have been there. Then, he would not let me interrupt his process to tell him things. I waited patiently. He finally got to it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Dr. Carducci is the best! Always detailed and informative.

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

    Dr. Carducci is the best. I literally trust him with my life. I've recommended him to other cancer patients from my area if Pennsylvania

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

    He was excellent.Our meeting was comprehensive.I left feeling much betterInformed than when I arrived.

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

    Very knowledgeable.

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

    Dr. Carducci quickly scheduled this appointment on my preferred date due to my need to have him review in person with me my prostate cancer treatment plan. This plan was developed by the University of Kansas Health oncologist where I receive treatment. I had been receiving treatment from Dr. Carducci for many years but moved to Kansas a few years ago and wished to keep him on my prostate cancer team.

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

    Dr. Carducci and his team are really outstanding!

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

    Dr, Carducci is the best!

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

    Excellent doctor

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

    A very pleasant and Iinformative experience as usual.

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

    Excellent consultation

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

    Dr. Carducci is the best professional I ever visited. He was very attentive to all my concerns.

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

    Dr. Carducci is an excellent physician. He has guided my care for prostate cancer in an excellent manner. I appreciate everything that he has done for me. I am grateful for all his efforts on my behalf.

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

    Dr. Carducci is excellent.

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

    I trust Dr. Carducci and look forward to our conversations

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

    I came for a consult about my prostate cancer treatment plan. Dr Carducci took a thorough history and provided his opinion about my plan.

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

    Very explicit and informative