
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Filipino
- Tagalog
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Mimi Canto
Professional Titles
- Director of Clinical Research, Division of Gastroenterology
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Marcia (Mimi) Canto, M.D., M.H.S. is a Professor of Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is also the Director of Endoscopy at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Canto received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Philippines in Manila in 1981 (summa cum laude). She received her Doctor of Medicine degree in 1985 from the University of the Philippines and completed her training in Internal Medicine from State University of New York Sciences Center in Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Canto completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Gastroenterology-Hepatology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and received a Master of Health Science in Clinical Epidemiology from The Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health in 1993. Dr. Canto came back to Johns Hopkins after spending three years at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio for advanced endoscopic training.
Her primary clinical interests include endoscopy, particularly the use of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in detecting early pancreatic cancer and its precursors. She has recently shown that endoscopic ultrasound can be used to detect asymptomatic precancerous lesions in patients with a family history of pancreatic cancer.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
GERD, Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF/cTIF)
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Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Mentoring Women in Medicine, Inside Tract (Winter, 2020)
For Acid Reflux: An Innovative Alternative to Surgery, Inside Tract (Summer 2018)
Endoscopic Cryotherapy: A Cool Alternative, Inside Tract (Spring 2015)
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Oncology
Research Interests
Barrett's esophagus, Cryoablation, Cryotherapy, Endoscopic imaging, Endoscopic mucosal ablation and resection, Familial pancreatic cancer
Lab Website
Marcia Canto Lab
- Research interests in the Marcia Canto Lab include pancreatic neoplasms, Barrett's esophagus and endomicroscopy. We are also interested in the use of endoscopic ultrasound to identify early-stage pancreatic cancer and its precursors.
PubMed - Publications
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Canto%20MI%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=19584833
Selected Publications
Brune, K.A.; Lau, B.; Palmisano, E.; Canto, M.; Goggins, M.G.; Hruban, R.H.; Klein, A.P. Importance of age of onset in pancreatic cancer kindreds. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2010 Jan 20;102(2):119-126
Harinck, F.; Canto, M.I.; Schulick, R.; Goggins, M.; Poley, J.W.; Fockens, P.; Kluijt, I.; Bruno, M. Surveillance in individuals at high risk of pancreatic cancer: too early to tell? Gut. 2010 Jul;59(7):1005; author reply 1006-1007
Hector, A.; Montgomery, E.A.; Karikari, C.; Canto, M.; Dunbar, K.B.; Wang, J.S.; Feldmann, G.; Hong, S.M.; Haffner, M.C.; Meeker, A.K.; Holland, S.J.; Yu, J.; Heckrodt, T.J.; Zhang, J.; Ding, P.; Goff, D.; Singh, R.; Roa, J.C.; Marimuthu, A.; Riggins, G.J.; Eshleman, J.R.; Nelkin, B.D.; Pandey, A.; Maitra, A. The Axl receptor tyrosine kinase is an adverse prognostic factor and a therapeutic target in esophageal adenocarcinoma. Cancer Biol Ther. 2010 Nov 29;10(10):1009-1018
Hruban, R.H.; Canto, M.I.; Goggins, M.; Schulick, R.; Klein, A.P. Update on familial pancreatic cancer. Adv Surg. 2010;44:293-311
Lennon, A.M.; Newman, N.; Makary, M.A.; Edil, B.H.; Shin, E.J.; Khashab, M.A.; Hruban, R.H.; Wolfgang, C.L.; Schulick, R.D.; Giday, S.; Canto, M.I. EUS-guided tattooing before laparoscopic distal pancreatic resection (with video). Gastrointest Endosc. 2010 Nov;72(5):1089-1094
Newman, N.A.; Lennon, A.M.; Edil, B.H.; Gilson, M.M.; Giday, S.A.; Canto, M.I.; Schulick, R.D.; Makary, M.A. Preoperative endoscopic tattooing of pancreatic body and tail lesions decreases operative time for laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. Surgery. 2010 Aug;148(2):371-377
Wang, J.S.; Guo, M.; Montgomery, E.A.; Thompson, R.E.; Cosby, H.; Hicks, L.; Wang, S.; Herman, J.G.; Canto, M.I. DNA promoter hypermethylation of p16 and APC predicts neoplastic progression in Barrett's esophagus. Am J Gastroenterol. 2009 Sep;104(9):2153-2160
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia
- 5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Columbia, MD 21045
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-933-7495
- fax: 443-546-1703
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Gastroenterology, 1995
- Fellowship: University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Gastroenterology, 1995
- Graduate School: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, MS, 1994
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology, 1993
- Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1990
- Medical Education: University of the Philippines College of Medicine, MD, 1985
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1989
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
74 ratings, 26 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 3/10/2026
Informative, did not feel rushed, I am fortunate to have a dedicated physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Dr. Canto is absolutely the best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Very knowledgeable. I have been a go patient for 20 years and she has changed my treatment based on my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Highly professional and competent. She is absolutely one of the best providers that I've ever encountered.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Best, most knowledgeable on my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr Canto is an excellent physician. I've been under her care for many years now. She has help me either get better from any given condition or help me prevent future ones with good advice. She listens to my concerns, complaints and comments which is a very important part of a Dr patient relationship
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
I would definely recommend her to my friends
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Canto is wonderful. She is knowledgeable, caring, patient and appreciated her not rushing through the appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Canto was warm friendly and reassuring. She has a proactive preventative approach to addressing Barrettes esophagus.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
She is an amazing physician - incredibly knowledgeable, listens to your concerns, and explains things completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Excellent doctor. Very communicative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Very helpful and knowledgeable. Actually arrived earlier at the video visit than the official starting time. Spent a good amount of time going over my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Knowledgeable, compassionate, passionate, friendly, courteous are just a few ways to describe her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Very thoughtful and took the time to explain all items
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Canto is an excellent provider. She cares and wants to help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr.Canto is wonderful. I am seeing her for a study for early detection of pancreatic cancer. She has taken a lot of time and care with me. I highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Involved, caring, compassionate, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
I feel like I am in good hands
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Outstanding provider, I'm so fortunate to have been referred to her. Truly gave me information and insight I did not get in three years of dealing with this issue with other providers! She's amazing!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
I have been very satisfied with my provider for the past 3 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr Canto is a great listener, took time to assure my questions were answered
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Dr Canto was very nice and she was knowledgeable about my history. She answered all the questions I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Kind, thoughtful, incredibly smart,