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Mimi Canto

Mimi Canto, MD, MHS

Gastroenterology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • Filipino
  • Tagalog
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns 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

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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.

Clinical Trial Keywords

GERD, Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF/cTIF)

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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.

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

  1. Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

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

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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

74 ratings, 26 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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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Informative, did not feel rushed, I am fortunate to have a dedicated physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Dr. Canto is absolutely the best!!

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

    Best, most knowledgeable on my condition

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

    I would definely recommend her to my friends

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

    She is an amazing physician - incredibly knowledgeable, listens to your concerns, and explains things completely.

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

    Excellent doctor. Very communicative

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

    Knowledgeable, compassionate, passionate, friendly, courteous are just a few ways to describe her.

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

    Very thoughtful and took the time to explain all items

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

    Dr. Canto is an excellent provider. She cares and wants to help.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Involved, caring, compassionate, knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    I feel like I am in good hands

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

    Excellent physician.

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

    I have been very satisfied with my provider for the past 3 years.

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

    Dr Canto is a great listener, took time to assure my questions were answered

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

    Kind, thoughtful, incredibly smart,