Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Spanish
- Chinese - Mandarin
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (12)Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Nancy Li Schoenborn
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Nancy Li Schoenborn is an associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her clinical expertise is geriatric medicine and gerontology.
Dr. Schoenborn earned her M.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in medicine and a fellowship in geriatric medicine and gerontology from Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
Dr. Schoenborn is nationally and internationally renowned for her research on incorporating patient perspectives and overall health trajectories in individualized decision-making and communication with older patients. Her research has been funded by the National Institute on Aging, the American Cancer Society, the American Geriatrics Society, and the John A. Hartford Foundation. Her research findings have been published in high impact journals such as JAMA Internal Medicine and JAMA Oncology. She was named the Outstanding Junior Investigator of the Year by the American Geriatrics Society in 2019.
Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Oncology
Research Interests
Cancer screening in older adults that incorporate patient preferences and life expectancy.
Selected Publications
Schoenborn NL, Bowman TL, Cayea D, Pollack CE, Feeser S, Boyd C. Primary care clinicians' views on incorporating long-term prognosis in the care of older adults. JAMA Intern Med. 2016 May 1;176(5):671-8
Schoenborn NL, Crossnohere NL, Bridges JFP, Pollack CE, Pilla SJ, Boyd CM. Patient perceptions of diabetes guideline frameworks for individualizing glycemic targets. JAMA Intern Med. 2019 Sept 16. [Epub ahead of print].
Schoenborn NL, Janssen EM, Boyd CM, Bridges JFP, Wolff AC, Pollack CE. Preferred clinician communication about stopping cancer screening among older US adults: results from a national survey. JAMA Oncol. 2018;4(8):1126-1128
Schoenborn NL, Lee K, Pollack CE, Armacost K, Dy S, Bridges JF, Xue QL, Wolff A, Boyd, C. Older adults’ views and communication preferences around cancer screening cessation JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(8): 1121-1128
Schoenborn NL, Massare J, Park R, Boyd CM, Choi Y, Pollack CE. Assessment of clinician decision-making on cancer screening cessation in older adults with limited life expectancy. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(6):e206772
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-0925
- fax: 410-550-0182
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Geriatric Medicine, 2013
- Residency: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2011
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 2008
Board Certifications
- Geriatric Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011
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
4.9 out of 5
45 ratings, 24 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 3/9/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr. Schoenborn listen and explain everything to you and I also seen [staff] who was working with Dr. Schoenborn I think she will be a very good with patients at the Beacham Cntr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Good listener, genuinely concerned bout my physical and mental health, expressed hope for my problems following cancer surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr. Schoenborn is the best doctor I have ever seen. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
I am hoping to continue my relationship with Dr Schoenborn as my primary care physician she and the Dr who assists her are concerned, thoughtful annd unlikel my past experience with [staff]. [staff] seemed to take any feedback or personal opinion as criticism which wasn't intended. I am delighted with Dr Schoenborn and [staff]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Very complete!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr. Nancy Li Schoenborn is an extremely perceptive, holistic, and caring physician who focused on optimizing my health and well-being. I feel so fortunate to be her patient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Listened patiently and well. Had prepared well for our visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
The BEST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
My provider is excellent. She was thorough and very responsive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
She is very caring, helpful, knowledgeable, and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr. Schoenborn is outstanding. She is always well prepared and current on my health conditions. She listens well and makes me feel very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
I have been very pleased with my experience with Dr Schoenborn and everyone in the office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Dr. Schoenborn listen and answer your question and explain to you so you understand what she is saying
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Dr. Schoenborn is an amazing, caring and brilliant doctor. She is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Thoughtful, articulate, friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. Schoenborn is always concerned about my health. She is very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
She is very efficient and really cares about you and your well being
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr. Schoenborn is always concerned with my well being. She explains everything to me and always answers my questions. I am hearing Impaired and she treats me with respect. If Dr Schoenborn feels I need to see a specialist, she immediately notifies them do I can be seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Extremely personable and well versed in the science AND she took time to explain it to a lay person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr. Schoenborn always takes time to listen and engage in conversation about my concerns, and she is respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Dr. Schoenborn is caring, wonderful and if there's a problem she personally follows up with you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Very professional and caring.