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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Philip Smith
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Philip (Flip) Smith joined the faculty of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1977. He is a pulmonary and critical care trained physician. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep and breathing disorders and in the care of critically ill patients.
In 1977, Dr. Smith became the Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (formerly Baltimore City Hospitals). He then established the Adult Sleep Clinic in 1980.
Dr. Smith earned his M.D. from the Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and performed a fellowship in pulmonary medicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Centers and Institutes
- Heart and Vascular Institute
- Sleep Disorders Center at The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Contact for Research Inquiries
5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle
Room 4B72
Baltimore, MD 21224
Research Interests
HIV and HAART effects on sleep and daytime function, Obesity and neural control in sleep-disordered breathing, Sleep apnea and metabolic function
Lab Website
Philip Smith Lab
- Work in the Philip Smith Lab explores several key topics within the field of sleep medicine. We investigate the role of obesity and neural control in sleep-disordered breathing as well as the impact of metabolic function on sleep apnea. We also research the ways in which HIV and its treatments impact a patient's sleep. Our studies have included the effects of HIV and highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on both sleep and daytime function as well as the relationship between systemic inflammation and sleep apnea in men with HIV.
Research Summary
Dr. Smith established the Sleep and Breathing Research Laboratory in 1980. He has worked with the Respiratory Sleep Research Group which is comprised of full-time Adult and Pediatric pulmonary investigators engaged in epidemiologic, clinical and basic research in sleep and breathing.
PubMed - Publications
Honors
Levine Excellence in Mentoring Award, Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine, 1/1/05
Lectures & Presentations
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome - Pathophys And Evaluation, Sleep Lecture Series 2009-2010, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 11/8/09
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Allergy & Asthma Center, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-0571
- fax: 410-367-2710
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, 1977
- Residency: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Medicine, 1975
- Medical Education: Tulane University Hospital and Clinics, Medicine, MD, 1972
Board Certifications
- Pulmonary Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1978
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1976
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
4.8 out of 5
55 ratings, 17 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 2/17/2026
Dr Smith is excellent. Good communicator, thorough. Great sense of humor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Professional and responsive to my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Very friendly. Explained everything about CPAP data
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr. Smith is outStanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr Smith has been supportive for over 20 years coordinating CPAP use with other areas of health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Smith reviews my cpap therapy and explains the results. He's very caring and supportive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
I love Dr. Smith he's amazing!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Smith is a knowledgeable. Professional, warm & caring doctor. He listens & provides excellent advice based on his knowledge in his field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Dr. Philip Smith is exceedingly well informed in his areas of expertise, pulmonary medicine and sleep medicine, and excels in his bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
I have been followed for many years by Dr Smith. He has been gracious, knowledgeable and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Wonderful and personable. Easy to understand about my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
No one is perfect but he is close
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Thank you for your friendly and caring service. It means a lot.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Dr. Smith is a very good Doctor and cares about your well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Good doctor listen to my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
I do not think it is possible to find a better doctor than Dr. Smith of the Sleep Center.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Very professional and caring