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Richard Andrew Burkhart

Richard Andrew Burkhart, MD

Gastrointestinal Surgical OncologyHepatobiliary and Pancreatic SurgerySurgical 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 Richard Andrew Burkhart

Professional Titles

  • Paul K. Neumann Professorship in Pancreatic Surgery
  • Chair, Cancer Committee, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • Vice Chair, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Faculty Senate

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Surgery

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Richard Burkhart, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital with a focus on complex minimally-invasive surgery and research for cancers of the pancreas, liver and bile ducts.

Dr. Burkhart received his medical degree from Boston University and completed his surgical residency and research fellowships at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Cancer Research, the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Surgery for the Alimentary Tract, the Pancreas Club, and the Society of Surgical Oncology.

Outside the operating room, Dr. Burkhart heads a multidisciplinary laboratory team dedicated to bringing next-generation precision medicine approaches into the routine clinical care of patients that we serve.  He has a particular research interest in using personalized models of pancreas cancer, made from tumor during and immediately after surgical resection, to select the best chemotherapy for each patient to support long-term survival and improve rates of disease cure. The laboratory team, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, the Lustgarten Foundation and Stand Up to Cancer, is also thankful to the many patients who have supported the work through philanthropic gift. 

To support Dr. Burkhart's research, visithttps://secure.jhu.edu/form/Burkhart

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Additional Academic Titles

Associate Professor of Oncology

Selected Publications

  • Habib JR, Kinny-Köster B, Bou-Samra P, Alsaad R, Sereni E, Javed AA, Ding D, Cameron JL, Lafaro KJ, Burns WR, He J, Yu J, Wolfgang CL, Burkhart RA. Surgical Decision-Making in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Modeling Prognosis Following Pancreatectomy in the Era of Induction and Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy. Ann Surg. 2023 Jan 1;277(1):151-158

  • Ho WJ, Zhu Q, Durham J, Popovic A, Xavier S, Leatherman J, Mohan A, Mo G, Zhang S, Gross N, Charmsaz S, Lin D, Quong D, Wilt B, Kamel IR, Weiss M, Philosophe B, Burkhart R, Burns WR, Shubert C, Ejaz A, He J, Deshpande A, Danilova L, Stein-O'Brien G, Sugar EA, Laheru DA, Anders RA, Fertig EJ, Jaffee EM, Yarchoan M. Neoadjuvant Cabozantinib and Nivolumab Converts Locally Advanced HCC into Resectable Disease with Enhanced Antitumor Immunity. Nat Cancer. 2021 Sep;2(9):891-903.

  • Schmocker RK, Wright MJ, Ding D, Beckman MJ, Javed AA, Cameron JL, Lafaro KJ, Burns WR, Weiss MJ, He J, Wolfgang CL, Burkhart RA. An Aggressive Approach to Locally Confined Pancreatic Cancer: Defining Surgical and Oncologic Outcomes Unique to Pancreatectomy with Celiac Axis Resection (DP-CAR). Ann Surg Oncol. 2021 Jun;28(6):3125-3134

  • Seppälä TT, Zimmerman JW, Sereni E, Plenker D, Suri R, Rozich N, Blair A, Thomas DL 2nd, Teinor J, Javed A, Patel H, Cameron JL, Burns WR, He J, Tuveson DA, Jaffee EM, Eshleman J, Szabolcs A, Ryan DP, Ting DT, Wolfgang CL, Burkhart RA. Patient-derived Organoid Pharmacotyping is a Clinically Tractable Strategy for Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer. Ann Surg. 2020 Sep 1;272(3):427-435.

  • Seppälä TT, Zimmerman JW, Suri R, Zlomke H, Ivey GD, Szabolcs A, Shubert CR, Cameron JL, Burns WR, Lafaro KJ, He J, Wolfgang CL, Zou YS, Zheng L, Tuveson DA, Eshlemann JR, Ryan DP, Kimmelman AC, Hong TS, Ting DT, Jaffee EM, Burkhart RA. Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer: Patient-Derived Organoid Pharmacotyping Is a Predictive Biomarker of Clinical Treatment Response. Clin Cancer Res. 2022 Aug 2;28(15):3296-3307

Honors

  • Medical Student Teaching Award, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, 6/30/23
  • Chief Administrative Fellow, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1/1/16
  • Resident Research Award, Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1/1/12
  • Elected to Scarlet Key Society, Boston University, 1/1/09
  • Resident Teaching Award, Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1/1/09
  • Honors in Biomedical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, Boston University, 1/1/04
  • Trustee Scholar Award, Boston University, 1/1/02
  • Research Scholar Award, Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, 1/1/02

Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Association of Cancer Research
  • Pancreas Club
  • Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
  • Society of Surgical Oncology

Professional Activities

  • Member, Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Core Grant Program of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University
  • Member, Gastrointestinal Disease Section of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University
  • Voting Member, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Advisory Board of the Medical Faculty
  • Assistant Program Director, Halsted Surgical Residency Program at Johns Hopkins University

Locations

  1. Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
    • 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Surgical Oncology, 2017
  • Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Surgery, 2015
  • Medical Education: Boston University School of Medicine, MD, 2008

Board Certifications

  • Complex General Surgical Oncology: American Board of Surgery, 2019
  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2015

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

124 ratings, 44 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.

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

    The Dr. Was excellent in covering all aspects of my cancer.

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

    Excellent doctor. Knowledgable, friendly, very well prepared.

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

    Very professional. I had confidence in him.

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

    They come highly recommended In the country for the operation I am about to go through. They have empathy, professional and very competent.

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

    Dr Burkhart seems knowledgeable about surgery that is needed. I feel comforted by his demeanor and knowing that this time the surgery will be completed

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

    Excellent

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

    Dr. Burkhart was very knowledgeable and spent enough time to answer my questions and assuage my concerns.

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

    Throughout my treatment, Dr Burkhart has taken time necessary to explain everything to my wife and myself. He made me feel as comfortable as possible.

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

    Very informed , attentive and give us time to hear our ailments and solutuons

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    We were very much impressed by the quality and the efficiency of this wonderful hospital.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    My provider was excellent, he explained to me things about my health in detail. I'm very thankful for that.

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

    Great doctor.

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

    I am more than blessed to be under the care of Dr. Burkhart. Not only is he a world renowned surgeon, he is kind, caring, and even has a sense of humor. I could not wish for anything more.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    He listened and explained everything that was going to happen. Very good bedside manner.

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

    Extremely knowledgeable and experienced

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

    Dr. Burkhart is an excellent surgeon .

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

    The MD Fellow met at length with me, answered all my questions, was very thorough. Afterwards we met briefly with Dr Burkhart yo confirm that she had done so.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr. Burkhart is extremely knowledgeable, professional, yet personable and one of the best communicators of complex medical information that I have ever had the privilege to work with. I have been in the medical field for over 40 years myself and no when there is great communication And when there is poor communication. Dr. Burkhart, it's one of the best!

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

    Dr. Burkhart was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He was very and forthright as to what would be the best possible course(s) of action for my condition. I really appreciated how compassionate and confident he was.

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

    Well informed excellent bedside manner

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

    Dr. Richard Burkhart very professional and extremely knowledgeable on my issue.

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

    Outstanding. He took the time to explain, listen and give us the benefit of his expertise.

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

    Excellent doctors, very knowledgeable and patient

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

    Both my doctors were so polite and thoroughly explained things. We had a lot of questions and I never felt rushed.

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

    Dr. Burkhart is wonderful! Very kind and thoughtful in explaining test results.

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

    Dr Burkhart is the best and has the best bedside manner. I'm so glad I was referred to him.

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

    Are real professional and communicator

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

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Johns Hopkins has raised the bar on the standards of patient care. My surgeon, Dr. Richard Burkhart and his team, are no exception. The continuity of thoughtful care is extraordinary and reassuring - especially as I learn how to navigate ""a new norm."" While there are no guarantees to anything, I have great confidence that Dr. Burkhart's expertise as a surgeon-scientist will only optimize my recovery. There is so much more to my story I'm just so blessed that he accepted me as a patient-!

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

    I love Dr Burkhart.

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

    The provider was very kind and professional.

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

    Although my appointment was scheduled as a post operative clinic followed up, I arrived having a medical emergency, bleeding and vomiting from a gastric anuysm. Dr. Burkhart and his team had me taken for testing and an interventional surgical procedure within less than 3 hours.

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

    I absolutely am confident putting my life in his hands - kind, caring and articulate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Very thorough, very patient, very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Good communicator. Reassuring

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

    A truly outstanding physician/surgeon. Great and very informative bedside manner; outgoing personality which puts the patient (me) at ease. Could not have asked for a better surgeon.

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

    Very quick and efficient visit. No wait time to see the doctor. Dr Burkhart answered all my questions and clearly stated the next steps of my care

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

    Wonderful. Easy to talk to. Answer s questions. Takes plenty of time with us.

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

    Very open with me about my medical problem! He explains everything and answers all my questions!

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

    Dr. Burkhart is skillful and very good at explaining concepts and reassuring me.

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

    Very attentive, knowledgeable and thorough

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

    Dr Burkhart is extremely caring, a great listener, and excellent surgeon that helped me and my wife through this very challenging several months. Hands down , the BEST surgeon I have had the opportunity to meet.

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

    Dr. Richard Burkhart is an exceptional medical provider whose presence is calming and reassuring. I appreciate the quality of our interactions; the depth of his knowledge and experience; and, trust his counsel. I am exceptionally blessed to be a recipient of his dedication to this field of study and practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Very friendly informative about my condition.