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- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
About Russell Hales
Professional Titles
- Director, Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Program
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Russell Hales, M.D., is an assistant professor of radiation oncology and molecular radiation sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also is director of the thoracic multidisciplinary clinic. His research focuses on reconstructing health delivery models to enhance value and improve clinical outcomes. He also studies the effect of immunotherapy and RT in thoracic tumors. Dr. Hales was awarded an R21 grant to study the use of dynamic MRI in predicting tumor motion in patient with lung cancer. Taken together, his research focuses on optimizing patient outcomes using resources from physics, engineering, biology and health delivery systems.
Dr. Hales’ efforts extend beyond radiation oncology and clinical management. He has helped to lead in the thoracic oncology program, which includes 20 faculty members and nearly 50 staff, to help chart a vision for this program’s future. In the last four years, the program has gradually transitioned from The Johns Hopkins Hospital campus to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Hales was tasked to head the building and design committee that worked with architects to create a structure conducive to 21st century oncology care. His work extends beyond the bricks and mortar of the new cancer center today to team development within the thoracic oncology program. Simply put, the thoracic oncology move was designed to conceptualize the transition of care from department-based to disease-based medicine. As such, Dr. Hales has worked to integrate the efforts of specialists in medical oncology, thoracic surgery, interventional pulmonology, pathology and radiology. These experts share a clinical space focused on thoracic malignancies and bring a patient-centered model of care to their group.
Dr. Hales graduated from Brigham Young University Summa Cum Laude and Valedictorian in 2001. He attended Johns Hopkins Medicine and graduated with an M.D. in 2005. He trained on the Osler Medical Service and attended residency at Johns Hopkins. He joined the faculty at Hopkins in 2010.
Dr. Hales focus in program building, research and clinical endeavors is robust, but he understands the key role of academia in training future leaders in medicine. He has been awarded Teacher of the Year in the department of radiation oncology at Hopkins for three of the last six years. He is a well-respected lecturer and travels nationally to speak at conferences and educational workshops about novel therapies in lung and esophagus cancer.
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Research Interests
Characterization of organ motion in thoracic tumors, Novel radiation sensitizers in non small cell lung cancer
PubMed - Publications
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224
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- phone: 410-550-0100
- fax: 410-550-0101
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Radiation Oncology, 2010
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 2005
Board Certifications
- Radiation Oncology: American Board of Radiology, 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
5 out of 5
54 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 7/17/2025
Excellent provider, wish all were like Dr Hales. He is going to be missed!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr Hales is an outstanding physician thoughtful, thorough, caring and exceptionally talented.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
My wife and I are very saddened that Dr. Hales is relocating to a new challenge far far away. He's been a blessing in our lives and we will miss him very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Hales is the best best healthcare provider I have ever had. John Hopkins needs more people like him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Dr Hales is the best doctor, great bedside manor, explains everything in laymen's terms, So kind yet professional and my personal opinion he should be the doctor to train all new doctors. He is the best. !!'
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Dr. Hales and his team are the most competent, well prepared and caring team. They are always responsive and ready to meet my needs. Dr. Hales is responsible for having provided the best care and is directly responsible for me still being alive after stage four lung cancer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
I have a very high level of trust in Dr. Hales.He has been wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
The absolute best & knowledgeable physician a person could have caring for him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
I will miss him as he move on
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Very personable and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr.Hales, is very knowledgeable about my condition. And shows compassion and empathy for which I appreciate. It means a lot to me to speak with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr Hales is a top notch Oncologist. His professionalism and concern is always a confidence builder before, during and after my visits. I truly feel confident in his skill sets.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Dr. Russell Hales proved me outstanding care for the past year. In my opinion, he is a superb doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Dr. Hales has been instrumental in my cancer treatment. His expertise and knowledge is above and beyond. His empathy, combined with his scientific knowledge presents a formidable weapon. He has been instrumental to my survival thus far. I'm aware of my condition but I still hope for the best outcome and so does he.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
One of the best health care providers I have ever had!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Will miss you Dr. HALES..TY FOR EVERYTHING
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Dr. Hales is the BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Russell Hales has been a wonderful doctor! He has been with me on my cancer journey for these 3 years. I have seen him every visit. He made me feel like a person - - not a project or a number. I was sad to hear that he will not be there for my August appointment. He has been informative, encouraging, and caring. It will be difficult to fill his shoes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
Great bedside manner, humble, caring pleasant, bery knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
Dr. Hales is one of my favorite doctors. If you have to have cancer this is the doc I want treating me. He is kind, thoughtful and brilliant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Provider excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr Hales is a excellent radiologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Hales is perfection. He's the epitome of what EVERY patient wants in a physician. He's an excellent diagnostician, coupled with the finest of bedside manners. Perfection.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
20 mins. Late but apologized for lateness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Best doctor I've ever worked with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr. Hales has been great. His care and concern are outstanding.