Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Samuel Durso
Professional Titles
- Jim and Patti Dresher and Dresher Foundation Professor
- Executive Vice Chair, Johns Hopkins University Department of Medicine
- Director, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Graduated with honors from Baylor College of Medicine in 1978, Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama Teaching Hospitals (1979 - 1981), Masters of Business Administration from the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School in 2007.
Private practice of Internal Medicine in Columbia, SC until joining faculty in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology in 1995. Clinical concentration on caring for older adults with complex health needs in the office and hospital settings. Academic concentration on teaching, program development in education and clinical care.
Roles in the Division included Fellowship Program Director (2003 - 2006), Clinical Director and Director of Education (2004 - 2008), Interim Director of the Division (2008 - 2009) and Director, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology.
In 2020 became Executive Vice Chair for the Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, and 2021 Director of the Department of Medicine for the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, both positions he holds currently.
Contact for Research Inquiries
5200 Eastern Avenue
Mason F Lord Building
Baltimore, MD 21224
Research Interests
Education and health services research
Lab Website
Samuel Durso Lab
- The Samuel Durso Lab researches effective education models for preparing the next generation of geriatric educators. Specifically, we have developed and evaluated the "Train the Trainer" program to prepare faculty to teach geriatric medicine.
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
Durso SC. Chekov on Epic. On Being a Doctor, Ann Intern Med. 2020 Sep 1;173(5):399-400
Durso SC: A Piece of My Mind. A Survivor’s Way. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2002; 288(3): 287 – 8
Durso SC: Green Peace – A Piece of My Mind; JAMA online October 27, 2023
Durso SC: The Season's End. On Being a Doctor, Ann Intern Med. 1998; 129: 158 – 60 (cited in the forward and selected for inclusion in On Being a Doctor 2: Voices of Physicians and Patients, 1999. Edited by Michael LaCombe)
Durso SC: Trust. On Being a Patient. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2002; 137:1004 – 5 (selected for inclusion in On Being a Doctor 3: Voices of Physicians and Patients, 2007. Edited by Michael LaCombe).
Honors
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Institute for Excellence in Education Martin D. Abeloff Award for Lifetime Achievement in Medical and Biomedical Education, 2025
- Jim and Patti Dresher and Dresher Foundation Professor, 3/30/23
- Mason F. Lord Professorship, 1/1/10
- Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award for education, American Geriatrics Society, 1/1/09
- Johns Hopkins University Alumni Award to Teaching Excellence, 1/1/07
- Annual Community Faculty Teaching Award, 1/1/01
- Clinician of the Year American Geriatrics Society, 1/1/99
- Election to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as undergraduate, Baylor College of Medicine, 1/1/78
Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- American College of Physicians, Fellow
- American Geriatrics Society, Fellow
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
- Graduate School: Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, Graduate Business, MBA, 2007
- Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Internal Medicine, 1981
- Medical Education: Baylor College of Medicine, MD, 1978
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1981
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
65 ratings, 42 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 3/20/2026
Dr. Durso was very kind and spent a lot of time with me. He provided help with my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Top notch
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
He's a very experienced geriatrician, knowledgeable and gave me the most thorough physical exam I've had in a while.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Dr. Durso is patient and kind. The resident who also participated in my visit listened to me and asked relevant questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Excellent doctor. Thoughtful, thorough, compassionate, smart, straight forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
It is always a pleasure to be seen by Dr. Durso, I always feel seen and heard by him. He also provides a good amount of time for the visit. I never feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Best of the Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
His doctor was one of the best doctors I've ever seen. He was wise, pleasant and professional, and explained things to me that helped me to move forward with my issue and have a much better understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Knowledgeable concerned and willing to consider new steps to respond to new issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Dr. Durso continues to demonstrate his excellent professional knowledge and vast experience. He responds promptly to messages and treat me with respect and compassion. He follows up with me about his referrals. I feel relieved and reassured after every appointment with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
He is the best doctor I have ever had. He should keep up the good work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Very thorough and professional and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Durso is like family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Very professional and very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
I have been a patient of Dr. Durso beginning 4/07/16
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Can't say enough good things about Dr. Durso. I feel very privileged and confident in having him as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Durso doies the Hopkins MEdical care proud. He is an excellent clinician and a very kind person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Very experienced, measured, thoughtful and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Excellent, knowledgeable, compassionate and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Excellent; well prepared!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr. Durso is a very fine person and an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Compassionate, respectful and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
DR. Durso was thorough and thoughtful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Durso has been my PCP for 9.6 years. I am very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
EXCELLENT. VERY PROFESSIONAL, thorough and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr. Durso handled a delicate issue with grace, patience and aplomb in assessing the situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr, Samuel Durso was excellent. His exam was thorough. He was gave detailed instructions to me on what I should be doing to improve my conditions & was very patient in answering all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Best doctor I could ever hope to have. I hope he outlives me by many years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
Dr. Durso is unfailingly available, knowledgeable, and helpful. I couldn't have a better primary care doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
The best doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Friendly, knowledgeable, warm and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
He should keep up the good work he is doing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Very nice operation everyone very nice and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
He has always been an outstanding physician on all levels. He exemplifies utmost professionalism, compassion and kindness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Caring professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr Durso always listens and is able to help on every issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr Durso is my favorite MD ever.