Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Stephen D. Sisson
Professional Titles
- Vice President, Clinical Operations, Office of Johns Hopkins Physicians
- Director, Physician Education and Assessment Center (PEAC)
- Philip A. Tumulty Chair of Medicine
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Stephen D. Sisson is a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Sisson’s area of clinical expertise is internal medicine.
He serves as vice president of clinical operations for the Office of Johns Hopkins Physicians, and as director of the Johns Hopkins Physician Education and Assessment Center (PEAC). He is the Philip A. Tumulty Professor of Medicine.
Dr. Sisson holds a B.S. in chemistry from Duke University. He earned his M.D. (Alpha Omega Alpha, with research honors) at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine internship and residency at Johns Hopkins, serving as assistant chief of service for the Barker Firm. He joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 1996.
He served for 15 years as the associate director of the Osler Medical Housestaff Training Program.
His research interests include community outreach, medical education and ambulatory care.
This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida.
Centers and Institutes
Research Interests
Ambulatory care, Community outreach, Medical education
Lab Website
Stephen Sisson Lab - Lab Website
- The Stephen Sisson Lab focuses on medical education, community outreach and ambulatory care. We recently demonstrated concurrent validity between performance on an ambulatory curriculum, the Internal Medicine In-Training Examination (IM-ITE) and the American Board of Internal Medicine Certifying Examination (ABIM-CE).
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
Aggarwal R, Gupte N, Kass N, Taylor H, Ali J, Bhan A, Aggarwal A, Sisson SD, Kanchanaraksa S, McKenzie-White J, McGready J, Miotti P, Bollinger RC. A comparison of online versus on-site training in health research methodology: a randomized study. BMC Med Educ. 2011 Jun 17;11:37. doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-11-37. PMID: 21682858
Chang LW, Kadam DB, Sangle S, Narayanan S, Borse RT, McKenzie-White J, Bowen CW, Sisson SD, Bollinger RC. “Evaluation of a multimodal, distance learning HIV management course for clinical care providers in India.” J Int Assoc Physicians AIDS Care (Chic). 2012 Sep-Oct;11(5):277-82. Epub 2012 Jul 16.
Corriere MD, Minang LB, Sisson SD, Brancati FL, Kalyani RR. “The use of clinical guidelines highlights ongoing educational gaps in physicians' knowledge and decision making related to diabetes.” BMC Med Educ. 2014 Sep 8;14:186. doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-14-186.
Dalal D, Brancati FL, Sisson SD. “Factors affecting learner satisfaction with an internet-based curriculum.” South Med J. 2012 Aug;105(8):387-91. doi: 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e31825d9abb.
Estrella MM, Sisson SD, Roth J, Choi MJ. “Efficacy of an internet-based tool for improving physician knowledge of chronic kidney disease: an observational study.” BMC Nephrol. 2012 Sep 27;13:126. doi: 10.1186/1471-2369-13-126.
Hernandez RG, Cowden JD, Moon M, Brands CK, Sisson SD, Thompson DA. “Predictors of resident satisfaction in caring for limited English proficient families: a multisite study.” Acad Pediatr. 2014 Mar-Apr;14(2):173-80. doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2013.12.002.
Hsu S, Ton VK, Dominique Ashen M, Martin SS, Gluckman TJ, Kohli P, Sisson SD, Blumenthal RS, Blaha MJ. “A clinician's guide to the ABCs of cardiovascular disease prevention: the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease and American College of Cardiology Cardiosource Approach to the Million Hearts Initiative.” Clin Cardiol. 2013 Jul;36(7):383-93. doi: 10.1002/clc.22137. Epub 2013 May 13. Review.
Patel HC, Sisson SD, Lauder NN. Wegener's granulomatosis in a patient with fever of unknown origin. Am J Med. 2012 Jul;125(7):e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2012.02.012. Epub 2012 May 8. No abstract available. PMID: 22571779
Rastegar DA, Bertram A, Sisson SD. Use of an internet-based curriculum to teach internal medicine residents about addiction. J Addict Med. 2010 Dec;4(4):233-5. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0b013e3181cc9fc7. PMID: 21769041
Sisson SD, Bertram A, Yeh HC. “Concurrent validity between a shared curriculum, the internal medicine in-training examination, and the American Board of Internal Medicine certifying examination.” J Grad Med Educ. 2015 Mar;7(1):42-7. doi: 10.4300/JGME-D-14-00054.1.
Sisson SD, Rastegar DA, Hughes MT, Bertram AK, Yeh HC. Learner feedback and educational outcomes with an internet-based ambulatory curriculum: a qualitative and quantitative analysis. BMC Med Educ. 2012 Jul 12;12:55. doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-12-55. PMID: 22788677
Talwalkar JS, Satcher D, Turner TL, Sisson SD, Fenick AM. “Use of extramural ambulatory care curricula in postgraduate medical training.” Perspect Med Educ. 2015 Apr;4(2):93-7. doi: 10.1007/s40037-015-0166-z.
Taylor HA, Kass NE, Ali J, Sisson S, Bertram A, Bhan A. Development of a research ethics knowledge and analytical skills assessment tool. J Med Ethics. 2012 Apr;38(4):236-42. doi: 10.1136/medethics-2011-100025. Epub 2011 Nov 3. PMID: 22052994
Thompson DA, Hernandez RG, Cowden JD, Sisson SD, Moon M. “Caring for patients with limited English proficiency: are residents prepared to use medical interpreters?” Acad Med. 2013 Oct;88(10):1485-92. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0b013e3182a3479d.
Yehia BR, Cronholm PF, Wilson N, Palmer SC, Sisson SD, Guilliames CE, Poll-Hunter NI, Sánchez JP. “Mentorship and pursuit of academic medicine careers: a mixed methods study of residents from diverse backgrounds.” BMC Med Educ. 2014 Feb 9;14:26. doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-14-26.
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 410-955-0670
- fax: 410-367-2185
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Medicine, 1993
- Medical Education: Tufts University School of Medicine, MD, 1990
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1993
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
119 ratings, 60 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. Sisson is an excellent physician and an excellent human being. He went above and beyond to ensure that I had all the information I had to make informed decisions about my health, as he has always done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Dr. Sisson is very nice and educated doctor that trust him to provide a good care for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr. Sisson is the Best...Excellent Job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Wonderful physician. Excellent care from him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Superb provider; Best possibl.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr Sisson very caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
I have been going to this provider for many years, and am satisfied with care received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr. Stephen Sisson is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Have always received excellent care from Doctor Sisson. He will go above and beyond in every circumstance.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
I have seen the Provider for over 30 years, and I couldn't be happier with the service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr. Sisson is the ABSOLUTE BEST physician I have ever seen. He is whip smart, curious, and kind. My husband and I are incredibly lucky to have him as our doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr.Sisson has always provided excellent care in a thoughtful and considerate manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr. Sisson is a very knowledgeable and caring provider. He ordered additional testing to better diagnose my overall health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr. Sisson is thorough, wise, professional, efficient and kind. I could not imagine having a better internist than he.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
He is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Spent a reasonable amount of time with me and updated recommendations on medication change
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr. Sisson is the best, A+++ service every time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Best doctor that, I could have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr Sisson is an excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Awesome! He has been my PCP for over 20 yrs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Sisson is the best provider that I have ever encountered. He Is An outstanding medical professional because he combines broad, adult-focused expertise with long-term, relationship-based care that anchors a patient's overall health. He excels at diagnosing both common problems and complex chronic conditions, coordinating care across multiple specialists while keeping the whole person in view.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Best doc ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr. Sisson is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Excellent....personal care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
I wouldn't want another physician. I need Dr. Sisson to continue to give me care! He truly cares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
I contact Dr. Sisson mainly through My Chart. He is thorough, competent, interested in my thoughts and eager to help me feel better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Absolutely wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
The best! Detailed, thorough, focused, professional, personal, qualified, and outstanding provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr Sisson and his team are excellent. I feel very fortunate and grateful that I am a patient of Dr. Sisson's.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr Sisson addresses my concerns either in the office visit or via my chart conversations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
I have been with my GP for many, many years and I love him. I couldn't imagine seeing any other provider. He knows me very well and takes great care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
An extraordinary clinician. Always well-prepared; a great listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
My provider was patient to discuss all health topics in detail despite running a few minutes behind to attend appointment on time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
He is a excellent leader and doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
I couldn't ask for a better doctor or experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Sisson is a SUPERSTAR !!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
The best ever!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
All good comments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Dr. Sisson is fabulous. My husband and I are lucky to have him as our physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr. Sisson is the very best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr. Sisson is a true gem. He literally is the best physician I've ever been to- thorough, attentive, patient- centric and data informed. I feel lucky to have him as my pcp.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Sisson is an excellent and caring clinician. Is there any way to clone him?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Sisson is very thorough, explains medical test results and issues extremely well. Great having him as primary care physican.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Outstanding physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Dr Sisson is compassionate and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
I feel very fortunate to have Doctor Sisson as my Primary care physician. He Is attentive, thoughtful and thorough; and just very, very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Excellent provider!! He really cares about his pts and gives them the highest level of care possible
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Dr. Sisson is amazing. I have been his patient for many years and I thank God for him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr. Sisson is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr Sisson is a fantastic physician.He has great bedside manner and medical acumen. He is extremely conscientious and responds quickly to your concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Best in professionalism, care and attention regarding my health care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Very competent and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Excellent doctor. Excellent bedside manner and very thorough and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr. Sisson is extremely caring and attentive to all of my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Outstanding Care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr. Sisson is compassionate, extremely knowledgable, and thorough. I would highly recommend him to friends and family