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Stephen R. Broderick

Stephen R. Broderick, MD, MPHS

Thoracic Surgery

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Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Stephen R. Broderick

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Surgery

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Stephen R. Broderick, M.D., MPHS, is an assistant professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a thoracic surgeon, part of a multidisciplinary team treating lung cancer patients in the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

Listen to Dr. Broderick's Cancer Matters podcast episode to learn more about his work.

Dr. Broderick's primary clinical focus is at Sibley Memorial Hospital, in Washington, D.C. He also practices at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Broderick has a clinical expertise in surgical treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer and other thoracic malignancies, as well as benign thoracic conditions. This includes achalasia, bronchoscopy, chest wall reconstruction and tumors, lung nodules and paraesophageal hernias. He has a clinical interest in minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer and the coordinated delivery of multidisciplinary care for thoracic oncology patients. 

Before joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Broderick was a thoracic surgeon at St Luke’s Hospital, where he served as the medical director of the cardiothoracic intensive care unit and a member of the oncology steering committee. He also served as an instructor of surgery at Washington University School of Medicine. 

Dr. Broderick received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2003 and he completed his internship and residency training in general surgery at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He studied the molecular biology of lung cancer as a research fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he received the Chairman's Award for outstanding contributions to the basic science research fellowship. Dr. Broderick also completed a fellowship in thoracic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in 2012 and earned a Masters in Population Health Science from Washington University School of Medicine in 2014. 

Dr. Broderick is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Broderick’s research interests are focused on improving outcomes for lung cancer patients. He is particularly interested in studying how various treatments for early-stage lung cancer impact patients’ quality of life. Dr. Broderick has contributed to numerous publications and is a reviewer for the Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, as well as Annals of Thoracic Surgery

To support Dr. Broderick's research, visit: https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Broderick

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Research Interests

improving outcomes for lung cancer patients, researching how treatments for early-stage lung cancer impact patients’ quality of life

Selected Publications

  • Broderick SR, Patel AP, Crabtree TD, Bell JM, Morgansztern D, Robinson CG, Kreisel D, Krupnick AS, Patterson GA, Meyers BF, Puri V. Pneumonectomy for Clinical Stage IIIA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: The Effect of Neoadjuvant Therapy, Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Feb;101(2):451-7; discussion 457-8. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.07.022. Epub 2015 Sep 26.

  • Broderick SR. When in doubt … ask the patient: Patient-reported measures and prognosis in esophageal cancer, J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Jun;151(6):1448-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2016.02.007. Epub 2016 Feb 12.

  • Brescia AA, Broderick SR, Crabtree TD, Puri V, Musick JF, Bell JM, Kreisel D, Krupnick AS, Patterson GA, Meyers BF. Adjuvant Therapy for Positive Nodes After Induction Therapy and Resection of Esophageal Cancer, Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jan;101(1):200-8; discussion 208-10. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.09.001. Epub 2015 Oct 24.

  • Puri V, Patel AP, Crabtree TD, Bell JM, Broderick SR, Kreisel D, Krupnick AS, Patterson GA, Meyers BF. Unexpected readmission after lung cancer surgery: A benign event?, J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2015 Dec;150(6):1496-1504, 1505.e1-5; discussion 1504-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2015.08.067. Epub 2015 Aug 28.

  • Samson P, Puri V, Robinson C, Lockhart C, Carpenter D, Broderick S, Kreisel D, Krupnick AS, Patterson GA, Meyers B, Crabtree T. Clinical T2N0 Esophageal Cancer: Identifying Pretreatment Characteristics Associated With Pathologic Upstaging and the Potential Role for Induction Therapy. Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun;101(6):2102-11. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.01.033. Epub 2016 Apr 12.

Honors

  • Hassan Naama Resident Award, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 1/1/10
  • Chairman's Award, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1/1/07
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 1/1/03

Memberships

  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • American College of Chest Physicians

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 420, Washington, DC 20016
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  2. Medical Arts Building - Columbia
    • 11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 103, Columbia, MD 21044
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Expertise

Education

  • Graduate School: Washington University School of Medicine, MPHS, 2014
  • Fellowship: Barnes-Jewish Health, Thoracic Surgery, 2012
  • Residency: New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, Surgery, 2010
  • Medical Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine, MD, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2013
  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2010

Insurance

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Search plans
  • 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

195 ratings, 91 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.

Overall Rating by Patient
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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Very Knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Very knowledgeable and informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    This was my first visit with Dr. Broderick and it went very well. He was very thorough and explained in detail the next step.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Made me feel comfortable and confident in his handling my diagnosis

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

    Dr. STEPHEN R BRODERICK Is very nice, professional, patient. 5 stars!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Excellent visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    This man is special.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    I am very pleased I met with Dr. Broderick, who was recommended by [staff]. Dr. Broderick answered all concerns and questions, facilitating reaching a plan for treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    I have great confidence in personnel

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Fantastic. The reason no one called me with test results is that the test is scheduled for next year. I have an appointment with the Dr later that day to discuss the results.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Compassionate smart attention empathetic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    HES AWESOME

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

    I have great confidence in Dr. Broderick. He was patient and took whatever time necessary to help me feel more comfortable about the daunting procedure I have to have. I feel so fortunate to have him as my surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr Broderick is great. Listens carefully and explains everything so I could understand. This was a post op visit.

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

    Explained my condition, placement of tumor and recommended other procedures

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr. Broderick is not only excellent but the reason that I am alive!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr. Broderick and every member of his team I interacted with were excellent examples of outstanding care and helpfulness. They are angels on earth and Si told [staff] that during my check-out and making a follow up appointment to review test results.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr. Broderick is the best and explains things in lay person terms.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Doctor is fantastic. Appointment started 45 minutes late. Dr said he was going over all the tests I had which is perfectly okay but it would have been nice to have been told that while I was waiting.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Excellent provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Very thorough and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Good listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Very caring doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Extremely lucky to be a patient under his care as a lung surgeon

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

    The provider provider sufficient time, explained every detail and answered all my questions.

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

    This guy is fantastic. An elite surgeon with excellent communication skills.

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

    Very knowledgeable concerning his field, very reassuring and exhibited great empathy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    I am very pleased with the outcomes for the procedure that I had with Dr Broderick

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr. Broderick really helped me understand the condition I have which is a paraesophogeal hernia and paralysis of the right hemidiaphragm and showed me on the radiology films how it was depicted. He is mostly a lung surgeon and promised to refer me to [staff] who handles paraesophogeal hernia issues frequently. He also commented about the good reputation of [staff], whom I had already consulted.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr. Broderick is a excellent physician he listen and explain to me about my concerns that I have about my health and he always answer me truthfully.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    A solid, caring professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Broderick is amazing. He has been following my case for 5 years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Thorough, expert, concerned.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Dr Broderick is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    He was thorough in his explanation of how he can best help me by enumerating various treatment plans available for my type of cancer.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr Broderick is very patient, knowledgeable, willing to assist, passionate about his work, and concerned about my improvement. I felt very secure in his and his team's care. This is most appreciated.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    A very thorough, talented surgeon who provides top notch care . He is also a very nice person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr. Broderick Is most professional and caring surgeon I have ever seen. Very courteous.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Highly recommended for lung surgery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Very knowledgeable and great bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr Broderick is a gem. He definitely cares about his patients and gives comfort in knowing that he is looking out for your best health experiences.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Listens carefully. Pulls info together and provides direction

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr. Broderick fully and clearly explained te procedure, likely results and health risks of surgery to remove a cancer nodule on my lung. He helped us decide on the best mode of treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    A very good Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    I have utmost respect for Dr Broderick and his expertise!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    He's a wonderful doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr. Broderick is the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    The appointment was delayed by 1.5 hr without anybody communicating with me. After 1 hr I wait I wanted to leave and the nurse commented that she thought Dr Broderick had already seen me. She then checked and told me that he would see me in a few minutes. It took another half a hour to see him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    First time there to review CT scan. Very detailed and informative; allowed me to see the scan and discuss results. Gave next steps and reason for them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    I feel confident I am in good hands and my upcoming surgery will be performed with professionalism and care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Excellent professional and human being.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr. Broderick and the entire interventionary pulmonology team are absolute rockstars. They are concise, kind, and empathetic, which help relieve my anxieties when it comes to my situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    I appreciate Dr. Broderick's expertise and knowledge in his specialty. I also appreciate his kindness and clear communication.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr Broderick is wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    I was very satisfied with my visit to Dr. Broderick

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Dr. Broderick was very thorough in explaining my test results. Very kind, polite, and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Great bedside manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Second opinion confirming diagnosis & treatment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Dr. Broderick is excellent. Very professional. Answers all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Great doctor, makes you feel comfortable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Very professional and thorough in discussing my health status.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr Broderick is wonderful! He is a phenomenal surgeon and I trust him and his analyses and advice very much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Very comfortable with this doc as my provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Excellent listener and provided detail information of my condition

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

    I feel incredibly fortunate to be a patient of Dr Broderick. He is so smart and able to explain things, he listens to me and answers my questions, and he is courteous and kind at all times.

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

    Excellent doctor, good man. Saved my life.

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

    Dr. Broderick, his NP, [staff] and his whole team have provided excellent care for the past nine months.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    He's the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Thank youTook time for me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    All aspects of the anticipated and post op care were clearly explained.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    My visit with Dr. Broderick was pleasurable. I felt Confident and assured he reviewed my case and was well informed about my current issue which allowed me to receive appropriate instructions for follow up and recommendation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Provider has been on top of my health issues. Taking time to explain and provide guidance.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    I've been seen by Dr Broderick for the past four years. In the first place he removed a cancer node from my right lung. I found Dr Broderick to be competent, knowledgeable and reliable. I especially like the fact that he's got empathy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Terrific and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    I had watched a zoom presentation he gave and he was interested in my reaction to it. He explained the the changes in the CT scan over time,

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

    Best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    He was very knowledgeable of my case and was prepared to discuss options and address any questions I had

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    I thank the Dr.'s great care.

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

    I respect and admire Dr. Broderick greatly. He is the best surgeon I have ever encountered in my life (I am 86 years old). He is knowledgeable, skillful, caring, and humane. I am very lucky to have had him as my surgeon. I had lung cancer, and now I am cancer-free.

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

    Doctor is awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Explained everything to my understanding, pleasant, professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Thorough, kind and non-alarmist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    I love dr Broderick. He is calm and reassuring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Dr. Broderick is an outstanding doctor. I've received excellent care from him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    I felt I was getting quality information and care.