Brian Matlaga, MD
Urology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Brian Matlaga
Professional Titles
- Director, The Stephens Center for Stone Disease
- Executive Vice Chair, James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Urology
Background
Dr. Brian Matlaga is a Professor of Urology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and also is the Director of the Stephens Center for Stone Disease as well as the Executive Vice Chair of the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute. Dr. Matlaga is an internationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical management of patients with urinary stone disease. A frequent contributor to the medical press, with over 180 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Matlaga’s research has received national and international awards.
Dr. Matlaga sits on numerous editorial boards as well as advisory committees and guidelines panels for the American Urological Association, the American Board of Urology, the Endourological Society, and the National Institutes of Health, amongst others.
Dr. Matlaga serves as Executive Medical Director of Clinical Affairs for Johns Hopkins Medicine International, the arm of Johns Hopkins Medicine that manages its global presence. In this capacity, he delivers clinical care as well as project leadership across the globe.
Centers and Institutes
- Brady Urological Institute
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Clinical Trial Keywords
Kidney Stones
Clinical Trials Summary
Trial Comparing Three Different Devices for Kidney Stone Removal During Percutaneous Surgery
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
- This webcast highlights the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and examines mens issues such as prostate cancer, BPH, stone disease and erectile dysfunction.Men's Health - What Every Man Needs to Know
Research Interests
Endourology, Epidemiology of stone formation, Kidney stones, Metabolic stone disease, Minimally invasive surgical techniques, Pathophysiology of stone formation, Urinary calculi, Urinary stone disease, Urology
Research Summary
Dr. Matlaga’s research aims to better understand the pathophysiology and epidemiology of urinary stones and to advance the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques in treating them.
Selected Publications
Knoepp LR, Semins MJ, Wright EJ, Steele K, Shore AD, Clark JM, Makary MA, Matlaga BR, Chen CC. “Does bariatric surgery affect urinary incontinence?” Urology. 2013 Sep;82(3):547-51. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2013.04.042. Epub 2013 Jul 9.
Matlaga BR, Meckley LM, Kim M, Byrne TW. “Management Patterns of Medicare Patients Undergoing Treatment for Upper Urinary Tract Calculi.” J Endourol. 2013 Dec 17. [Epub ahead of print]
Matlaga BR. “Editorial Comment on de la Rosette et al.” J Endourol. 2013 Dec 17. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract available.
Semins MJ, Matlaga BR. “Kidney stones and pregnancy.” Adv Chronic Kidney Dis. 2013 May;20(3):260-4. doi: 10.1053/j.ackd.2013.01.009. Review.
Semins MJ, Matlaga BR. “Management of urolithiasis in pregnancy.” Int J Womens Health. 2013 Sep 30;5:599-604. eCollection 2013. Review.
Honors
- Best Poster Award, 105th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association, 1/1/10
- Best Poster Award, 104th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association, 1/1/09
- Resident Teaching Award, the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, 1/1/08
- Best Overall Paper Award, 24th Annual World Congress of Endourology, 1/1/06
- Outstanding Graduate Scholar, American Urological Association Foundation Research Scholar Program, 1/1/06
- Outstanding Research Scholar, American Foundation for Urologic Disease, 1/1/04
- Outstanding Resident Surgeon Award, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 1/1/04
- Gerald P. Murphy Scholar, Praecis Pharmaceuticals/American Urological Association, 1/1/03
- Pfizer Scholars in Urology Award, 1/1/03
- Second Place Award ("Percutaneous water-cooled radiofrequency ablation of renal cell carcinoma"), 3rd Annual North Carolina Urology Residents Seminar, 1/1/03
- Gerald P. Murphy Scholar, Praecis Pharmaceuticals/American Urological Association, 1/1/02
- Second Place Award ("A novel technique of local anesthesia for extensive prostate biopsy"), 2nd Annual North Carolina Urology Residents Seminar, 1/1/02
- Second Place Award ("Epithelioid leiomyoma"), 1st Annual North Carolina Urology Residents Seminar, 1/1/01
Graduate Program Affiliations
Minimally Invasive and Endourology Fellowship
Memberships
- American Urological Association
- American Urological Association, Mid-Atlantic Section
- Endourological Society
- Society of Engineering and Urology
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 3300, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-955-6100
- fax: 410-616-7601
Expertise
Education
Indiana University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Endourology, 2006Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Residency, Urology, 2004Tulane University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1999Board Certifications
Urology
American Board of Urology, 2008Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
49 ratings, 19 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 11/11/2024
Dr Matlaga was concise and informed about my diagnosis. He was personable and explained the situation with excellence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Good and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Great doctor and nurse . Very respectfull
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
I felt very at ease with this doctor, and he explained everything to me that needed to be done
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Very professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Dr. Matlaga is an amazingly good doctor. He surgically removed THREE different kidney stones in three different surgeries over the last eight years and helped me navigate the painful world of kidney stones very well. His extensive knowledge is apparent and very confidence-building. He's easily one of the best doctors I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
It was very nice to meet Dr. Matlaga. He was thorough and advised me on how to take care of my house until we meet again next year..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
I really like Dr Matlaga, he took his time with me and was very thorough..he did Surgery on me in May and he is definitely a Miracle Worker and I am so grateful to him for taking care of me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Very satisfied with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Excellent and professional.Very knowledgeable. Very pleasant and reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
I will continue my relationship with this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Amazing,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
I could tell the Dr is a very caring and very passionate about taking care of his patients.. I am glad that he is my Dr and I know he will take care of me! He relieved me of my concerns and I pray all will go well with my Surgery!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
Dr Matlaga is always very attentive and helpful with my healthcare needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
The Dr was great, was aware about my medical condition and reviewed my notes before our appt.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2024
He was great although clearly rushed but that's to be expected.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2024
I have been a patient of Dr. Matlaga for many years. He is very competent and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2024
Dr. Matlaga is an excellent doctor and very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2024
Seems to be very good, professional.