Dr Zack Foda

Zachariah Foda, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Oncology and gastroenterologist specializing in cancer prevention and leads the Johns Hopkins Colon Cancer Risk Assessment Clinic. His areas of expertise include familial adenomatous polyposis, hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch syndrome), juvenile polyposis, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome and other polyposis syndromes.

Dr. Foda obtained his medical and doctoral degrees at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. He completed an internal medicine residency at The Johns Hopkins University and remained there for fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology. As the leader of the Johns Hopkins Colon Cancer Risk Assessment Clinic, Dr. Foda applies his expertise to provide comprehensive evaluations for individuals with an elevated risk of colon cancer. He utilizes advanced screening techniques and genetic testing to identify those who may benefit from more intensive surveillance or preventive interventions.

Dr. Foda’s current research interests include liquid biopsies, early detection of gastrointestinal cancers, colon cancer risk stratification and hereditary cancer syndromes. Among his clinical research interests is characterizing cancer risk for patients with multiple polyps and family history of cancer. His work in these areas aims to improve early detection methods and develop more personalized risk assessment strategies for patients at high risk of developing colorectal cancer.