Benjamin Solomon Carson, MD
Title(s): Professor of Neurological Surgery
Professor of Oncology
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Professor of Oncology
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Appointment Phone:
410-614-5186
Primary Location:
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Expertise:
Achondroplasia, Chiari Malformations, Craniosynostosis, Neurosurgery, Pediatric Brain Tumors, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Skull Lesions, Spina Bifida, Trigeminal Neuralgia
Education and Experience
Training
- University of Michigan Medical School (Ann Arbor MI)/ (1977)
Residencies
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore MD)/ Neurological Surgery (1983)
Certifications
- Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery (1988)
Locations
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N. Wolfe Street
Phipps Room 577
Baltimore, MD 21287
Phone: 410-955-7888
Appointment Phone: 410-614-5186
Location Map
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
601 N. Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21287
Appointment Phone: 410-614-5186
Location Map
Department / Division
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Neurosurgery - Pediatric Neurosurgery
Centers/Institutes
Centers / Institutes
- Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Bio
Biography
Dr. Benjamin Carson is the Director of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Carson focuses on spina bifida, chiari malformations, brain tumors, achondroplasia, neurological and congenital disorders, craniosynostosis, skull lesions and trigeminal neuralgia. He is also interested in maximizing the intellectual potential of every child.
An internationally renowned physician, Dr. Carson has authored over 150 neurosurgical publications, along with four best-selling books, and has been awarded 66 honorary doctorate degrees, The Presidential Medal of Freedom and dozens of national merit citations.
Dr. Carson sees patients on Monday afternoons and Fridays at The Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center located in Baltimore.
An internationally renowned physician, Dr. Carson has authored over 150 neurosurgical publications, along with four best-selling books, and has been awarded 66 honorary doctorate degrees, The Presidential Medal of Freedom and dozens of national merit citations.
Dr. Carson sees patients on Monday afternoons and Fridays at The Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center located in Baltimore.
Expertise
- Achondroplasia
- Chiari Malformations
- Craniosynostosis
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Brain Tumors
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Skull Lesions
- Spina Bifida
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
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