Emily Louise Johnson, M.D.

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  • Associate Professor of Neurology

Specializes in: Adults (18+ years), Geriatrics (55+ years)

Female

Expertise

Epilepsy, Epilepsy and Pregnancy, Gender Affirming Care ...read more

Research Interests

New-onset Unexplained Epilepsy in Older Adults; Epilepsy in Women of Childbearing Age ...read more

Locations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

600 N. Wolfe Street
Meyer Building, Suite 2147, Neurology
Baltimore, MD 21287
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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Appointment Phone: 410-550-2339
301 Mason Lord Dr
Neurology
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: 410-550-2339 | Fax: 410-550-0539
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Background

Dr. Emily Johnson focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizures.  Dr. Johnson has a clinical interest in women of childbearing age with epilepsy.  Her research interests also include new-onset, unexplained seizures in older adults.

Dr. Johnson received her medical degree from Johns Hopkins.  She trained in Neurology at Harvard - Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and completed training in Epilepsy at Johns Hopkins.

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Titles

  • Associate Professor of Neurology

Departments / Divisions

Centers & Institutes

Education

Degrees

  • MD; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2010)

Residencies

  • Neurology; Brigham and Women's Hospital (2014)

Fellowships

  • Neurology; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2016)

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Epilepsy) (2016)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurology-General) (2014)

Research & Publications

Research Summary

I have a research interest in new-onset, unexplained seizures in older adults (without a history of stroke or dementia to explain the seizures). My work focuses on understanding the risk factors for and cognitive implications of seizures in this population, as well as how best to treat these seizures. Patients with unexplained seizures starting at age 55 or older who are interested in participating in research may email [email protected]. Patients seeking clinical care should call 410-955-9441.

I am also interested in the optimal management of epilepsy in women of childbearing age, particularly in managing epilepsy during pregnancy and catamenial epilepsy.

Selected Publications

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Johnson EL, Krauss GK, Lee AK, Schneider ALC, Dearborn JL, Kucharska-Newton AM, Huang J, Alonso A, and Gottesman RF. “Association between midlife risk factors and late-onset epilepsy: Results from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study.” JAMA Neurology. 2018;75(11):1375-1382

Johnson EL, Burke A, Wang A, and Pennell PB. “Unintended pregnancy, prenatal care, and breastfeeding in women with epilepsy: Results from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS).” Neurology. 2018;91(11):e1031-e1039

Ma GJ, Yadav S, Kaplan PW, and Johnson EL. “New-Onset Epilepsy in Women with First Time Seizure During Pregnancy.” Seizure. 2020:80:42-45

Johnson EL, Krauss GL, Walker KA, Brandt J, Kucharska-Newton A, Mosley TH, Yasar S, and Gottesman RF. “Late-onset Epilepsy and 25-year Cognitive Change: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study.” Epilepsia. 2020:61(8):1764-1773

Johnson EL, Krauss GL, Kucharska-Newton A, Albert Marilyn S, Brandt J, Walker KA, Yasar S, Knopman DS, Vossel K, and Gottesman RF. “Dementia in late-onset epilepsy: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study.” Neurology. 2020:95(24):e3248-e3256

Activities & Honors

Honors

  • Synergy Award, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2017
  • AES Junior Investigator Award, American Epilepsy Society, 2020
  • Fellow of the American Epilepsy Society, American Epilepsy Society, 2021

Memberships

  • American Epilepsy Foundation
  • American Academy of Neurology

Videos & Media

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Modifiable Midlife Risk Factors Linked to Late-Onset Epilepsy, MPR (July 25, 2018)

How to prevent late-onset epilepsy when you’re in your 40s, ABC Radio National (August 6, 2018)

Epilepsy Late in Life, Hopkins Medicine (January 08, 2019)

Emily Johnson, MD, on Late-Onset Epilepsy, Neurology Learning Network 

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