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Michael J. Polydefkis

Michael J. Polydefkis, MD

Neurology

Accepting New Patients

4.8 of 5 stars

47 Ratings, 19 Reviews

31 Insurances Accepted

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About

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Background

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Research Interests

PubMed

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Memberships

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Neurology
    • 4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224

    Expertise

    Education

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Fellowship, Neurology, 2000

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Residency, Neurology, 1998

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 1993

    Insurance

    Johns Hopkins providers participate in many commercial health insurance plans. To confirm coverage of your specific physician or provider, please contact your insurer directly. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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    • Aetna
    • Amerigroup District of Columbia
    • AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
    • Beech Street
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
    • CareFirst
    • Cigna
    • Evernorth Behavioral Health
    • First Health
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • HealthSmart/Accel
    • Humana
    • JAI Medical Systems
    • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • KeyCare
    • Maryland Physicians Care
    • Medicaid Maryland
    • Medicare Maryland
    • MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
    • MultiPlan
    • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
    • Point Comfort Underwriters
    • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
    • Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
    • South Central Preferred (SCP)
    • Superior Vision
    • TRICARE (Humana Military East)
    • UnitedHealthcare
    • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
    • Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)

    Reviews

    4.8 of 5 stars

    47 Ratings, 19 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
    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/1/2024

      Great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/26/2024

      THIS WAS THE BEST EXPERIENCE FROM A MEDICAL PROVIDER THAT I HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME. THE DOCTOR AND TECHNICIANS WERE PATIENT AND COMFORTING. THEY TOOK THEIR TIME TO ASK QUESTIONS AND TO EXPLAIN THINGS.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/20/2024

      Dr. Polydefkis is excellent in his field. He is obviously a genious & very thorough in his examination & testing

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/6/2024

      ListenedSupported alternatives that were appropriateCalmKnowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/16/2024

      Always time to listen and discuss.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/16/2024

      Knowledgeable, caring great man

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/28/2023

      Dr Polydefkis sought my medical history in great detail. I can't think of an issue he failed to raise. He was very positive and empathetic and inspired my total confidence.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/31/2023

      Dr. Polydefkis is exceptional!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/16/2023

      Dr P is very knowledgeable about my condition and is always willing to help me with the latest medical procedures to help me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2023

      He is concerned about my health and is knowledgeable about my disease

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/25/2023

      Just what I expect from Johns Hopkijns

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/19/2023

      Dr. Polydefkis was through in his examination, expansive in providing information about my specific condition and the status of medical treatment for my type of condition. He is obviously a very busy doctor but he never rushed through my appointment, He took his time in answering all my questions and I had many,

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/18/2023

      Very conscious of me as a patient.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/3/2023

      Outstanding clinician and researcher

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/6/2023

      Dr. Polydefkis most compassionate physician possible

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/5/2023

      Dr. Polydefkis is the best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/7/2023

      Dr. Polydefkis is such a compassionate and knowledgeable doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/1/2023

      Such an empathetic doctor. He was very knowledgeable and caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/18/2023

      Experience, well able to recognize my problems