The Skull Base Tumor Center brings together experts across several specialties at Johns Hopkins to treat this diverse group of tumors, which grow inside the bottom of the skull. Common skull base tumor types seen by our team include meningiomas, olfactory neuroblastoma, craniopharyngioma and acoustic neuroma.
Why Choose Johns Hopkins
Collaborative Care
Our multidisciplinary team specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skull base tumors and conditions, offering each patient a comprehensive treatment plan with the combined insights of several different specialties.
Surgical Innovation
Neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists at Johns Hopkins work together to determine and perform the most appropriate procedure for each patient. Many patients with skull base tumors are treated with novel, minimally-invasive approaches that leave smaller scars and have faster recoveries.
Schedule an Appointment
In-person and telemedicine appointments are available for initial consultations and follow-up care.
For patients seeking an evaluation for a brain tumor:
Adult Neurosurgery: 410-955-6406
Otolaryngology: 443-997-6467
Pediatric Neurosurgery: 410-955-7337
For patients diagnosed with brain cancer who need a consultation with an oncologist:
Kimmel Cancer Center: 410-955-8964
For international patients traveling to the U.S. to receive care:
Johns Hopkins Medicine International: +1-410-502-7683
Patient Stories
Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma | Javier's Story
Javier and his family share their experience at Johns Hopkins Medicine, after seeking treatment following a diagnosis of a Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma (JNA) tumor.
Esthesioneuroblastoma (Olfactory Neuroblastoma) | Angie’s Story
Johns Hopkins head and neck cancer surgeon Nyall London and neurosurgeon Gary Gallia worked together to endoscopically remove patient Angie’s esthesioneuroblastoma.
Skull Base Tumor Specialists
Johns Hopkins Skull Base Tumor Center has be named a 2021 Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction by the North American Skull Base Society (NASBS). This designation is based on meeting NASBS membership criteria and may not be construed as a medical referral.
Neurosurgeons
Otolaryngologists
Neuro-ophthalmologists
Medical Oncologists
Radiation Oncologists
Advanced Practitioners
Christie Adams, PA-C
Physician Assistant working with Chetan Bettegowda, M.D., Ph.D.
Jill Anderson, PA-C
Physician Assistant Manager working with Henry Brem, M.D.
Ashley Kang, PA-C
Physician Assistant working with Debraj Mukherjee, M.D., M.P.H.
Carla Scott, PA-C
Senior Physician Assistant working with Chris Jackson, M.D., and Judy Huang, M.D.
