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Neurology and Neurosurgery

Patient Stories

Meet some of our patients, who have sought the expertise of Johns Hopkins neurologists and neurosurgeons to treat a variety of conditions:

Brain Tumor | Cerebrovascular Disorders |  Epilepsy and Seizures | Nerve Injuries and Disorders | Pediatric Conditions | Spine Conditions | Other

Featured Stories

Pediatric Brain Tumor Surgery | Filip's Story

Before his third birthday, Filip Stevic experienced symptoms that led to the reveal of a tumor at the base of the brain. Learn more about his story and the care he received at Johns Hopkins.

Read his story Brain Tumor Patient Stories
Filip trick-or-treating shortly after his surgery

Glioblastoma and BRAF Gene Mutation | Courtney's Story

After being diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2008, Courtney’s prognosis was not good. A referral to neuro-oncologist Karisa Schreck and neurosurgeon Jon Weingart changed the course of her illness. They identified a specific mutation and used a combination of therapies to reduce the tumor's size and keep the cancer in remission.

Watch her story Brain Tumor Patient Stories
Glioblastoma and BRAF Gene Mutation Courtneys Story Featured Slide 1

Hemorrhagic Stroke and Facial Paralysis: Maggie’s Story

Maggie suffered a life-threatening stroke at age 33. Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Judy Huang performed surgery to stop the bleeding in Maggie’s brainstem, and subsequent  facial plastic and reconstructive surgery helped restore motion to her face.

Read her story Cerebrovascular Patient Stories
Hemorrhagic Stroke and Facial Paralysis Maggies Story Featured Slide 3

Schwannoma Tumor | Arrington's Story

After turning in bed, Arrington heard a snap and felt instant pain. MRI results showed a broken neck ⁠— and even worse — a large spinal tumor. Arrington and his fiancée sought out spine neurosurgeon Timothy Witham at Johns Hopkins for care.

Watch his story Spine Patient Stories
Schwannoma Tumor Arringtons Story Featured Slide 2

Brain Tumor

Cerebrovascular Disorders

Epilepsy and Seizures

Nerve Injuries and Disorders

Pediatric Conditions

Spine Conditions

Other Conditions