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Trigeminal Neuralgia Center
The Trigeminal Neuralgia Center at Johns Hopkins provides comprehensive care and a full range of treatment options to patients suffering from this debilitating condition.
Our team of uniquely specialized surgeons and other providers works together with the goal of diagnosing trigeminal neuralgia, addressing the pain quickly and improving patients' quality of life.

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443-997-1808
What You Need to Know

- Trigeminal neuralgia is a specific facial pain condition, characterized by episodes of sharp, stabbing or electrical pain in one side of the face.
- These episodes may be triggered by even light touch, brushing teeth, eating, drinking or talking.
- It occurs more often in women than in men.
- Trigeminal neuralgia may be caused by a blood vessel pressing against the trigeminal nerve, wearing away the insulation (myelin) and exposing sensory nerve fibers. Other causes can be tumors or diseases affecting myelin, such as MS. Sometimes the cause is unknown.
- Trigeminal neuralgia diagnosis includes a detailed history or sometimes a CT scan or MRI or medication trials.
Patient Resources
Learn more about trigeminal neuralgia in our Health Library.
Why Choose Johns Hopkins for Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Our Physicians
Our team of trigeminal neuralgia experts treats hundreds of patients with this condition each year. We combine this expertise with compassionate care and treatment plans individualized for each patient.
Our Treatments
The Johns Hopkins Trigeminal Neuralgia Center offers a range of treatment options for controlling the pain, including microvascular decompression and stereotactic radiosurgery as well as rhizotomy and medication.
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Maryland Patients
To request an appointment or refer a patient, please contact the Johns Hopkins Trigeminal Neuralgia Center at 443-997-1808.
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Adult Neurology: 410-955-9441
Pediatric Neurology: 410-955-4259
Adult Neurosurgery: 410-955-6406
Pediatric Neurosurgery: 410-955-7337
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