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Ranked #1 in the Nation

The Johns Hopkins Hospital ranked #1 in the nation for Neurology and Neurosurgery, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2019-20 Best Hospitals list.

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Welcome Dr. Jessica Klein

Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology is pleased to welcome headache specialist Jessica Klein, M.D. Dr. Klein has specialized training in pediatric migraines and also sees patients with general child neurological conditions including epilepsy, tics, Tourette syndrome and cerebral palsy.

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Research Spotlight

Deep Brain Stimulation Eases Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms by Boosting Dopamine

Researchers found that after deep brain stimulation, Parkinson’s patients had considerably fewer tremors and less rigidity. In addition, patients also showed improvement in cognitive abilities and mood, with depression scores lowering by as much as 40%.

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Patient Stories

Stroke | Amy's Story

At just 47 years old, Amy wasn't expecting a stroke would leave her unable to identify or communicate with her own family members.

Brain Tumor | Declan’s Story

Five-year-old Declan had an MRI to monitor a growth hormone deficiency. Afterward, his parents got shocking news: The scan showed Declan had a large craniopharyngioma brain tumor.

Craniosynostosis | Fitz’s Story

When Fitz was born, it was obvious that his skull was misshapen. By 5 weeks old, Fitz had been diagnosed with craniosynostosis.