We Are Here and Ready to Safely Care for You
At Johns Hopkins Medicine, your health and safety are our very highest priorities. We are ready to care for you and your family in our hospitals, surgery centers, and through in-person clinic and online video visits. Learn how we are keeping you safe and protected so that you can get the care you need.
Message from Our Neurosurgery Director
Message from Our Neurology Director
How We Make Sure You Are Safe
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, our doctors and care teams are taking extra precautions to make your visit as safe as possible.
Testing and Screening
Masks and Protective Equipment
Cleaning
Physical Distancing
In-Person Visits
If you are an existing patient and had an appointment that was postponed, our offices may contact you to reschedule. You can also call your doctor’s office or send a message via MyChart to discuss your healthcare needs so we can determine the appointment that is most appropriate. If you are a new patient, please contact us at the appropriate number below to schedule an in-person visit.
Learn more about in-person visits.
Elective Procedures
If you've been already scheduled for a procedure that had to be postponed, we will reach out to reschedule. If this is a new procedure, please contact us at the appropriate number below to schedule a consultation.
Learn more about preparing for your appointment.
Video Visits (Telemedicine)
Many new and existing Johns Hopkins patients have the option to have a video appointment (telemedicine) with their provider, depending on their healthcare need. If you don't have a device to use for a video visit, you and your provider may decide that a telephone call will meet your needs.
Learn more about video visits.
Please have your medical records ready before calling to schedule.
Existing Patients**
*New patients are those who have not been previously seen by a provider at the Neurology or Neurosurgery Department, even if they've had appointments with other Johns Hopkins providers. **Existing patients are those who have been seen by the departments before. Existing patients must have a MyChart account to schedule through MyChart or may otherwise need to call.
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Patient Stories
Shared experiences from some of our patients.
Adult Neurology Program
- Ian Cheong, M.D., Ph.D.
University of Minnesota - Sai Divakaruni, M.D.
University of Maryland - Angeliki Filippatou, M.D.
University of Athens - David Koren, M.D.
Brown University
Adult Neurology Program (cont.)
- Anna Patnaik, M.D.
University of Maryland - Gabriel Sneh, M.D., M.H.S.
Harvard University - Arens Taga, M.D.
University of Parma - Nicole Pulley, M.D.
Wake Forest University
Pediatric Neurology Program
- Maera Stratton, M.D.
George Washington University - Jacqueline Wood, M.D.
Loyola University Chicago - Hannah Edelman, M.D., Ph.D.
Johns Hopkins University
Neurosurgery Program
- Karim Ahmed, M.D.
Johns Hopkins University - Wataru Ishida, M.D.
University of Tokyo - Jawad Khalifeh, M.D.
Washington University in St. Louis
Patient Stories
Thoracic Spinal Tumor | Brian’s Story
After Brian experienced numbness and back pain, an MRI showed a large schwannoma tumor around his spinal cord.
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.
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