Dr. Jaishri Blakeley is the Marjorie Bloomberg Tiven Professor of Neurofibromatosis in Neurology, Oncology, and Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, director of the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center and director of the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP). She is an active clinician-scientist specializing in the care of people with NF1, NF2, LZTR1, SMARC1 schwannomatoses, and primary brain tumors. Her research expertise in the development of clinical trials for nervous system tumors and specifically, early clinical-translational studies including tumor pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic investigations, imaging biomarkers for rare nervous system tumors, and incorporation of patient-focused, functional endpoints into efficacy studies. She has been the national or international leader of 7 clinical trials focused on therapies for glioblastoma, NF1 and NF2. In 2012 she cofounded the NTAP to dramatically shift the landscape of NF1 via necessary, efficient, and expert discovery, translational and clinical research. NTAP focuses on therapeutics, fosters collaboration, facilitates open and timely sharing of results, and streamlines the research process to accelerate therapies for plexiform and cutaneous neurofibromas. Through NTAP, Dr. Blakeley has supported and collaborated with more than 80 laboratories and research teams across the globe enabling meaningful therapeutic development for NF1-associated neoplasms and supporting the development of an exceptional community of clinician scientists focused on NF1 via the Francis S. Collins Scholars Program in Neurofibromatosis Clinical and Translational Research. Her research and programmatic efforts are all in the service of improving outcomes for the patients with NF1, NF2, schwannomatosis, and primary brain cancer for whom she is honored to provide care. Dr. Blakeley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Laminectomy.

Young Kwok is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kwok is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Brain Tumor, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Prostatectomy.

Bassel Shneker is a Neurologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Shneker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Hemangioblastoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Brain Stem Cancer.

Jonathan Johnson is a Neurologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Hemangioblastoma, Spinal Tumor, and Subependymoma.

Reza Kanani is a Neurologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kanani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Brain Stem Cancer, and Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET).

Jennifer Chu is a Neurologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Dr. Hamburger received his medical degree cum laude from the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine at the University of Rochester before his general surgery internship at the University of Maryland, where he also completed his Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery residency and was an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Otolaryngology from 1999–2007. Dr. Hamburger is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He is currently the Chairman of the Division of Otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Hamburger specializes in medical and surgical care of pediatric and adult ear, nose, and throat disorders including sinusitis, voice disorders and sleep apnea. He also has a special interest in the treatment of head and neck neoplasms including cancer and thyroid nodules. When not caring for patients, Dr. Hamburger enjoys skiing, working out, photography, playing video games, and spending time with his family. Dr. Hamburger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, and Infant Hearing Loss.

Evgeny Tsimerinov is a Neurologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Tsimerinov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Invertebral Disc Disease, and Brain Stem Cancer.

Jason Shen is a Neurologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

Adam Juersivich is a Neurologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Juersivich has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Brain Stem Cancer.

Jay Fishleder is a Neurologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Fishleder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Ankit Nayyar is a Neurologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Nayyar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Brain Stem Cancer.

Liliana Robles is a Neurologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Robles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Hemangioblastoma.

Sonia Krish is a Neurologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Krish has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Hemangioblastoma, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Tumor.

Soe Aung is a Neurologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Aung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Tarlov Cysts, Subependymoma, and Angioplasty.

Neurotologist John Carey specializes in the health and diseases of the inner ear that affect both balance and hearing mechanisms. He is a national expert in superior canal dehiscence syndrome, Menière’s disease, vestibular migraine, acoustic neuromas and other causes of vertigo, and serves as chief of the Division of Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Carey earned a medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and completed two years of training in general surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center. This was followed by residency training in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at University of Washington Medical Center and fellowship training in neurotology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His research interests include superior canal dehiscence syndrome, Menière’s disease, vestibular implants, and the mechanisms of vestibular migraine. He has a particular interest in superior canal dehiscence syndrome, and, with Lloyd Minor, department director from 2003 to 2009, he helped develop the operation used to repair the superior canal. Dr. Carey has been funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, part of the National Institutes of Health. He has authored or co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications, 10 book chapters, and 11 reviews. Dr. Carey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Meniere Disease, Acoustic Neuroma, Mastoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Tamargo specializes in the treatment of aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs), and cavernous malformations of the brain and spinal cord in both adults and children. Dr. Tamargo specializes in revascularization procedures for moyamoya disease. For this condition, Dr. Tamargo performs either a microsurgical encephaloduroarteriomyosynangiosis (EDAMS) or a microsurgical extracranial-to-intracranial artery bypass. Dr. Tamargo also specializes in the treatment of acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas). A recipient of numerous honors and awards, some of Dr. Tamargo's most recent accolades include the Neurosurgery Faculty Teaching Award and the Hopkins Richard S. Ross Clinician Scientist Award. Dr. Tamargo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Acoustic Neuroma, and Schwannoma.

Dr. Jon Weingart focuses on the surgical treatment of brain tumors including benign and malignant tumors. Dr. Weingart also specializes in spinal disorders, such as cervical and lumbar disc disease, as well as other congenital and developmental abnormalities such as tethered spinal cord, spina bifida and chiari malformation. Dr. Weingart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy.

Dr. Matthew Stewart specializes in surgery of the inner ear, skull-base tumors, sudden hearing loss, surgical restoration of hearing through cochlear implantation, stapes surgery for otosclerosis and Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA). His research focuses on auditory processing in BAHA and health care quality implementation in microsystems. Dr. Stewart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Myringotomy.

Dr. Kleinberg specializes in the radiation treatments, including stereotactic radiosurgery, of brain and spinal tumors. Areas of research include both tumors arising in the central nervous system and tumors metastasizing from other locations. He also specializes in the treatment of esophageal tumors and has led national clinical trials in both therapy of brain tumors as well as esophageal cancer. Dr. Kleinberg has been recently named in the US News and World Report list of top 1% of doctors in his specialty. He is the co-chair of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Brain Tumor Working Group, Vice-Chair of the NCI Cooperative Group Steering Committee for Esophageal and Gastric Tumors, and is a member of the NCI Cooperative Group Steering Committee for Gastrointestinal Tumors. He is also on the American College of Radiation Oncology Neurologic Cancer Practice Accreditation Team. Make A Gift. Dr. Kleinberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.