Allan J. Belzberg
Expertise in
17
conditions
Expertise in
17
conditions
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Dr. Allan Belzberg is a neurosurgeon specializing in surgery of the peripheral nervous system. As Director of Peripheral Nerve Surgery at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, he treats tumors including schwannoma, neurofibroma and nerve sheath tumor. Dr. Belzberg performs surgical repair of nerve damage caused by trauma as well as neurosurgery on carpal tunnel, peroneal nerve and other peripheral nerve conditions. Dr. Belzberg also directs the Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and co-directs the Neurosurgery Pain Research Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Belzberg currently sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center located in Baltimore on Wednesdays and the Green Spring Station location on Fridays.

Dr. Belzberg is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Rhizotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 99 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Pain Medicine, 1992

Specialties

General Surgery
Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery

Fellowships

University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Neurosurgery, 1990

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
Other Locations
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, Suite 115, Lutherville, MD 21093
Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg
601 5th Street South, Suite 500, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Belzberg has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Allan J. Belzberg

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Allan J. Belzberg?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Allan J. Belzberg by calling their office at 410-955-6406. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Allan J. Belzberg a top-rated expert for Schwannomatosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Allan J. Belzberg is classified as an Elite expert for Schwannomatosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Allan J. Belzberg specialize in?

While Dr. Allan J. Belzberg is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Allan J. Belzberg participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Allan J. Belzberg has published 99 articles and abstracts on conditions like Schwannomatosis. You can view a list of Dr. Allan J. Belzberg's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Allan J. Belzberg accept my insurance?

Dr. Allan J. Belzberg accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-6406 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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