Overview
Dr. Guarda is the Stephen and Jean Robinson Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and has been the Director of the Eating Disorders Program at Johns Hopkins Hospital since 1997. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University, obtained her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed a residency in Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins including an externship in eating disorders at the Maudsley Hospital in London. She is an active clinician, educator and researcher. Her clinical research interests include improving treatment outcomes and rates of meal-based weight restoration for anorexia nervosa and ARFID. She has received grant funding from both the NIH and the Klarman Family Foundation and is actively involved in neuroimaging research examining neural mechanisms of appetite dysregulation that may contribute to the driven nature of eating disorders. Dr Guarda is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, an inducted member of the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence and has been named every year since 2009 in Castle Connolly’s “America’s Top Doctors” for eating disorders.
Dr. Guarda is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anorexia, Bulimia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression.
Dr. Guarda is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 50 peer reviewed articles.
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1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 21287
10755 Falls Rd, Lutherville, MD 21093
Clinical Research
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A native of Athens, Greece, Professor Lyketsos graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Psychology and from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis with a Medical Doctorate. He completed residency and Chief Residency in psychiatry at Johns Hopkins, as well as a fellowship in clinical epidemiology. An active clinician, teacher, and researcher, Dr. Lyketsos is a world expert in the care and treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s and related dementias (ADRD). He carried out pioneering work on the epidemiology and treatment of neuropsychiatric features of AD. His team is developing biomarkers to accelerate treatment development for AD while designing and implementing innovative clinical trials. He leads efforts to ensure the provision of state-of-the-art Dementia Care for people with dementia in the community. Dr. Lyketsos is the Elizabeth Plank Althouse Professor at Johns Hopkins University. He directs the Johns Hopkins Bayview Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, as well as the Richman Family Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Alzheimer’s Disease and the Memory and Alzheimer’s Treatment Center. He is the recipient of multiple awards including the 2022 Argo Award for Science from the President of the Hellenic Republic. He has authored/co-authored over 450 peer-reviewed articles, chapters, commentaries, as well as five books. His work has been cited over 76,000 times with an h-index of 149. A 2021 Stanford University publication reported that he ranked #13 out of 9,246 scientists worldwide (all-time) in the field of Geriatrics. Castle-Connolly has named Dr. Lyketsos as one of America’s Top Doctors every year since 2001. A listing of Dr. Lyketsos’ publications can be found at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/constantine.lyketsos.1/bibliography/public/. Dr. Lyketsos is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Delirium, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Lyketsos is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Angela S. Guarda
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Angela S. Guarda?
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Is Dr. Angela S. Guarda a top-rated expert for Anorexia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Angela S. Guarda is classified as an Distinguished expert for Anorexia, 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. Angela S. Guarda specialize in?
While Dr. Angela S. Guarda is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Anorexia, Bulimia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Angela S. Guarda participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Angela S. Guarda has published 50 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anorexia. You can view a list of Dr. Angela S. Guarda's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Angela S. Guarda accept my insurance?
Dr. Angela S. Guarda accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AnorexiaDr. Guarda isDistinguished. Learn about Anorexia.
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- BulimiaDr. Guarda isAdvanced. Learn about Bulimia.
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- Major DepressionDr. Guarda isExperienced. Learn about Major Depression.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Guarda isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).