
Overview
Dr. Aruna Rao completed her Neurology residency at Johns Hopkins school of medicine followed by a fellowship in Sleep medicine. She sees patients at the headache center, cerebro spinal fluid (CSF) disorders center and sleep disorders center, which are located at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She specializes in all headache disorders including migraine, cluster, tension headaches, trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain. Dr. Rao is currently not accepting new patients. In the CSF Disorders Center she evaluates patients with pseudotumor cerebri and other CSF disorders. In the sleep disorders center she sees patients with sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnolence disorders and movement disorders associated with sleep like restless leg syndrome.
Dr. Rao is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
Dr. Rao is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
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.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Christopher Earley's research and clinical interests are devoted to Sleep Medicine with a special interest in Restless Legs Syndrome. His current research is focused on understanding the pathophysiology of Restless Legs Syndrome and further elucidating the value of various treatments in this syndrome. Dr. Earley received his medical degree as well as a PhD in Pharmacology from the University College in Galway, Ireland. He completed a full residency in Internal Medicine at Baylor Medical College and then went to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville to complete his residency in Neurology. After then spending a year at the NIH as a fellow in the Neurobiology Unit, Dr. Earley joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins in 1991. 2008 Professor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins 1994- Associate Director, Sleep Disorders Center, JHBMC Education and Training: 1973 - B.S. (General), Villanova University 1974 - B.A. (Psychology), Arizona State University 1978 - Ph.D. (Pharmacology), National University of Ireland 1983 - M.B., B.Ch. ( Medicine), National University of Ireland 1983-1984 Internship, University Hospital, Galway, Ireland 1984-1987 Resident in Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 1987-1990 Resident in Neurology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 1990-1991 Senior Staff Fellow, Neurobiology Unit, NIH/NIA Professional Experience: 1991- Full-time Staff Neurologist, Johns Hopkins 1992-1999 Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins 1993-2001 Director, Acute Stroke Service, 1994- Associate Director, Sleep Disorders Center 1994-1999 Co-Director, Neurosciences Critical Care Unit 1996-2000 Director, Neurovascular Ultrasound Lab 1999-2008 Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins. Dr. Earley is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Narcolepsy, Seizures, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Earley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
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 highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Laminectomy. Dr. Blakeley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Blakeley is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins University
Peter Calabresi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Calabresi is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Optic Neuritis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and CACH Syndrome. Dr. Calabresi is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aruna S. Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aruna S. Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aruna S. Rao by calling their office at 410-550-5624. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Aruna S. Rao a top-rated expert for Hydrocephalus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aruna S. Rao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hydrocephalus, 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. Aruna S. Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Aruna S. Rao is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, and Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Aruna S. Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aruna S. Rao has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hydrocephalus. You can view a list of Dr. Aruna S. Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Aruna S. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Aruna S. Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-550-5624 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- HydrocephalusDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Advanced
- Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly
- HeadacheDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Headache.
- Increased Intracranial Pressure
- MeningitisDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- Cluster HeadacheDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Cluster Headache.
- DrowsinessDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Drowsiness.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- InsomniaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- MigraineDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- REM Behavior DisorderDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about REM Behavior Disorder.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
- Tarlov CystsDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Tarlov Cysts.
- Tension HeadacheDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Tension Headache.

