Bardia Nourbakhsh
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Downtown Bethesda
7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, 
Bethesda, MD 

Overview

Bardia Nourbakhsh, M.D., M.A.S., is an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He practices out of The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Nourbakhsh has expertise in multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuroimmunology. Dr. Nourbakhsh earned his medical degree from the Tehran University School of Medical Sciences and completed a residency in neurology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He studied epidemiology, study design, and biostatistics, obtaining a Master of Advanced Studies degree in clinical research from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, where he also completed a fellowship in MS and neuroimmunology. In 2014, Dr. Nourbakhsh earned the American Brain Foundation Clinical Research Training Fellowship in MS, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Sylvia Lawry Clinical Research Fellowship, the Fred Baskin Young Investigator Award, and the Teva Neuroscience Award for Academic Excellence. In 2022, he was named a Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Dr. Nourbakhsh's research training focused on the design and execution of clinical trials and the use of biomarkers in MS. His current research interests include the comparative effectiveness studies of symptomatic and disease-modifying therapies in MS, as well as identifying new pathophysiologic mechanisms and therapeutic targets for MS-related fatigue. Dr. Nourbakhsh is the principal investigator of a randomized, double-blind clinical trial funded by the Department of Defense, which tests whether ketamine could be a treatment for MS fatigue. He has contributed to numerous publications, journal articles, abstracts and posters, and lectures. He is an ad hoc reviewer for Lancet Neurology, Annals of Neurology, Neurology, Neurology: Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation, Multiple Sclerosis Journal, and other journals.

Dr. Nourbakhsh is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Optic Neuritis.

Dr. Nourbakhsh is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 73 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nourbakhsh is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology

Fellowships

UCSF Medical Center, 2017

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Farsi

Gender

Male

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Downtown Bethesda
7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Is Dr. Bardia Nourbakhsh a top-rated expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bardia Nourbakhsh is classified as an Elite expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), 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. Bardia Nourbakhsh specialize in?

While Dr. Bardia Nourbakhsh is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Bardia Nourbakhsh participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Bardia Nourbakhsh has published 72 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS). You can view a list of Dr. Bardia Nourbakhsh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Bardia Nourbakhsh accept my insurance?

Dr. Bardia Nourbakhsh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 240-235-9120 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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