
Overview
Dr. John Rothrock is a specialty care physician board certified in neurology and vascular neurology at Inova Health System. He joined Inova in 2022 and has been practicing since 1984. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Rothrock was Professor and Vice Chairman for George Washington University’s neurology department. He established and directed the University of California San Diego’s Stroke Research Center and Headache Research Center as well as the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Headache Research Center. Dr. Rothrock also established centers for clinical research involving neurosciences at the University of South Alabama and the University of Nevada. In 2015, he established a research center for headache at George Washington University. Along with conducting epidemiologic research intended to better characterize various aspects of cerebrovascular disease and migraine, Dr. Rothrock and his colleagues have assisted in the development of such therapies as intravenous t-PA for acute stroke therapy; warfarin for stroke prevention in individuals with atrial fibrillation; clopidogrel for stroke prevention; self-injectable sumatriptan for acute migraine; and divalproex sodium, topiramate and onabotulinumtoxinA for migraine prophylaxis. Women's Health magazine and Men's Health magazine have distinguished him as one of the 20 best neurologists in America. Dr. Rothrock has published seven adult novels and three children's books.
Dr. Rothrock is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles.
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8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, Fairfax, VA 22031
1500 North Beauregard St, 300, Alexandria, VA 22311
44055 Riverside Pkwy, 110, Leesburg, VA 20176
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Dr. Rothrock 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.
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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Dr. Chaudhry is a neurologist specializing in vascular neurology and neuro-critical care joined Inova from the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Chaudhry specifically specializes in the treatment of stroke, status epilepticus and various other neurological emergencies which require neuro-intensive care management. His special interests include thrombolytic therapy, mechanical thrombectomy, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, and long term management of stroke/rehabilitation. Additionally, He also the Director of the Inova Neurosciences Research Program supporting Inova Neurosciences which is missioned to advance the science and treatment of diseases of the brain and spine. Here, he oversees clinical trials and partnerships with the National Institute of Health (NIH) and various academic institutes. Prominent in the Inova Neurosciences Research Proram portfolio are clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease, movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, with more in the evaluation pipeline and solicitation. He became interested in neuroscience research after a close family member suffered a catastrophic neurologic injury and focuses mainly on outcome research. He started his research career at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Chaudhry completed his medical training at Shifa College of Medicine followed by advanced training with a fellowship in vascular neurology at Michigan State University and an additional fellowship in neurocritical care at the University of Pennsylvania. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 scientific publications which have been published in prestigious journals. He has also made several platform presentations at conferences such as the International Stroke Conference and American Association of Neurology. He has received several Research Excellence awards and he has served as the associate editor for the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Neurology. A native of 208 GB Pakistan, Dr. Chaudhry currently resides in Fairfax, VA, with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering for Yaqeen Welfare, a nonprofit organization he founded during his early medical career. Dr. Chaudhry is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John F. Rothrock
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John F. Rothrock?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John F. Rothrock by calling their office at 571-472-4200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John F. Rothrock a top-rated expert for Migraine?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John F. Rothrock is classified as an Elite expert for Migraine, 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. John F. Rothrock specialize in?
While Dr. John F. Rothrock is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Migraine, Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. John F. Rothrock participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John F. Rothrock has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Migraine. You can view a list of Dr. John F. Rothrock's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John F. Rothrock accept my insurance?
Dr. John F. Rothrock accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-4200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- MigraineDr. Rothrock isElite. Learn about Migraine.
- Distinguished
- HeadacheDr. Rothrock isDistinguished. Learn about Headache.
- Experienced
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Rothrock isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cluster HeadacheDr. Rothrock isExperienced. Learn about Cluster Headache.
- Familial Hemiplegic MigraineDr. Rothrock isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hemiplegic Migraine.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Rothrock isExperienced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- NeuralgiaDr. Rothrock isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- StrokeDr. Rothrock isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.

