
Overview
Dr. John Krakauer is a Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, and Director of the Center for the Study of Motor Learning and Brain Repair at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Krakauer's clinical interest is stroke, including ischemic cerebrovascular disease, subarachnoid and intracerebral hemorrhage, arteriovenous malformation, cerebral vasculitis, cerebral aneurysm, and venous and sinus thrombosis. He received his bachelor's and master's degree from Cambridge University, and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. After completing an internship in Internal Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, he returned to Columbia University for his residency in Neurology at the Neurological Institute of New York. He subsequently completed a research fellowship in motor control in the Center of Neurobiology and Behavior at Columbia and a clinical fellowship in stroke at the Neurological Institute at Columbia University Medical Center. Videos I Am Dolphin The Johns Hopkins Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Helping Hand: Robots, video games, and a radical new approach to treating stroke patients. New Yorker (11/23/15) Watch: How stroke patients can rewire their brains, STAT (11/13/2015) Hopkins' new video game may pave way for stroke therapy, Baltimore Sun (10/15/2014) “I Am Dolphin”: where dolphins, gaming and neuroscience meet, Washington Post (10/10/2014) Could a video game be the key to stroke recovery? National Geographic (9/30/2014) Becoming the Dolphin, Health Canal (08/10/2014) Research On Video Games And Mental Health, NPR's Diane Rehm Show (11/27/2013).
Dr. Krakauer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Spasticity, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 126 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Krakauer is currently accepting new patients.
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1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John W. Krakauer
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Is Dr. John W. Krakauer a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John W. Krakauer is classified as an Advanced expert for Stroke, 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 W. Krakauer specialize in?
While Dr. John W. Krakauer is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Spasticity, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. John W. Krakauer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John W. Krakauer has published 126 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. John W. Krakauer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John W. Krakauer accept my insurance?
Dr. John W. Krakauer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- StrokeDr. Krakauer isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
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- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- ApoplexyDr. Krakauer isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ApraxiaDr. Krakauer isExperienced. Learn about Apraxia.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Krakauer isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Krakauer isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Krakauer isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- GastrostomyDr. Krakauer isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Krakauer isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- Movement DisordersDr. Krakauer isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Krakauer isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Primary Localized Cutaneous AmyloidosisDr. Krakauer isExperienced. Learn about Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis.
- SpasticityDr. Krakauer isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
