
Overview
Neurologist Michelle C. Johansen specializes in prevention and treatment of stroke. She is the inaugural Guy McKhann Associate Professor of Neurology — the title was established in honor of the founder of the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology. Dr. Johansen’s research and clinical interests focus on stroke etiology and vascular contributions to cognitive decline. She studies the intersection between the brain and the heart, specifically how changes in the heart’s structure and function point toward the cause of stroke and impact brain health, including cognition. She received the American Stroke Association’s Vascular Cognitive Impairment Award for her work showing that myocardial infarction is associated with acute and progressive decline in cognition, the American Academy of Neurology’s A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award and the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology’s Clinical Faculty Brain Award for excellence in teaching. She has received multiple grants to fund her research from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the National Institute on Aging and the American Heart Association. Dr. Johansen’s work has been published in many high-ranking medical journals such as The Journal of the American Medical Association, and she has been interviewed as an expert for news outlets such as CNN and Medical News Today, as well as for webinars and podcasts. She is a member of the American Neurological Association and chair of its Education Innovation Committee, and she is a fellow of the American Heart Association. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and she earned a postdoctoral degree in clinical investigation from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Johansen completed a medicine internship and neurology residency at the University of Virginia, followed by a clinical fellowship in cerebrovascular neurology at Johns Hopkins. She joined the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology faculty in 2017. The Johansen Lab: johansenlab.org Videos Johns Hopkins Medicine A Woman's Journey Executive Women's Briefing 2021 Neurology: Junior Faculty Spotlight.
Dr. Johansen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dementia, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Apoplexy, and Thrombectomy.
Dr. Johansen is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 88 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Johansen is currently accepting new patients.
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601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Dr. Johansen 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michelle C. Johansen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michelle C. Johansen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michelle C. Johansen by calling their office at 410-955-9441. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michelle C. Johansen a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michelle C. Johansen is classified as an Distinguished 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. Michelle C. Johansen specialize in?
While Dr. Michelle C. Johansen is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Dementia, and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Michelle C. Johansen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michelle C. Johansen has published 88 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Michelle C. Johansen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michelle C. Johansen accept my insurance?
Dr. Michelle C. Johansen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-9441 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- StrokeDr. Johansen isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
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- ApoplexyDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- CACH SyndromeDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome
- DementiaDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Memory LossDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MigraineDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Photosensitive EpilepsyDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Photosensitive Epilepsy.
- Primary AmyloidosisDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Primary Amyloidosis.
- Primary Localized Cutaneous AmyloidosisDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis.
- SeizuresDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- SiderosisDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Siderosis.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- ThrombectomyDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Vascular DementiaDr. Johansen isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.
