
Overview
Risheng Xu, M.D., Ph.D., is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with expertise in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, and skull base pathologies. He treats patients with a wide range of cerebrovascular disorders such as cerebral aneurysms, subarachnoid hemorrhage, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, carotid stenosis, cavernous malformations and moyamoya disease. He also treats skull base tumors such as acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas) and meningiomas, and pain disorders such as trigeminal neuralgia. Dr. Xu completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard College, and attended medical school at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he also obtained a Ph.D. in pharmacology and molecular sciences. He continued his residency training in neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins, and remained there to complete a fellowship in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery. Dr. Xu has been active in research throughout his training and has authored and co-authored numerous published studies. His basic science research endeavors focus on neuroinflammation after ischemic stroke and molecular mechanisms underlying trigeminal neuralgia. He has authored or co-authored over 100 manuscripts, and has published in journals such as Nature, Nature Communications, Science Advances, Science Signaling, Neuron, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery and other journals. Clinically, he studies the long-term outcomes of patients with cerebrovascular disorders and trigeminal neuralgia.
Dr. Xu is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.
Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Mark Luciano is the director of the Johns Hopkins Hydrocephalus and Cerebral Fluid Center. A renowned leader in treating hydrocephalus, Dr. Luciano is distinguished both nationally and internationally for his research and educational and clinical work in neuroendoscopy. Dr. Luciano treats adults with hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, intracranial hypotension, Chiari malformations, and cerebral and spinal cysts. He has significant expertise treating children and adults with cerebrospinal fluid leaks and congenital disorders. Among his accomplishments in neuroscience research and biomedical engineering are his investigation of the cerebrovascular response to hydrocephalus and the invention of a unique device for control of intracranial pressure (ICP) pulsatility to increase blood flow. His National Institutes of Health-funded studies have explored prolonged compression and hypoxia in the brain as a result of hydrocephalus, as well as the interaction between cerebrospinal fluid and vascular systems. Dr. Luciano is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Stent Placement. Dr. Luciano is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Luciano is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Henry Brem is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Brem is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliosarcoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Osteotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Brem is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Brem is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Chetan Bettegowda is the director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery. He offers comprehensive treatments for adult patients with benign and malignant brain tumors, specializing in the treatment of patients with primary brain tumors such as gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumors. He performs both open surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery for patients with metastatic tumors to the brain, and also provides stereotactic radiosurgery for other neurological disorders, including spinal tumors, trigeminal neuralgia and skull-base tumors. Dr. Bettegowda is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Rhizotomy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Bettegowda is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Bettegowda is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Risheng Xu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Risheng Xu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Risheng Xu by calling their office at 410-550-0465. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Risheng Xu a top-rated expert for Brain Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Risheng Xu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Aneurysm, 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. Risheng Xu specialize in?
While Dr. Risheng Xu is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Stroke. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Risheng Xu accept my insurance?
Dr. Risheng Xu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-550-0465 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Brain AneurysmDr. Xu isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- GliomaDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- MeningiomaDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Stent PlacementDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- StrokeDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Transmyocardial Revascularization
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.


