Overview
"Dr. Shenandoah ""Dody"" Robinson is a nationally recognized expert in the treatment of pediatric epilepsy and spasticity. Her research focuses on clarifying how early insults to the developing brain lead to deficits, such as cerebral palsy and epilepsy, and how to mitigate these deficits with neurorestorative agents. Currently she is the president of the American Academy of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Robinson sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center’s Neurosciences Clinic, the Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. As a prolific researcher and award-winning teacher, she has written dozens of peer-reviewed professional journal articles and more than 15 book chapters, and she has mentored numerous pediatric neurosurgery trainees. Dr. Robinson has been elected to the Executive Council of the American Society of Pediatric Surgeons (ASPN), the most distinguished pediatric neurosurgical society in the nation. She is the first woman to hold this position in the 42 year history of the society and she is in the line-up to become its president. She currently serves as a Director of the American Board of Pediatric Neurosurgery and just stepped down as chief of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics.".
Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Hydrocephalus, and Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
Dr. Robinson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery, 2001. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.
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Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
22 South Greene Street S12 D, Baltimore, MD 21201
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 Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. 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. Shenandoah N. Robinson
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Is Dr. Shenandoah N. Robinson a top-rated expert for Spasticity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shenandoah N. Robinson is classified as an Experienced expert for Spasticity, 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. Shenandoah N. Robinson specialize in?
While Dr. Shenandoah N. Robinson is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Spasticity, Hydrocephalus, and Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Shenandoah N. Robinson accept my insurance?
Dr. Shenandoah N. Robinson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-6406 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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