
Overview
Dr. Tanya J. W. McDonald focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizures. Her specific interests include dietary therapies for adults with epilepsy, evaluations for seizure surgery and epilepsy in women (including considerations during pregnancy). Her research focuses on the impact of ketogenic diets like the modified Atkins diets, on cardiovascular health measures in adults with epilepsy. Dr. McDonald completed her undergraduate studies at Emory University and received her medical and doctoral degrees from Cornell University. She trained in neurology and epilepsy at Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Mcdonald is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Status Epilepticus.
Dr. Mcdonald is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Mcdonald is currently accepting new patients.
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601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
Clinical Research
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Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Dr. Jaishri Blakeley is the Marjorie Bloomberg Tiven Professor of Neurofibromatosis in Neurology, Oncology, and Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, director of the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center and director of the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP). She is an active clinician-scientist specializing in the care of people with NF1, NF2, LZTR1, SMARC1 schwannomatoses, and primary brain tumors. Her research expertise in the development of clinical trials for nervous system tumors and specifically, early clinical-translational studies including tumor pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic investigations, imaging biomarkers for rare nervous system tumors, and incorporation of patient-focused, functional endpoints into efficacy studies. She has been the national or international leader of 7 clinical trials focused on therapies for glioblastoma, NF1 and NF2. In 2012 she cofounded the NTAP to dramatically shift the landscape of NF1 via necessary, efficient, and expert discovery, translational and clinical research. NTAP focuses on therapeutics, fosters collaboration, facilitates open and timely sharing of results, and streamlines the research process to accelerate therapies for plexiform and cutaneous neurofibromas. Through NTAP, Dr. Blakeley has supported and collaborated with more than 80 laboratories and research teams across the globe enabling meaningful therapeutic development for NF1-associated neoplasms and supporting the development of an exceptional community of clinician scientists focused on NF1 via the Francis S. Collins Scholars Program in Neurofibromatosis Clinical and Translational Research. Her research and programmatic efforts are all in the service of improving outcomes for the patients with NF1, NF2, schwannomatosis, and primary brain cancer for whom she is honored to provide care. Dr. Blakeley is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Laminectomy. Dr. Blakeley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Blakeley is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
John Laterra is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Laterra is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Laterra is currently accepting new patients.
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Stephen Reich is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Reich is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reich is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology, 1989. Dr. Reich is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tanya J. Mcdonald
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tanya J. Mcdonald?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tanya J. Mcdonald 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. Tanya J. Mcdonald a top-rated expert for Epilepsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tanya J. Mcdonald is classified as an Advanced expert for Epilepsy, 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. Tanya J. Mcdonald specialize in?
While Dr. Tanya J. Mcdonald is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Tanya J. Mcdonald participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tanya J. Mcdonald has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Epilepsy. You can view a list of Dr. Tanya J. Mcdonald's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tanya J. Mcdonald accept my insurance?
Dr. Tanya J. Mcdonald accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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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- EpilepsyDr. Mcdonald isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Mcdonald isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- SeizuresDr. Mcdonald isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
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- Absence SeizureDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- DementiaDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal CrisisDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- Memory LossDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Status EpilepticusDr. Mcdonald isExperienced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
