Overview
Dr. Timothy Witham is a professor of neurological surgery and orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His interests include the surgical treatment of degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine, including instrumented fusion procedures. He also has an expertise in the treatment of spinal tumors, spinal trauma and spinal deformity. Dr. Witham serves as director of the Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery Spinal Fusion Laboratory, director of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center's Spine Program and co-program director of the Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery Residency Program. Dr. Witham received his B.S. in biochemistry from the Pennsylvania State University. He earned his M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He performed a fellowship in spinal neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Witham joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2005. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Witham was chief neurosurgeon at Keesler Medical Center at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Witham's research interests include finding novel ways to achieve spinal fusion and improving surgical techniques in the aging spine. A co-author of more than 170 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts, Dr. Witham has been featured as a “Top Doctor” in Baltimore magazine and was a recipient of a United States Air Force meritorious service medal in 2005. He is a member of various professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons and American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Dr. Witham is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Bone Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 234 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Pavilion II, Suite 115, Lutherville, MD 21093
301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
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 top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Rhizotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient 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 top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gastrostomy.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Henry Brem is a Neurosurgery provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Brem is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gliosarcoma, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Osteotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Timothy F. Witham
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Timothy F. Witham?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Timothy F. Witham by calling their office at 410-955-6406. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Timothy F. Witham a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Timothy F. Witham is classified as an Elite expert for Spinal Fusion, 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. Timothy F. Witham specialize in?
While Dr. Timothy F. Witham is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Laminectomy, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Timothy F. Witham participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Timothy F. Witham has published 234 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. Timothy F. Witham's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Timothy F. Witham accept my insurance?
Dr. Timothy F. Witham accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-6406 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Spinal FusionDr. Witham isElite. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Distinguished
- LaminectomyDr. Witham isDistinguished. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Witham isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Bone GraftDr. Witham isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Witham isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Witham isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Witham isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- ChordomaDr. Witham isAdvanced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Witham isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Experienced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Witham isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Witham isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- EpendymomaDr. Witham isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Witham isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Familial Multiple LipomatosisDr. Witham isExperienced. Learn about Familial Multiple Lipomatosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Witham isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.