
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Abhay R. Moghekar
Professional Titles
- Research Director, Cerebrospinal Fluid Center, Department of Neurology
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Neurology
Background
Dr. Abhay Moghekar focuses on disorders of cerebrospinal fluid physiology like normal pressure hydrocephalus, obstructive hydrocephalus, congenital hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, CSF otorhhea, CSF rhinorrhea, intracranial hypotension due to spinal CSF leaks and peri-operative management of patients undergoing repair of CSF otorrhea and rhinorrhea.
His research interests include identifying biomarkers of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Recorded Webinar "Pseudotumor Cerebri: What You Need to Know" (March 2016)
Holistic Treatment for CSF Disorders, NeuroLogic (Fall 2015)
Johns Hopkins, Cincinnati Children's launch PHR app for hydrocephalus, MobiHealthNews (10/28/2015)
Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
Research Interests
Disorders of Cerebrospinal Fluid
Research Summary
Dr. Abhay Moghekar's research interests focus on understanding the causes of normal pressure hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, intracranial pressure dynamics and the role of cerebrospinal fluid in Alzheimer's disease.
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-5624
- fax: 410-550-7694
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2004Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Neurology, 2003MedStar Health
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000King Edward Memorial Hospital
Residency, Internal Medicine, 1998Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
Medical Education, MBBS, 1996Board Certifications
Clinical Neurophysiology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2019Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2017Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
38 ratings, 16 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr Moghekar took time to answer my questions and fit me into his schedule. [staff] did the same
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Everyone has been great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Dr. Moghekar listens and takes the time to explain everything to me. I trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Dr. Moghekar was very attentive and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Outstanding and compassionate physician and a good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Doctor gave Exceptional care and information regarding my illness and next steps- he was most professional but coupled with sensitivity, patience and politeness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
He was excellent he started on time and answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Very knowledgeable and respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Provider was attentive and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Very compassionate , caring and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Thank you for everything, Abhay!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
I am in the best of hands with Dr, Moghekar.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Dr. Moghekar was quite impressive with his knowledge and skill and deeply caring and compassionte.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
He did a great job