- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Carlos A. Pardo-Villamizar
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Neurology
Background
Dr. Pardo's interest in transverse myelitis centers on management of acute myelitis, biomarkers of the disease in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood, and the role of neuroimmune factors in the pathogenesis of myelopathies.
Along with others neurologists and health care providers in the Johns Hopkins Transverse Myelitis Center, Dr. Pardo focuses on a comprehensive approach in the diagnosis and management of myelopathies, myelitis, neuroimmunological and neuroinfectious disorders.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Hopkins researchers find further link between Zika, neurological problems in adults, The Baltimore Sun (October 5, 2016)
Next-generation sequencing in neuropathologic diagnosis of brain infections
A Dancer Relearns How to Walk, NeuroNow (Spring 2015)
Beachwood college student conquers rare neurological disease, Cleveland Jewish News (11/13/14)
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Pathology
Lab Website
Neuroimmunopathology Lab
- The research activities of the Neuroimmunopathology Laboratory focus on studies of immunological and molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of neurological disorders. Our main areas of research include studies of neurological complications of HIV infection and AIDS, multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, autism and epilepsy. We seek to explore and identify immunopathological mechanisms associated with neurological disease that may be the target of potential therapeutic interventions. The laboratory collaborates with other researchers and laboratories at Johns Hopkins and other institutions in projects related with studies of the interaction between the immune and central nervous systems in pathological processes leading to neurological dysfunction.
Research Summary
Dr. Pardo's clinical research interest and laboratory work focuses on studies of the following:
- Immunopathological and molecular mechanisms of associated with neuroimmune disorders such as transverse myelitis, multiple sclerosis, NeuroAIDS, epilepsy and autism
- The role of cytokines and chemokines in pathogenic mechanisms of neurological disorders
- Studies of biomarkers of neuroimmunological disease in cerebrospinal fluid and blood
- Animal models of neuroimmunological disorders
- Neurological complications of arboviruses infections including denge and zika
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-955-6402
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Neurology, 1999Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Neuropathology, 1993Instituto Neurologico de Colombia
Residency, Neurology, 1989Universidad Industrial de Santander
Medical Education, Medicine, MD, 1984Board Certifications
Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2001Insurance
- 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
4.8 out of 5
85 ratings, 29 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 3/12/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Listen to well, kept good eye contact, reviewed Previous imaging and labs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
I LOVE Dr. Pardo!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
He was very personable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Very personable, wanted to make sure I understood things
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Everything went smoothly. No waiting and Doctors spent a good amount of time with me. They were prepared and quite familiar with my records. It was impressive. They were thorough when explaining to me and made sure to answer my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Wonderful experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Dr. Pardo is absolutely wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Dr. Pardo is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Dr. Pardo always shows concern and is very knowledgeable about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
For the first time I felt like was in the best hands for my situation! Everyone was extremely competent and kind .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Dr. Pardo is exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
I was apprehensive about this visit, as I have not had positive experiences with most doctors in the last several years. Drs. Pardo, [ ] , and [ ] were absolutely amazing! They all heard me and explained things in ways that were easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
My experience with Dr. Pardo Villamizar was excellent. It was clear he had reviewed all my medical paperwork before the appointment. Before giving me his diagnosis, Dr. Pardo confirmed the diagnosis with a neurosurgeon and he also arranged for me to meet with that neurosurgeon the same day.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
He is a very personable and engaging person. He projects caring and compassion. AW good doctor to have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Dr Pardo is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Great visit - currently concerned about receiving information about follow-up care and interpretations of blood results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
He is always concerned about me physically
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Dr is very kind and knowledgeable with our visits. Our main concern is that we have a very hard time communicating with him through the portal when we have questions or problems even with calls to office, they are very difficult to get ahold of and answers to questions or problems that occur with my new diagnosis of MS. Understand they are busy but if I am a patient of theirs and need help and answers would like to be able to reach out to provider or office when I need help and that takes weeks to get answers back.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
My provider was very kind. Thank you for making me feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Dr. Pardo is concerned with my health and understands my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Great, caring, efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. Pardo was great! Wanted to make sure that I got out of the visit what I came for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Very thorough, helpful, amiable and seemed to understand my problems and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Excellant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Very knowledgeable. Can sometimes take a while to get in touch.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Was very impressed with the doctor. He spent over two hours with me. I was grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
He was gracious, smart, and compassionate. He just did not have great news for me, but that was not his fault. I am very happy that I had an opportunity to meet with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr Pardo is so kind and professional! Always makes my daughter feel welcomed and explains things so she can understand