George Augusto Ricaurte Jr., MD
Movement Disorders Neurology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About George Augusto Ricaurte Jr.
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Neurology
Background
Dr. Ricaurte's research interests center on amphetamine-type stimulants and their potential to damage brain monoamine-containing neurons, including dopamine neurons (which degenerate in Parkinsons disease). Dr. Ricaurte and his colleagues are particularly interested in mechanisms of dopamine nerve cell degeneration. The long-term goal of this neurotoxicology research is to help find ways to prevent - or retard - the progression of Parkinsons disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Ricaurtes work also has implications for the drug abuse field and substance abuse neuropsychiatric disorders.
Dr. George Ricaurte received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School and his doctorate in Pharmacology from the University of Chicago. He then completed his residency in neurology at Stanford University Medical Center and did a one year fellowship at the Parkinsons Institute in California.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
Parkinson's disease
Research Interests
Neurotoxicology
Honors
Senior Scientist (KO5) Award, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1/1/05
Memberships
- American College of Neuropsychopharmacology
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-5624
- fax: 410-550-7694
Expertise
Education
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Fellowship, 1988Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency, 1987University of Chicago Medicine
Fellowship, 1983Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical Education, Medicine, MD, 1981Insurance
- 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
4.7 out of 5
89 ratings, 33 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 1/29/2025
Provider was very personable and showed care in my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Dr. RICAURTE was wonderful. He took time to collect the information needed to make an informed assessment He was kind, thorough and professional. JohnsHopkins Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Clinic is a top-flight organization.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Attentive and concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
A very competentand friendly doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Great Person and staff were wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Professional, informative, understanding, and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
We were very pleased with the doctor and the time that he devoted to me and my family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Dr Ricaurte is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
He listens and addresses my concerns. He is always pleasant and is very knowledgeable..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Dr Ricaurte is a very knowledgeable and communicative practitioner. He engages the patient with conversation relevant to what's going on currently in the world. He seems to have unlimited knowledge regarding ParkInson's and tremor. He is very professional and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
We respect Dr. Ricaurte!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Very good overall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
Dr Richard is a very caring and knowledgeable Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Friendly, caring, knowledgeable, encouraging and a great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Video visit is on time and easy to communicate, he offers to let him know if he could help anything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Dr. Ricaurte was friendly, courteous and caring. He explained things in a patient and understandable way. I was very pleased with my experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Dr RICAURTE IS a very friendly man makes you feel Important part of your care. He Is the best .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Wonderful doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Satisfactory
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
He's terrific!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Happy with it
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Very smart, nice, genuine, concerned about myconditio
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Highly professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Dr. Ricaurte, as always, was timely, kind, informative...the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Dr Ricaurte is extremely caring, conscientious knowledgeable and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Knowledgeable, empathetic, easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Showed concern about my condition and care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Dr George Ricaurte is one of the best doctors I have ever worked with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Competent caribg
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Very conversational. Very empathetic.