- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Michael J. Polydefkis
Professional Titles
- Director, Cutaneous Nerve Lab
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Neurology
Background
Dr. Michael Polydefkis focuses on neuromuscular diseases, particularly peripheral nerve diseases. He has a special interest in diabetic and HIV-associated peripheral neuropathy. His expertise includes nerve conduction studies, electromyography and nerve, skin and muscle biopsy reading.
Dr. Michael Polydefkis received his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He then became a Howard Hughes Medical Institute research fellow before returning to Johns Hopkins to complete an internship and residency in internal medicine, residency in neurology and a fellowship in neuromuscular diseases.
Centers and Institutes
Research Interests
Clinical trial design and biomarker development, Clinical trials in peripheral neuropathy, Developing treatments for nerve regeneration and neuroprotection in human subjects, Mechanisms of peripheral neuropathies
Honors
- Junior Investigator Award in Diabetic Neuropathy, Peripheral Nerve Society
- Clinician Scientist Award, Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Resident Teaching Award, Johns Hopkins University, USA
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Diabetes Association
- American Neurological Association
- Peripheral Nerve Society
- Society for Neuroscience
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, Neurology, 2000Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Neurology, 1998Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1993Insurance
- 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
62 ratings, 30 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 2/18/2025
Dr. Polydefkis was wonderful in every aspect of my visit.The Psy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Dr. P was great.I have a strong feeling that he cares about his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
The doctor was wonderfu.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
The Dr. Listened carefully to what I was saying.Very knowledgeable about my disease and spent a lot of time talking with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
The time and patience that was shown was remarkable. Truly felt the Dr. Is trying to diagnosis my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Met with the doctor and he explain what the testing would be, and how long it would take. It was a very easy visit with the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
It's one in a year visit, provider was busy nurse assistant took care of me, I want to see the provider only going forward
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Dr.Polydefkis was very attentive to me. He performed tests that he felt were appropriate and asked questions of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Dr. Polydefkis is such a caring doctor, I don't know where I would be without him. No matter what issue I have he is there for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Took the time to investigate my problems, ask questions & listen to my concerns was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Dr Polydefkis took the time to listen well and interact with us and my concerns. He's very knowledgeable in the field of amyloidosis and we are thankful for his expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Dr. Polydefkis is a great neurologist. He helped me get into the amaloydsis trial clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Excellent experience with the doctor and his PA. I felt listened to and was provided with a lot of information about my condition and how to move forward with it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Appointments with Dr. Polydefkis are usually late since he takes the amount of time needed for each patient. I appreciate very much his time and expertise,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
I consider myself very fortunate to have Dr. Polydefkis as my Neurologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Surprised to be treated by nurse practioner. However, she was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr P is great and his assistant [staff] was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Felt he was helpful and very pleasant and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Most caring knowledgeable doctor I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Best ever!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Warm, thorough, concerned
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
He's the most caring, understanding, kind, knowledgeable physician I've had!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
I feel I have the best care with dr Polydefkis that is possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Dr. Polydefkis is so kind and spends so much h time with you. He explains things and asks a few times if I have questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Dr. Polydefkis spent more time with me and my wife concerning my disease than any physician ever did. He is brilliant, personable, compassionate and thorough. I cannot thank him enough!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
Dr. Polydefkis is incredible
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
The best provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
Very nice and understanding.