Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Bardia Nourbakhsh
Professional Titles
- Associate Program Director, Neuroimmunology and Neurological Infectious Disease Fellowship
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Bardia Nourbakhsh, M.D., M.A.S., is an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He practices out of The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Nourbakhsh has expertise in multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuroimmunology.
Dr. Nourbakhsh earned his medical degree from the Tehran University School of Medical Sciences and completed a residency in neurology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He studied epidemiology, study design, and biostatistics, obtaining a Master of Advanced Studies degree in clinical research from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, where he also completed a fellowship in MS and neuroimmunology.
In 2014, Dr. Nourbakhsh earned the American Brain Foundation Clinical Research Training Fellowship in MS, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Sylvia Lawry Clinical Research Fellowship, the Fred Baskin Young Investigator Award, and the Teva Neuroscience Award for Academic Excellence.
In 2022, he was named a Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Dr. Nourbakhsh's research training focused on the design and execution of clinical trials and the use of biomarkers in MS. His current research interests include the comparative effectiveness studies of symptomatic and disease-modifying therapies in MS, as well as identifying new pathophysiologic mechanisms and therapeutic targets for MS-related fatigue. Dr. Nourbakhsh is the principal investigator of a randomized, double-blind clinical trial funded by the Department of Defense, which tests whether ketamine could be a treatment for MS fatigue. He has contributed to numerous publications, journal articles, abstracts and posters, and lectures. He is an ad hoc reviewer for Lancet Neurology, Annals of Neurology, Neurology, Neurology: Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation, Multiple Sclerosis Journal, and other journals.
Clinical Trial Keywords
Multiple Sclerosis
Clinical Trials Summary
Dr. Nourbakhsh is the principal investigator of a randomized, double-blind clinical trial of ketamine for multiple sclerosis fatigue that is funded by the Department of Defense.
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Research Interests
Multiple Sclerosis
Research Summary
Dr. Nourbakhsh's research training focused on designing and executing clinical trials and using biomarkers in multiple sclerosis. His current research interests include the comparative effectiveness studies of symptomatic and disease-modifying therapies in multiple sclerosis and identifying new pathophysiologic mechanisms and therapeutic targets for multiple sclerosis fatigue.
Selected Publications
Nourbakhsh B, Cordano C, Asteggiano C, Ruprecht K, Otto C, Rutatangwa A, Lui A, Hart J, Flanagan EP, James JA, Waubant E. MS is rare in EBV-seronegative children with CNS inflammatory demyelination. ANN NEUROL 2021;89:1234-1239
Nourbakhsh B, Mowry EM. Multiple Sclerosis Risk Factors and Pathogenesis. Continuum. 2019 Jun;25(3):596-610
Nourbakhsh B, Revirajan N, Morris B, Cordano C, Creasman J, Manguinao M, Krysko K, Rutatangwa A, Auvray C, Aljarallah S, Jin C, Mowry E, McCulloch C, Waubant E. Safety and efficacy of amantadine, modafinil, and methylphenidate for fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a randomised, placebo-controlled, crossover, double-blind trial. The Lancet Neurology 2021; 20: 38–48
Fitzgerald KC, Morris B, Soroosh A, et al. Pilot randomized active-placebo-controlled trial of low-dose ketamine for the treatment of multiple sclerosis–related fatigue. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 2021;27(6):942-953
Nourbakhsh B, Bhargava P, Tremlett H, Hart J, Graves J, Waubant E. Altered tryptophan metabolism is associated with pediatric multiple sclerosis risk and course. Ann Clin Transl Neurol. 2018 Sep 27;5(10):1211-1221.
Honors
- Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis, American Brain Foundation
- Sylvia Lawry Clinical Research Fellowship, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Fred Baskin Young Investigator Award
- Teva Neuroscience Award for Academic Excellence
- Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 7/1/22
Graduate Program Affiliations
Associate Program Director, Neuroimmunology and Neurological Infectious Disease Fellowship
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-955-6402
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Downtown Bethesda
- 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814
- phone: 240-235-9120
- fax: 410-367-2796
Expertise
Education
University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
Fellowship, 2017University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
Graduate School, 2016UT Southwestern Medical Center
Residency, Neurology, 2014Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Medical Education, MD, 2007Board Certifications
Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2014Insurance
- 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
5 out of 5
70 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 3/17/2025
I appreciated that Dr. Nourbakhsh was definitive in his diagnosis of my situation, that he explained it thoroughly, ordered additional follow up, and spent ample time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Dr. Nourbakhsh is very informative, a good listener and answers my questions as did his Fellow [staff].
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Dr Bardia Nourbakhsh is a wonderful doctor! He listens carefully and explains throughly. He always follows through with whatever he promises to do. I have great confidence in him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Dr. Bardia is always great! Takes the time to listen and advocate for me and my health.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Dr. Nourbakhsh is very considerate and concerned about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2024
Very informative. Very caring and concerning despite my notes on my MS progression.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2024
Dr Nourbakhsh is top notch!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Dr. Nourbakhsh and his team are top-notch and I truly appreciate the time he takes during my appointments with him. I also value his medical expertise and scientific knowledge about MS; it's clear why he is a leading Hopkins specialist!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Dr. Nourbakhsh inquired and listened to my questions, and we had an active discussion about active research and next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Very compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Dr. Nourbakhsh always puts my mind at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr. Bardia Nourbakhsh Is a wonderful doctor that took a lot of time with me and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Dr Bardia listens to what I say, responds with the latest medical information, and is just a wonderful person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
As usual,with this provider, it was a very good visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Dr Nourbakhsh is an excellent provider. He is so caring and has great concern for his patients. Takes a great deal of time with you explains everything. Just so very caring. I do like the in person visits better but he still provided excellent care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
I feel I am under a great neurological team which is led by Dr. Nourbakhsh. I need to work on getting the rest of my health team to provide the necessary support, like my PCP and my GYN.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Appointment went well, office ran smoothly, no problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
I feel very comfortable with this Dr. He spends a great deal of time with you. Talks about my condition and my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Very informative, very concerned and always thorough with health and treatments. Threw the years, he has prescribed and adjusted treatment for me. That has releaved my pain and improved my way of life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Dr. Nourbakhsh is one of the best (if not the best ) neurologists I've seen. He has a great bedside manner and is the most responsive doctor I've ever seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Dr. Nourbakhsh is very trustworthy, seems unbiased, takes his time, listens well, follow up on his patients himself, and seems truly invested in the best outcomes for his patient. I fly in from the west coast to remain his patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Always willing to listen and provide helpful suggestions to maintain and improve my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Very attentive to my concerns and needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Excellent, professional and knowledgeable physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
He's very personable, concerned and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Dr. Nourbakhsh is most knowledgeable in treating my disease. He was caring and professional and definitely was interested in my experience and medical history. He offered practical alternative for my care. I am extremely pleased that he has agreed to take me on as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Thankful for visit and Dr N's guidance