
Allan J. Belzberg, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Allan J. Belzberg
Professional Titles
- Director, Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- George J. Heuer Professor of Neurosurgery
- Co-Director, Neurosurgery Pain Research Institute
- Director, Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Clinic, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Neurological Surgery
Background
Dr. Allan Belzberg is a neurosurgeon specializing in surgery of the peripheral nervous system. As Director of Peripheral Nerve Surgery at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, he treats tumors including schwannoma, neurofibroma and nerve sheath tumor. Dr. Belzberg performs surgical repair of nerve damage caused by trauma as well as neurosurgery on carpal tunnel, peroneal nerve and other peripheral nerve conditions. Dr. Belzberg also directs the Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and co-directs the Neurosurgery Pain Research Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Belzberg currently sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center located in Baltimore on Wednesdays and the Green Spring Station location on Fridays.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Pedal to the Metal, Hopkins Medicine Magazine (5/24/2023)
This is really weird. Who wakes up and their hand doesn’t work? Washington Post (9/3/2022)
Phantom pain: It feels real even though it’s all in the brain, Washington Post (11/10/2015)
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-6406
- fax: 410-955-6402
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg
- 601 5th Street South, Suite 500, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
- phone: 727-767-8181
- fax: 727-767-8030
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, Suite 115, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-955-6406
- fax: 410-616-7231
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Pain Medicine, 1992University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine
Fellowship, Neurosurgery, 1990University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine
Residency, Neurosurgery, 1989University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1982Board Certifications
Neurological Surgery
American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1997Neurological Surgery
American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1997Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna (Commercial)
- Aetna Better Health (Medicaid)
- Avmed (Commercial)
- BCBS FL (Commercial)
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- Cigna Health Care (Commercial)
- Community Care Plan (Medicaid)
- Evolutions (Commercial)
- First Health
- Florida Medicaid
- Geisinger Health Plan
- Gulf Coast Provider Network (Commercial)
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Humana Commercial
- Humana Medicaid
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- Medicare
- Molina/ Magellan (Medicaid)
- MultiPlan
- Multiplan (Commercial)
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Simply Healthcare (Medicaid&Healthy Kids)
- Sunshine State/ Wellcare (Medicaid &Healthy Kids)
- TriCare
- United (Commercial)
- United Community Plan (Medicaid&HealthyKids)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
- WPS TriCare East (Commercial)
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
130 ratings, 45 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
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Dr Belzberg and his MD, and PA [staff] all treated me with the best care I have experienced at a medical practice. Listened very carefully and explained everything in great detail to me. 10/10 will recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Dr. Belzberg and his team know their stuff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Absolutely incredible - Dr belzberg healed me from a serious injury
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
It is without a doubt, there is no one better than Dr. Belzberg.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Dr. Belzberg gave me clear direction as to the next steps I should take to receive a valid diagnosis of all my symptoms and scans.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Dr.Belzberg was very professional and attentive to what my issue was.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
I couldn't be more satisfied with Dr Belzberg's expert care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Dr Belzberg answered all my questions and provided information that I did not have about my syndrome. I was thrilled to be able to have the access to him through a virtual appointment. My syndrome is fairly uncommon and the doctors in my area were not as versed as Dr Belzberg is on the situation as they had not been presented with it often.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Extremely courteous. He listened to my complaints and concerns regarding my health and after the review of my records, he had a clear understanding of what could be contributing to my current health condition. He was very professional, knowledgeable and thorough. He ensured that I understood what the plan was moving forward and that I was in agreement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Dr. Belzberg is fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Knowledgable, concerned, takes time with me, offered options for treatment, very interested in resolving my problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Everyone professional, kind, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Provider was friendly and interactive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
He is the best doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Surgery went well and everyone was professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Excellent--took a great deal of time with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
He listened and gave a good recommendation for my care. He review the MRIs in detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
We have been through a lot together. He's like a brother.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
He is a very caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Dr Belzberg was fantastic. He really took time to understand my whole situation and explained things that I could understand. He was very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
I've been seeing Dr. Belzberg for almost a decade. He has been a good, competent, and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
I was always treated respectfully. My questions were always listen to, valued, and answered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. Belzberg was excellent. I walked into this appointment very nervous, seeking a second opinion following months of medical gaslighting at an outside institution. I don't think this was terribly obvious at first but Dr.Belzberg caught onto this quickly and adjusted from what I would say is a very normal approach to an H&P to much more gentile approach. He understood that while I work in healthcare, it's different when you're the patient. He was willing to sit in silence for a moment while I processed the information he was sharing and thinking of questions.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Surgery when well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Dr Allan Belzberg is a world-class physician/surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
The doctors assistant was very thorough and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Dr Belzberg was absolutely great. He was very thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate. I would strongly recommend him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
He saved my life, excellent surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Knows his stuff! Communicates well. Gives me confidence that I know what I am facing and what options I have. His PA-C is good also.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2024
Dr Belzberg and his team were magnificent. Exceptional in every way.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Well I think he is a really good doctor because I'm in a really painful situation I want to get done what ever my doctor think is the best treatment to treat my painful life situation all I want to get done the soonest possible the stimulater or surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
I trust Dr. Belzberg
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Excellent. Have a long-term, positive physician-patient relationship with Dr. Belzberg
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Great. The only person I will see for this condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Very professional and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Belzberg is a very decisive and skilled doctor. I trust his judgement. He is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Dr Belzberg is tops in his field and is truly concerned about my condition!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
He is one of top doctors in the country for my condition. Thoughtful and appropriately critical.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2024
Professional and caring