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Damon Cooney, MD PhD
- Clinical Director, Face Transplant Program, Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center
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Scott Lifchez, MD
- Director, Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery Service, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Peripheral Nerve Surgery Experts
Johns Hopkins Peripheral Nerve Surgery Center is led by Allan Belzberg, M.D., a peripheral nerve surgeon. He works closely with his colleagues in plastic and reconstructive surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgery and radiology to provide well-rounded care to patients with peripheral nerve injuries:
- Nerve surgeons are experts in reconnecting injured nerves and in other methods of nerve repair.
- Plastic and reconstructive surgeons have a wealth of expertise, especially when it comes to muscle transfers.
- Orthopaedic trauma surgeons can help assess and address bone injuries that often accompany traumatic peripheral nerve injuries.
- Radiology specialists offer imaging expertise that helps surgeons make informed treatment decisions and precise repairs.
Together, these specialists provide world-renowned surgical care for peripheral nerve injuries, nerve tumors and nerve compressions and entrapments.
Meet Our Nerve Surgeons and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Advanced Practitioners
The Role of Imaging Expertise
In the case of imaging, our doctors use the talent and expertise of Johns Hopkins radiology and radiological science faculty. MRI neurography helps our doctors see nerves in a way that no other imaging test can match.
Our Radiology Experts
Peripheral Nerve Injuries: Why Choose Johns Hopkins
- With vast experience in surgically managing even the most complex peripheral nerve injuries, the Peripheral Nerve Surgery Center offers the skilled intervention you need to address pain and restore optimal function.
- The Peripheral Nerve Surgery Center was founded to provide the highest quality surgical care for peripheral nerve injuries and to generate new understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of nerve diseases through research.
- You will benefit from our multidisciplinary approach, with insights from neurology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, radiology and rehabilitation.
- Our holistic approach addresses the total well-being of the patient through our unique degree of experience, our successful surgical outcome record and access to quality hospital care.