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Ankur Butala

Ankur Butala, MD

Neurology

Accepting New Patients
4.9 of 5 stars126 ratings, 61 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Ankur Butala

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Background

Dr. Ankur Butala specializes in the care of persons with complex neuropsychiatric conditions, including persons with advanced Parkinson Disease or other movement or neurodegenerative disorders. Upon graduating from a selective Physician-Scientist program at Albany Medical College, he joined the University of Massachusetts in an uncommon residency in both Neurology and Psychiatry. Dual-trained neuropsychiatrists such as Dr. Butala have experience with: Parkinson Disease and atypical Parkinsonism, Huntington Disease, Ataxia, Dystonia, early-onset dementia, traumatic brain injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, autism spectrum disorders, medication refractory mood and psychotic disorders, epilepsy and functional neurological disorders. 

In residency, he developed an interest in circuit models of brain function and how non-pharmacological approaches such as Neuromodulation and brain stimulation may be used to address treatment-resistant conditions. Consequently, he joined Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine as a Clinical and Research Fellow from 2015 to 2018, where he developed a skill set including deep brain stimulation, non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS), and measurement of eye movements.

Currently, Dr. Butala's clinical and research interests are in diagnosing and managing persons with advanced Parkinson's Disease, movement disorders, and neuropsychiatric conditions using neuromodulation, cannabinoids, and entheogens. He has ongoing multidisciplinary collaborations with colleagues at the Whiting School of Engineering - Center of Speech & Language Processing in using Machine-Learning Models and Artificial Intelligence to improve the detection and diagnosis of Movement and Neuropsychiatric disorders. 

Additional Academic Titles

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence, Deep Brain Stimulation, Digital Biomarkers

Selected Publications

  • Ilg W, Branscheidt M, Butala A, Celnik P, de Paola L, Horak FB, Schols L, Teive HA, Vogel A, Zee DS, Timmann D. Consensus paper: Neurophysiological assessments of ataxias in daily practice. Cerebellum. 2018. Epub  pending.

  • Jun-O'Connell AH, Butala A, Morales IB, Henniger N, Deligiannidis KM, Byatt N, et al. The Prevelaence of Bipolar Disorders and Association With Quality of LIfe in a Cohort of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences.  2017;29(1):45-51. Epub 2016/08/20. doi:10.1176/appi.neuropsych.15120403. PubMed PMID: 27539374;PubMed Central PMCID: PMCPMC5288280. Co-First Author

Honors

  • Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society, Alpha Omega, 1/1/14
  • Outstanding House Office Award, UMass Memorial Medical Center, 1/1/14

Memberships

  • American Psychiatric Association
  • American Neuropsychiatric Association
  • American Academy of Neurology
  • International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
  • Alpha Omega Alpha

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
      • 10751 Falls Road, Falls Concourse STE 250, Lutherville, MD 21093

      Expertise

      Education

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Fellowship, Movement Disorders, 2018

      UMass Memorial Medical Center

      Residency, 2014

      Albany Medical College

      Medical Education, MD, 2008

      Board Certifications

      Neurology

      American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2014

      Insurance

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      • 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

      126 ratings, 61 reviews

      The 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.

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      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/14/2025

        Dr. Butala is terrific.A listener, seeks to help figure out my issues. He pays attention and thinks about all possibilities. I'm so appreciative of all his help.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/13/2025

        Dr. Butala is great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/13/2025

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/11/2025

        Best examine ever.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/11/2025

        Very thoughtful, resourceful, respectful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/5/2025

        Dr Butala is excellent and I have a lot of confidence in him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/28/2025

        Very good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/22/2025

        My provider is thorough in the assessment process, knowledgeable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/16/2025

        Excellent!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/15/2025

        Dr. Butala is does a very thorough exam, asking many questions concerning " the whole person" , listening well, and doing tests as needed. He puts all of it together and explains his findings and discusses a plan. He also educates us about things to look out for in the future.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/17/2024

        After having my initial evaluation with Dr. Butala I am confident that I'm finally going to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. He was thorough, professional, and knowledgeable, and transparent. Best of all he listened to me and talked to me in language that I could understand.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/16/2024

        Excellent knowledge and very helpful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/13/2024

        Dr.Butala was interested in my condition. Suggested some options for medication and said there would be a follow up in six months.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/12/2024

        Dr. Butala is excellent.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2024

        Excellent communicator and explained technical content in a fashion that I, as patient, could understand.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/22/2024

        Dr. Butala is an outstanding clinician and human being!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/21/2024

        Dr Butala is professional completely thorough and goes above and beyond to give the best care

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/21/2024

        Very knowledgeable, patient and helpful.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/12/2024

        Best, most thorough and comprehensive visit to any provider.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/5/2024

        Dr. Butala was excellent.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/5/2024

        Always listens and provides tremendous insight about my health issues

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/1/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/25/2024

        Dr. Butala is an exceptional neurologist.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/23/2024

        Dr Butala seems to put his heart and soul into his profession!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/16/2024

        Dr. Butala is excellent. He truly listened to me and applied my symptoms with medication. He is very thorough.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/11/2024

        He was great! Could have talked a little slower.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/10/2024

        Dr. Butala is an amazing doctor! He is extremely knowledgeable, caring, excellent at explaining all aspects of your condition, and gives more than adequate time with him!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/25/2024

        Dr . Butala is a kind, smart man who is interested in all aspects of his patient's health and well being.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/25/2024

        Dr Butala is always willing to listen and offer positivity. I feel better every time I see him for my progressive condition. He is super knowledgeable about it.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/19/2024

        I think he is great and I travel over 100 miles to see him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/17/2024

        Dr Butala is simply the best- from his encyclopedic knowledge to his kind commitment. He continues to amaze and impress me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/10/2024

        Knowledgeable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/10/2024

        Dr Butala is caring and compassionate. He is well informed and seeks to educate us and help us make the best decisions for care. He is exceptionally thorough and professional.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/6/2024

        Dr Butala is a great Dr & he shows & addresses my health issues & concerns. He is very professional & cares about his patients.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/3/2024

        Speaks in a way I understand. This visit was a bit disappointing because it focused just a little on FND. More time was spent on restless leg and medical jargon.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/3/2024

        Dr. Butala is extremely knowledgeable and he thinks outside the box. He does a very complete examination.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/9/2024

        Dr. Butala is a thorough in his examination and compassionate to his fellow.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/8/2024

        Dr Butala stayed over way past time when the area was deserted just to complete all the clinical tests/analysis/recommendations he felt merited. Getting home in time for family dinner was less important to Dr. Butala than getting all possible analysis of my condition. I applaud his dedication.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/2/2024

        He's the perfect provider for me. Kind, listens and responds.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/10/2024

        See my previous comments In previous surveys. Dr Butala continues to deliver the highest level of. Performance in relation to my illness and I am fully satisfied with his treatment of this Illness I am very appreciative of having me as my Dr.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/3/2024

        Excellent!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/2/2024

        Dr Butala needs assistance for following up in between appointments

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/2/2024

        Dr Butala is A n excellent movement disorders specialist. He is very patient and knowledgeable about adjusting my DBS settings.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/19/2024

        Dr. Butala was wonderful. He listened to my concerns intently. We reviewed my medications and symptoms and worked to move forward for the best outcome. I am extremely grateful and happy with my care from Dr. Butala.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/14/2024

        I really appreciated the time both doctors took to listen to my symptoms. Also appreciated the information the CostPlus pharmacy and the drug recommended -- first bit of good news in 4 years.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/11/2024

        I have a neurologist here in Delaware and he's just like a regular doctor and says he knows about Parkinson's but Dr. Butala know his stuff about it I feel so comfortable talking to him and taking any advice. Can't say I love to many Doctors but I love him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/11/2024

        Very experienced and knowledgeable. Explains things in depth and thoroughly.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/22/2024

        Dr. Butala is Absolutely the Best Neurologist I have ever been to! He has found out all the Medical issues I have dealt with my entire life. I feel that I can live my life to the fullest potential now & I am so grateful to him!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/16/2024

        Very thorough

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/16/2024

        Very good communication

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/16/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/16/2024

        Very thorough, patient and knowledgeable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/14/2024

        Congenial and professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/14/2024

        He always checks his understanding of my comments.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/9/2024

        Dr. Butala is excellent. Professional and thorough.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/7/2024

        Very thorough and takes his time. Never rushed out

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/7/2024

        Always listens,very attentive.Feel well cared for

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/3/2024

        Dr. Butala takes the time needed to make his patient feel comfortable and knowledgeable about his/her condition.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/1/2024

        He was extremely thorough, knowledgeable, kind and a good communicator.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/24/2024

        Dr Butala is personable, patient, super smart, caring, and does everything possible to help me. He is a keeper.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/23/2024

        Dr Butala has been my JHU provider for some years. I am very happy with him and his JHU colleagues.