
Anne Damian Yacoub, MD
Neurology
Neuroimmunology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Anne Damian Yacoub
Professional Titles
- Co-director, Johns Hopkins Headache Center
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Anne Damian Yacoub, M.D., is a neurologist who specializes in both multiple sclerosis and headache. Her areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunological disorders that involve the central nervous system. She is also an expert in acute and chronic management of headache disorders.
Dr. Yacoub earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine, followed by a residency in neurology at the McGill University Health Centre. Dr. Yacoub spent one year studying the diagnosis and management of headaches as a Seymour Diamond Headache Medicine fellow in a combined program at the Diamond Headache Clinic and the Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. She subsequently trained as a clinical and research fellow in the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology, studying neuroimmunology and neurological infections.
Dr. Yacoub’s research interests include studying migraine headaches in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Selected Publications
Damian AM, Adler CH, Hentz JG, Shill HA, Caviness JN, Sabbagh MN, Evidente VGH, Beach TG and Driver-Dunckley E. Autonomic function, as self-reported on the SCOPA autonomic questionnaire, is normal in essential tremor but not in Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2012 December; 18(10): 1089–1093. doi:10.1016/j.parkreldis.2012.06.008.
Damian AM, Jacobson SA, Hentz JG, Belden CM, Shill HA, Sabbagh MN, Caviness JN, Adler CH. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment and the Mini-Mental State Examination as Screening Instruments for Cognitive Impairment: Item Analyses and Threshold Scores. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2011 Jan 29;31(2):126-131
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - McLean
- 6849 Old Dominion Drive, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22101
- phone: 571-730-6262
- fax: 571-291-4094
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-5624
- fax: 410-550-7694
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4100, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-367-2751
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Neuroimmunology, 2020McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Residency, Neurology, 2018Loyola Medicine Chicago
Fellowship, Headache/Pain, 2017McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Residency, Neurology, 2016University of Arizona College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2012Board Certifications
Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2018Insurance
- 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
101 ratings, 31 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 3/12/2025
Dr. Yacoub and [staff] were fantastic to work with. They were attentive and patient during my scheduling and tele-health appointment set up process. Dr. Yacoub was kind and communicated clearly about delays and didn't make me feel rushed in our appointment despite it being late in the day. I was relieved people were so kind and ready to listen and ready to help instead of dismiss my concerns. I had a wonderful visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
Great doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
My visit with Dr Yacoub was thorough, professional, and compassionate. She took the time to learn about my medical history, shared, historical and current test results, and completed a extensive neurological exam
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
She is caring, empathic, a great listener and so attentive to my needs. A pleasure to visit, no matter the pain of the procedure! Her voice is very calming!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
Dr. Yacoub is great. She responded to my message about having Bell's Palsy and scheduled a separate visit prior to my 6 month follow up appt.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Dr Anne Damian Yacoub is the absolute best at what she does. I another so much. She appears to be a good trainer also.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
I enjoy talking with Dr. Yacoub about my medical problems. She is caring, knowledgeable and thorough. She is the best neurologist I have ever worked with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Very thorough and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Dr. Yacoub is clearly very experienced, helps patients understand their condition and their options, and is highly sympathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr Yacoub is a very good provider. She did everything she should and did it In a pleasant way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
I am very happy that my primary care Dr. Recommended Dr. Yacoub for a second opinion due to my deteriorating vestibular migraines over the last two years. I work with my DC neurologist but wanted a new perspective on new symptoms and my declining health. Dr. Yacoub did exactly that. She is clearly an expert in this field, very pragmatic and diagnostic, which I need to challenge years of reactionary approaches to treatment. She is courteous and pleasant with whom to work. I respect her solutions and recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Very smart and empathetic. Overworked.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
I really appreciated the time Dr. Yacoub spent with me and the openness she showed to hearing my story and answering my questions. The exam was very thorough. She also seemed extremely knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Dr Yacoub squeezed me into her schedule on short notice and was quite empathetic to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Dr. Yacoub is both no-nonsense and compassionate in her occupation as a physician. She demonstrated that she had my best health interest in mind at the same time that she acknowledged how overwhelming and confusing MS can be for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr. Yacoub is an exceptional doctor. I am completely impressed with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Great experience. Dr was very helpful and listened and was very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Dr. Yacoub's excellence is in part because she gives a patient every minute they need for symptom description and exploration. Her constant thoughtfullness in problem solving comes from her own knowledge and experience but she also appears to be keeping up with the latest research in the field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Good communication
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Dr. Yacoub is the best doctor I've ever had for my headaches. She listens carefully, is kind and compassionate, and very thorough in her exam and visit overall. I truly appreciate having her as my neurologist!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
I been seeing Dr Anne Damian Yacoub for a few years now, I feel very blessed to have her as my doctor. Extremely knowledgeable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
She was very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
It was a pleasure to meet with Dr. Yacoub, a specialist in my medical condition. She was extensively thorough and detailed and I appreciated her thoughtful and probing questions to better understand my pain. We discussed a pain management plan that included new medication. I came away impressed by her knowledge and interest to spend time listening to my medical history about my health issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Dr. Yacoub is an outstanding physician. She is a careful listener and takes my concerns seriously.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Care is outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
She was very informative and knew the problems to address as I'm learning to navigate RRMS
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
The absolute best. She is a life saver. Incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, clear, the very best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Dr Yacoub is fantastic, personable, cares about your wellbeing, takes the time and is a wonderful professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
Dr Anne Damian Yacoub, is excellent in explaining and teaching others doctors and medical professionals regarding her field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
She is outstanding, really cares about helping me.