
Chetan Bettegowda, MD, PhD
Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery
Neuro-Oncology
Neurosurgery
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Chetan Bettegowda
Professional Titles
- Jennison and Novak Families Professor of Neurosurgery
- Vice Chair for Research
- Director, Reza Khatib Brain Tumor Center
- Director, Meningioma Center
- Director, Metastatic Brain Tumor Center
- Co-Director, Trigeminal Neuralgia Center
- Director, Physician Scientist Training Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Medical Director, Ludwig Center for Cancer Genetics and Therapeutics
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Neurological Surgery
Background
Dr. Chetan Bettegowda offers comprehensive treatments for adult patients with benign and malignant brain tumors, specializing in the treatment of patients with primary brain tumors such as gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumors. He performs both open surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery for patients with metastatic tumors to the brain, and also provides stereotactic radiosurgery for other neurological disorders, including spinal tumors, trigeminal neuralgia and skull-base tumors.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
Ongoing clinical protocol to develop a simple blood test that can detect and monitor disease burden in patients with tumors affecting the central nervous system
Clinical Trials Summary
A Phase 2/3 Randomized, Open-Label Study of Toca 511, a Retroviral Replicating Vector, Combined With Toca FC versus Standard of Care in Subjects Undergoing Planned Resection for Recurrent Glioblastoma or Anaplastic Astrocytoma. IRB Number: IRB00079861.
This study plans to test overall survival in patients treated with the medication Toca 511 (vocimagene amiretrorepvec), combined with Toca FC (flucytosine) tablets. This combination medication is being used to test to see if it works well for treating high grade gliomas patients whom have suffered a recurrence of their tumor.
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Individualized Care Through Translocation Testing, NeuroLogic (Winter 2021)
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Professor of Oncology
Research Interests
Developing clinical trials to selectively target these pathways, Developing targeted therapies for patients with primary and metastatic tumors of the brain and spine, Identify key genetic pathways that are altered in brain tumors, Ongoing clinical protocol to develop a simple blood test that can detect and monitor disease burden in patients with tumors affecting the central nervous system
Lab Website
Brain Tumor Cancer Genetics Lab - Lab Website
- The lab explores the genetic underpinnings that drive the pathogenesis of a variety of primary central nervous system neoplasms. We are interested in exploiting genetic changes for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Our lab is currently working on understanding the extreme responders and extreme clinical phenotypes of brain and spinal cord tumors to identify factors that may modulate responses to therapy.
Research Summary
Bringing personalized medicine to the forefront of treatment for patients with brain and spinal tumors is of specific interest to Dr. Chetan Bettegowda. His research is dedicated to developing targeted therapies for patients with primary and metastatic tumors of the brain and spine. As part of this research, he has helped identify key genetic pathways that are altered in brain tumors, and he is developing clinical trials to selectively target these pathways. Dr. Bettegowda is also spearheading an ongoing clinical protocol to develop a simple blood test that can detect and monitor disease burden in patients with tumors affecting the central nervous system
Honors
- Baltimore Magazine Top Doctor 2024
- Burroughs Wellcome Career Award for Medical Scientists
- Sanford Larson Award for Best Peripheral Nerve/Spine Paper, AANS
- Clinician Scientist Award, Johns Hopkins
- Grant, Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
- Grant, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Locations
- 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
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-6406
- fax: 410-955-6402
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2012Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD PhD, 2005Board Certifications
Neurological Surgery
American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2017Neurological Surgery
American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2017Insurance
- 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
142 ratings, 64 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 3/14/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
Very well informed and concise regarding my situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
I am content with his knowledge, communication, description and manner of providing services
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Hes Oustanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Dr Bettegowda was VERY patient with mw and ALL my questiins as was his PA [staff]. I don't trust easily, but they made it easy to b start trusting.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Dr, B is a great listener and provider if information. He is very clear in providing information,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
He is a very patient-oriented physician, who listens to you and explains things in a understandable manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Very caring and made me feel at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Provider was extremely knowledgeable patient and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Great care and services overall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Explain things in a very understandable way, which was helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
He explained everything to me in an easy to understand way. He was very kind and caring. His assistant was also wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Very easy to talk with...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Over the top. Because of the seriousness of my issue, Dr. Bettagowda saw me after normal office hours and easily spent a hour or more discussing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Very competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Excellent communicator. Took time to explain MRI and what to monitor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Took his time in reviewing all the images, explaining the diagnosis and management plan. Excellent patient communication skills, treated with respect, courtesy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Dr. Was nice and very helpful. My first time to meet but I'm sure he is very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
I could not be happier about my visit with Dr Chetan Bettegowda. Very kind and friendly. Answered all of my questions and concerns. I've been suffering with TN for the past three years, and now I have a provider who offered options for addressing this diagnosis. I have all the confidence in him with the surgery he is going to complete. Very knowledgeable, very empathetic, and very experienced.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
I feel very confident about working with the provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
He was very thoughtful in my pain and was understanding as to what I am going through. I appreciated the time he took to explain my different options, as well as his honesty when going over my MRI with me. He is a very compassionate Dr and we need others like him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Dr. Bettegowda Gabe me some bad news; however, he was patient and answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Could not have been better. He was wonderful and very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
It's very much appreciated that my provider takes time to listen and understand my concerns and explain everything thouroughly to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Personable, professional, compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
There was not nurse involved. I saw Dr. Bettagowda directly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Dr. BETTEGOWDA is the best doctor. He listens intently, is caring and concerned, and always makes me feel heard. He is doing his best to treat my difficult condition. I drive 3 hours to see him from NJ. Worth it!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
I'm so happy I was able to see this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
Dr. Bettegowda is great. He explained everything to me and took all the time needed to go over options for my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Very kind, explained clearly what weNeededto know and very concerned about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
I cannot say enough good things about Dr Bettegowda. What I like most is all the information he gives in such a way I can totally understand. He listens well and addresses any questions I might have. I rarely have a question because he has already provided me with information that concerns me most. He is pleasant, knowledgable, informative and shows that he cares. I trust his care and treatment of me 100%!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Dr.B is the most caring and competent Neuro surgeon in the world. I recommend him to anyone in need of Neuro care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr. Chetan Bettegowda is very nice and professional. I am very happy with his consultant and recommendation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
The doctor was knowledgeable, attentive and clear.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
Very happy with your help
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Dr. Chetan Bettegowda was friendly, approachable and was right to the point regarding my case.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
He heard me and answered my questions directly. He was caring and very knowledgeable. I really appreciate that he gave me options when other past providers simply told me what I couldn't do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Dr bettegowda explains things in a way that is easy to understand and helps ease patient anxiety and concern. He is a compassionate doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Dr Bettegowda does not rush you and Answers all questions He always is very professional. I would recommend him highly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. Bettagowda always makes me feel at ease with my concerns about my medical issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
Outstanding, knowledgeable, professional and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
Very thorough with reviewing my medical images and explaining my diagnosis. He helped explain my next steps and I couldn't be more pleased with my appointment and plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
Dr Bettegowda is amazing! I would literally trust him with my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
I was extremely grateful for this appointment as Dr Bettegowda clarified my medical condition in a manner I've not been able to receive previously.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
I have full faith in Dr Bettegowda's expertise and knowledge. He treated me 4 yrs ago and I was completely satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
He was patient, listened to my concerns, very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Dr Bettegowda continues to provide excellent & sensitive care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Dr Bettegowda is the best of the best in his field and I couldn't agree more. I would t go to any other doctor for my particular issue
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Dr. Bettegowda is wonderful. He explained things in terms I could understand and listened to my input and answered my questions adequately. I felt I was able to make an informed decision about my treatment options. He had a wonderful, calming demeanor. I trust him to perform the surgery I will undergo and feel prepared.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Dr. Bettegowda was very knowledgeable and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Excellent care was provided.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
Very soft spoken and calming
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
He is an excellent clinician very thoughtful and explained future management for me and my wife.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
I think the world of Dr. Bettegowda. I can't say enough good things about him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Extremely polite and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Very knowledgeable and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
Very professional n knowledgeable N patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
Provided precise guidance on my medical condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
Dr. BETTEGOWDA is a wonderful physician & exudes compassion & care. He listens & always reviews my latest MRI. Together we reviewed the results. He is very calm, personable & reassuring.