Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Jaishri Blakeley
Professional Titles
- Marjorie Bloomberg Tiven Professor of Neurofibromatosis, Director of The Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center
- Director, The Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Neurology
Background
Dr. Jaishri Blakeley is the Marjorie Bloomberg Tiven Professor of Neurofibromatosis in Neurology, Oncology, and Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, director of the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center and director of the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP). She is an active clinician-scientist specializing in the care of people with NF1, NF2, LZTR1, SMARC1 schwannomatoses, and primary brain tumors. Her research expertise in the development of clinical trials for nervous system tumors and specifically, early clinical-translational studies including tumor pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic investigations, imaging biomarkers for rare nervous system tumors, and incorporation of patient-focused, functional endpoints into efficacy studies. She has been the national or international leader of 7 clinical trials focused on therapies for glioblastoma, NF1 and NF2. In 2012 she cofounded the NTAP to dramatically shift the landscape of NF1 via necessary, efficient, and expert discovery, translational and clinical research. NTAP focuses on therapeutics, fosters collaboration, facilitates open and timely sharing of results, and streamlines the research process to accelerate therapies for plexiform and cutaneous neurofibromas. Through NTAP, Dr. Blakeley has supported and collaborated with more than 80 laboratories and research teams across the globe enabling meaningful therapeutic development for NF1-associated neoplasms and supporting the development of an exceptional community of clinician scientists focused on NF1 via the Francis S. Collins Scholars Program in Neurofibromatosis Clinical and Translational Research. Her research and programmatic efforts are all in the service of improving outcomes for the patients with NF1, NF2, schwannomatosis, and primary brain cancer for whom she is honored to provide care.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
brain tumor; neurofibroma, schwannoma
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Pedal to the Metal, Hopkins Medicine Magazine (5/24/2023)
Woman with Rare Genetic Disorder Wondered 'Who Is Going to Ever Love Me?' Then Fiancé Proved 'He's the One,' People Magazine (2/22/2023)
Dr. Jaishri O’Neill Blakeley Receives the Children’s Tumor Foundation’s Friedrich von Recklinghausen Award, Children's Tumor Foundation (6/19/2022)
Expert Point of View: Jaishri O. Blakeley, The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Post (7/25/2021)
Iniparib for newly diagnosed glioblastoma, The Lancet Oncology, October 2018
Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day: Look beyond the 'Elephant Man' stigma, The Independent (UK), (5/15/2015)
Johns Hopkins Announces Winners of Francis S. Collins Scholar Award, Newswise, (6/9/2014)
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Oncology, Professor of Neurological Surgery
Research Interests
New drug development, drug delivery, clinical trials
Research Summary
Dr. Blakeley established the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP) that harnesses intellectual power and essential resources in order to develop therapeutics for the peripheral nerve sheath tumors afflicting patients with NF1. These research efforts are all in the service of improving the outcomes for the patients that Dr. Blakeley cares for through her clinical efforts.
Selected Publications
Review research published by Dr. Blakeley at PubMed.
Honors
- Thomas Preziosi Award for Clinical Excellence in Neurology
- NF Mid-Atlantic "Make a Difference Award."
- Frank Ford Memorial Neurology Teaching Award
Memberships
- Adult Brain Tumor Consortium
- Education committee member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Executive committee member of the Neuro-Oncology Section of the American Academy of Neurology
- Society of Neuro-Oncology
- The U.S. Department of Defense Neurofibromatosis Clinical Trials Consortium and
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-955-6402
- Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
- 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 115, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-616-7231
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, 2007Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Neurology, 2005Baylor College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2001Board Certifications
Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2007Insurance
- 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
41 ratings, 20 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 2/13/2025
Dr. Blakeley has been my provider since 2008. I trust her with my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Blakeley is an outstanding provider. She is knowledgeable and compassionate. She listens to the patient and works to ensure they meet their goals.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr Blakeley and her team took the time to listen to us, thoroughly answer our questions and provide clear direction on next steps. I'm not sure where we'd be without her and the entire team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Outstanding in all ways
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
We have never seen a doctor who was as kind and thorough as Dr. Blakeley. She explained everything fully and made sure I felt comfortable. I feel much better about my health and my future after this appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Dr. Blakeley explains things very clearly, listens very well, shows caring and concern and never communicates impatience. Her mastery of my condition and case is very reassuring. She is an amazing physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Dr Blakeley is the best!!Always takes her time, listens and answers all of my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Dr Blakeley was very pleasant Doctor and could understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
The very best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
She is one of the most knowledgeable, well spoken and kind doctors. She listens to what you have to say and she always answers questions in a compassionate and understandable manner. She takes her time and is very thorough during every visit. We are very lucky to have her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr Blakeley is kind, compassionate. & very knowledgeable. She asked pertinent questions & listened to my answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Dr. Jaishri Blakeley provides kind, detail-oriented, empathetic, expert care for her patients. She is incredibly caring, thoughtful, and generous with her time and expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr Blakeley is amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
My provider is very nice and ver concern about my health and she really helps me understand everything that's going on with my health she takes her time with me all the time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
I have known Dr. Blakeley and have been a patient since she was a fellow. Best Dr ever for my neurological condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Dr. Blakeley is by far the best doctor I've ever had. She is very compassionate, kind and expert on NF2. She always gives me renewed hope dealing with NF2.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
Dr Blakeley and Shannon are the best and definitely worth the 8 hour round trip drive just to see! It's such a good feeling to know my provider is so invested in my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Outstanding in every way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2024
Jaishri is so incredibly knowledgeable that you would think she would turn into a self centered physician but it is quite the opposite! She is always willing to help and ensure I am doing well as a person!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
She was so personable and knowledgeable of my child's complex condition