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Judy Huang

Judy Huang, MD

Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery

Vascular Neurosurgery

Accepting New Patients
4.9 of 5 stars160 ratings, 68 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Taiwanese
  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Judy Huang

Professional Titles

  • Vice Chair, Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Irving J. and Florence Sherman Professor in Neurosurgery
  • Director, Neurosurgery Residency Program
  • Director, Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  • Director, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  • Director, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship Program
  • Co-Director, Trigeminal Neuralgia Center
  • Co-Director, Chiari Center
  • Co-Director, Multidisciplinary Adult Cranioplasty Center
  • Co-Director, Fellowship in Neuroplastic Surgery

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Neurological Surgery

Background

Dr. Judy Huang specializes in the comprehensive treatment of cerebrovascular disorders such as brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), brain aneurysms, moya moya disease, carotid artery stenosis, and cavernous malformations. Dr. Huang also specializes in the surgical treatment of Chiari malformations and trigeminal neuralgia. Her philosophy of patient-centered care is to take an individualized approach to each person and their unique situation.

Dr. Huang is a committed educator and serves as Director of the Neurosurgery Residency Program at Johns Hopkins. As a member of the Board of Directors of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Dr. Huang plays an influential role in the training standards and certification of all practicing neurosurgeons across the United States.

Clinical Trial Keywords

Arteriovenous Malformations, Cerebral Ischemia; Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Clinical Trials Summary

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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Research Interests

cerebral ischemia; and hemorrhage

Research Summary

Dr. Huang's research concentrates on stroke and vascular diseases. She is further investigating gender differences in stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases. She has published extensively on experimental studies of stroke and on arteriovenous malformations. She is also a co-author of a widely used handbook of operative neurosurgery. Dr. Huang also performs clinical research in areas such as arteriovenous malformations, intracerebral hemorrhage and aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Selected Publications

  • Huang J, Upadhyay UM, Tamargo RJ. Inflammation in stroke and focal cerebral ischemia. Surg Neurol. 2006 Sep;66(3):232-45. doi: 10.1016/j.surneu.2005.12.028. PMID: 16935624

  • Feghali J, Gami A, Caplan JM, Tamargo RJ, McDougall CG, Huang J. Management of unruptured intracranial aneurysms: correlation of UIATS, ELAPSS, and PHASES with referral center practice. Neurosurg Rev. 2020 Jul 22. doi: 10.1007/s10143-020-01356-6. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32700160

  • Feghali J, Xie Y, Chen Y, Li S, Huang J. The SHORE Score: A Novel Predictive Tool for Improvement After Decompression Surgery in Adult Chiari Malformation Type I. World Neurosurg. 2020 Jun 27:S1878-8750(20)31443-1. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.06.175. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32599206

  • Feghali J, Xu R, Yang W, Liew JA, Blakeley J, Ahn ES, Tamargo RJ, Huang J. Moyamoya disease versus moyamoya syndrome: comparison of presentation and outcome in 338 hemispheres. J Neurosurg. 2019 Oct 4:1-9. doi: 10.3171/2019.6.JNS191099. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 31585423

  • Porras JL, Yang W, Philadelphia E, Law J, Garzon-Muvdi T, Caplan JM, Colby GP, Coon AL, Tamargo RJ, Huang J. Hemorrhage Risk of Brain Arteriovenous Malformations During Pregnancy and Puerperium in a North American Cohort. Stroke. 2017 Jun;48(6):1507-1513. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.117.016828. Epub 2017 May 9. PMID: 28487334

Honors

  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Young Clinician Investigator Award, Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • School of Medicine Clinician Scientist Award, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Recognition for Clinical Excellence, Miller-Coulson Academy
  • Richard Otenasek Teaching Award, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, inducted 2011
  • President, Neurosurgical Society of America, 6/1/23

Memberships

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery,

    Board of Directors

  • Neurosurgical Society of America
  • Society of Neurological Surgeons
  • American Academy of Neurological Surgery
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Professional Activities

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery, Board of Directors
  • Neurosurgical Society of America (NSA), President, 1/1/23 - 12/1/24
  • Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS), Vice President, 1/1/23 - 1/1/24

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
      • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, Suite 115, Lutherville, MD 21093
      • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
        • 301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224

        Expertise

        Education

        Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

        Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2002

        Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

        Medical Education, MD, 1995

        Board Certifications

        Neurological Surgery

        American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2006

        Neurological Surgery

        American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2006

        Insurance

        Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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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

        160 ratings, 68 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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        Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider Listened Carefully
        Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Explained Things Clearly
        Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider Knew Medical History
        Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider Showed Respect
        Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Spent Enough Time
        Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/7/2025

          Dr Huang is truly amazing

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

          Genuine concern for myself and how I'm dealing with the condition, wanting to do anything she could to help. It's so appreciated

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/3/2025

          Visit was 1 year post surgery follow up. I am extremely grateful to Dr Huang for the 1st class care I was provided.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/3/2025

          I think Dr. Huang is the best I will continue all of my neurology follow up care with her.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/3/2025

          She was very informative.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/3/2025

          She was very kind and concerned about my recurrent pain.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/3/2025

          Dr. Huang id one of the nicest providers I have ever met. I even referred one of my friends to her. Though Dr. Huang has many degrees she speaks on a level you can understand! I highly respect her!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/3/2025

          Dr was amazing

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/30/2024

          Dr. Huang has been awesome! She has been extremely helpful, thorough, and patient. She takes her time to truly listen and provide answers to all questions. She is extremely knowledgeable about and skilled at treating my condition. Her team has all been great and I'm thankful that Dr. Huang is my surgeon.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/23/2024

          Very professional, direct in her comments.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/23/2024

          Dr. Judy Huang is excellent! Her bedside manners and ability to listen are terrific. Dr. Huang is very knowledgeable in her area of expertise and it is very reassuring to know that I am being followed by her about my condition.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/18/2024

          I was frightened about my condition, and Dr Huang was kind, gentle, and extremely knowledgeable. She was reassuring but did not diminish the seriousness of my health issue. Her explanations were complete and easily understood. I left feeling confident, and secure in Hopkins' ability to address my issue. I am grateful to have Dr Huang attending to my needs.

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

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/6/2024

          Excellent provider

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/27/2024

          Wonderful, thoughtful knowledgeable warm generous

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/20/2024

          It was a good experience very informative.

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

          The doctor was amazing. She explained in detail about my previous diagnostics done at another facility and the second opinion read on those diagnostics in detail. She heard my concerns and I felt like I was not dismissed!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/4/2024

          Dr. Huang was amazing. She brought up my scans and clearly explained what was going on, what would happen in surgery and after. I am beyond grateful for her.

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

          We respect our provider, what she has done for patient, her research and work.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/30/2024

          Very knowledgeable about my personal condition and able to communicate clearly with me about condition, treatment options and recommended next steps.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/14/2024

          She's excellent. Has a very, kind working relationship with patient and his family. It's all good.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/14/2024

          I was impressed with Dr. Judy Huang.

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

          Excellent!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/4/2024

          She cares about your mental health as well as your physical health.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/23/2024

          She is excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/18/2024

          It was wonderful to talk to someone that understood my condition and felt like she believed the symptoms I experience.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/18/2024

          Dr. Huang and Dr. [ ] were professional, clear, and patient with questions. They were warm, personable, and understanding. I'm relieved to have found them to help treat my newly diagnosed Chiari.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/16/2024

          Dr. Was very knowledgeable about my condition.

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

          She is extremely knowledgeable and truly an expert while still being personable. I appreciate that she really listens, and she explains things clearly and is honest and upfront. She does not sugarcoat things, but she is also very caring. A great combination and hard to find!

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

          Very thorough.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/19/2024

          Thoroughly explained procedure in a way that was easy to understand

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/14/2024

          Very professional, respectful, personable. Very knowledgeable. Showed honesty and genuine interest and support.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/14/2024

          Dr. Huang is an excellent professional. He solved my health problem with a specific diagnosis very different from all those that had diagnosed me since birth.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/14/2024

          Dr. Huang was able to perform my surgery even after the initial surgery had to be aborted due to possible cardiac event. She moved mountains to get the surgery done the next morning.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/12/2024

          I could not have received better care and results than I did from Dr. Huang and her team. Thank you very much.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/12/2024

          Dr Huang was so helpful. Incredibly knowledgeable and spent a long time explaining everything about my condition, the treatment, recovery & expectations. She asked questions, was personable and seemed invested in me and my health.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/7/2024

          The Dr was great the lady at front desk on the day I went wasn't very helpful or friendly

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

          Amazing Dr. Brilliant

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

          Dr. Judy Huang and [Staff] exceeded my expectations of the care they provided me. Both were very knowledgeable about my condition. Johns Hopkins should be happy to have these two associates in their company.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/31/2024

          Dr. Huang explained my condition in full detail along with all the possible treatment methods.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/31/2024

          She was very informative and gave me all the information she could possibly give until I have further test. She was also extremely supportive and down to earth.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/24/2024

          She was very friendly and explained everything

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/22/2024

          Dr. Huang is an outstanding surgeon who exudes excellence, professionalism, empathy, sincerity and compassion.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/17/2024

          Even though the provider felt that she could not help me, I appreciated her honesty.

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

          I was very impressed with Dr. Huang!

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

          Dr Huang is amazing!! Thank you for taking such great care of me and my brain!

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

          I liked her immediately and even more as she shared hard news with me as gently and caringly as I needed.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/8/2024

          Dr. Huang was very a professional and supportive. It was evident that Dr. Huang cares about the well being of her patients

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/8/2024

          Exceptionally pleased with care provided

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

          Excellent medical skills & level of experience; great interpersonal skills.

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

          Explained things by pretty good.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/12/2024

          Very knowledgeable and focused on solving the condition, not the symptoms.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/10/2024

          She seem nice first time talking with her

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/10/2024

          Well informed about my reason for being there, very knowledgeable, good communication and discussion of recommendations/plan.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/7/2024

          The best neurosurgeon in the world

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/3/2024

          Dr. Judy Haung was fantastic. Very confident and knowledgeable. She made me feel very comfortable.

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

          Everything was excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/15/2024

          Very good, made me comfortable and concerned for me.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/29/2024

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/17/2024

          Dr Huang was courteous, professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. She spent a great deal of time with me, and I was very grateful for her care and concerned.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/17/2024

          Dr. Huang has had an impact on my life that I can never repay her for. I am so grateful to have found her as my neurosurgeon. She is an absolute professional who takes pride in her work, takes time to explain things, and makes her patients calm and confident in her abilities. Thank you for all that you do, Dr. Huang!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/15/2024

          She is amazing.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/15/2024

          I traveled about 2 hours just to see Dr. Huang and I'm glad I did. She was very knowledgeable, empathetic and confident. I will be going back to Dr. Huang if needed in the future.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/3/2024

          Very knowKnowleadgeable

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/3/2024

          I think Dr Huang is wonderful and I was very fortunate to see someone with her background and experience. My problem, I believe, is uncommon but it was evident that she had a thorough understandiing of the issue and I felt very reassured.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/3/2024

          Dr. Huang was a good listener, patient, caring, and spent a lot of time with me.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/29/2024

          Wonderful, knowledgeable, caring, and considerate.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/29/2024

          Excellent