
Judy Huang, MD
Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
Vascular Neurosurgery
Highlights
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.
Centers and Institutes
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Clinical Trial Keywords
Arteriovenous Malformations, Cerebral Ischemia; Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Clinical Trials Summary
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Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
- Patient Story: Hemorrhagic Stroke and Facial Paralysis (4/30/2019)
- Article: Joni Mitchell Had an Aneurysm: Are You at Risk? Next Avenue (06/30/2015)
- Press Release: New method to restore skull after brain surgery appears to reduce complication rates (02/03/2014)
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
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-6406
- fax: 410-955-6402
- 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 Bayview Medical Center
- 301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-0465
- fax: 410-550-0748
Expertise
Education
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2002Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Medical Education, MD, 1995Board Certifications
Neurological Surgery
American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2006Neurological Surgery
American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2006Insurance
- 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 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 2/7/2025
Dr Huang is truly amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
She was very informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
She was very kind and concerned about my recurrent pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr was amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Very professional, direct in her comments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Wonderful, thoughtful knowledgeable warm generous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
It was a good experience very informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
We respect our provider, what she has done for patient, her research and work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
I was impressed with Dr. Judy Huang.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
She cares about your mental health as well as your physical health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
She is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr. Was very knowledgeable about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
Very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Thoroughly explained procedure in a way that was easy to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Very professional, respectful, personable. Very knowledgeable. Showed honesty and genuine interest and support.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Amazing Dr. Brilliant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Dr. Huang explained my condition in full detail along with all the possible treatment methods.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
She was very friendly and explained everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Dr. Huang is an outstanding surgeon who exudes excellence, professionalism, empathy, sincerity and compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Even though the provider felt that she could not help me, I appreciated her honesty.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
I was very impressed with Dr. Huang!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Dr Huang is amazing!! Thank you for taking such great care of me and my brain!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Exceptionally pleased with care provided
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
Excellent medical skills & level of experience; great interpersonal skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Explained things by pretty good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Very knowledgeable and focused on solving the condition, not the symptoms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
She seem nice first time talking with her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
The best neurosurgeon in the world
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Dr. Judy Haung was fantastic. Very confident and knowledgeable. She made me feel very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Everything was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Very good, made me comfortable and concerned for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
She is amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Very knowKnowleadgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr. Huang was a good listener, patient, caring, and spent a lot of time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
Wonderful, knowledgeable, caring, and considerate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
Excellent