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Mark Gregory Luciano

Mark Gregory Luciano, MD, PhD

Neurosurgery

Accepting New Patients
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About Mark Gregory Luciano

Professional Titles

  • Director of the Hydrocephalus and Cerebral Fluid Center
  • The Berry-Brem Professor in Neurosurgery

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Neurological Surgery

Background

Dr. Mark Luciano is the director of the Johns Hopkins Hydrocephalus and Cerebral Fluid Center. A renowned leader in treating hydrocephalus, Dr. Luciano is distinguished both nationally and internationally for his research and educational and clinical work in neuroendoscopy.

Dr. Luciano treats adults with hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, intracranial hypotension, Chiari malformations, and cerebral and spinal cysts. He has significant expertise treating children and adults with cerebrospinal fluid leaks and congenital disorders.
Among his accomplishments in neuroscience research and biomedical engineering are his investigation of the cerebrovascular response to hydrocephalus and the invention of a unique device for control of intracranial pressure (ICP) pulsatility to increase blood flow. His National Institutes of Health-funded studies have explored prolonged compression and hypoxia in the brain as a result of hydrocephalus, as well as the interaction between cerebrospinal fluid and vascular systems.

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Additional Academic Titles

Professor of Pediatrics, Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Research Interests

cerebral blood flow, cerebrovascular function, Chiari malformation, Hydrocephalus

Patents

  • Device for increasing CBF through cardiac-gaited cranial volume alteration, US12/770,276, 1/1/15
  • Continuation Device for increasing CBF through cardiac-gaited cranial volume alteration, US12/090,640, 1/1/15

Memberships

  • World Neurosurgery,

    Section Editor, Hydrocephalus and CSF Disorders

  • Chiari and Syringomyelia Foundation,

    Medical Advisory Board, Vice Chair

  • Adult Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network
  • International Hydrocephalus Research Society
  • Hydrocephalus Association,

    Medical Advisory Board

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
      • 301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224

      Expertise

      Education

      Boston Children's Hospital

      Fellowship, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 1993

      University of Pennsylvania Medicine

      Residency, Neurosurgery, 1992

      Tulane University School of Medicine

      Graduate School, PhD, 1985

      University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 1985

      Board Certifications

      Neurological Surgery

      American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1998

      Neurological Surgery

      American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1998

      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

      4.8 out of 5

      175 ratings, 70 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.

      Overall Rating by Patient
      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.7 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 4.6 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2024

        Dr Luciano is amazing and I'm very grateful to him. I don't normally seek out doctors and have been very pleasantly pleased at how thorough and considerate his team has been.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2024

        Great provider

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/21/2024

        Dr Luciano is the best in the US

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/21/2024

        Dr Luciano and [staff] from his office are top notch. [staff] does a wonderful job answering questions in my chart with a quick response and helping me to get what I need as an out of state patient.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/12/2024

        I was a patient at Weill Cornell Medicine for 6 years and can say that Hopkins Luciano's Neuro group are far ahead in care, knowledge and service.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/7/2024

        Excellent physician. Immediately recognized us from previous visits and let us know when he will be in to see us.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/29/2024

        Loved loved loved him

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/24/2024

        Kind ,covers all areas of medical,and surgical treatment with the highest interest,and outstanding care,and ability.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/22/2024

        Dr. Luciano is an excellent doctor. However, he rushes in and out. Very little conversation. More - here's what we are going to do.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/17/2024

        Very thoughtful and patient with delays caused by MRI

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

        Dr Luciano was very attentive to my concerns and I feel I am in very good hand with any treatment provided.

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

        Has a lot of knowledge but does a poor job of communicating clearly to the patients. I feel like I am not given nearly enough info to make informed decisions on procedures and/or surgeries this doctor recommends. If I had been better informed I would never have agreed to the procedures/surgeries he recommended until certain criteria was met.

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

        Seems to have great concern for my issue and wants to solve it in the best way possible manner. I hope he stays around.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/3/2024

        Dr. Luciano is an excellent doctor. I have 100% faith In his ability to treat my condition.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/26/2024

        Very blessed to have Dr Luciano

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/26/2024

        We really like Dr. Luciano. We think he is very knowledgeable!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/26/2024

        We were pleased with [staff] as well as Dr. Luciano.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/26/2024

        Very easy to talk toeveey

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

        Dr Luciano listens carefully and explains his reasoning. He's gracious and easy to talk to

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/3/2024

        Dr. Luciano takes enough time to review my condition and explains what and how it can be relieved. He performs the procedure by himself and makes sure that I am at ease. It shows how caring he is for his patients.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/3/2024

        All good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/3/2024

        Dr Mark Luciano is very kind and a very good doctor! He takes great care of me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/29/2024

        Dr Luciano is fantastic! I'm so lucky to have found him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/22/2024

        Very kind and polite

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/22/2024

        Great organization

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/22/2024

        So thankful to have him for my doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/20/2024

        Dr. Luciano was super intelligent and professional and knowledgeable and listened to all of my concerns. We traveled over five hours to come see him and he has brought to the table a suggestion that none of my other physicians even thought of. He's giving me hope and really shown me that Johns Hopkins is state of the art and currently adjusting and adapting new technologies. Thank you!!!!!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/6/2024

        Dr Luciano is a wonderful and catering physician..

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/1/2024

        Very Good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/1/2024

        The Hopkins neurology team is exceptional. Always responsive, caring and knowledgeable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/11/2024

        Dr is knowledgeable, helpful and very personable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/11/2024

        Best Neurosurgeon.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/2/2024

        I'm impressed with Dr. Luciano's experience and expertise. I'm looking forward to surgery

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/27/2024

        Wonderful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/20/2024

        Very professional thorough explanation of procedures.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/18/2024

        Dr. Luciano is a doctor I would follow anywhere to deal with my condition.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/13/2024

        We really like Dr Luciano and his assistant , had an MRi first

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

        Love Dr Luciano

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/4/2024

        Dr. Luciano himself is an excellent doctor and I would recommend him to others.

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

        Dr Luciano is great

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

        Dr Luciano comes across as very compassionate and caring, as well as technically effective.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/21/2024

        He was very informative about operation.He was also very informative about what would happen after the operation.

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

        Very professional

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

        Dr Luciano listened to all my concerns and answered them thoroughly. I feel that Dr Luciano is considering all possible reasons for my current symptoms to provide me with my best treatment options. I left my appointment knowing that I am In good hands with whatever treatment options are recommended. Thank you!

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

        Dr. Mark Luciano is a 10++In every way!

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

        We think he is wonderful!

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

        My son is always treated with respect and talks to directly to me. He has no problem with my mother being my representative.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/25/2024

        Excellent Surgeon and an Excellent Communicator at Explaining the Surgery, the Reason for the Surgery, and Problems my Wife Is Experiencing - and the after Effects of the Surgery as to the Reasons and what to Expect in the Future. Dr. Luciano was Very Personable and Spoke in an Easy-Going Manner which Helped to make the Visit Comfortable and Relaxed.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/25/2024

        As I mentioned before Dr. Luciano is extremely nice and takes the time to listen to me and develop a plan.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/23/2024

        I feel Dr. Luciano is a caring & experienced physician. I value & appreciate his opinions & care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/23/2024

        Excellent visit

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/16/2024

        Very friendly and very knowledgeable

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/16/2024

        He was good. Explained things well, patient, kind, excellent bedside manner

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

        Wonderful

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/9/2024

        I have found it difficult to get appointments scheduled or validated in my concerns.

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

        Very informative and looking forward to the procedure

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/21/2024

        Very knowledgeable about the subject.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/21/2024

        Very experienced, thoughtful and competent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/12/2024

        I trust Dr Luciano

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/12/2024

        Very empathetic

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/12/2024

        Dr. Luciano is great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/12/2024

        Dr Luciano is a wonderful physician! He is caring and patient. His team is also very good!

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

        Great

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

        Very kind and warm, knowledgeable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/29/2024

        He is a understanding provider

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/27/2024

        Very knowledgeable about my problem

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/20/2024

        He was friendly and seem ti have my best interest at heart.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/20/2024

        Highly knowledgeable and professional concerning the condition for which my son was being seen.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/15/2024

        Personable. Attentive