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Mark Gregory Luciano, MD, PhD
Neurosurgery
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
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.
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Holistic Treatment for CSF Disorders, NeuroLogic (Fall 2015)
Comprehensive Treatment for CSF Disorders Johns Hopkins Bayview Health & Wellness (Feb. 1, 2016)
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
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-6406
- fax: 410-955-6402
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-0465
- fax: 410-550-0748
Expertise
Education
Boston Children's Hospital
Fellowship, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 1993University of Pennsylvania Medicine
Residency, Neurosurgery, 1992Tulane University School of Medicine
Graduate School, PhD, 1985University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1985Board Certifications
Neurological Surgery
American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1998Neurological Surgery
American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1998Insurance
- 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 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 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 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Great provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Dr Luciano is the best in the US
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Loved loved loved him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Very thoughtful and patient with delays caused by MRI
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Very blessed to have Dr Luciano
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
We really like Dr. Luciano. We think he is very knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
We were pleased with [staff] as well as Dr. Luciano.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Very easy to talk toeveey
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr Luciano listens carefully and explains his reasoning. He's gracious and easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Dr Luciano is fantastic! I'm so lucky to have found him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Very kind and polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Great organization
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
So thankful to have him for my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Dr Luciano is a wonderful and catering physician..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Very Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
The Hopkins neurology team is exceptional. Always responsive, caring and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Dr is knowledgeable, helpful and very personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Best Neurosurgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
I'm impressed with Dr. Luciano's experience and expertise. I'm looking forward to surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Very professional thorough explanation of procedures.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Dr. Luciano is a doctor I would follow anywhere to deal with my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
We really like Dr Luciano and his assistant , had an MRi first
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Love Dr Luciano
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2024
Dr. Luciano himself is an excellent doctor and I would recommend him to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Dr Luciano is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Dr Luciano comes across as very compassionate and caring, as well as technically effective.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Dr. Mark Luciano is a 10++In every way!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2024
We think he is wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
I feel Dr. Luciano is a caring & experienced physician. I value & appreciate his opinions & care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Excellent visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Very friendly and very knowledgeable
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
He was good. Explained things well, patient, kind, excellent bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Wonderful
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
I have found it difficult to get appointments scheduled or validated in my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Very informative and looking forward to the procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Very knowledgeable about the subject.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Very experienced, thoughtful and competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2024
I trust Dr Luciano
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2024
Very empathetic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2024
Dr. Luciano is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/7/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2024
Very kind and warm, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/29/2024
He is a understanding provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2024
Very knowledgeable about my problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2024
He was friendly and seem ti have my best interest at heart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2024
Highly knowledgeable and professional concerning the condition for which my son was being seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2024
Personable. Attentive