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Pavan Bhargava

Pavan Bhargava, MD

Neurology

Accepting New Patients
4.8 of 5 stars41 ratings, 14 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About Pavan Bhargava

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Neurology

Background

Dr. Bhargava developed an interest in immunology early in medical school at the Christian Medical College in Vellore, India. He then completed his neurology training at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and while there began research in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS). Following his neurology training he completed a 3-year fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University in neuroimmunology and neurological infections focusing on MS clinical care and research. His fellowship training was supported by a Sylvia Lawry physician fellowship award from the National MS Society. 

His main research interests include studying the role of inflammation in the meninges in progression of MS disease. He is currently involved in a trial testing the utility of injecting a drug called rituximab into the spinal fluid in patients with progressive MS. He is also developing an animal model of the process of meningeal inflammation to test other potential treatments. This work is supported by awards from the National MS Society, Race to Erase MS and the American Academy of Neurology.

He is also actively involved in studying the role of measuring lipids and small molecule metabolites in serum and plasma to help identify new biomarkers for improved diagnosis and prognosis of the disease. These methods could also help in better tracking the effects of various interventions and in personalizing the treatment of patients with MS.

Centers and Institutes

The Johns Hopkins Precision Medicine Center of Excellence for Multiple Sclerosis

Lab Website

Bhargava Laboratory - Lab Website

PubMed

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Pavan+Bhargava

Selected Publications

  • Bhargava P and Calabresi PA. Novel therapies for memory cells in autoimmune disease. Clin Exp Immunol. 2015 Jun;180(3):353-60.

  • Bhargava P, Calabresi PA. Metabolomics in Multiple Sclerosis. Mult Scler. 2016 Jan 11.

  • Bhargava P, Steele SU, Waubant E, Revirajan N, Marcus J, Dembele M, Cassard S, Hollis BW, Crainiceanu C, Mowry EM. Multiple Sclerosis patients have a diminished serologic response to vitamin D supplementation compared to healthy controls. Mult Scler. 2015 Aug 18.

  • Saidha S, Al-Louzi O, Ratchford J, Bhargava P, Oh J, Newsome SD, Prince J, Pham D, Roy S, van Zijl P, Balcer LJ, Frohman EM, Reich DS, Crainiceanu C, Calabresi PA. Optical coherence tomography reflects brain atrophy in MS: A four-year study. Ann Neurol. 2015 Jul 18.

  • Sotirchos ES*, Bhargava P*, Eckstein C, Van Haren K, Baynes M, Ntranos A, Gocke A, Steinman L, Mowry EM, Calabresi PA. Safety and immunologic effects of high vs. low-dose cholecalciferol in multiple sclerosis. Neurology. 2015 Dec 30.

Honors

  • Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 7/1/21
  • Career Transition Award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 7/1/16
  • John F. Kurtzke Clinician Scientist Development Award, American Academy of Neurology, 7/1/16
  • Neurology Writing Award, American Academy of Neurology, 4/1/15
  • Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowship Award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 6/1/13

Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287

    Expertise

    Education

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Fellowship, Neurology, 2016

    SIU School of Medicine

    Residency, Neurology, 2013

    Christian Medical College and Hospital

    Residency, Internal Medicine, 2008

    Christian Medical College and Hospital

    Medical Education, MBBS, 2005

    Board Certifications

    Neurology

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2013

    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

    41 ratings, 14 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 4.7 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 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.5 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 2/14/2025

      Knew everything in my file

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

      Very satisfiedCongenial and professional manner

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

      Very good doctor

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

      He has a nice bedside, is respectful and laughs at my few jokes per session. It makes talking about my health easier.

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

      Dr. B does a great job of giving me understanding of what is going on and what I need to do to continue to get better dealing with this multiple sclerosis well as dealing with other things that have come to past in my life. Go

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/13/2024

      Excellent concept description in process on progression. Understanding current status of the progression.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/12/2024

      This was my 1st visit and I loved dr pavan b. He is very attentive and thorough and extremely intelligent in his field.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/23/2024

      Dr Bhargava is very prompt about answering my questions through the portal and helpful in answering my questions both in person and via email

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

      Dr. Bhargava gave his recommendation and I trust him. He is a second opinion for me and after all these years I feel like I've finally found the correct provider. I hope he never leaves.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/28/2024

      Very nice, extremely knowledgeable and respectful.

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

      Dr. Bhargava is excellent. I travel a long way to see him and it's always worth it.

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

      Professional conduct and honest demeanor.

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

      Very satisfied

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

      Top notch. Caring and knowledgeable- what more could I ask?