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Scott Newsome

Scott Newsome, DO

Neurology

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

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About Scott Newsome

Professional Titles

  • Director, Stiff Person Syndrome Center
  • Director, Neuroimmunology and Neurological Infectious Disease Fellowship
  • Director, Neurosciences Consultation and Infusion Center at Green Spring Station
  • Co-Director, Multiple Sclerosis Experimental Therapeutics Program
  • Member, Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Clinical Neurology

Background

Neurologist Scott Newsome specializes in the care of patients with neuroimmunological and neuroinflammatory disorders of the central nervous system. He works within the Division of Neuroimmunology and Neurological Infections at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and has special interest in evaluating and treating patients with multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, neuromyelitis optica and stiff person syndrome. 

After completing fellowship training, Dr. Newsome joined the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis and Transverse Myelitis Centers, and he is the director of the Johns Hopkins Neurosciences Consultation and Infusion Center and the Stiff Person Syndrome Center. He is also director of the Johns Hopkins Neuroimmunology and Neurological Infectious Disease Fellowship Program and co-director of the Multiple Sclerosis Experimental Therapeutics Program. 

Dr. Newsome received his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, with honors. During his neurology residency, he was awarded the Golden Apple Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, and later was chosen to be chief resident. He subsequently completed a fellowship in neuroimmunology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital with the support of a Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowship Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 

Identifying and testing novel therapies and therapeutic strategies for multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunological disorders is Dr. Newsome’s main research focus. Other research endeavors include validating the use of new quantitative clinical outcome measures and imaging techniques in multiple sclerosis and identifying risk factors of disease onset and severity, response to treatment and long-term outcomes in neuroimmunological disorders. 

An adviser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and a member of the Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, Dr. Newsome has also served as president of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. 

 

Clinical Trial Keywords

Multiple sclerosis; Acute optic neuritis

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

  • New Center for Stiff Person Syndrome NeuroLogic  (Winter 2018)

Research Interests

Identifying and testing novel therapies and therapeutic strategies in multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunological disorders

Research Summary

Dr. Newsome’s main research focuses on helping identify and test novel therapies and therapeutic strategies in multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunological disorders. Other research endeavors include validating the use of new quantitative clinical outcome measures and imaging techniques in multiple sclerosis and identifying risk factors of disease onset and severity, response to treatment and long-term outcomes in neuroimmunological disorders. Dr. Newsome is involved in several clinical trials that focus on neuroimmunological disorders.

Honors

  • Consortium of MS Centers Annual Meeting Best in Research Award Winner
  • American Neurological Associates Poster Award Winner, 1/6/20
  • Osler Preceptor in Neurology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1/1/17
  • Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 4/8/16
  • Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 1/1/16
  • Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (MSCS), Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers, 1/1/16
  • Fellow (FAAN), American Academy of Neurology, 1/1/16
  • Nominee: Excellence in Service and Professionalism, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 1/1/15
  • Resident Scholarship, American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, 1/1/08
  • Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowship, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1/1/08
  • Scholarship Program, Consortium of MS Centers, 1/1/07
  • Chief Neurology Resident, Albany Medical Center, 1/1/07
  • MASTER Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Fellowship Program, 1/1/06
  • Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Treatment Training Program, 1/1/06
  • NeuroRehab Residency Practicum Program, 1/1/06
  • Golden Apple Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, 1/1/05
  • Psi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, NYCOM, 1/1/04
  • Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship, 1/1/01
  • Honors Graduate, University at Albany, 1/1/99
  • Howard Hughes Research Fellowship, 1/1/98

Lectures & Presentations

Prescription for Healthcare Lean, Workshop, Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 1/1/14

Professional Activities

  • AAN Annual Meeting, Abstract Review Committee Member: MS and CNS Inflammatory Disease, 1/1/16
  • ATTAIN Phase 3b Clinical Trial, Coordinating Investigator, 1/1/16 - 12/31/16
  • Bevacizumab in Neuromyelitis Optica, Chair, DSMB, 1/1/14 - 12/31/17
  • CMSC, Panel Member, MS Clinical Specialist Certification Item Review, 1/1/14
  • CMSC, Chair, Framework of Care in MS, 1/1/14
  • CMSC Annual Meeting, Abstract Review Committee Member, 1/1/15
  • CMSC Annual Meeting, Poster and Platform Presentation Judge, 1/1/16
  • Consensus Conference Committee of the Consortium of MS Centers, Co-Chair, 1/1/13 - 12/31/14
  • Consensus Conference Committee of the Consortium of MS Centers, Chair, 1/1/14 - 12/31/17
  • Consortium of MS Centers, Treasurer, 1/1/17
  • Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers' task force, Committee Member, 1/1/14
  • Effect of MD1003 in progressive multiple sclerosis: a randomized, double-blinded placebo controlled study, Clinical Adjudication Committee Member, 1/1/18
  • Efficacy of Sustained Release Oral Dalfampridine in Transverse Myelitis, Committee Member, Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB), 1/1/13
  • Foundation of the Consortium of MS Centers, Treasurer, 1/1/17
  • Multiple Sclerosis Partners Advancing Technology and Healthcare Solutions (MS PATHS), Biospecimen Allocation Sub-Committee Member, 1/1/17
  • National MS Society, Clinical Advisory Committee, 1/1/12 - 12/31/16
  • National MS Society, Committee Member, Benefit-Risk Study Workgroup, 1/1/15 - 12/31/16
  • National MS Society, Committee Member: Depression in MS Workgroup, 1/1/15 - 12/31/16
  • National MS Society, Committee Member: Clinical Training Fellowship Grant Review Committee, 1/1/15
  • National Undergraduate Fellows Association, President, 1/1/02 - 12/31/04

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 STE 115, Lutherville, MD 21093

      Expertise

      Education

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Fellowship, 2009

      Albany Medical Center

      Residency, Neurology, 2008

      NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine

      Medical Education, DO, 2004

      Board Certifications

      Neurology

      American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2008

      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

      141 ratings, 58 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 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/11/2024

        Very knowledgeable, sympathetic, and care

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

        Dr. Newsome is very good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/13/2024

        I couldn't be in better hands.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/13/2024

        I feel I'm privileged to have a Dr Newsome as my Physician. His level of knowledge in my particular disease has helped me immensely. The fact that he reviews my charts from other drs. And facilities in order to make decisions about my care is very much appreciated. I feel comfortable with the advice he provides and the fact he listens to my concerns.

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

        Dr. Newsome is absolutely amazing. Knows me better than I know myself. Is very conservative and addresses all my issues.

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

        Dr Newsome is always kind, considerate and patient

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/23/2024

        Amazing

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/21/2024

        Dr. Newsome is excellent, much appreciate him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/21/2024

        Professional, attentive, makes you feel comfortable. answered all my questions as well as my spouse's.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/16/2024

        Took time to explain his reasoning for new treatment. Allowed interns to learn by hand on.

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

        Dr. Newsome is fantastic. He is thorough and listens to any concerns.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/2/2024

        Dr. Newsome & his assistant were very caring & competent.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/30/2024

        Dr. Newsome has been the best neurologist I have had since being diagnosed with MS

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/25/2024

        Drs Newsome and [staff] exhibited professionalism beyond compare. Their ability to make me feel heard is unparalleled.

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

        Very professional and friendly

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/11/2024

        No matter what Dr Newsome makes me feel like his only patient and he addresses every question and concern about my illness

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

        Dr. Newsome and his fellow were outstanding, patient, thorough, attentive and empathic

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

        Dr Newsome is an extremely intelligent and concerned provider. He explains his professional recommendations in lay terms and his continued care has enabled a remarkable improvement in my everyday life. His focus is most appreciated and genuine. Although he's extremely accomplished in treating SPS, he possesses a natural affinity with his everyday patients.

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

        Dr newsome is always excellent and very insightful. My disease is not something that is always easily quantifiable, so he works to make sure I'm understanding my condition

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

        Thorough

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

        Dr Scott Newsome is my ideal doctor. He's very easy to talk with, answers questions, provides advice/guidance, provides hope and assurance that things will get better.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/29/2024

        Very competent and beneficial assessment and comments/suggestions provided by Dr. Newsome and Dr. [ ]

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/29/2024

        Dr Newsome is the best!

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

        Dr Newsome is unsurpassed in his knowledge, understanding, and communication regarding treatment and otherwise. He has the ability to be thoroughly investigative, creative, educative, and definitive while being absolutely collaborative. He is well beyond superior as a physician ( and as a person)- unmatched!- I am extremely fortunate to have the ongoing opportunity to be his patient.

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

        Dr. Newsome is a great health provider. He explains medical conditions and therapies in plain English and answered all my questions.

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

        Dr Newsome is the BEST. He is very intelligent, experienced, respectful; always demonstrates care, compassion and listening and always comes to my appointment fully up to date on my situation. I feel very fortunate to have found him and to be able to continue my care with him.

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

        Knowledge professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/17/2024

        I love Dr. Newsome! He is knowledgeable, kind and knows his stuff:)

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

        Dr.Newsome is very kind, empathetic, professional and caring. He spends time answering and addressing all my concerns as it relates to SPS

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

        He is very understanding of the needs and condition about the patient.

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

        Dr. Newsome listened carefully to my symptoms and concerns as he always does and offered options to me and his advice and pros and cons he understands a patient as a whole and how diseases without a cure or fda approved treatments go through. I feel I am not just a number but a valued patient with valid concerns and need assistance to make the right decision by discussing everything. He spent a long time with me after his assistant MD.

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

        Dr Newsome is a great provider

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

        Dr Newsome Is great provider, he cares about his patient and his Fellow Dr.did a great Job!

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

        He is awesome. I come from South Carolina to see him. He's worth the trip

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

        Very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with

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

        Dr. Newsome has given me my life back. I was house bound screaming of pain when spasms attacked me. He knows everything about sps, addresses every concern. In his care I have no worries, even when lab work has so many red flags. Behind the scenes he is paying careful attention. I am so grateful and honored to have found him and to have been accepted into his clinic. Thank you Dr. Newsome for being an incredible physician and friend to all of us.

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

        I am fortunate to have Dr. Newsome as my physician to treat this disease. I am sure I would have survived this long without Dr. Newsome treatment for this rare disease.

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

        I can't thank Dr. Newsome enough for the time and research he puts into my care. I value his advice and the fact he listens to my concerns. He has really helped me navigate through the unknowns of this disease.

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

        Dr Newsome continues to have updated knowledge on my Stiff Person Syndrome which enables us, as a team, to navigate its fluctuations

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

        I believe my provider remains on the cutting edge or treatment for my Nurological condition.

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

        He has take a very complex patient and has been able to manage my diagnosis to the best that can be expected with the hard research knowledge available.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/24/2024

        Dr Newsome is attentive, kind and knowledgeable. He also put the patient at ease with his own calm demeanor

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

        Dr. Newsome is one of the best clinicians I have ever had. I have been seeing Dr. Newsome for 10+ years now and I trust him with my life. He is always very attentive, kind, and respectful. He takes the time to listen to me, have my questions heard, and explains everything thoroughly. Though I no longer live in Baltimore, I will gladly travel to Baltimore to see him for my biannual visits.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/27/2024

        Dr. Newsome is a fantastic doctor. Knowledgeable but still caring. He has great bedside manners but also is very current on MS treatments.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/25/2024

        Dr. Newsome always spends time to listen to my concerns and answer my questions. I appreciate this so much.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/25/2024

        Dr Newsome cares about me. He made sure that he could accommodate my need to change my appointment date and time.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/20/2024

        Dr. Newsome is very concerned and shows his willingness to provide any solution to help with my health issue. He is aware of some of the pitfalls and tries to prevent them or provide solutions for them. Very caring, easy to talk to, and very friendly and knowledgeable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/20/2024

        The best bedside manner ever.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/20/2024

        We come from out of state to see him. He is generous to discuss ancillary information to give advice about my condition and treatment.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/13/2024

        Thank You Dr. Newsome for taking care of my symptoms .

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/13/2024

        Always polite and professional.

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

        I like the doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/28/2024

        One of the best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/21/2024

        Dr newsome is fantastic. He always makes me laugh despite my visits being about a serious condition. He listens very well and gives sometimes profound answers on how to handle multiple sclerosis.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/21/2024

        Dr. [ ] & Dr. Newsome provided excellent service. They were both kind, concerned, knowledgeable, and compassionate.

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

        Knowledgeable, Informative, and compassionate.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/14/2024

        Was very thorough and did a complete exam. He took a lot of time getting to know me and the problems I am having. He asked a lot of questions and listened to what my husband and I had to say.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/14/2024

        There are no words to describe how grateful l am to Dr Scott Newsome for his support, compassion and concern with my health. Dr Newsome is the absolute best Dr.