Tanya McDonald, MD, PhD
Epilepsy Neurology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Tanya McDonald
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Tanya J. W. McDonald focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizures. Her specific interests include dietary therapies for adults with epilepsy, evaluations for seizure surgery and epilepsy in women (including considerations during pregnancy).
Her research focuses on the impact of ketogenic diets like the modified Atkins diets, on cardiovascular health measures in adults with epilepsy.
Dr. McDonald completed her undergraduate studies at Emory University and received her medical and doctoral degrees from Cornell University. She trained in neurology and epilepsy at Johns Hopkins.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trials Summary
Impact of Ketogenic Diets on Cardiovascular Health in Adults With Epilepsy. NCT02694094
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Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-955-6402
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Epilepsy, 2018Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Neurology, 2016Weill Cornell Medical College
Medical Education, MD, 2012Weill Cornell Medical College
Graduate School, Neuroscience, PhD, 2011Board Certifications
Epilepsy
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2017Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2016Insurance
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- Geisinger Health Plan
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- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
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- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
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- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)