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Justin Caplan

Justin Caplan, MD

Endovascular Neurosurgery

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 Justin Caplan

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery

Background

Dr. Caplan specializes in the treatment of cerebrovascular disorders of the brain, head, neck and spine, such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, moyamoya disease, carotid artery stenosis and stroke. He is dual fellowship trained in both open cerebrovascular neurosurgery and endovascular neurosurgery, allowing him to offer patients the full spectrum of the latest surgical and endovascular techniques in treating these diseases. Dr. Caplan also focuses on treating acoustic neuromas and other tumors of the skull base, including meningiomas.

Dr. Caplan graduated with honors from the Johns Hopkins University with a degree in neuroscience, where he spent time in the Hunterian Neurological Surgery Research Laboratory. He then earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Johns Hopkins, along with fellowships in cerebrovascular neurosurgery and endovascular neurosurgery, also at Johns Hopkins. He then completed an additional fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery at the University of Miami before returning to join the Johns Hopkins faculty.

Research Summary

Dr. Caplan’s research focuses on improving the understanding of the biology and clinical outcomes of cerebrovascular diseases and developing improved treatment options. He serves as an investigator in multiple clinical trials and studies. 

Selected Publications

  • Caplan JM, Colby G, Coon A, Huang J and Tamargo RJ. Managing Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in the Neurocritical Care Unit. Neurosurgery Clinics of North America 24(3):321-337, 2013

  • Caplan JM, Groves M, Jusue-Torres I, Kim J, Liauw J, Bydon A, Tamargo RJ. Microsurgical Obliteration of a Thoracic Spinal Perimedullary Arteriovenous Fistula. Neurosurgical Focus 37 (Suppl 2):Video 13, 2014

  • Caplan JM, Kaminsky I, Gailloud P, Huang J. A Single Burr-hole Approach for Direct Transverse Sinus Cannulation for the Treatment of a Dural Arteriovenous Fistula. Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery 7:E5, 2015

  • Caplan JM, Papadimitriou K, Wuyang Y, Colby GP, Coon AL, Olivi A, Tamargo RJ, Huang J. The minipterional craniotomy for anterior circulation aneurysms: Initial experience with 72 patients. Neurosurgery 10 (Suppl 2):200-207, 2014

  • Caplan JM, Sankey E, Yang W, Colby G, Coon A, Tamargo R, Huang J. Impact of Indocyanine Green Videoangiography on Rate of Clip Adjustments following Intraoperative Angiography. Neurosurgery 75:437-444, 2014

Honors

  • Step for Hope Chair of Research Award for Excellence in Brain Aneurysm Research, Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 7/1/15
  • Walter Dandy Award for Clinical Research, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery, 7/1/14
  • Timothy P. Susco Chair of Research Award for Excellence in Brain Aneurysm Research, Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 7/1/13
  • Irving J. Sherman Award for Resident Achievement, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery, 7/1/12

Memberships

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
  • Joint Cerebrovascular Section of the AANS/CNS
  • Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS)

Professional Activities

Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery, Chair of Fellows Committee, 7/1/16

Locations

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

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

    Fellowship, Neurological Surgery, 2017

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2016

    Harvard Medical School

    Medical Education, MD, 2009

    Board Certifications

    Neurological Surgery

    American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2022

    Neurological Surgery

    American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2022

    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

    61 ratings, 25 reviews

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    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 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 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/13/2025

      Excellent doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/9/2025

      Satisfied

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

      Excellent on all areas.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/2/2024

      Dr. Caplan is wonderful. He communicates well, takes his time in the visit.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/25/2024

      Providers, (P.A. Doctor) very professional and willing to listen and answer my questions.

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

      I found Dr. Caplan to be very professional and focused on my condition and care.

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

      Dr. Caplan is excellent. His knowledge And concern is head and shoulders aboveMany in his field.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/1/2024

      Personable and clear and anticipated any questions I might have.

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

      I had complete confidence in him.

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

      The best.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/7/2024

      I am very pleased with the service that I was giving

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

      Dr. Caplan was wonderful. He was very thorough and answered all of my questions. I felt that he cared about me as a person and that I was not just another patient in a long line of patients. I was not just a number.

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

      Efficient and knowledgeable

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

      Dr. Caplan has been a valuable resource for my case over nine years. I feel very lucky that he has followed me on a very personal level. He is a good person!!

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

      My experience with Dr Caplan and his office have been very good.

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

      He's the best. Great bedside manner.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/25/2024

      I just moved back to MD in February, l made the appointment with Dr Caplan because he was my doctor before l moved to NC about six years ago. I was happy to be able to get an appointment with Dr Caplan and his assistant. They are the best team,

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/24/2024

      I trust him. I believe he's the best doctor I could have moving forward.

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

      Good

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

      Always explains everything. Very good visit

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

      Dr Justin Caplan is an excellent provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/11/2024

      Very patient

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/11/2024

      Dr Caplan was friendly, personable, knowledgeable, and professional great guy!

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

      I absolutely love John's Hopkins. Dr Caplan is one of the smartest most upbeat physician I have ever met.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/26/2024

      He was friendly and appears to be very thorough and competent. He did not rush and explained things clearly.