Eric M. Jackson, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Eric M. Jackson
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
Background
Dr. Eric Jackson specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients with a broad range of neurosurgical disorders, including congenital malformations of the brain and spine, hydrocephalus (including endoscopic treatment), chiari malformation, craniosynostosis, spinal dysraphism/tethered cord, brain and spinal cord tumors, and traumatic brain injuries.
He is the Principal Investigator for several multi-institution research studies, including:
- Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network: currently investigating endoscopic surgery vs shunting for the treatment of hydrocephalus in infants in a $10M randomized trial funded by the NIH
- Park Reeves Syringomyelia Research Consortium
- Advancing the treatment for pediatric craniopharyngioma, identifying biological targets for molecular therapy
- A multi-institutional trial investigating a non-invasive eye tracking device for assessing increased intracranial pressure
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Blunting the Stress of Shunt Maintenance, Pediatric Neuro News (Winter 2015)
Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Selected Publications
Jackson EM, Costabile PM, Tekes A, Steffen KM, Ahn ES, Scafidi S, Noje C. Use of Telemedicine during Interhospital Transport of Children with Operative Intracranial Hemorrhage. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 2018: 19: 1033-1038.
Choi J, Rui Y, Kim J, Gorelick N, Wilson DR, Kozielski K, Mangraviti A, Sankey E, Brem H, Tyler B, Green JJ, Jackson EM. Nonviral polymeric nanoparticles for gene therapy in pediatric CNS malignancies. Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine, 2020.
Studebaker AW, Hutzen B, Pierson CR, Haworth K, Cripe T, Jackson EM*. Leonard J*. Oncolytic Herpes Virus rRp450 Shows Efficacy in Orthotopic Xenograft Group ¾ Medulloblastomas and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors. Molecular Therapy – Oncolytics. 2017: 6: 22-30
Studebaker AW, Hutzen B, Pierson CR, Shaffer TA, Raffel C, Jackson EM. Oncolytic Measles Virus Efficacy in Mouse Models of Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors. Neuro-oncology. 2015: 17: 1568-1577.
Tekes A, Senglaub S, Ahn ES, Huisman TAGM, Jackson EM. Ultrafast brain MRI can be used for indications beyond shunted hydrocephalus in pediatric patients. AJNR AM J Neuroradiol, 2018: 39: 1515-1518.
Honors
Synergy Award, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 11/11/17
Memberships
- AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons
- International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
- AAP Section of Neurological Surgery
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-6406
- fax: 410-955-6402
Expertise
Education
Boston Children's Hospital
Fellowship, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2010Penn Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Residency, Neurosurgery, 2009University of Michigan Medical School
Medical Education, MD, 2002Board Certifications
Neurological Surgery
American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2025Insurance
- 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
59 ratings, 23 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 2/18/2025
Dr. Jackson is an excellent listener, and is quick to make connections that provide the most holistic approach to my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Dr Jackson was very efficient and responsive. Answered all my questions. And provided all that was requested.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Great experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
Dr. Jackson spent time reviewing my scans with me, explaining everything and answering all of my questions. Made me feel at ease and was very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
He took his time to make us understand every detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Kind, friendly, knowledgeable and I did not feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Very professional and polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Dr. Jackson was very kind, a good listener, provided relevant information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Provided a lot of additional insight to my condition that I previously hadn't received from a provider at another hospital.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
By far the best surgeon I've ever spoken to. I'm a little disappointed he doesn't want to study my brain but over all I've already told people I know that would be a better fit for his studies than I am how awesome he is. I hope to be in his care for a long time to come.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
This provider have more knowledgeable information regarding Angela's condition that our local doctors may have overlooked.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Dr. Eric Michael Jackson is so knowledgeable. He really took the time explaining my [ ] diagnosis. I'm grateful for his time and expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
He had to tell me difficult news and he did so with honesty that was not blunt, but didn't beat around the bush either. I appreciate that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
Dr Jackson did an amazing job of listening and explaining my child's condition. His follow up has been above and beyond. Excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Dr. Jackson was very knowledgeable about our daughter's [ ] malformation. He took time to explain it to us and answered all of our questions. We have a plan on what steps we need to take regarding this health issue and how we will go about tracking it. I appreciate his time with us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Courteous, respectful and listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Spent over 2 hours at the office with both Dr Jackson and his PA. They both took my concerns seriously and went in depth with all my symptoms and issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Extremely knowledgeable, helpful , answered all of my questions in a way I could understand and addressed my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Dr. Jackson is amazing at his job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Good. I thought more information about the surg would be discussed at preoperative appt with Dr. So a few unanswered questions there, but that's my fault for not asking. Mostly about recovery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2024
Very helpful and concerned to help me find a diagnosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
He is the most patient and knowledgeable doctor I have ever seen. I wish all doctors are like Dr. Jackson.