Neurology and Neurosurgery

The Johns Hopkins Myelitis and Myelopathy Center, formerly the Transverse Myelitis Center, was the first center in the U.S. and the world dedicated to the diagnosis, management and research of transverse myelitis. We have since expanded our focus to cover the full spectrum of myelitis and myelopathy disorders. Our goal is to help patients maximize treatment, recovery and daily function, as we conduct research to gain better understanding into these debilitating diseases.

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Appointment Information

In case of an emergency, please contact 911 and/or go to the nearest hospital. Otherwise, please use the following information to schedule an appointment with or refer a patient to the Johns Hopkins Myelitis and Myelopathy Center.

When you call 410-614-1522 to request an appointment at our center, our call center staff will ask you a few questions and will request you to send relevant medical records. Please have the following information ready before you call:

• Notes from emergency department and/or hospital admission concerning your neurological diagnosis.
• Clinic notes from neurological assessments.
• Laboratory results including blood work and cerebrospinal fluid results.
• Images of MRI studies of the brain and spine, angiograms. You can upload the digital images to AMBRA.
• Any other significant clinical documents concerning your diagnosis.
• Contact information, including cellphone, home phone and e-mail.
• Front and back of your insurance card.

If you do not have a confirmed diagnosis of myelopathy, you will be referred for an evaluation with a general neurologist outside of our center. If your myelopathy diagnosis is confirmed, we will see you in our clinic.