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Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient Stories

With a team of internationally recognized pediatric neurosurgeons – our pediatric patients have access to the latest treatments available as well as compassionate family-centered care. View all stories.

Feature Stories

Stories of Life After Illness | Keturah's Story

Neurosurgeon Nicholas Theodore reconnects with Keturah two years after her spinal subtraction surgery, which he performed to help resolve spina bifida and tethered spinal cord symptoms. Before the surgery, she was in excruciating pain and had difficulty standing up. Now, Keturah is a mother with a photography career and an interest in nursing.

Pediatric Brain Tumor | Declan's Story

Five-year-old Declan had an MRI to monitor a growth hormone deficiency. Afterward, his parents got shocking news: The scan showed Declan had a large craniopharyngioma brain tumor. The family found themselves at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, where Declan had brain surgery the next day.

Brain Tumor Center Patient Stories

With thousands of neurosurgeries performed each year– our patients have access to the most highly specialized care available. See the personal stories shared by our brain tumor surgery patients. View all stories.

Featured Story

Discovering a Meningioma by Accident | Peter’s Story

When Peter fell down stairs and hit his head, he didn’t expect it to save his life. An imaging study revealed a skull base meningioma — a benign tumor of the covering of the brain. He sought care from neurosurgeon Raj Mukherjee, M.D., M.P.H., who performed a minimally invasive craniotomy and removed the tumor.

Spine Center Patient Stories

While each patient’s treatment experience is unique, we hope that by sharing these spine surgery stories, you will see why people come to Johns Hopkins for world-renowned, individualized care. View all stories.

Featured Stories

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Kidney Cancer and Chordoma: Craig’s Story

When Craig was diagnosed with cancer, he and his wife made a trip to The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Specialists in urology, oncology, neurosurgery and other areas collaborated to treat two separate tumors. Read Craig's story.

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Degenerative Disk Disease: Jan’s Story

At 78, Jan Greer wanted to stay active and athletic. Herniated disks, stenosis and other degenerative back problems were causing him unbearable pain. When the pain became too much to bear, he turned to Dr. Ali Bydon at Johns Hopkins. Read Jan's story.

Sciatic Nerve Repair | Santi's Story

Santi's sciatic nerve was severed in a boating accident, paralyzing his right leg. He and his family traveled from Texas to Baltimore, where they met with neurosurgeon Allan Belzberg and orthopaedic trauma surgeon Greg Osgood. Together, the two surgeons collaborated to offer a novel way to repair Santi's leg and get him back to the water.

Cerebrovascular Surgery Patient Stories

Our comprehensive team of cerebrovascular specialists including neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and neurologists, is dedicated to providing the best care and outcomes to our patients with cerebrovascular disorders. View all stories.

Featured Stories

Surviving Stroke at a Young Age | Sam’s Story

In March 2020, 28-year-old Sam suffered a large ischemic stroke. After quickly seeking help at a local hospital where physicians consulted with Johns Hopkins stroke neurologist Mona Bahouth, Sam received the crucial tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and was flown to The Johns Hopkins Hospital for surgery to open the blocked blood vessel.

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Aneurysm: Brianna's Story

California teenager Brianna Atkins faced the reality of a life-threatening brain aneurysm with little hope for treatment options. Johns Hopkins aneurysm experts used an innovative, minimally invasive flow diversion approach that gave Brianna the chance to lead a normal life.

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Aneurysm: Laurie's Story

When Laurie Jean Cannady faced surgery for a brain aneurysm, it felt like more than she could handle. But she found the options she needed and an innovative new procedure.

Epilepsy Surgery Patient Stories

Surgery for epilepsy may sound drastic, but operative procedures may offer lasting relief for seizures that can't be controlled with medications. See how experts at the Johns Hopkins Epilepsy Center offer hope to patients with challenging seizures.

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