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Sevil Yasar

Sevil Yasar, MD, PhD

NeurologyGeriatric Medicine

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • German
  • Hungarian
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Sevil Yasar

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Medicine

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

1988-1992, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Semmelweis Medical University, Budapest, Hungary.

1992-1996, Instructor, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.

2001-2014, Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.

2012-2014, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.

2014-present, Associate Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 

2014-present, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.

Additional Academic Titles

Professor of Neurology

Research Interests

Antihypertensive medications, Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Hydrocephalus, Vascular Risk Factors

Lab Website

Sevil Yasar Lab

  • Research areas in the Sevil Yasar Lab include dementia, cognitive decline, hydrocephalus and pharmacoepidemiology. Recently, we studied the ability of fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitors to block the rewarding effects of nicotine in squirrel monkeys.

Selected Publications

  • Yasar S, Corrada M, Brookmeyer R, Kawas C: Use of calcium channel blockers and the risks of developing Alzheimer’s disease and mortality: The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. Neurobiol Aging 2005;2:157-163. PMID: 15582745 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2004.03.009

  • Yasar S, FM Lin, LP Fried, CH Kawas, KM Sink, ST DeKosky, MC Carlson. Diuretic Use is Associated with Better Learning and Memory in Older Adults in the GEM Study. Alzheimers Dement, 2012; 8:188-195. PMCID: PMC3341535, DOI: 10.1016/j.jalz.2011.03.010

  • Yasar S, Xia J, Yao W, Furberg C, Xue XL, Mercado C, Fitzpatrick A, Fried L, Kawas C, Sink K, Williamson J, Dekosky S, Carlson M. Antihypertensive drugs decrease risk of Alzheimer’s disease: Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory Study. Neurology, 2013; 81:896-903. PMCID: PMC3885216, DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e3182a35228

  • Yasar S, Zhou J, Varadhan R, Carlson M: The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and diuretics is associated with a reduced incidence of impairment on cognition in elderly women. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2008; 84:119-26. PMID: 18231116 DOI: 10.1038/sj.clpt.6100483

  • Peters R, Yasar S, Andrews S, et al.: Investigation of class effects on dementia and cognitive decline associations with antihypertensive drugs: A comprehensive meta-analysis of participant data. Neurology, 2020, 94:e267-e281. PMCID: PMC7108807, DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000008732

Honors

  • Induction into Distinguished Teaching Society (DTS) of JHSOM, 1/1/18
  • Teaching award - Geriatric Medicine & Gerontology, 1/1/14
  • Young Investigator, Gordon Research Conferences, 1/1/07
  • Fellows Travel Award, Hartford/AFAR, 1/1/00
  • Soros Travel Award, 1/1/90
  • Semmelweis University Award, 1/1/87

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  2. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Expertise

Education

  • Graduate School: Semmelweis Medical University, PhD, 2006
  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 2001
  • Residency: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1998
  • Fellowship: National Institutes of Health, Pharmacology, 1992
  • Medical Education: Semmelweis Medical University, MD, 1988

Board Certifications

  • Geriatric Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2001
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000

Insurance

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Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

133 ratings, 56 reviews

The 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.

Overall Rating by Patient
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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    Excellent in every asoect

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Personable and professional. Extremely easy to understand my status and next steps. Highly recommend!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Dr is compassionate and direct. Trustworthy andvkind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Thoughtful and very compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    She is the kindest provider I have ever had and provides me with such guidance and reassurance

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Dr. Yasar was very considerate and explained things well and gave me confidence for the future treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Very kind and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    She was always quick to contact me and discuss any newly issued test result. She quickly initiated action to fit me into her schedule for a followup visit within days after all of my test results were issued rather than making me wait three months until my initially scheduled followup visit. She was always up to speed on my test result and always promptly responded to the messages which I sent to her via MyChart.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr. Yasar is a great doctor. She is very thorough and professional. She listens to our concerns and makes sure that they are all addressed. She also has a good sense of humor and is very personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    I know Dr Yasar good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Professional, kind, courteous

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    She listened carefully and explained explicitly and seemed very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Very thorough and patient. Well prepared and knowledgeable. Very respectful and nice. Showed concern for my problem.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr. Yasar is compassionate and understanding. She takes the to ""listen and respond "" tho concerns expressed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    She is supportive, informative, and her care is extremely appreciated.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/2/2026

    The doctor was excellent in addressing my questions. She was also excellent on fully explained all issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I am very lucky to have a provider who really cares about me and my family

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    It went very well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    My only negative issue was how long we waited. But dr Yasar spent a long time with me discussing my issues. I assume the delay was bec she spent equal time with other patients also.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    I would give Dr. Yasar an 11 if I could. She was wonderful, very throrough, kind and explained things very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Very friendly and empathetic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Dr yasar is brilliant caring and considerate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    The best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr. Yasar is a wonderful and caring doctor, who has helped me navigate the many stages of my disease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    I selected my provider based on available information about her training and experience, and I am glad I selected her. She was friendly, professional and somewhat persistant on where I should have a test performed, although not the most convenient for me, to get the most reliable result. I appreciate and agree with that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Very professional while at the same time very caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Dr was responsive and answered my question

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Dr. Yasar is always patient and willing to listen to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr Yasar is thorough, professional, courteous, knowledgable, easy to understand and kind. She is very responsive to email questions. I am very happy that she is my care provider, and grateful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Dr Yasar was very pleasant and explained everything in detail about what was wrong and the plan of treatment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Dr. Yasar is always direct and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Very good and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Dr could not have been better. She asked good questions and was a great listener . She explained everything about my condition and the options available.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Very caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Always thinking of me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Every was very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    We very much feel comfortable with Dr Yasar. She is knowledgeable, very attentive and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Excellent!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Excellent Smart caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr Yasar was very personable and east to communicate with me. She clearly excels in her field. Treated me with absolute respect. I left with great confidence that she will help me the best she can.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Wonderful visit!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Dr Yasar is indeed a thoghtful indiviidual always looking for the well being of her patients ! I am thankful I am with her as my doctor !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr. Yasar's Intern was excellent! He was thorough, detail and quite informative when asked questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr Yasar is always caring and concerned about about how patient doing in every day activity.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Very thorough, kind, friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Superb

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    She's obviously first rate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    She was very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr Yasar is extremely helpful. She listens with empathy and understands that all patients are individuals and the plan needs to be implemented according to their individual needs.

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

    Dr. Yasar spent lots of time w me. It was important to her that I understand what it was she was saying.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Dr. Yasar was very informative. She discussed the results of tests and their meaning. She offered follow up advice and recommendations. She was encouraging and empathetic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    My favorite doctor