
Abdullah Zahi AlQahtani, MD, MPH
Neuromuscular Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Gender
MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Abdullah Zahi AlQahtani
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Abdullah AlQahtani specializes in inherited and noninherited neuromuscular neurological diseases.
Dr. AlQahtani obtained his medical degree from the King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. He also completed an internship and earned a master’s degree in public health from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and he obtained residency training in neurology at the University Hospitals of Cleveland-Case Western Reserve University and the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. After completing a neuromuscular fellowship at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. AlQahtani joined the neurogenetics branch of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. He worked on natural history studies of disease progression and phenotype-genotype correlation.
His research focuses on the identification of biomarkers of disease progression in neuromuscular diseases.
Research Interests
Biomarker discovery of disease progression in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy. Neuromuscular ultrasound parameters
Selected Publications
Abdullah Alqahtani, Angela Kokkinis, Christine Zizzi, Nuran Dilek, Kenneth H. Fischbeck, ChadR. Heatwole, Christopher Grunseich Neurol Clin Pract Dec 2023, 13 (6) e200213; DOI:10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200213
Elkasaby M, Alqahtani A, Shaikh A. Ocular Palatal Tremor with Face “Twitches”. J Neuroopthalmol. 2022 Dec 1;42(4). Epub 2021
Honors
President's Research Initiative Award, The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 11/1/23
Lectures & Presentations
- Neuromuscular ultrasound in slowly Progressing MND, oral presentation, NINDS, Bethesda, MD
- the Quality of Life Study, oral presentation, The Kennedy Disease Conference
Memberships
- American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- The American Academy of Neurology
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-955-6402
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 5, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-1552
- fax: 410-550-1033
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: National Institutes of Health, Neurogenetics, 2023
- Fellowship: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Neuromuscular Medicine, 2020
- Residency: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Neurology, 2019
- Graduate School: University of Miami, Master of Public Health, MPH, 2015
- Medical Education: King Saud University College of Medicine, MD, 2011
Board Certifications
- Neuromuscular Medicine: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2020
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2019
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
128 ratings, 56 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 3/17/2026
Very good doctor. Interested in my concerns and offered helpful advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
He's great. Takes his time. E plains everything. Really like this doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Very competent and empathetic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Very friendly and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Always start on time , are though, answers any and all questions, excellent doctor.It is always informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
He was so kind And knowledgeable about my disease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Doctor did not make me feel rushed. Took his time in answering my questions. He actually escorted me to the examine room himself as it was very busy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Very friendly, knowledgeable,, paciente and a great listener!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
The doctor has gone over and above to assist my husband. He never gives up on trying every method possible to resolve his issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Very kind and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr A, very caring, knowledgable and spends the time to make you he explains everything and listens to what you want to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
The appointment was a routine six month checkup...conducted on line. The doctor was quick, professional, and friendly. We have established a medical relationship, and I trust his judgement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Professional and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Excellent doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Dr. Alqahtani took over for my previous neurologist, [staff], a few years ago, and the transition has been a lot better than I would have imagined at the time, as I had much respect for [staff] and was uncomfortable having to move on from her. But Dr. Alqahtani has made the change as seamless as one could hope for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Excellent, caring physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Very patient and empathetic doctor. Very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
I really appreciate Dr Alqahtani's patience and willingness to help me understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Very caring, informative, answered all of my questions gave information so I could make a follow up appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Professional, clear, very nice, answered all my questions, did not rush all in all excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Best physician I have had for this diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Dr. Alqahtani is very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Extremely competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr. Alqahtani is an excellent communicator, very knowledgeable, compassionate and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Alqahtani was courteous, respectful, and patient. He seemed to take genuine interest in my issues and concerns, and he listened carefully and thoughtfully to my responses. I am a physician, and I was impressed with the doctor's careful and methodical history-taking and his patient and deliberate analysis. He took the time to explain his thought process and his recommendations, and made sure to address any other questions and uncertainties that I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr Alqahtani is the best. I'm very happy that he is caring for me and my concerns about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Very pleased with my Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Very pleased with the level of care I receive. Very reassuring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Very professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr Alqahtani was kind, caring, attentive, knowledgeable and a good listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Provider was prompt on ordering needed testing. He took time to explain testing, results and plan of treatment. Prompt on ordering my medication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Thoroughly answers all questions and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Empathetic and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Knowledgeable, concerned about me, listen to me, Really like this Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Great...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Thorough, patient, and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
The doctor is very knowledgeable about my unique condition and the state of research being done to find a treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
My provider is great the doctor he's excellent he takes his time. He listens to what I have to say and he cares about my well-being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr. Alqahtani was very patient and listened to my few concerns. I left the video visit feeling good about how it went and how things will proceed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
The provider was very excellent. He and I had a wonderful discussion about my health issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
An excellent replacement choice for [staff]!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Dr alqahtani was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Excellent bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Fantastic physician & source of comfort & education for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
I feel blessed that I was able to get an appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Very friendly and honest
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
I felt completely comfortable in Drs.care. He was kind, thoughtful and helpful with my dx.and gave explicit instructions for my medication regimen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Made Suggestions, very professional, explain things in detail, and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Listens with respect, asks good questions, provides good info for my decisions, even sought to find the location for referrals. Makes referrals promptly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr Alqahtani is professional, caring and empathetic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
Dr Alqahtani is excellent. Caring , thorough, smart
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
We have tremendous respect and admiration for Dr. Alqahtani. He is brilliant, genuine, and extremely caring.