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Languages
- Turkish
- English
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About Ahmet Hoke
Professional Titles
- Director, Neuromuscular Division
- Director, Neuromuscular Pathology Laboratory
- Director, Merkin Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Regeneration Center
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Ahmet Hoke is Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Professor of Neuroimmunology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Director of the Daniel B. Drachman Division of Neuromuscular Diseases and Director of the Merkin Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Regeneration Center at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his medical training at Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey followed by his PhD studies in developmental neuroscience at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and neurology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. After completing his neuromuscular training at University of Calgary, Canada, he returned to Johns Hopkins University as faculty and rose through the ranks.
He is the recipient of several awards including Derek Denny Brown Young Neurological Scholar Award (2005) and Wolfe Neuropathy Research prize (2018) given by the American Neurological Association, Myung Memorial Lecture Award (2017) by the Korean Neurological Association, Nejat Eczacibasi Medical Scientist Award (2019) by the Eczacibasi Foundation, Turkey, and Alan J. Gebhart Prize in Excellence in Neuropathy Research (2022) by the Peripheral Nerve Society. He is an Ex-Officio member of the Board of Directors of the American Neurological Association, and Vice-President of the Toxic Neuropathy Consortium. He serves on several editorial boards and is the Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology.
Centers and Institutes
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Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Neuroscience
Research Interests
Peripheral Neuropathy, Traumatic nerve injuries and nerve regeneration
Lab Website
Merkin Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Regeneration Center - Lab Website
- The Merkin Center's goal is to advance peripheral neuropathy research, deepen our understanding of these conditions and their causes and develop viable therapies. The center will tackle pressing research questions in peripheral neuropathy, with a particular focus on areas that impede the development of better diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Research Summary
Dr. Hoke’s clinical practice focuses on peripheral neuropathies and nerve injuries. His clinical research focuses on idiopathic, toxic, and inflammatory neuropathies and he is the principal investigator of several natural history studies aimed at developing biomarkers and understanding genetic underpinnings of peripheral neuropathies. His basic research focuses on studies of biology of peripheral axons and Schwann cells and disorders affecting the peripheral nervous system, utilizing in vitro and in vivo models of peripheral neuropathies to study the mechanisms of axonal damage and identify therapeutic targets for drug development. In addition, he has a research interest on mechanisms of axonal regeneration, specifically on chronic nerve injury models that recapitulate the challenges of human nerve regeneration.
Google Scholar - Publications
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PubMed - Publications
Patents
- US10273451 (JHU Ref#: DM-4682): Immortalization of cells including neuronal cells; 2009 (April 30, 2019)
- US9707000 and CA2713214 (JHU Ref#: C-10297): Hydrogel-grafted degradable nerve guides (July 18, 2017)
- US9539009, JPN5988588 & JPN6039626 (JHU Ref#: C-10679): Biological tissue connection and repair devices and methods of using same (January 10, 2017)
- US9527817 (JHU Ref#: C11605): Compounds for treating peripheral; neuropathies and other neurodegenerative disorders (December 27, 2016)
Honors
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Alan J. Gebhart Prize for Excellence in Peripheral Nerve Research, Peripheral Nerve Society 2022
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Dr. Nejat Eczacibasi Medical Science Award, Dr. Nejat Eczacibasi Foundation, Istanbul, Turkey 2019
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Wolfe Neuropathy Research Award, American Neurological Association 2018
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Myung Memorial Lecture Award, Korean Neurological Association, 2017
- Discovery Innovation Award, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 11/11/17
- Derek Denny Brown Award, American Neurological Association, 1/1/05
- Clinician Scientist Award, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/02
- Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Clinical Research Fellowship, Canada, 1/1/97
- Jay Slotkin Award for Excellence in Research, Johns Hopkins University, USA, 1/1/97
Graduate Program Affiliations
Neuroscience
Pathobiology
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Neurological Association
- Peripheral Nerve Society
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Society for Neuroscience
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-955-6402
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine, Neuromuscular Medicine, 1999
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neurology, 1997
- Graduate School: Case Western Reserve University, Neuroscience, PhD, 1994
- Residency: St Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1992
- Medical Education: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, MD, 1988
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1999
Insurance
- 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
4.9 out of 5
42 ratings, 25 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 2/25/2026
Dr. Hoke is the best Neurologist Ive seen. I would highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Dr. Hoke and his assistant ([staff]) Were extremely thorough in the exam. They answered my questions, listened to my comments and offered a lot of information. Dr. Hoke explained that they want to discover the cause of my neuropathy in order to possibly target treatment, something that was not happening at Kaiser, which referred me to Dr. Hoke. Eleven blood samples plus a urine sample were taken to facilitate that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
He is wonderful and very down to earth and knowledgeable
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr. Hoke conducted the most thorough neurological exam I have ever had, and I have had several. He left no stone unturned.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
He really cares! And he explained everything very well. And he patiently answered my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr Hoke was wonderful. He was very thorough. He explained what he was doing and why. He took time to make sure I understood. He listened intently to everything I had to say. He was very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr. Hoke is a terrific doctor. He asked many questions, took notes and made certain he understood what my concerns are. He has a superb reputation and lived up to every part of it!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
This provider was very good very thorough. I would definitely consider him one of my Specialist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr. Hoke pays attention to detail, explains things well. He is compassionate and caring. An excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Hoke is wonderful he has the ability to show care consideration and interest in your issues and never makes you feel rushed out the door. This is so rare unfortunately in our current medical system, we need more Dr. Hoke's!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Hoke and [staff] provided thorough and professional care. They both took enough time to make sure I understood where I was today and what the future could bring for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr. Hoke exemplifies excellence as a healer and scientist; I cannot adequately express my admiration for his technical expertise, as well as for his interpersonal (communication and empathy) skills. I suspect that his students feel privileged to have a teaching-clinician of his caliber. I regard myself as incredibly fortunate to have been the recipient of his exemplary care, and have enjoyed every aspect of my interaction with him; his interest, concern, learned Ness, responsiveness, and humanity. Dr. Hoke is an unqualified credit to Johns Hopkins.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Great, confidence inspiring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr. Hoke is an excellent doctor and has helped me a lot
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr Hoke was excellent. He explained everything in a way that I could understand and he took the time to make sure I understood.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
A wonderful, caring doctor who I feel is committed to get to the bottom of my issue. It is very easy to communicate with him and he is very generous with his time. I feel blessed to be his patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr Hoke is amazing, great communicator and great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr Hoke is outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Dr. Hoke was very attentive, courteous, and knowledgeable. I felt that I had his undivided attention all the time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
The visit with Dr Hoke was a great experience. He had gone through my medical records and was prepared for our discussion. His clear snd structured explanations game me confidence on the next steps that we will be following.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Dr. Hoke listens well, is responsive to questions and provides beneficial explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Knowledgeable and displays genuine concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
I'm so glad I was referred to Dr. Hoke. I feel like I am getting the best possible care. Dr. Hoke seems very compassionate and supportive of my desire to get a detailed diagnosis that might inform other family members.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Very good visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Dr.Ahmet Hoke is the best provider I have had for my medical problem. He had reviewed all my prior investigations and records. Spent time listening to me. Took notes. Examined comprehensively. Sent visit summary promptly. I will continue with him