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Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Farsi
- English
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Bardia Nourbakhsh
Professional Titles
- Associate Program Director, Neuroimmunology and Neurological Infectious Disease Fellowship
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Bardia Nourbakhsh, M.D., M.A.S., is an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He practices out of The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Nourbakhsh has expertise in multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuroimmunology.
Dr. Nourbakhsh earned his medical degree from the Tehran University School of Medical Sciences and completed a residency in neurology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He studied epidemiology, study design, and biostatistics, obtaining a Master of Advanced Studies degree in clinical research from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, where he also completed a fellowship in MS and neuroimmunology.
In 2014, Dr. Nourbakhsh earned the American Brain Foundation Clinical Research Training Fellowship in MS, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Sylvia Lawry Clinical Research Fellowship, the Fred Baskin Young Investigator Award, and the Teva Neuroscience Award for Academic Excellence.
In 2022, he was named a Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Dr. Nourbakhsh's research training focused on the design and execution of clinical trials and the use of biomarkers in MS. His current research interests include the comparative effectiveness studies of symptomatic and disease-modifying therapies in MS, as well as identifying new pathophysiologic mechanisms and therapeutic targets for MS-related fatigue. Dr. Nourbakhsh is the principal investigator of a randomized, double-blind clinical trial funded by the Department of Defense, which tests whether ketamine could be a treatment for MS fatigue. He has contributed to numerous publications, journal articles, abstracts and posters, and lectures. He is an ad hoc reviewer for Lancet Neurology, Annals of Neurology, Neurology, Neurology: Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation, Multiple Sclerosis Journal, and other journals.
Clinical Trial Keywords
Multiple Sclerosis
Clinical Trials Summary
Dr. Nourbakhsh is the principal investigator of a randomized, double-blind clinical trial of ketamine for multiple sclerosis fatigue that is funded by the Department of Defense.
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Research Interests
Multiple Sclerosis
Research Summary
Dr. Nourbakhsh's research training focused on designing and executing clinical trials and using biomarkers in multiple sclerosis. His current research interests include the comparative effectiveness studies of symptomatic and disease-modifying therapies in multiple sclerosis and identifying new pathophysiologic mechanisms and therapeutic targets for multiple sclerosis fatigue.
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
Nourbakhsh B, Cordano C, Asteggiano C, Ruprecht K, Otto C, Rutatangwa A, Lui A, Hart J, Flanagan EP, James JA, Waubant E. MS is rare in EBV-seronegative children with CNS inflammatory demyelination. ANN NEUROL 2021;89:1234-1239
Nourbakhsh B, Mowry EM. Multiple Sclerosis Risk Factors and Pathogenesis. Continuum. 2019 Jun;25(3):596-610
Nourbakhsh B, Revirajan N, Morris B, Cordano C, Creasman J, Manguinao M, Krysko K, Rutatangwa A, Auvray C, Aljarallah S, Jin C, Mowry E, McCulloch C, Waubant E. Safety and efficacy of amantadine, modafinil, and methylphenidate for fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a randomised, placebo-controlled, crossover, double-blind trial. The Lancet Neurology 2021; 20: 38–48
Fitzgerald KC, Morris B, Soroosh A, et al. Pilot randomized active-placebo-controlled trial of low-dose ketamine for the treatment of multiple sclerosis–related fatigue. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 2021;27(6):942-953
Nourbakhsh B, Bhargava P, Tremlett H, Hart J, Graves J, Waubant E. Altered tryptophan metabolism is associated with pediatric multiple sclerosis risk and course. Ann Clin Transl Neurol. 2018 Sep 27;5(10):1211-1221.
Honors
- Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis, American Brain Foundation
- Sylvia Lawry Clinical Research Fellowship, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Fred Baskin Young Investigator Award
- Teva Neuroscience Award for Academic Excellence
- Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 7/1/22
Graduate Program Affiliations
Associate Program Director, Neuroimmunology and Neurological Infectious Disease Fellowship
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
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Downtown Bethesda
- 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814
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- phone: 240-235-9120
- fax: 410-367-2796
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, 2017
- Residency: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Neurology, 2014
- Medical Education: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, MD, 2007
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2014
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
80 ratings, 36 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
Excellent quality of care. Very knowledgeable about my health issues. Discussed all my concerns and answered all my questions. I would definitely recommend this physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Compassionate, Knowledgeable and caring - both attending and resident
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Record keeping is very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
He is very knowledgeable and very caring. Takes the time to ask questions and takes the time to answer and explain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Excellent intern/fellow [staff] assisting.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Very wise and kind doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr Nourbakhsh is great personal smart professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Very professional. Made me feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Positive but strait forward, good listener, appears thoughtful and interested
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr Bardia Nourbakhsh is the best doctor I have ever had. He is always genuinely concerned about me as his patient. He responds very quickly to any messages that I send to him. He is very aware of my medical history. As a patient he makes me feel comfortable and relieved that any problems I may have will be addressed.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
My father was in the room and was more so agreeable with him about my chronic condition getting worse which in turnbwas expected with my MS. I asked the doctor what were the effectiveness of patients going in remission from treatment for the disease, he seemed uncertain but said not usually In most cases but it is possible for certain people but wouldn't give examples, I think because of hippa.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Doctor Nourbakhsh is the very best!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
I love Dr Nourbakhsh. He is an excellent neurologist, a great medical researcher and a wonderful person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Both Dr. Nourbakhsh and his team are outstanding, and I truly appreciate the care they put into my care and questions!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
One of the best neurologists specializing in care for people with multiple sclerosis!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Excellent doctor that clearly is knowledgeable, respectful, listens and is thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
He's the best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
I do wish I didn't live so far away so he could be my physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Love my doctor and Hopkins. They always do a great job and my provider is available via my chart for questions or concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr. Nourbakhsh made me feel heard and was very thorough in his analysis of my health problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr Nourbakhsh is outstanding. Attentive, up with the literature, personable, and empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr. Bardia Nourbakhsh is very thorough, listens carefully and provides helpful suggestions around my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. Nourbakhsh has been wonderful to me for 6 years now. Very happy with my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
I am so lucky to have him as my doctor. He knows his stuff and is also kind and caring. He also responds very quickly to my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Very professional and ensured I understood his assessment and the need for further testing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Dr. Nourbakhsh is one of the finest physicians I have ever met. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and respectful. I see him for MS and know that I am receiving the best care possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Dr Nourbakhsh offered feedback and direction for me, and listened attentatively
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr. N is awesome and I enjoy our visits two times a year!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Dr. Nourbakhsh is very patient with all with questions and understands my concerns. I am very appreciative on the knowledge and care he shares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
Dr. Nourbakhsh is a good listener and gives stable medical advice!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
The very best
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
Professional visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Very pleasant, professional ,good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
Nice explanation to me made a plan.