Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Barney J. Stern
Professional Titles
- Vice-Chair for Strategic Planning, Department of Neurology
- Medical Director, Outpatient Services, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Barney J. Stern is a neurologist specializing in vascular neurology and neurological complications of sarcoidosis. His work in vascular neurology has covered all aspects of stroke management, including prevention and acute, subacute and chronic care. Dr. Stern also provides complex care management for patients suffering from neurosarcoidosis.
His research focuses on understanding the biology and clinical outcomes of neurovascular disease and neurological complications associated with sarcoidosis. Dr. Stern has served as the medical safety monitor on a number of National Institutes of Health (NIH) stroke studies.
In his new role at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Stern will be seeing outpatients as a member of the Advanced Clinical Neurology division with Dr. John Probasco.
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
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital, Neurology, 1979
- Residency: Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1976
- Medical Education: University of Rochester School of Medicine, MD, 1974
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1980
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1977
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
5 out of 5
45 ratings, 21 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
Dr Stern is a world-renowned Neuro-Sarcoidosis Specialist.You would never know that. He is kind, humble, non-judgemental, compassionate and so easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Dr. Stern 's attentive to my health challenges. He listens and assesses my concerns while probing to understand symptoms. He works with various fellows in his practice and they work well in determining a plan of care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
I've seen Dr. Stern since 2023 for my neurosarcoidosis. He has always been very caring and personable. He listens well and answers all my concerns. I trust him with my care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Extremely good appointment!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
The visit with Dr Stern and his Fellow was the most thorough evaluation of my health and my past history that I have ever had. I may not ever know what exactly causes my issues but I feel confident that they will do their best to find out.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
This is the most prepared, smart, knowledgeable, caring, professional that John Hopkins has
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr. Stern is an outstanding doctor. He is always prepared, having reviewed my test results since our last visit and asking excellent questions. I always feel that he is fully invested in my health and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Dr. Stern is a great physician!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Excellent care and quality time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr Barney Stern is very professional and so kind! He explains his thoughts and concerns until you are totally satisfied. His knowledge of my illness is absolutely amazing. More importantly Dr Stern has never given up on me, that means the world to me!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
The provider was great from start to finish. He listened to each of my symptoms and issues I was having. During the exam he explained everything he was doing, what he was about to do, and what I should expect. He went into details on what he thinks the problem may be and what future tests and exams he would like to do on me. He explained the importance of why he felt these additional procedures need to be performed. A very nice and kind doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Always reads notes from other docs at JHH. Communicates with other docs at JHH and Penn State (close to my home in PA).
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Always love my visits with Dr. Stern. Me as a person is what is important to him. His Residents are also great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Kind and listens to my concerns about my condition. Works very hard to improve my condition and has done a great job helping me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Stern was always thorough and listen attentively to what I had to sayDr. Stern is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. Stern has always been a high quality doctor and extremely professional. He listens and allows the patient to participate in healthcare decisions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Stern is an excellent doctor. He spent a great deal of time with me trying to figure out what's going on. I would definitely recommend him to Family or friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr Stern is the BEST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Very understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Excellent doctor