Eric M. Jackson, MD
Pediatric NeurosurgeryNeurosurgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Child 3-12
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Eric M. Jackson
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Eric Jackson specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients with a broad range of neurosurgical disorders, including congenital malformations of the brain and spine, hydrocephalus (including endoscopic treatment), chiari malformation, craniosynostosis, spinal dysraphism/tethered cord, brain and spinal cord tumors, and traumatic brain injuries.
He is the Principal Investigator for several multi-institution research studies, including:
- Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network: currently investigating endoscopic surgery vs shunting for the treatment of hydrocephalus in infants in a $10M randomized trial funded by the NIH
- Park Reeves Syringomyelia Research Consortium
- Advancing the treatment for pediatric craniopharyngioma, identifying biological targets for molecular therapy
- A multi-institutional trial investigating a non-invasive eye tracking device for assessing increased intracranial pressure
Find a Clinical Trial
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Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Blunting the Stress of Shunt Maintenance, Pediatric Neuro News (Winter 2015)
Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
Jackson EM, Costabile PM, Tekes A, Steffen KM, Ahn ES, Scafidi S, Noje C. Use of Telemedicine during Interhospital Transport of Children with Operative Intracranial Hemorrhage. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 2018: 19: 1033-1038.
Choi J, Rui Y, Kim J, Gorelick N, Wilson DR, Kozielski K, Mangraviti A, Sankey E, Brem H, Tyler B, Green JJ, Jackson EM. Nonviral polymeric nanoparticles for gene therapy in pediatric CNS malignancies. Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine, 2020.
Studebaker AW, Hutzen B, Pierson CR, Haworth K, Cripe T, Jackson EM*. Leonard J*. Oncolytic Herpes Virus rRp450 Shows Efficacy in Orthotopic Xenograft Group ¾ Medulloblastomas and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors. Molecular Therapy – Oncolytics. 2017: 6: 22-30
Studebaker AW, Hutzen B, Pierson CR, Shaffer TA, Raffel C, Jackson EM. Oncolytic Measles Virus Efficacy in Mouse Models of Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors. Neuro-oncology. 2015: 17: 1568-1577.
Tekes A, Senglaub S, Ahn ES, Huisman TAGM, Jackson EM. Ultrafast brain MRI can be used for indications beyond shunted hydrocephalus in pediatric patients. AJNR AM J Neuroradiol, 2018: 39: 1515-1518.
Honors
Synergy Award, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 11/11/17
Memberships
- AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons
- International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
- AAP Section of Neurological Surgery
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-6406
- fax: 410-955-6402
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2010
- Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania , Neurosurgery, 2009
- Medical Education: University of Michigan Medical School, MD, 2002
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 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
59 ratings, 18 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 3/10/2026
Dr Jackson was friendly, personable, and thorough. He's a very don't to earth nice guy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Professional and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Interacting with Dr. Jackson is the pinnacle of what the patient and provider visit should be
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Very straightforward, clear, supportive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
This was a one year follow up from [staff] decompression surgery. Dr. Jackson was very attentive and answered any questions and concerns I had. He made me feel confident in my current health status and that everything was going well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
We waited an extremely long time in the room before dr Jackson came in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr. Jackson was patient, listened to everything I had to say and walked me through my situation (Chiari). He reassured me of the plan moving forward and ordered an appropriate test to rule out complications.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
M Y PROVIDER HAS BEEN SEEING SINCE 2013 HE IS VERY GOOD HAS CONCERNS
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Dr Jackson was excellent. His bedside manner was great and he explained the condition and options very clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
He was a great doctor that listened and answered all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr. Jackson and his assistant were wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Very nice! Spent over 30minutes discussing my options . Would definitely say he did a wonderful job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
I felt very heard by Dr. Jackson. Very respectful and friendly and willing to spend as much time as necessary to answer the questions I had. I did not feel rushed at all and was given clear next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Great communication and spent plenty of time with us during the appt.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Dr Jackson is the absolute best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Explained everything clearly, answered all questions, didn't rush through the appointment which was greatly appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
Dr. Jackson is a courteous, caring and extremely knowledgeable care giver. He is a true professional.