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About Jaishri Blakeley
Professional Titles
- Marjorie Bloomberg Tiven Professor of Neurofibromatosis, Director of The Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center
- Director, The Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Jaishri Blakeley is the Marjorie Bloomberg Tiven Professor of Neurofibromatosis in Neurology, Oncology, and Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, director of the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center and director of the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP). She is an active clinician-scientist specializing in the care of people with NF1, NF2, LZTR1, SMARC1 schwannomatoses, and primary brain tumors. Her research expertise in the development of clinical trials for nervous system tumors and specifically, early clinical-translational studies including tumor pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic investigations, imaging biomarkers for rare nervous system tumors, and incorporation of patient-focused, functional endpoints into efficacy studies. She has been the national or international leader of 7 clinical trials focused on therapies for glioblastoma, NF1 and NF2. In 2012 she cofounded the NTAP to dramatically shift the landscape of NF1 via necessary, efficient, and expert discovery, translational and clinical research. NTAP focuses on therapeutics, fosters collaboration, facilitates open and timely sharing of results, and streamlines the research process to accelerate therapies for plexiform and cutaneous neurofibromas. Through NTAP, Dr. Blakeley has supported and collaborated with more than 80 laboratories and research teams across the globe enabling meaningful therapeutic development for NF1-associated neoplasms and supporting the development of an exceptional community of clinician scientists focused on NF1 via the Francis S. Collins Scholars Program in Neurofibromatosis Clinical and Translational Research. Her research and programmatic efforts are all in the service of improving outcomes for the patients with NF1, NF2, schwannomatosis, and primary brain cancer for whom she is honored to provide care.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
brain tumor; neurofibroma, schwannoma
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Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Pedal to the Metal, Hopkins Medicine Magazine (5/24/2023)
Woman with Rare Genetic Disorder Wondered 'Who Is Going to Ever Love Me?' Then Fiancé Proved 'He's the One,' People Magazine (2/22/2023)
Dr. Jaishri O’Neill Blakeley Receives the Children’s Tumor Foundation’s Friedrich von Recklinghausen Award, Children's Tumor Foundation (6/19/2022)
Expert Point of View: Jaishri O. Blakeley, The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Post (7/25/2021)
Iniparib for newly diagnosed glioblastoma, The Lancet Oncology, October 2018
Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day: Look beyond the 'Elephant Man' stigma, The Independent (UK), (5/15/2015)
Johns Hopkins Announces Winners of Francis S. Collins Scholar Award, Newswise, (6/9/2014)
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Neurological Surgery, Professor of Oncology
Research Interests
New drug development, drug delivery, clinical trials
Research Summary
Dr. Blakeley established the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP) that harnesses intellectual power and essential resources in order to develop therapeutics for the peripheral nerve sheath tumors afflicting patients with NF1. These research efforts are all in the service of improving the outcomes for the patients that Dr. Blakeley cares for through her clinical efforts.
PubMed - Publications
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=blakeley%2C+jaishri
Selected Publications
Review research published by Dr. Blakeley at PubMed.
Honors
- Thomas Preziosi Award for Clinical Excellence in Neurology
- NF Mid-Atlantic "Make a Difference Award."
- Frank Ford Memorial Neurology Teaching Award
Memberships
- Adult Brain Tumor Consortium
- Education committee member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Executive committee member of the Neuro-Oncology Section of the American Academy of Neurology
- Society of Neuro-Oncology
- The U.S. Department of Defense Neurofibromatosis Clinical Trials Consortium and
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 Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 115, Lutherville, MD 21093
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- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-616-7231
- Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
- 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2007
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neurology, 2005
- Medical Education: Baylor College of Medicine, MD, 2001
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2007
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
48 ratings, 23 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 3/5/2026
She was FANTASTIC SEE
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Dr Blakeley was as usual outstanding. She is kind, caring and professional. I couldn't ask for a better provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Blakeley is an a outstanding physician who combines deep knowledge of the science of medicine with being gifted in the art of healing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Dr. Blakeley is a top notch doctor, who is extremely knowledgeable about NF and other neurological disorders. You can tell she's very passionate about her job and it shows at every level. She thoroughly discusses all your options going forward and asks if you have any questions once the appointment comes to an end.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
She spent a great deal of time with me, listened and asked many questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr Blakeley is phenomenal. She is intelligent, caring, and explains issues in detail. WSe have great conversations, and I sense that she engages with me, and cares about me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr Blakeley and [staff] are always caring and through when I meet with them. They are patient with my questions and I always leave feeling good about my situation. I'm honestly not sure where I would be without them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
She's the absolute best. I would never want to see anyone else. She's never let me down, only brought me up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
She is perfect to me in ways and sincerely care about me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
She is a fantastic doctor and we are so very lucky to have her! She is so knowledgeable and compassionate. She is a doctor who takes the time to listen to all concerns and answers any questions asked.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Top notch of the ""Top-Notch""
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Blakeley is the best. Brilliant and a great human being. She has everything a patient wants and needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
I had an excellent experience. Dr. Blakeley was extremely thorough during my examination. She also explained things very well and in a way I was able to understand. I feel like I came to the right place to address my health issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Listened intently and related directly to my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
The most respected physician in the area we were interested in turned out to be friendly engaging, spent plenty of time with us and was engaging with my daughter. It was a privilege to meet with Dr. Blakeley
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr Blakeley is nothing short of amazing and it's easy to tell that she truly cares about her patients. Very helpful and patient and does a great job explaining everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Love all the JHH providers so far. Everyone is so nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
She was very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr. Blakeley is the ever best doctor to me and I definitely rely on my entire health onto her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr Blakeley is terrific. We worked together as she provided me with all the options available to address some changes in my health. Over the years she has been my principal neurologist, I always leave encouraged and grateful and this visit was no exception. She is very clear and straightforward about her primary goals for my well-being and about consequences of different treatments. Even with a full day before her, she took the time to address my concerns, as well as the concerns she has for me. She is honest and I trust her fully.