Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Karisa C. Schreck
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Karisa Schreck is co-director of the BRAF Brain Tumor Center at Johns Hopkins. Her research focuses on the development of small-molecule targeted therapies for patients with primary brain tumors. Dr. Schreck has specific expertise in the treatment of BRAF gene mutations. As such, she works with Christine Pratilas’ laboratory to investigate resistance mechanisms to BRAF-targeted therapy. Dr. Schreck also writes and runs clinical trials for novel targeted agents through the Comprehensive Brain Tumor Center and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
BRAF, ketogenic diet,
Clinical Trials Summary
Dr. Schreck conducts clinical trials of small molecule targeted therapies in glioma and other primary brain tumors.
Find a Clinical Trial
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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Podcast - Engineering Hero: Treating Brain Cancer by Targeting Mutated Neural Pathways, Embedded Computer Design, 12/5/2023
Video - Engineering Hero: Combatting Brain Cancer Mutations with Neuroscience, Embedded Computer Design, 11/29/2023
Additional Academic Titles
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, Associate Professor of Oncology
Contact for Research Inquiries
201 N Broadway
Viragh Bldg, Rm. 9179, Box#3
Baltimore, MD 21287
Research Interests
Clinical Trials, Personalized Medicine, Predictive Biomarkers for Treatment., Resistance to Small-Molecule Targeted Therapies
Locations
- Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
- 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neuro-Oncology, 2019
- Fellowship: National Institutes of Health, Neuro-Oncology, 2019
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neurology, 2016
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD PhD, 2012
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2016
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
69 ratings, 29 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 3/19/2026
Dr. Schreck is excellent - knowledgeable, empathetic, inspiring confidence. Very happy she is my neuro oncologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr. Schreck is so caring and takes the time to answer all my questions and to explain any medical concerns and/or test results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr. Schreck answered all the questions I had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Excellent! Explains thoroughly and listens attentively!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
My doctor is fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Dr. Schreck as always was attentive, ask questions, answered all of our questions and was Informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
She is an excellent Dr and very sincere and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Very kind, friendly. Infomative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Dr Schreck is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr Schreck is a very caring and understanding neurologist. She treats you like a friend, making it so easy to talk to her about anything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr Karisa was very professional and gave us all the options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
She is simply the best at what she does.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
The best! 10 out of 10
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Amazing! So bright and caring!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
This was the first time I saw her. It was a new location for me and I ended up an hour late. I was still treated as well as I could have expected.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
She is a wonderful doctor and makes me feel a ease when speaking with her as well as gives information when she know the answer but if not sure she tells me why and what we can do to be sure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
VERY GOOD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr. Schreck continues to show me that I'm in the best of hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Dr. Schreck is the BEST!!! She is thorough, knowledgeable, personable, caring and easy to understand when discussing medical issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr. Schreck is amazing and I'm very lucky to have her as a doctor. Her knowledge and experience are incredible, and with her help she is literally helping me stay alive! I cannot stress enough how fortunate I feel to have her as a physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Only positive comments regarding my provider. She is knowledgeable, empathetic, answers all questions, and I have confidence in her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr. Schreck is always professional. She is very thorough in explaining everything. She is patient and never makes me feel rushed during the visits. She definitely makes me feel like she cares about me and my well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Very attentive and sincerely cares
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr. Schreck is a good provider, it was the rest of the experience that was a challenge.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Great facility and provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Great doc
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr Schreck is fantastic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Excellent communicator. Listens to my concerns. Explains the details. Never rushes through our visits.