
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Katrina Marie Nayak
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Johns Hopkins neurologist Katrina Nayak specializes in caring for patients experiencing headaches, and she has a particular interest in treatment of refractory chronic migraines. She offers patients botulinum toxin injections and nerve blocks when appropriate.
Dr. Nayak earned her medical degree at the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed residency training in neurology at Case Western Reserve University Hospitals in Cleveland. She received fellowship training in headache medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
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- phone: 410-550-5624
- fax: 410-550-7694
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Headache Medicine, 2024
- Residency: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Neurology, 2023
- Medical Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine, MD, 2019
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2023
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
170 ratings, 71 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 3/20/2026
I like Dr Nayak very much. She genuinely seems to care about me and helping me with my migraines. I have never had another Dr work so hard to help me feel better or be so concerned for my well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Very polite and helpful, instructions were clear and commutative plan established
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Provider is excellent. Thorough, knowledgeable and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Listens, quality care and explains answers to all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
I appreciate how she listens to me and truly takes my input into making decisions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Dr. Katrina Nayak is an outstanding neurologist who has been giving me excellent care for my headaches. She is a very good listener, a compassionate person, and never makes me feel like I am being hurried out of her office. I particularly appreciate her patience and understanding of my processing speed, which makes me feel respected and well cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Provider is very professional, precise and practical
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
She is very thorough and listens well , doesn't try to push anything on me and listens to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Very pleasant and kind. Sympathetic. Knowledgeable. Thorough. Understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Dr. Nayak is caring and makes me feel like I am her only patient. She spends a lot of time with me. She offers a range of treatment options and helps me with making decisions about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Nayak explained what was to be expected from this visit. I was given the option to take breaks if necessary. Dr. Nayak was knowledgeable and explained the process of the visit clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
I love Dr. Nayak she is always professional but also personable. She understands what I go through as a migraine sufferer because she also suffers from them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Katrina was excellent! Her calm and gentle demeanor helped me feel at ease during the procedure. She did a great job informing me about each aspect of the procedure. I left the appointment feeling content. I thoroughly appreciated Katrina's care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Excellent! Professional and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Nayak listens. I always feel understood after I speak with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Top notch headache doctor. I had a serious condition (GCA) which Dr Nayak diagnosed. There was a danger of losing my eyesight before it was diagnosed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
She always takes the time to listen what I have to say. She also asked questions like any new or different experiences I'm having with my problem. She seems very concerned and helpful about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
She is so helpful and always listens to everything I have to say and always comes up with a plan to help my migraines.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Excellent care giver
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Very thorough, and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
She was super attentive and receptive to my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Since I was given this doctor I am able to reach the doctor better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Dr. Nayak is an amazing doctor. She is able to communicate with me not only on a professional level but also a personal level. She makes sure that I understand everything before leaving from my appointment. She is very kind and extremely through.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
She was the most professional, thorough and patient provider I believe I have ever had. Awesome bedside manner. Never felt rushed and always felt heard.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr. Nayak is always very concerned about what is going and she works to help find answers. I greatly appreciate her and her help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Great listener!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Great!! Best experience yet dealing with this issue
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Best care ever received for migraines I have had since childhood.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
I am so glad we can meet through video. I do not want to have to drive there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Excellent care. Attentive, informative, knowledgable. Very pleasant demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr. Nayak is an excellent physician who offers countless methods to eliminate my pain and improve my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr. Nayak is quite amazing. Even though she has tons of patients, she makes you feel as though you are her only patient. She listens and appears very concerned as she is able to remember (or at least look up) my history prior to coming in the room. She and her nursing assistant compliment each other making my experience great each time I go.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Attentive, courteous, knowledgeable, and patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
She was friendly, thorough and patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
My provider was very nice and helpful to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr Nayak is very knowledgeable and she listens to what I say, and keeps track from each session so I do not have to repeat myself. She is up to date on my information. She is easy to work with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr Nayak was phenomenal. I have seen a number of Neurologist and she is the only one who made me feel as though we will find a solution to my issues. And that she genuinely cared that we get a solution ASAP. She gave me hope and that's something I haven't had in a long time. I highly recommend her!! She listened, asked detailed questions and followed up on things in my medical history. And I did not feel that my appointment was rushed at all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Nayak is definitely one of the best physicians I have ever had. Very, VERY compassionate; very understanding; and extremely easy to talk to. And she listens intently and invites me into the planning process for my care. In short: she is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Excellent. Knowledgable. Caring. Compassionate. Empathetic. Thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
I have received the very best care from Dr. Nayak. I have seen 4 neurologists in the past 11 years from my headaches. She is far beyond the most thorough and knowledgeable. And compassionate too. I feel very fortunate to have found her.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Love the way she explain everything and take her time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr. Nayak is amazing. She's thoughtful, compassionate, and she listens thoroughly to patients issues. She is extremely comprehensive in her care. I really appreciate the fact that my concerns about my health are not dismissed, but carefully considered and taken into consideration.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Caring and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr. Nayak always listens intently to me about my pain and genuinely cares about whether the current plan we have for treatment is helping. I find that when I leave her office I am always clear on who should be contacting me, what medications I should be expecting and who I should contact.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
I was very pleased with my provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Excellent provider. The longest I've ever talked to any Physician in my life. She is very caring and knowledgeable and I feel like I'm in great hands!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
She took the time to listen to me in my problems and then create a plan to help deal with my problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Incredibly thorough; went through a detailed history to have the most informed plan of care development possible. I felt listened to and respected the entire time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Good bedside manner and knowledgeable and interested in what I had to say
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Provider was very good. I have very low BP (POTS) and she witnessed me nearly pass out and had me lie got, got me water, a cold compress, and sat with me until I was Ok.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Dr Nayak is very thorough and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Excellent provider. Really knowledgeable. Really listened.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Love her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
She was very kind and listened .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
My provider was excellent. She explained in detail what was going to take place and what to expect.i
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Excellent Caring Compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Excellent professional! I'd like to have her every time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
I'm impressed with Dr Nayak's care. I have suffered from unremitting migraines for 11 years. I have consulted at least four other neurologist. I finally feel like I may be getting somewhere with Dr. Nayak. I still have the headaches, but they have lessened somewhat in intensity. And more importantly, I have hope that somewhere down the road we will find the right combination to significantly reduce the pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
She is very professional and well versed in my history. I respect her judgment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Katrina was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Had to wait 6 months for appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Very understanding about my headaches
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Efficiently performed procedure, expressed concern over my comfort, pleasantly interactive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr. Nayak is great. She listens attentively, gives me options for how to address my issues, and she is kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Professional and pleasant. Seems very well-informed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Caring and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
She was so good very thorough and took so much time getting all the information about my situation and working to move forward with steps to help relieve my pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr. Nayak is cool, knowledgeable, understanding and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Very attentive; respectful; caring; thorough. One of the best doctors I've had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Informative, caring, and attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Dr Nayak is a caring, dedicated and informative provider.