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Katrina Marie Nayak

Katrina Marie Nayak, MD

NeurologyHeadache Medicine

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Katrina Marie Nayak

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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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

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

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 reviews

The 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.

Overall Rating by Patient
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Very polite and helpful, instructions were clear and commutative plan established

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    Provider is excellent. Thorough, knowledgeable and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Listens, quality care and explains answers to all questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    I appreciate how she listens to me and truly takes my input into making decisions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Provider is very professional, precise and practical

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Very pleasant and kind. Sympathetic. Knowledgeable. Thorough. Understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Excellent! Professional and compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Dr. Nayak listens. I always feel understood after I speak with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Excellent care giver

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Very thorough, and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    She was super attentive and receptive to my needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Since I was given this doctor I am able to reach the doctor better

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Great listener!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Great!! Best experience yet dealing with this issue

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Best care ever received for migraines I have had since childhood.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Excellent care. Attentive, informative, knowledgable. Very pleasant demeanor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Attentive, courteous, knowledgeable, and patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    She was friendly, thorough and patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    My provider was very nice and helpful to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Excellent. Knowledgable. Caring. Compassionate. Empathetic. Thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Love the way she explain everything and take her time with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Caring and compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    I was very pleased with my provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Good bedside manner and knowledgeable and interested in what I had to say

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Dr Nayak is very thorough and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Excellent provider. Really knowledgeable. Really listened.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Love her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    She was very kind and listened .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Excellent Caring Compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Excellent professional! I'd like to have her every time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    She is very professional and well versed in my history. I respect her judgment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Katrina was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Had to wait 6 months for appointment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Very understanding about my headaches

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Efficiently performed procedure, expressed concern over my comfort, pleasantly interactive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Professional and pleasant. Seems very well-informed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Caring and very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Dr. Nayak is cool, knowledgeable, understanding and easy to talk to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Very attentive; respectful; caring; thorough. One of the best doctors I've had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Informative, caring, and attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    Dr Nayak is a caring, dedicated and informative provider.