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- Older Adult 65+
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- English
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About Mackenzie Cervenka
Professional Titles
- Director, Adult Epilepsy Diet Center
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Neurologist and epileptologist Mackenzie Cervenka specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with seizures and epilepsy, with a focus on ketogenic therapies and surgical epilepsy treatment. She is the medical director of the Johns Hopkins Adult Epilepsy Diet Center.
Dr. Cervenka earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed an internship in internal medicine and residency in neurology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Cervenka completed a fellowship in epilepsy at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Cervenka's research focuses on the efficacy of ketogenic diet therapies in the treatment of adults with epilepsy, glucose transporter type 1 deficiency syndrome and status epilepticus. She also studies brain mapping in preparation for epilepsy surgery.
Dr. Cervenka sees new patients for second opinion consultations and ketogenic therapies.
Centers and Institutes
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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
A Dietary Solution to Extreme Epilepsy, Doorways to Discovery (November 2014)
Research Interests
brain mapping in preparation for epilepsy surgery., Efficacy of ketogenic diets in the treatment of adults with epilepsy
PubMed - Publications
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
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-616-7231
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neurology, 2010
- Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center, Neurology, 2008
- Medical Education: University of Virginia School of Medicine, MD, 2004
Board Certifications
- Epilepsy: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2013
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2008
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
49 ratings, 19 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 2/27/2026
Dr Cervenka and [staff] (dietitian) are the best providers anyone could ever ask for!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr. Cervenka is the BEST neurologist that I've ever had; this is our 14th year!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
She is an excellent physician! She is respectful and follows up to answer my questions in a very timely manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr. Cervenka is a very good doctor. She listens and explains things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
We have worked well together for the past 10 years but lately it seems she is pulled in different directions due to high demands being expected of her outside of giving great patient care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
It was obvious that she thoroughly reviewed my history and still asked information to make sure it was correct. She never made me feel rushed and explained everything that she was going to do. She was also very patient with my 2-year-old who is at the appointment with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Best! Very attentive and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Very easy to talk to. She listened to my complex medical history and had many suggestions to help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. Cervenka is the best doctor I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr. Cervenka has been great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
I find Dr. Cervenka to be thorough, thoughtful, and caring during all encounters
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Everyone is always polite, respectful and kind with each visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr.Cervenka is amazing every time I am treated with respect, always answering my questions and when needed my e- mail questions are always answered promptly and easy to understand. I cannot praise Dr.Cervenka enough. I come to John's Hopkins for the best care. I travel 6 hours one way for the best care I can find.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
I will graciously say this after each visit: Dr Cervenka is the best physician I've ever had the pleasure of knowing; I'm lucky to be under her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
All went well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr. Cervenka was well prepared prior to meeting with me and welcoming my husband to join the consultation I had. We were very impressed how she took detailed notes, took time to listen, and educated us on my condition.