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Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Michael D. Kornberg
Professional Titles
- Associate Director, Neurology Residency Program
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Kornberg completed his undergraduate studies at Yale University. He then received M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and stayed at Johns Hopkins for neurology residency and a clinical and research fellowship in neuroimmunology. He is committed to a career that combines the competent and compassionate care of patients with multiple sclerosis and other immunolgic disorders of the nervous system with basic and translational research aimed at developing improved therapies.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
multiple sclerosis, progressive multiple sclerosis, immunometabolism, neuroinflammation, nitric oxide
Lab Website
Kornberg Lab - Lab Website
Research Summary
Dr. Kornberg conducts basic and translational research aimed at better understanding the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis, particularly the processes that drive progressive disability such a neurodegeneration and remyelination failure.
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
Kornberg MD, Smith MD, Shirazi HA, Calabresi PA, Snyder SH, and Kim PM. Bryostatin-1 alleviates experimental multiple sclerosis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U.S.A. (2018) 115:2186-2191.PMID: 29440425
Kornberg MD and Calabresi PA. (in press) "Emerging Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis." In Robert J Fox, Alexander D Rai-Grant, Francois Bethoux (Editors), Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders: Clinical Guide to Diagnosis, Medical management, and Rehabilitation, 2nd edition. New York, NY:Demos Medical Publishing
Kornberg MD, Bhargava P, Kim PM, Putluri V, Snowman AM, Putluri N, Calabresi PA, and Snyder SH. Dimethyl fumarate targets GAPDH and aerobic glycolysis to modulate immunity. Science (2018) 360:449-453; published online 29 March 2018 (10.1126/science.aan4665), PMID: 29599194
Kornberg MD, Ratchford JN, Subramaniam RM, and Probasco JC. Giant cell arteritis mimicking infiltrative leptomeningeal disease of the optic nerves. BMJ Case Rep (2015) Apr 9.PMID 25858943
Yeshokumar AK, Saylor D, Kornberg MD, and Mowry EM. Evidence for the importance of vitamin D status in neurologic conditions. Curr Treat Options Neurol (2015) 17:51. PMID: 26538263
Honors
- Young Investigator Award, Center Without Walls, Race to Erase MS, 1/1/18
- Marilyn Hilton Bridging Award for Physician Scientists, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, 1/1/17
- Clinician-Scientist Development Award in Multiple Sclerosis, National Multiple Sclerosis Society and American Academy of Neurology, 1/1/15
- Jay Slotkin Award for Excellence in Research, Johns Hopkins Neurology Residency Program, 1/1/15
- Guy M. McKhann Award for Excellence in Teaching, Johns Hopkins Neurology Residency Program, 1/1/15
- R25 Research Grant for Residents and Fellows in Neurology, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 1/1/14
Memberships
- Junior Member, American Academy of Neurology, 2012 - present
Professional Activities
Scientific Organizing Committee, National Multiple Sclerosis Tykeson Fellows Conference, Scientific Organizing Committee member, 1/1/17 - 1/1/17
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
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neurology, 2018
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2015
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD PhD, 2011
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2015
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
47 ratings, 21 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 3/9/2026
Michael D. Kornberg is an excellent physician with deep knowledge, genuine compassion, and offers extraordinary patient care which continues after each visit. I feel very fortunate to have him as my provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
He is so knowledgeable, good listener, great communicator, and very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr. Kornberg and the fellows working with him are always wonderful. I am always treated with great respect, care and compassion. I am so thankful he is in charge of my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
I don't believe I can adequately express how much Dr. Kornberg is an asset to your facility. He is the most amazing neurologist and all around amazing human being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr. Kornberg is a doctor who reflects his skills as a scientist and also reflects his compassion as a human being
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr. Kornberg's great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr. Kornberg and team are always courteous, respectful and provide me with facts on my health. My treatment options were also carefully explained to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr Kornberg is an outstanding clinician who feels like a care partner in his approach. He is very collaborative and invested in hearing about my experience and insights about my condition. Whenever I have reached out on MyChart, he is very responsive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr. Kornberg is always compassionate. He tries to cover every possible avenue to ensure I am cared for holistically.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
We are more than pleased with Dr Kornberg and his team. He's caring, compassionate and thoughtful. He explains everything he is concerned about as well as answering any questions or concerns we have. He's excellent in follow up. We never feel rushed or ignored. I greatly appreciate his treatment and I am grateful to be a patient at Johns Hopkins Medicine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr Kornberg, as always, was kind and informative regarding my treatment needs. Very much appreciate his guidance.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Dr. Kornberg is very nice & listens to everything that I say. He is a wonderful doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
He is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr. Kornberg is simply put the best. He is the fourth neurologist I have been to. He listens and doesn't dismiss anything I might bring up. I hope John's Hopkins can come to an agreement with UHC. There is no way I will find another neurologist who will even compare to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. Kornbreg is a awesome provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. Kornberg is always attentive, knowledgeable, and professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr. Kornberg is my most trusted medical advisor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr. Kornberg and [staff] are excellent.I think highly of Dr. Kornberg's ongoing care for me and would recommend him to anyone who needed MS or neurological care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Dr. Kornberg is an incredible provider. He takes time to share updates, listen, and respond to questions and/or concerns. He is thorough, thoughtful, and caring. He has expansive knowledge in the field, and I am grateful I am able to trust his medical expertise to feel confident in my medical treatment and plan. He always responds quickly to messages and updated testing. He is also actively pursuing new ways to help my condition through his research at John Hopkins. He is an excellent provider, and I am very grateful to be a patient under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr Kornberg is very kind and patience and listens and knows what medical care I need