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- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Hindi
- English
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Pavan Bhargava
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Bhargava developed an interest in immunology early in medical school at the Christian Medical College in Vellore, India. He then completed his neurology training at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and while there began research in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS). Following his neurology training he completed a 3-year fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University in neuroimmunology and neurological infections focusing on MS clinical care and research. His fellowship training was supported by a Sylvia Lawry physician fellowship award from the National MS Society.
His main research interests include studying the role of inflammation in the meninges in progression of MS disease. He is currently involved in a trial testing the utility of injecting a drug called rituximab into the spinal fluid in patients with progressive MS. He is also developing an animal model of the process of meningeal inflammation to test other potential treatments. This work is supported by awards from the National MS Society, Race to Erase MS and the American Academy of Neurology.
He is also actively involved in studying the role of measuring lipids and small molecule metabolites in serum and plasma to help identify new biomarkers for improved diagnosis and prognosis of the disease. These methods could also help in better tracking the effects of various interventions and in personalizing the treatment of patients with MS.
Centers and Institutes
The Johns Hopkins Precision Medicine Center of Excellence for Multiple Sclerosis
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Lab Website
Bhargava Laboratory - Lab Website
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
Bhargava P and Calabresi PA. Novel therapies for memory cells in autoimmune disease. Clin Exp Immunol. 2015 Jun;180(3):353-60.
Bhargava P, Calabresi PA. Metabolomics in Multiple Sclerosis. Mult Scler. 2016 Jan 11.
Bhargava P, Steele SU, Waubant E, Revirajan N, Marcus J, Dembele M, Cassard S, Hollis BW, Crainiceanu C, Mowry EM. Multiple Sclerosis patients have a diminished serologic response to vitamin D supplementation compared to healthy controls. Mult Scler. 2015 Aug 18.
Saidha S, Al-Louzi O, Ratchford J, Bhargava P, Oh J, Newsome SD, Prince J, Pham D, Roy S, van Zijl P, Balcer LJ, Frohman EM, Reich DS, Crainiceanu C, Calabresi PA. Optical coherence tomography reflects brain atrophy in MS: A four-year study. Ann Neurol. 2015 Jul 18.
Sotirchos ES*, Bhargava P*, Eckstein C, Van Haren K, Baynes M, Ntranos A, Gocke A, Steinman L, Mowry EM, Calabresi PA. Safety and immunologic effects of high vs. low-dose cholecalciferol in multiple sclerosis. Neurology. 2015 Dec 30.
Honors
- Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholar, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 7/1/21
- Career Transition Award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 7/1/16
- John F. Kurtzke Clinician Scientist Development Award, American Academy of Neurology, 7/1/16
- Neurology Writing Award, American Academy of Neurology, 4/1/15
- Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowship Award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 6/1/13
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-955-6402
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neurology, 2016
- Residency: SIU School of Medicine, Neurology, 2013
- Residency: Christian Medical College Ludhiana, Internal Medicine, 2008
- Medical Education: Christian Medical College Ludhiana, MBBS, 2005
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2013
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
4.7 out of 5
37 ratings, 14 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
He is always on time and never have you waiting long periods of time, my husband would advise me to be on time because your Doctor never have you waiting. I wis he can recommend his service to other doctors office. How to not have patients wai.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Bhargava is a great dr enjoy the visit with him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
This was my 1st visit to John's Hopkins to see a Specialist for my MS. I was very pleased with the attentiveness for my issues and recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Originally, when I reached out, there was an appointment until September and then he was able to get me in within a week and I really appreciate that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Not one complaint This is what a dr / specialist should be Wish I found him sooner !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Quality of care is very consistent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr. Bhargava is an outstanding Neurologist- I feel fortunate to have him as my MS neurologist. He is an extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, responsive, and dedicated physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr. Bhargava has been very informative with every question I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Dr is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
He really cares about the health of his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Really enjoyed the Doctor and his assistant!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Very satisfactory transaction
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Dr. Bhargava is an outstanding neurologist! He is very thoughtful, listens carefully and showed great concern for my well-being during this and all my visits with him. I recommend him very very highly.