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Peter W. Kaplan

Peter W. Kaplan, MBBS

Epilepsy Neurology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • German
  • Italian
  • French
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Peter W. Kaplan

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Neurology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Peter Kaplan is Professor of Neurology and serves as the Director of Epilepsy and EEG at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He focuses on epilepsy, clinical neurophysiology and nonconvulsive status epilepticus. He has written extensively about these subjects as well as about eclampsia and neurologic disease in women.

Dr. Peter Kaplan received his medical training from St. Bartholomews Medical School, University of London. He then obtained membership to the Royal College of Physicians in England. He completed his residency in neurology at Duke University Medical Center. He completed fellowships in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at the same institution.

Dr. Kaplan currently sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Centers and Institutes

Epilepsy Center

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Duke University Hospital, 1986
  • Residency: Duke University Hospital, Neurology, 1985
  • Medical Education: St Bartholomew's London Medical College, MBBS, 1977

Board Certifications

  • Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1988

Insurance

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Search plans
  • 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

4.8 out of 5

52 ratings, 27 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
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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 3/10/2026

    I wish I had been going to Dr Kaplan as my primary neurologist. He was wonderful!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Very knowledgable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    The Best, I am so thankful to have someone like Dr. Kaplan: everyone should be grateful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    He was a good listener & a very helpful care provider

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

    Dr kaplan is excellent nuerologist

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Very attentive and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    He was extremely knowledgeable, caring and proficient. Could not have asked for better care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr Kaplan is very professional, and cleared up several issues I have with my current condition. I enjoyed meeting him and look forward to my future visits

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    The first MD that has listened to me, updated My Chart

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

    Dr Kaplan is extremely knowledgeable and I am so thankful to be under his care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Dr. Kaplan has been my neurologist for 20+ years. I appreciate his expertise and perspective.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    He was very nice and informative

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

    OK thanks you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    He was very personable and took the time to listen to all my concerns. He also answered all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    This was my first visit with Dr. Kaplan and I was very impressed. I am very happy that he will be my new neurologist.

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

    Great person,friendly know how to explain everything

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Very competent and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Very kind and caring great bedside manners

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

    Wonderful physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    He is very knowledge about ongoing condition

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Dr. Peter Kaplan always shows respect for his patients, and is courteous and respectful of their time.

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

    My provider is new to me. But he is really good so far

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Dr. Kaplan was terrific.

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

    Dr Kaplan was great. Knowledgable and very engaged with me which made me feel relaxed in taking. He made things simple enough so that I could understand. He and Dr [ ] who had been my doctor for 17 years are the best Dr [ ] just retired.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    My annual check-up was a positive experience as always. Dr. Kaplan takes the time to explain my progress, listens to my concerns and answers my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Very informing. Concerned about my health with a pleasing atmosphere.