Tanya McDonald, MD, PhD
NeurologyEpilepsy Neurology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Tanya McDonald
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Tanya J. W. McDonald focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizures. Her specific interests include dietary therapies for adults with epilepsy, evaluations for seizure surgery and epilepsy in women (including considerations during pregnancy).
Her research focuses on the impact of ketogenic diets, like the modified Atkins diets, on cardiovascular health measures in adults with epilepsy.
Dr. McDonald completed her undergraduate studies at Emory University and received her medical and doctoral degrees from Cornell University. She trained in neurology and epilepsy at Johns Hopkins.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trials Summary
Impact of Ketogenic Diets on Cardiovascular Health in Adults With Epilepsy. NCT02694094
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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, Epilepsy, 2018
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neurology, 2016
- Medical Education: Weill Cornell Medical College, MD, 2012
- Graduate School: Weill Cornell Medical College, Neuroscience, PhD, 2011
Board Certifications
- Epilepsy: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2017
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2016
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)