Timothy F Witham
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Timothy F Witham
Independent Clinician

Clinical Trial Keywords
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Additional Training
Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine / Neurosurgery (Pittsburgh PA ) (2001)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
199 ratings, 87 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 3/11/2026
Outstanding physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
I think John Hopkins is a excellent hospital
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Courteous and knowledgeable, answers all questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
It took 3 months to see him for the 1st appt. I was impressed that he answered all my questions and expounded on how my condition (completely new to me) might progress. He prescribed tests. Then I was told he would be leaving Hopkins in ~4 months. That was a blow!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
I like Dr. Witham's attention to detail, and his willingness to try to help someone who is considered a complex case - it gives that person some hope of feeling better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
He is by far the best surgeon I ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr Witham is Great Why are Doctors leaving John Hopkins MC?First it was [staff] & now Dr Witham??? JHMC needs to keep these Great Physicians!!!!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
The cervical splne surgery he did on me was life changing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
He is the best neuro spine surgeon i've ever met. He's very kind and compassionate and he explains everything, the best way possible.He's very easy to understand and I would recommend him to all my friends and family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
I felt that they were very thorough in seeking to get the information they needed to make the right decisions regarding my care.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
The surgeon did a great job with my surgery. I'm no longer in pain. I feel good and can now walk, sit and sleep without being in constant pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Witham is very thorough.he will be missed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Kind, personable, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Very knowledgeable and answered my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr Witham was professional and led me to an orthopedic doctor. Dr felt it needed attention with an orthopedic doctor. He felt my concerns and pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
I will be sad to see him leave JH, excellent surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and supportive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Witham was very knowledgeable and polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr.Witham was very thorough in evaluating me as a first time patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
I would not go to any other provider for my spinal health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr. Witham was by far one of the best physicians I have encountered in a while. I did not feel rushed and he took time to ask me questions and explained my health situation. I left his office feeling encouraged and hopeful. He has such great bedside manner and left me feeling that he cared about my health. I cannot stop raving about him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
He did a thorough physical examination
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
I am a patient at Johns Hopkins Medicine because of the quality of care from a physician -- NOT a patient of a physician because they are affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Timothy Witham is a consummate professional who merits trust.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Witham & his other Dr's are amazing professionals. Dr. Witham is caring, empathetic, sympathetic and kind. I am devastated that Dr. Witham is leaving JHH but I understand after 20 years, it's time for him to take his expertise to another University Medical Center and teach his brilliant mind and talented hands with others.Dr. & Mrs. Tim Witham will missed very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr. Witham is excellent as always. So was his resident/fellow [staff]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
This was my first visit with Dr. Witham. I found him down to earth, friendly, thorough, knowledgeable, and explained things so that I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr Witham is a wonderful neurosurgeon and I fully trusted his decision not to do surgery on my spine and gave me solid reasons why. I respected his decision. He said to continue with the Epidurals and if and when they no longer help with the pain contact him and he'll see what can be done too relieve my pain.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Excellent doctor, will miss him .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr Witham is an excellent doctor/surgeon and I am was very pleased with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Explained answers to my questions. Showed & explained the MRI results.Did not rush!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
He was very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
I could have met with other neurosurgeon s, but wanted to see Dr. Witham specifically because I believe he is the best in the field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Witham is an excellent neurosurgeon whom has performed a couple of operations on nm spine with excellent results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Helpful as he could be with my health issue. Nothing can be done
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Very knowledgeable and polite and made me feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Good listener; great at explaining and helping me to understand and visualize my situation; highly professional and knowledgeable; very relatable; good sense of humor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Excellent provider. Explained everything clearly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
He was well informed. Listened and responded in a way that was clear and concise
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
My provider was good lessened to my hospital complaints, gave me information on second surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
I was pleased
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Provider was excellent and informed me well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr. Witham and his resident [staff] (? I can't remember his name) were very caring and professional and helpful. I was very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
I had the best possible care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
I got lost on my way there from York PA and Dr. Witham waited for me. I appreciated that so much. I trust him and his care of my spine!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr Witham is a caring and highly competent physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Very professional and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Very proficient and knowledgeable and veryPleasant and approachable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Witham has always a very high level of knowledge, expertise, kindness, patience and care at every visit. I am blessed to have him as my surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
I met Dr. Witham for the first time after being referred to him by [staff]. Although he was nice, I was in a lot of pain, and the news he shared about my health was shocking and brutal to hear. I heard from [staff] his NP, who explained my further need to see an Entraconlogist. She said she would help me find one near Annapolis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
He is very professional and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr. Witham performed both my cervical spine surgery in 2011 and my lumbar spine surgery in 2014. He is an excellent surgeon and doctor. I have one hundred percent confidence in him. His expertise and professional presentation are a credit to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Very knowledgeable, experienced, empathetic
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr. Witham answered many questions for me regarding my upcoming surgery- with clarity and patience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr. Witham is very personable and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr listened to my concerns. He was very thorough and explained things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Very pleased
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Excellent. Thoughtful and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Excellent surgery and after care and compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Very helpful Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
We were impressed by Doctor Witham
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Do'nt plan on changing. First visit 2014.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr. Timothy Witham is an extraordinary neurosurgeon, with expert skill, excellent communication with patients in person and via MYCHART, and great patience. He listened extremely carefully to my history and symptoms, made the correct diagnosis that eluded other neurosurgeons, performed a remarkably skilled spinal fusion surgery, and Is very attentive and responsive during postoperative care, as Is his team. I have only superlatives for Dr. Witham.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
He was very though in explaining what the cause of my problem is and my options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Witham is very personable, knowledgeable, friendly and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Very nice to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr Witham is a respected fine surgeon And I'm grateful I'd be able to see him as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr Witham was very kind, patient, and explained in clear, easy to understand terms what was causing me pain, and what he could do to help relieve it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
He was great. It's been ten years trying to figure out what was going on and he was able to provide a lot of answers!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Very professional and thorough. Made me feel he Is concerned about my welfare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Dr Witham is very skilled and personable ,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Patient, easy to talk with, listened carefully, knowledgeable about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Dr. Witham helped to usher me through a large spinal surgery with his calm and confident demeanor. He explained clearly what to expect before, during, and after surgery, and judging by my recovery so far, I expect terrific results. His entire team deserves high marks as well. I'd recommend Dr. Witham to anyone who needed a neurosurgeon and would go back to him without a second thought, if needed (hopefully not needed!).
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
I would recommend Dr Witham to anyone, he is an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr. Witham is GREAT!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Very attentive!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr Witham was very knowledgeable and personable. He did an excellent job performing my surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr. Witham listens well and explains the situation completely. I never feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
He was extremely great exploring things. He knows how important this condition is to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr. Witham is the best!!! He is personable, knowledgeable and I am very happy with my results!!! I know I would not have had the same outcome if I had surgery closer to home. I am so thankful for Johns Hopkins and Dr. Witham!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
[staff] was great. She asked me several questions to familiarize herself with my pain situation. Dr. Witham was very good. Took the time to talk to me and explained alot that was going on in my MRI's.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Great doctor