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Justin McArthur, MD, Neurology, Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins Hospital

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Neurology • Baltimore, MD

Professor of Neurology, Professor of Medicine, Professor of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director, Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology, Professor of Neurology, Pathology, Epidemiology and Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Justin McArthur is a neurologist in Baltimore, MD and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medical Education and has been in practice 38 years. He is experienced in neurological infections, multiple sclerosis, and neuroimmunology.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthM.P.H., 1988
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Neurology, 1983 - 1984
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1983
  • Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medical Education
    Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medical EducationClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1982 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • A.B. Baker Teaching Recognition Award American Academy of Neurology, 2017
  • Diversity Recognition Award Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council, Diversity, Inclusion, Excellence, 2016
  • Neurology Clinical Faculty Brain Award for Excellence in Teaching Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Cell-free Mitochondrial DNA is Associated with HIV Replication, Iron Transport, and Mild HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Impairment  
    Mehta SR, Perez-Santiago J, Hulgan T, Day TR, Barnholtz-Sloan J, Gittleman H, Letendre S, Ellis R, Heaton R, Patton S, Suben JD, Franklin D, Rosario D, Clifford DB, Co..., Journal of Neuroinflammation, 1/1/2017
  • Modeling the Natalizumab Risk for Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy in MS Editorial  
    Mowry, EM, McArthur, JC, Neurology, 1/1/2017
  • Persistent CSF but not plasma HIV RNA is associated with increased risk of new-onset moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms; a prospective cohort study  
    Hammond ER, Crum RM, Treisman GJ, Mehta SH, Clifford DB, Ellis RJ, Gelman BB, Grant I, Letendre SL, Marra CM, Morgello S, Simpson DM, Mcarthur JC; CHARTER Group, J Neurovirol, 1/4/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Neuropathic Pain Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatment. 
    Simpson DM, McArthur JC, Dworkin RHOxford University Press, New York, NY2012
  • Inflammatory Diseases of the Central Nervous System. 
    Chapter: HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders: clinical features and therapeutic challenges. 
    Page 201 - 220Schiess N, McArthur JCEditors: Kilpatrick T, Ransohoff RM, Wesselingh S.Cambridge University Press, New York, NY2010
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid in Clinical Practice 
    Chapter: HIV Infection. 
    McArthur JCEditors: Irani D.Elsevier Saunders2008
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Lectures

  • The Emerging Epidemic of Neurological Disease: a focus on Alzheimer Disease 
    Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY - 1/26/2018
  • The Potential for Important Research Contributions by Neurologists 
    Bethesda, MD - 1/17/2018
  • HIV and the Nervous System 
    Johns Hopkins University - 1/26/2017
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Other

  • Acute neuromyopathy syndrome. 
    McArthur, J, Hopkins HIV Report
    1/1/2002
  • Report from the 8th CROI: sensory neuropathy in HIV/AIDS. 
    McArthur JC, Hopkins HIV Report
    1/1/2001
  • Report from the 7th CROI (San Francisco, February 2000): update on neurological manifestations of HIV infection. 
    Andrade A, McArthur JC, Hopkins HIV Report
    1/1/2000
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Press Mentions

  • Dr. Daniel B. Drachman, a Neuromuscular Diseases Expert and Founder of the Johns Hopkins Neurology Department, Dies
    Dr. Daniel B. Drachman, a Neuromuscular Diseases Expert and Founder of the Johns Hopkins Neurology Department, DiesNovember 13th, 2022
  • 146th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association to Focus on Research and Development of Neurologic Disease Therapeutics
    146th Annual Meeting of the American Neurological Association to Focus on Research and Development of Neurologic Disease TherapeuticsOctober 5th, 2021
  • American Neurological Association Announces Winners of 2021
    American Neurological Association Announces Winners of 2021July 26th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Translational Research In Neuro-Aids And Mental HealthNational Institute Of Mental Health2010–2012
  • Center For Novel Therapeutics For Hiv-Associated Cognitive DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health2011
  • Training Clincian Scientists In Neuroinfectious DiseaseNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2010–2011
  • Novel Therapeutics Hiv-Associated Cognitive DisordersNational Institute Of Mental Health2006–2011
  • Administrative CoreNational Institute Of Mental Health2006–2011
  • Identification Of Biomarkers For Hiv-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders And SubsNational Institute On Drug Abuse2009–2010
  • Surragate Markers CoreNational Institute Of Mental Health2006–2010
  • Developmental CoreNational Institute Of Mental Health2006–2010
  • Clinical Outcomes CoreNational Institute Of Mental Health2006–2010
  • Center For Novel Therapeutics For HIV Associated Cognitive Disorders-Animal CoreNational Institute Of Mental Health2009
  • Tissue And Cell Reservoirs For HIVNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • (CHARTER) CNS HIV Anti-Retroviral Therapy Effects Research StudyNational Center For Research Resources2007
  • Predicting Progression Of Neuro-AidsNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
  • Predicting Progression Of NeuroaidsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2004–2007
  • Risk Factors For Hiv-Sensory NeuropathiesNational Center For Research Resources2004–2007
  • ACTG A5157National Center For Research Resources2006
  • Tissue And CellNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • Study Of Ngx-4010 Treatment Of Painful Hiv-Assoc Distal Symmetrical PolyneuropatNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • Study To Evaluate The Efficacy And Safety Of ProsaptideNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
  • CNS HIV Anti-Retroviral Therapy Effects Research StudyNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
  • ACTG 736National Center For Research Resources2004–2006
  • Hiv-Sensory Neuropathies:Risk Factors, ImmunopathologyNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2002–2006
  • A5117National Center For Research Resources2004
  • Trial Of Lamictal In Adult HIV Peripheral NeuropathyNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Lidocaine Gel For Painful Peripheral Neuropathy In HIVNational Center For Research Resources2000–2002
  • Viral Load And Immune Activation MarkersNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1999–2002
  • Randomized, Double Blind, Parallel Group Placebo Study Of CPI-1189National Center For Research Resources1999–2002
  • Research Centers For AIDS DementiaNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1998–2002
  • Antiviral Adherance And Resistance In CNS HIV InfectionNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1998–2002
  • Lexipafant In HIV Dementia--Tolerability And Safety, Placebo ControlledNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
  • Lamotrigine In Treatment Of Painful HIV Associated Sensory NeuropathyNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
  • ACTG 291--Phase II Double Blind Trial Of Recombinant Human Nerve Growth FactorNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
  • ACTG 860--Recombinant Nerve Growth Factor Biopsy Specimen TrialNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
  • Viral Load And Immune Activation MarkersNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1998
  • Research Center For AIDS DementiaNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1993–1998
  • ACTG 291National Center For Research Resources1997
  • ACTG 243National Center For Research Resources1997
  • Dementia, Myelopathy, And Neuropathy In AIDSNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1993–1997
  • Training Program In Neurovirology &NeuroimmunologyNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1993–1995
  • Natural History Of HIV 1 Infection--Neurological And Neuropsychological StudiesNational Center For Research Resources1994
  • Natural History Of HIV-1 Infection--Neurological &Neuropsychological StudiesNational Center For Research Resources1993
  • Research Centers For AIDS Dementia And Other RetrovirusNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1988–1992
  • Neurovirology And NeuroimmunologyNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985–1992
  • Neuropsychiatric Aspects Of Acquired Immune DeficiencyNational Center For Research Resources1990
  • Natural History Of HIV-1 Infection--Neurological And Neuropsychological StudiesNational Center For Research Resources1990
  • Demyelinating Diseases Of The Nervous SystemNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1985–1988

Hospital Affiliations

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