
Rafael J Tamargo MD
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Skull Base
Walter E. Dandy Professor of Neurological Surgery, Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Co-Director, Neurosciences Critical Care Unit, Professor of Neurosurgery, Vice-Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery.
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The Johns Hopkins Hospital1800 Orleans St, Zayed Bldg, Suite 6115Baltimore, MD 21287
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Summary
- Dr. Rafael Tamargo, MD, is a proficient Neurosurgeon based in Baltimore, MD with a subspecialty in Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery and Skull Base. His education includes a Residency in Neurological Surgery at Johns Hopkins University, an Internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital, and a degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He also graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Princeton University. Dr. Tamargo has gained experience in various conditions including cerebral aneurysm, moyamoya disease, arteriovenous malformation, to name a few. He has also contributed extensively to the field through his publications. Among his outstanding achievements, he has been recognized as America's Top Doctors by Castle Connolly and received CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification amongst other accolades.
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1985 - 1992
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Transitional Year, 1984 - 1985
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1984
Princeton UniversityBachelor of Arts, BIology, Magna Cum Laude, 1976 - 1980
Certifications & Licensure
MD State Medical License 1991 - 2027
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2007-2023
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
- Top Doctors:Baltimore Area Castle Connolly, 2012
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Headaches in chronic subdural hematoma: Does size matter?Crystal X Wang, James Feghali, Jiwon Moon, Sumil Nair, Alice Hung
Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. 2025-11-01 - The relationship between extent of resection, tumor recurrence, and facial nerve outcomes in vestibular schwannoma surgery: a single-institution experience and systema...Sai Chandan Reddy, S Farzad Maroufi, James Feghali, A Karim Ahmed, Melissa Canales
Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 2025-10-29 - 6 citationsOnyx dilution reduces time to resolution of chronic subdural hematomas after middle meningeal artery embolization.Alice Hung, Wuyang Yang, Oishika Das, Xihang Wang, Kathleen Ran
Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery. 2025-10-16
Press Mentions
- Golden Ratio Observed in Human SkullsJuly 16th, 2020
The Human Skull Obeys the 'Golden Ratio,' Study Suggests. Anatomists Say That's RidiculousOctober 10th, 2019
Golden Ratio Observed in Human SkullsOctober 3rd, 2019- Join now to see all
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External Links
- Johns Hopkins Physicianshttp://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/rafael-tamargo
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