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J Simard, MD, Neurosurgery, Baltimore, MD

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Neurosurgery • Baltimore, MD

Professor, Neurosurgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine

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Overview of Dr. Simard

Dr. J Simard is a neurosurgeon in Baltimore, MD and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Maryland Medical Center and Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System-Baltimore Division. He received his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine and has been in practice 37 years. Dr. Simard accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 49 doctors at University of Maryland Medical Center and one of 16 doctors at Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System-Baltimore Division who specialize in Neurosurgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1981 - 1986
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    University of Florida College of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Creighton University School of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1986 - 1995
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1983 - 1987
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014
  • Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pipeline Diameter Significantly Impacts the Long-Term Fate of Jailed Side Branches During Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms  
    E J Le, A P Wessell, G Cannarsa, M J Kole, J M Simard, S Jones, E F Aldrich, American Journal of Neuroradiology

Press Mentions

  • No Benefit of EC/IC Bypass Versus Meds in Large-Artery Stroke
    No Benefit of EC/IC Bypass Versus Meds in Large-Artery StrokeSeptember 27th, 2023

Grant Support

  • Spinal Cord Injury, Progressive Hemorrhagic Necrosis And The Nc(Ca-Atp) ChannelNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2012
  • Pathological Role Of The Sur1-Regulated Nc(Ca-Atp) Channel In Cortex After SubaraNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2012
  • Sulfonylurea Receptor 1 (SUR1) - A Novel Therapeutic Target In Ischemic StrokeNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2011
  • Sulfonylurea Receptor 1 (Sur1)- A Novel Therapeutic Target In Ischemic StrokeNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2006–2010
  • Reactive Astrocytes From Gliotic CapsuleNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2004–2007
  • Cerebrovascular Ion Channels In HypertensionNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1994–2007
  • Pathophysiology Of Nicotine In Cerebral Blood VesselsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2000–2004
  • Ionic Channels In Cerebrovascular Smooth Muscle CellsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1993–1994
  • Ionic Channels In Cerebrovascular Smooth Muscle CellsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1990–1992

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CareFirst BCBS Maryland POS
    CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage
    CareFirst BlueChoice Network POS
    CareFirst BluePreferred PPO
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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