Justin Mcarthur

Justin Charles McArthur, MBBS, MPH, is a distinguished neurologist and professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.12 He currently serves as the Director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology and holds the John W. Griffin Professorship in neurology.2 Dr. McArthur is internationally recognized for his work on HIV-associated neurological complications, multiple sclerosis, and other neuroimmunological disorders.12

Dr. McArthur received his medical degree from Guy's Hospital Medical School in London, UK, and completed his residency in internal medicine and neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital.1 He also holds a Master's in Public Health.1 His research focuses on studying the natural history, development, and treatment of neurological infections and immune-mediated disorders.2

Key positions and achievements:

1. Director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurology2
2. Founding Director of the Sheikh Khalifa Stroke Institute2
3. Neurologist-in-Chief at Johns Hopkins Hospital2
4. Founding Director of the Johns Hopkins/National Institute of Mental Health Research Center for HIV-associated Cognitive Disorders12
5. Elected to the Association of American Physicians in 20171
6. Inducted into the National Academy of Medicine in 20202

Dr. McArthur has developed innovative techniques, such as using cutaneous nerves to study sensory neuropathies associated with chemotherapy, HIV, and diabetes.1 His current clinical practice includes neuroimmunological disorders, neurological infections, and complex undiagnosed neurological disorders.2