Summary

Dr. Ali Bydon is a renowned neurosurgeon and director of the Division of Spine Surgery and the Neurosurgical Spine Center at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. As the endowed Ziya Gokaslan Professor of Neurosurgery, he is dedicated to advancing the field through innovative clinical practices and extensive research. Additionally, Dr. Bydon serves as the vice chair for strategic planning within the Department of Neurosurgery.

Dr. Bydon’s clinical practice is centered on degenerative disorders of the spine, spinal tumors, spinal trauma and complex spinal reconstruction. He is an esteemed member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Bydon earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan School of Medicine in 1999 and completed his residency in neurological surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, where he graduated with distinction in 2006. He further honed his skillset by completing fellowships in minimally invasive spine surgery and the surgical treatment of peripheral nerves, followed by a one-year instructorship in spinal oncology and complex reconstructive spinal surgery at Johns Hopkins in 2007.

His research focuses on spinal biomechanics and surgical outcomes. He has co-authored over 265 peer-reviewed manuscripts and numerous book chapters. Dr. Bydon has made significant contributions to the understanding of optimal surgical management for conditions such as spinal synovial cysts, cervical myelopathy, lumbar spondylolisthesis, ossified posterior longitudinal ligament, cervical degenerative disorders, cervical myelopathy, thoracic myelopathy and metastatic diseases to the spine, among others. Dr. Bydon has presented at more than 200 national and international scientific meetings, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field.

An educator who has trained over 75 practicing neurosurgeons, Dr. Bydon has received prestigious accolades, including the Richard Otenasak Faculty Teaching Award and the Chairman’s Neurosurgical Teacher of the Year Award. His leadership roles have included serving on the residency review committee and the patient access committee at Johns Hopkins, as well as a yearlong term as the neurosurgical representative on the Johns Hopkins Faculty Senate. He has also served as a medical director with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, overseeing clinical and educational activities at renowned institutions in Lebanon and Brazil.

Dr. Bydon has performed more than 5,000 surgeries. His commitment to excellence in patient care, education and research makes him a leading authority in spine surgery, dedicated to providing transformative care to patients seeking relief and recovery.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 27 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • University Of Michigan Medical School
  • 81 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Ali Bydon has 2 locations

Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center

601 North Caroline Street Floor 5Baltimore, MD 21287

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

401 N Broadway St # L2Baltimore, MD 21287

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Dr. Ali Bydon, MDDr. Anja Iwona Srienc, MDDr. Jawad KhalifehDr. Whitney Erin Parker
Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients
4.1 
27 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Baltimore , MDBALTIMORE , MDBALTIMORE , MDNew York , NY
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ali Bydon

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Priority Partners
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ali Bydon has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ali Bydon has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Back Pain
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cancer
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Infection
  • Laminectomy
  • Neck Pain
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Spinal Cancer
  • Spinal Cord Compression
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Stroke
  • Wounds and Injuries

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1999

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