Summary

Dr. Jallo is the vice dean and physician-in-chief at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. He is also the David M. Goldenberg Family Endowed Chair in the Hough Family Institute for Brain Protection Sciences and a professor of neurosurgery, pediatrics and oncology with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Dr. Jallo joined Johns Hopkins in 2003 as a pediatric neurosurgeon. In 2013, he became the pediatric neurosurgery division director at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Jallo moved to Johns Hopkins All Children's in 2015 to launch the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences, a multidisciplinary institute that unites clinicians, researchers and educators focused on promoting optimal neurodevelopment and caring for children with injuries and illnesses that can affect the brain.

His areas of expertise include tumors of the brain and spinal cord, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring for eloquent tumors, use of minimally invasive technologies such as endoscopy and keyhole surgery and surgical treatment of epilepsy.

Dr. Jallo has published more than 245 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 89 book chapters and is co-editor of five textbooks on pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric epilepsy surgery and neuroendoscopy.

In addition, Dr. Jallo has been principal investigator for NIH and private foundation grants focused on treatment of pediatric central nervous system tumors and other neurosurgical challenges.

Dr. Jallo earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency in neurosurgery at New York University Medical Center and fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Beth Israel Medical Center, Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery, in New York.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 35 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, French
  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
  • 16 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 32 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

601 5th Street South Suite 500Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

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Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida College Of Medicine Med School: University of Kansas
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Insurance Plans Accepted by George Issa Jallo

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • MagnaCare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

George Issa Jallo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

George Issa Jallo has the following 32 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Arnold-Chiari Malformation
  • Brain Cancer (Astrocytoma)
  • Brain Cancer (Gliosarcoma)
  • Brain Cancer (Meningel Neoplasm)
  • Brain Cancer (Meningioma)
  • Brain Disorder
  • Brain Stem Cancer
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cancer
  • CNS Tumor (Ependymoma)
  • Craniotomy
  • Glial Cancer (Glioma)
  • Glioblastoma
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Infection
  • Laminectomy
  • Microsurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Cancer
  • Spinal Cord Cancer
  • Spinal Cord Cyst (Syringomyelia)
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Stroke
  • Vascular Tumor (Cavernous Hemangioma)

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

George Issa Jallo holds an active medical license in the states of Florida and Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Florida that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1991.

NPI Number

George Issa Jallo's NPI number is 1174570113.

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George Jallo's office is located at 601 5th Street South Suite 500, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701.
Which hospitals is George Jallo affiliated with?
George Jallo is affiliated with JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL.
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