

Neurology
Brenda Banwell, MD
Director, Department of Pediatrics; Pediatrician-in-Chief and Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Brenda Banwell, MD, is a pediatric neurologist specializing in neuroimmune disorders, particularly pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD), and other conditions where the immune system attacks the brain, spine, optic nerves, or peripheral nerves in children and adolescents. She serves children and teenagers experiencing acute or chronic neurological deficits such as vision loss, movement impairments, sensory chang
13+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics (ABMS)
- Neurology (ABMS)
Education & Training
- University of Western Ontario — Child Neurology Residency
- University of Western Ontario — Pediatrics Residency
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Philadelphia Magazine — Top Doctor
2018-2024 (7 years)
- Schneps Media — Top Doctor
2021
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Department of Pediatrics
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Languages
English
Experience
13+ years in practice