Jackie Bhattarai, PhD

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Jagriti ‘Jackie’ Bhattarai, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and researcher studying racial disparities in multiple sclerosis care. Her research explores how the overall health care experience and health outcomes can be different for historically underserved populations, such as African Americans. Dr. Bhattarai is looking to understand why and how factors such as a person’s neighborhood or income can influence the relationship with a doctor and the care received. Dr. Bhattarai is an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a former multiple sclerosis research fellow.