Christopher Oakley, MD
Headache Medicine
Pediatric Neurology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Christopher Oakley
Professional Titles
- Co-director, Johns Hopkins Headache Center
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology
Background
As Assistant Professor of Neurology, Dr. Oakley sees patients with a variety of general pediatric neurological issues, but he focuses his clinical efforts primarily on the treatment of pediatric and adolescent headaches. He is the co-director of the Johns Hopkins Headache Center and has established the Pediatric Headache Center at The Johns Hopkins Hospital to better serve children and adolescents with these common and potentially disabling conditions.
A long standing migraine suffer himself, Dr. Oakley is a member of the Child Neurology Society, American Academy of Neurology, the American Headache Society, and the National Headache Foundation. He lectures frequently to the general public and healthcare providers on a multitude of pediatric neurology topics but focuses on migraine and other childhood headaches, as this is his primary clinical focus.
Centers and Institutes
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Migraines sideline kids and teens, new guidance looks at school and life stress, Today Show (08/21/2019)
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Headache Society
- Child Neurology Society
- National Headache Foundation
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Children's Center Pediatric Specialists - Annapolis
- 820 Bestgate Road, Suite 2D, Annapolis, MD 21401
- phone: 410-955-4259
- fax: 410-614-2297
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-4259
- fax: 410-367-2767
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-5624
- fax: 410-550-7694
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Pediatric Neurology, 2012Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Residency, Pediatrics, 2008Eastern Virginia Medical School
Medical Education, MD, 2005Board Certifications
Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2012Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
47 ratings, 14 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
We feel very Grateful to have Dr Oakley and [Staff] managing Ryan's care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Dr. Oakley was fantastic. He was thoughtful, through, and respectful and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Very kind, takes a lot of time with my child . Keeps her involved in her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
I have been seeing this provider for many years. He has always been caring, knowledge, and goes above and beyond. He has allowed me to gain control over my health. I would recommend him to all of my friends and family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Excellent and thorough provider who goes above and beyond to explain things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Listened and talked to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Dr. Oakley is phenomenal. My son goes through so much with his migraines. It's been very stressful trying to figure out how to help him, how to manage school and life in general. Dr. Oakley has always showed compassion and concern for [Patient's Name] situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr Oakley is awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
We have seen a lot of physicians in the past two and half years and Dr Oakley is the first we have seen to have the experience and compassion that made us hopeful and understood. He listened, when my daughter got upset he stopped and let her express her concerns and addressed them. We felt like we were his only patients. He spent three hours with us reviewing her case in great detail. Highly recommend and wish we could have found him sooner in our journey
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
He was so kind and knowledgeable and was able to answer ever question I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Dr oakley was professional and personal. He calmly and matter of fact explained the medical issue and the steps to take to prevent future issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Dr Oakley is fabulous . He listens to my teenage daughter. He's kind , knowledgeable and consistent. Very impressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
Dr. Oakley is the best! I feel lucky that my son gets to see him for his migraines
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Absolutely adore Dr Oakley. He is readily available for problems and concerns in between visits. He listens, talks to the children, and we make a plan together.