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Christopher M. Jackson

Christopher M. Jackson, MD

Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery

Vascular Neurosurgery

Accepting New Patients
4.8 of 5 stars122 ratings, 44 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Christopher M. Jackson

Professional Titles

Florence D. Sherman Rising Professor of Neurosurgery

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Christopher Jackson, M.D., is a neurosurgeon who sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center. Dr. Jackson specializes in brain tumors and cerebrovascular disorders, including glioma, meningioma, acoustic neuroma, trigeminal neuralgia, brain metastasis, arteriovenous malformation and aneurysms.

Dr. Jackson earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he also completed his neurosurgical residency. During his residency, Dr. Jackson was honored with multiple distinctions, including the Frank L. Coulson Jr. Award for Clinical Excellence, the Irving J. Sherman Award for Resident Achievement, the Harvey Cushing Hunterian Research Award, and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha.

Dr. Jackson is an active researcher who has published over 35 peer-reviewed articles on brain tumor and cerebrovascular immunology. His laboratory focuses on how brain tumors evade the immune system and become resistant to immunotherapy. Additionally, Dr. Jackson’s laboratory explores the formation of cerebral aneurysms and inflammatory complications of cerebral aneurysm rupture.

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Additional Academic Titles

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

Selected Publications

  • Jackson CM, Pant A, Dinalankara W, Choi J, Jain A, Nitta R, Yazigi E, Saleh L, Zhao L, Nirschl TR, Kochel CM, Hwa-Lin Bergsneider B, Routkevitch D, Patel K, Cho KB, Tzeng S, Neshat SY, Kim YH, Smith BJ, Ramello MC, Sotillo E, Wang X, Green JJ, Bettegowda C, Li G, Brem H, Mackall CL, Pardoll DM, Drake CG, Marchionni L, Lim M. The cytokine Meteorin-like inhibits anti-tumor CD8+ T cell responses by disrupting mitochondrial function. Immunity. 2024 Aug 13;57(8):1864-1877.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.immuni.2024.07.003. Epub 2024 Aug 6. PMID: 39111315; PMCID: PMC11324406.

  • Kim JE, Lee RP, Yazigi E, Atta L, Feghali J, Pant A, Jain A, Levitan I, Kim E, Patel K, Kannapadi N, Shah P, Bibic A, Hou Z, Caplan JM, Gonzalez LF, Huang J, Xu R, Fan J, Tyler B, Brem H, Boussiotis VA, Jantzie L, Robinson S, Koehler RC, Lim M, Tamargo RJ, Jackson CM. Soluble PD-L1 reprograms blood monocytes to prevent cerebral edema and facilitate recovery after ischemic stroke. Brain Behav Immun. 2024 Feb;116:160-174. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2023.12.007. Epub 2023 Dec 7. PMID: 38070624; PMCID: PMC11220828.

  • Pant A, Jain A, Chen Y, Patel K, Saleh L, Tzeng S, Nitta RT, Zhao L, Wu CY, Bederson M, Wang WL, Bergsneider BH, Choi J, Medikonda R, Verma R, Cho KB, Kim LH, Kim JE, Yazigi E, Lee SY, Rajendran S, Rajappa P, Mackall CL, Li G, Tyler B, Brem H, Pardoll DM, Lim M, Jackson CM. The CCR6-CCL20 axis promotes regulatory T cell glycolysis and immunosuppression in tumors. Cancer Immunol Res. 2024 Aug 12. doi: 10.1158/2326-6066.CIR-24-0230. PMID: 39133127.

  • Jackson, CM., Kochel, CM., Nirschl, CJ., Durham, NM., Ruzevick, J., Alme, A., Francica, BJ., Elias, J., Daniels, A., Dubensky, TW., Lauer, P., Brockstedt, D., Baxi, EG., Calabresi, PA., Taube, JM., Pardo, CA., Brem, H., Pardoll, DM., Lim, M., Drake, CG. Systemic Tolerance Mediated by Melanoma Brain Tumors is Reversible by Radiotherapy and Vaccination. Clinical Cancer Research. 2016: 1516.2015.

  • Jackson CM, Choi J, Routkevitch D, Pant A, Saleh L, Ye X, Caplan JM, Huang J, McDougall CG, Pardoll DM, Brem H, Tamargo RJ, Lim M. PD-1+ Monocytes Mediate Cerebral Vasospasm Following Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Neurosurgery. 2021 Mar 15;88(4):855-863. doi: 10.1093/neuros/nyaa495. PMID: 33370819.

Patents

  • Jackson CM., Choi, J., Tamargo, RJ., Lim, M. Compositions and Methods for Treating Cerebral Vasospasm. #62873439. 
  • Jackson CM., Pant, A., Brem, H., Lim, M., Immuno-oncology Targets to Improve T-cell Metabolic Response. #63/115,803
  • Zhu Y., Lim, M., Jackson, CM., Woo J., Methods of Treating Myocardial Infarction, Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury. #63/578,431

Honors

  • Harvey Cushing Hunterian Research Award, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/19
  • Frank L. Collison Jr. Award for Clinical Excellence, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/19
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/18
  • Irving J. Sherman Award for Resident Achievement, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/18
  • Physician Scientist Training Program, Johns Hopkins University, 1/1/17

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
      • 401 North Broadway Street, Weinberg Building, Floor-L2, Baltimore, MD 21287

      Expertise

      Education

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2020

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 2013

      Board Certifications

      Neurological Surgery

      American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2022

      Insurance

      Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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      • 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

      4.8 out of 5

      122 ratings, 44 reviews

      The 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.

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      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/10/2025

        Great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/3/2025

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/13/2025

        Good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/6/2025

        Very good provider.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/27/2025

        Dr Jackson and [staff] are both clearly skilled and at the top of their field. This was not our issue with the visit.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/13/2025

        Responsiveness to set up appointment was outstanding

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/6/2025

        Doctor Jackson was very nice and helpful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/30/2025

        Excellent provider

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/23/2025

        I was treated with respect and kindness. I truly felt they Dr. Christopher M. Jackson truly cared about my wellbeing. He sat down and carefully explained my medical condition and answered my questions in a way that was understandable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/5/2024

        Dr. Jackson is a compassionate and thorough surgeon !

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/21/2024

        Dr Jackson is outstanding

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/14/2024

        Dr. Jackson took his time during my appointment. He answered questions thoroughly and made me feel comfortable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/31/2024

        I am always impressed with Christopher Jackson, M.D. He is very professional and incredibly experienced, yet so young. A good listener and explainer, he brings comfort to my worrying mind. Hopkins is lucky to have him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/31/2024

        Dr. Jackson was outstanding, from every aspect of listening attentively to explaining the next steps in my care. He was friendly, insightful, and gave me hope for the next steps of my care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/31/2024

        Very nice, confident, good listener, and exolained treatment options well .

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/24/2024

        Answered our questions and explained information wonderfully.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/24/2024

        My consultation with Dr. Jackson was excellent in every respect.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/17/2024

        Provider fir me in very quickly into his schedule! I thank him so much for that!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/17/2024

        Good doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/10/2024

        Dr Jackson is the best neurosurgeon I could have hoped for.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/10/2024

        Good provider of information. Made me feel as if he really considered my concerns

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/10/2024

        Excellent professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/3/2024

        Dr. Jackson was great in providing my Husband and myself with all the information we needed in regards to my condition.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/3/2024

        Dr. Jackson was very kind and thorough. He provided me with good information regarding my current situation.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/3/2024

        I am a new patient, so this was my initial visit with this provider, a telemedicine video visit. I have not met this provider in person, but via video he seemed very caring, listened well to my questions and the information I relayed to him concerning my condition, and explained things well as to why he suggested the course of treatment I will be receiving. I was very comfortable with my visit.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/26/2024

        Have been available to answer my questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/5/2024

        Explained upcoming procedures well using proper terminology so that I could look up additional information from reliable sources on my own.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/5/2024

        Dr Jackson is down to earth, he listens, explains things well and was not hurried or rushed.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/5/2024

        I am very impressed with Dr. Jackson's care that I am receiving. I am at ease with his explanations and recommendations regarding my situation. His listening skills are outstanding and he manages to calm my fears regarding the possible growth of my tumor. He takes the time to show me the MRIs and always is prepared to answer my questions when comparing them. I have total confidence in Dr. Jackson.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/5/2024

        Very attentivel

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/29/2024

        This physician is exceptional and one of the best I have ever had. He is a specialist and not my primary care provider, so I don't see him except to discuss my health issues related to his areas of expertise.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/29/2024

        Very happy with my video appointment. Dr Jackson was professional, I never felt rushed and he answered my questions with patience and detail.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/22/2024

        Dr. Jackson is very friendly and explained his thinking clearly and very well.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/15/2024

        Dr Jackson is excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/18/2024

        Dr. Jackson did an excellent job of explaining the results of test/procedures and also of my upcoming surgery. He also is very good at responding quickly to questions and concerns that I send to him via email.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/18/2024

        Dr. Jackson is great. Since I'm not a doctor, I can't rate his technical abilities ... But I am a patient, and I CAN rate his ability to instill confidence in him and his abilities... And he does. He (and Dr. [ ] ) rate as the elite. Top of the top.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/11/2024

        Very happy with how things are explained and how my concerns are handled. I have absolute confidence in my provider.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/20/2024

        Christopher was very knowledgeable on my health issues. He listened and gave logical advise on moving forward.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/20/2024

        Telephone consultation for 2nd opinion. Was very satisfied with information I was given

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/6/2024

        Dr. Jackson is an outstanding Neurosurgeon. He provides tremendous insight based upon his knowledge and research.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/23/2024

        Dr. Jackson is a fantastic surgeon. He is very thorough at communicating information about my surgery and he shows patience and understanding before and after the procedure !

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/16/2024

        Dr. Jackson is amazing. He answered all my questions. He made me feel comfortable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/9/2024

        Happy with recent progress

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/2/2024

        Dr Jackson did an awesome job removing my tumor and not damaging surrounding nerves. For this I am extremely grateful!