Kristin J. Redmond, MD, MPH
Radiation Oncology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Kristin J. Redmond
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
Background
Dr. Kristin Redmond specializes in the treatment of brain tumors and leads the spinal radiosurgery program. She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University where she graduated magna cum laude with a focus in neuro-psychology. She attended medical school and obtained a Masters in Public Health in health systems management at Tulane University where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as well as the Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society.
Dr. Redmonds research interest focuses on the development of novel radiation techniques and therapeutic agents to treat brain and spine tumors in order to increase tumor control and overall survival. In addition, she is working to develop innovative approaches to try to limit long term toxicities and minimize neuro-cognitive dysfunction following treatment for tumors of the central nervous system.
Dr. Redmond believes in a holistic approach to medicine and feels that the social and psychological components of patient care are equally important to traditional therapies. She works closely with a team of specialists to support patients and families during their cancer journey.
Centers and Institutes
Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Oncology, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
Research Interests
Low-dose radiation as a chemosensitizer, New therapy approachers to brain and spine radiosurgery, Reduce neurocognitive dysfunction to the brain
Locations
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- 401 North Broadway Street, Weinberg BLDG, Floor-L1 (Lobby Level), Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 410-502-1419
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 202-243-5271
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 145, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-502-8000
- fax: 410-847-3805
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Radiation Oncology, 2010Tulane University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2005Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Graduate School, MPH, 2005Board Certifications
Radiation Oncology
American Board of Radiology, 2011Insurance
- 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)