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Michael I. Fingerhood

Michael I. Fingerhood, MD

Addiction Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Michael I. Fingerhood

Professional Titles

  • Director, Division of Addiction Medicine

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Medicine

Background

Dr. Michael Fingerhood is a professor of medicine and public health at the Johns Hopkins University. His areas of clinical expertise include addiction medicine and internal medicine.

He earned his M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He completed his residency at Johns Hopkins.

Dr. Fingerhood's research interests include substance use disorders, contingency management, hepatitis C and HIV.

He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the American Academy of HIV Medicine, The Society of General Internal Medicine and the American College of Physicians.

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

  • Opioid-related deaths make a disappointing uptick in early 2020, possibly related to coronavirus, The Baltimore Sun, June 11, 2020

    Swearing off alcohol for Dry January? Here are a few helpful tips to get through the month, USA Today, (December 24, 2019)

    Overdose patients end up repeatedly in hospital, The Baltimore Sun, Dec. 29, 2014

    Programs focus on high-risk patients to reduce spending, USA Today, Sept. 16, 2014

Contact for Research Inquiries

Phone: (410) 550-1134

Research Interests

Addictions, HIV

Selected Publications

  • Hsu YJ, Marsteller JA, Kachur SG, Fingerhood MI. Integration of buprenorphine treatment with primary care: Comparative effectiveness on retention, utilization and cost. Pop Health Managem. 2019; 22:292-9

  • Krawczyk N, Feder KA, Fingerhood MI, Saloner B.Racial and ethnic differences in opioid agonist treatment for opioid use disorder in a U.S. national sample. Drug Alcohol Depend 2017Sep 1;178:512-518. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.06.009.

  • Krawczyk N, Negron T, Nieto M, Agus D, Fingerhood M. Overcoming medication stigma in peer recovery: a new paradigm.  Substance Abuse. 2018; 39:404-9

  • Press K, Zornberg G, Geller G, Carrese J, Fingerhood M. What patients with addiction disorders need from their primary care physicians: a qualitative study. Substance Abuse 2016; 37:349-55.

  • Silverman K, Holtyn AF, Rodewald AM, Siliciano RF, Jarvis BP, Subramaniam S, Leoutsakos JM, Getty CA, Ruhs S, Marzinke MA, Fingerhood M. Incentives for viral suppression in people living with HIV: A randomized clinical trial. AIDS Behav. 2019; 23:2337-2346

Honors

  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Roche Family Foundation Scholar, Johns Hopkins Center for Innovative Medicine, 1/1/20
  • Distinguished Fellow, American Society of Addiction Medicine, 1/1/19
  • Physician of the Year, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 1/1/18
  • McCarthy Award, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Board of Trustees, 1/1/18
  • Baltimore City Health Department Equity Leadership Award, Baltimore City Health Department, 7/25/17
  • Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1/1/09

Memberships

  • American Academy of HIV Medicine
  • American College of Physicians
  • American Society of Addiction Medicine
  • College on Problems of Drug Dependence
  • HIV Medical Association
  • Society of General Internal Medicine

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • 5200 Eastern Avenue, Floor 2, Baltimore, MD 21224

    Expertise

    Education

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    Residency, Internal Medicine, 1990

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 1986

    Board Certifications

    Addiction Medicine

    American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2018

    Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine, 1989

    Ratings & Reviews

    5 out of 5

    95 ratings, 56 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 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 5 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/23/2024

      Excellent provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/15/2024

      Dr Fingerhood is a kind and a great doctor would not want any other doctor seeing me he is great.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2024

      Dr. Fingerhood has been my doctor for 30 years and I love him. He's the best. He is thorough, and knows me well, because he takes the time to know each of his patients. He is a doctor who truly cares

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2024

      Excellent

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      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      Excellent as always

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      Dr Fingerhood takes time to talk to his patients

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2024

      I think that Doctor M. Fingerhood Is the best Doctor. He cares about the people he see.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2024

      Dr. Michael Fingerhood always provides exemplary care. He's the absolute best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/27/2024

      Michael Fingerhood took care of my father for many years and me for 30 years. There is no one any better.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/25/2024

      Dr. Fingerhood Is a great listener and provider of medical help. A great doctor deed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/18/2024

      Very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/26/2024

      Dr Fingerhood is the best doctor I ever had.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/9/2024

      I am completely satisfied with the care provided by my physician.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/9/2024

      I like them as my provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      Very responsiveCould be more preventative

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/19/2024

      He was extremely kind and sensitive and funny

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2024

      He is the best Dr I have ever had

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

      Dr fingerhood is a great been with him for over 10 yrs

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/10/2024

      Doctor Michael Fingerhood is the best Doctor I've ever had my health has improved because of him

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/8/2024

      Same provider for 25+ years.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/3/2024

      Very professional and excellent bedside manner.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/1/2024

      DR. Mike Fingerhood has been my DR. For Over 30 years he's the BEST

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/28/2024

      Dr. Fingerhood is an amazing provider. He listens, ask your opinion and is 100% genuine.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/26/2024

      Best doctor I've ever had!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/17/2024

      Excellent Doctor and Pratice !

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/12/2024

      Dr. Fingerhood is amazing. He is the best doctor I ever had & I am so grateful to have him. I tend to not trust doctors but I trust Dr. Fingerhood with my health & wellbeing. I message him a lot on MyChart & he answers within hours, every time! He is compassionate & genuine.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/12/2024

      He Is great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/10/2024

      Very satisfied

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

      Excellent

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      Reviewed on 5/20/2024

      Happy

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

      Excellent caregreat

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

      Kind, knowledgeable, patient

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/26/2024

      Dr. Mike is the best!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/17/2024

      Dr Fingerhood is the best!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/11/2024

      Always very informative and considerate.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/10/2024

      I have been with Dr. Fingerhood for many years and trust and value his thoughts and opinions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/10/2024

      Always on time and very personable

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

      Wouldn't go anywhere else. Dr. Fingerhood is by far the most knowledgeable and caring dr I have ever met.

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

      Dr. Fingerhood is very easy to talk to and listens to me. We discuss my options.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/1/2024

      Dr. Fingerhood has been our primary doctor for years and he not only is he a great doctor he feels like a friend. We couldn't be happier with his many levels of care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/25/2024

      Best PCP I have encountered. Look forward to my visits with him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/22/2024

      Very personable and knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/15/2024

      I love the way he jokes around it puts me at ease

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/6/2024

      He's the most efficient and caring doctor that I have

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2024

      Very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2024

      Outstanding, genuine concernsd people

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/1/2024

      Dr. Michael fingerhood is one of the best and caring doctors that I've ever had.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/1/2024

      Great doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/23/2024

      Great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/19/2024

      Dr Fingerhood makes me feel comfortable and I feel in am in good hands.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/12/2024

      Terrific

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

      Dr Fingerhood is the best doctor I've ever seen

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/24/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/18/2024

      We have a great patient doctor relationship. He listens and takes time to discuss my concerns.y

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/17/2024

      The doctor was very good.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/10/2024

      Dr Fingerhood is the best doctor for your health concerns