Bipolar Disorders Clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospital

Welcome to the Johns Hopkins Bipolar Disorders Clinic - a pioneering initiative committed to advancing research and patient care for individuals grappling with bipolar disorder. Our mission is twofold: to deliver outstanding care to those currently diagnosed with Bipolar 1 and to pave the way for future breakthroughs in therapeutic approaches.

At the forefront of mental health innovation, our clinic is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for individuals navigating the complexities of bipolar disorder. As a research and patient care hub, we strive to merge cutting-edge scientific exploration with compassionate support, ensuring a comprehensive approach to mental well-being.

Currently focusing on patients diagnosed with Bipolar 1, our clinic is committed to understanding, treating, and ultimately transforming the landscape of bipolar disorders drives us forward. While our current focus is specific, we envision expanding our reach in the future to encompass a broader spectrum of patients.

Join us on this journey of discovery and healing at the Johns Hopkins Bipolar Disorders Clinic – where excellence in care meets the promise of a brighter, more informed future for individuals living with bipolar disorder.

Research for the Better

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As part of the Johns Hopkins Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Mood Disorders, there will be research and clinical trial opportunities for persons who are interested in participating in efforts to understand the causes and best treatments of bipolar disorder, and for persons who are struggling despite treatment with currently available medications. Participation is reseach is entirely voluntary and will not affect your patient care in any way.

Meet Our Experts

David Bond, M.D.

Dr. David Bond is a clinician and researcher with 18 years of experience in treating people with bipolar disorder. Dr. Bond co-authored the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Disorders/International Society for Bipolar Disorders Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Bipolar Disorder, the most widely used treatment guidelines worldwide. His research focuses on the relationship between body health and brain health, and especially whether cardiovascular risk factors like obesity and cigarette smoking lead to more severe mood symptoms in people with bipolar disorder. Dr. Bond sees patients in the Johns Hopkins Hospital Bipolar Disorder Clinic.

Fernando Goes, M.D.

Dr. Fernando Goes is a clinician and researcher with a long-standing interest in bipolar disorder. Dr. Goes sees patients in the Bayview Mood Disorders Clinic and in the Mood Disorder Consultation Clinic. He is the Director of Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Mood Disorders and his research focuses on understanding the cases of severe mood disorders and on identifying new and more effective ways of treating mood disorders.

J. Raymond DePaulo, M.D.

Dr. Ray DePaulo is a University Distinguished Service Professor and Co-Director of the Mood Disorder Center in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins Medicine. He has been an active clinician, teacher, and researcher throughout his 46 years with the Hopkins faculty. He founded the Hopkins Affective or Mood Disorders Clinic in 1977 and grew it into a multifaceted program of patient care, teaching and research that is a centerpiece in today’s Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Center. Dr. DePaulo remains an active clinician and an enthusiastic teacher and mentor of students, residents, fellows and junior faculty. He serves on many foundation boards and scientific advisory groups related to mood disorders including the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance and Project Healthy Minds.

Kevin Li, M.D.

Dr. Kevin Li is a recently trained clinician focused on mood disorders. He has a specific clinical interest in the longitudinal outcomes in bipolar disorders and has recently led a small clinical trial on the use of accelerated TMS and bipolar depression. He sees patients in the Bipolar Clinic and in the adult mood disorders inpatient unit.

Alison Athey, Ph.D.

Dr. Alison Athey is a licensed clinical psychologist and a part-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Scientist at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. In her clinical work, Dr. Athey works with adults who experience serious mood disorders, substance misuse, trauma, and bereavement.

Scheduling an Appointment or Consultation

We want to inform our potential patients that due to current clinical capacity constraints, we are focusing only on the care of individuals with Bipolar Disorder type 1 and are temporarily unable to accept requests for treatment for Bipolar 2 diagnoses. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time and will keep you updated on any changes. If you need a primary psychiatrist or a consultation for a second opinion, we are here to provide the care you need. Please contact Ms. Galltin to schedule an appointment via email [email protected]

Location

Johns Hopkins Bipolar Disorders Clinic
Clinic Coordinator: Ms. Jonnelle Galltin ([email protected])
Phone: 410-955-6819

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
550 North Broadway, Suite 308
Baltimore, MD 21205
Directions to the 550 Building and Parking

Research Opportunity

Johns Hopkins is seeking people who have a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder to participate in a research study. The purpose of this study is to create a database of information that allows researchers to explore how genetics and other biomarkers are impacted by bipolar disorder and its treatment. This information will be useful in learning more about bipolar disorder and to assist in the development of individualized care.

You may be eligible to participate if:

You are 18-75 years of age
You have been diagnosed with bipolar I disorder

If you choose to participate in the study, you will be asked to complete four annual in-person study visits—consisting of cognitive assessments, blood draw, and an MRI scan—as well as to complete a series of short online surveys periodically over the course of four years. Compensation will be provided for your time.

For more information, please contact a member of our study team:

Study Coordinator:
Sandy Wong
Phone: 410-701-0691
Email: [email protected]

Principal Investigator:
Fernando Goes

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