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Christina R. Graley

Christina R. Graley, MD

NeurologyHeadache Medicine

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Christina R. Graley

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Christina Graley is a neurologist who is fellowship-trained in headache medicine. She specializes in migraine headaches, cluster headaches and facial pain syndromes. 

Dr. Graley obtained her medical degree from Marshall University in West Virginia. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she remained for residency training in neurology. Her fellowship training in headache medicine was completed at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 

 

Selected Publications

  • Dworetz A, Graley C, Padia H, Gwathmey K. Neurologic Manifestations of Systemic Disease: Peripheral Nervous

    System. Current Treatment Options in Neurology. 2020; vol 22

  • Graley C, Aubert R, Gowda S, Holloway K. Responsive neuro stimulation [RNS] system for management of

    refractory status epilepticus. Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery. 2021; vol 24

  • Graley C, Oakley, C. Evidence supports prophylactic treatment for migraine. Contemporary Pediatrics. May 2020

Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology
  • American Headache Society

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  2. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 115, Lutherville, MD 21093
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neurology, 2022
  • Residency: VCU Health and Hospitals, Neurology, 2021
  • Medical Education: Marshall University School of Medicine, Medicine, MD, 2017

Board Certifications

  • Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2021

Insurance

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

180 ratings, 69 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.

Overall Rating by Patient
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    She is a great doctor, very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    I greatly appreciate that Dr. Graley always takes the time to clearly explain treatment options and answer my questions regarding pros and cons of treatments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    They were very thorough and I was very comfortable with them

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Dr Graley is by far one of the best medical professionals I have been treated by at Hopkins. Not only is she knowledgable and superior in her speciality, she is a kind and caring person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Dr Graley is a top-notch doctor. Her degree of concern for me, fund of knowledge, and active listening skills place her leaps and bounds above other providers. To me, it is obvious that Dr Graley, neurology, and high level treatments of horrific headaches are a perfect match. I feel blessed to have found Dr Graley.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Very thorough, knowledgeable and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Dr. Graley really took the time to listen to my concerns and to give me advice regarding my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr. Graley has put a lot of time and effort into my case. I can't appreciate it enough. She is easy to contact on MyChart. She is so friendly and easy to talk to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Very professional and informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Dr Graley is always helpful and willing to listen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Always personable, knowledgeable,attentive, pleasant, inquisitive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr Graley took time to listen to my concerns, explained treatment and answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Excellent, listens and very careful to injection the medicine to cause the least pain possible

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr Graley is very good at being prepared for her telecoms. Dr Graley is very professional and I am confident in her decisions for my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    I love how all my concerns/questions are answered. I finally have a provider who listens to my individual unique needs with chronic migraine facial pain.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    She's great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    My provider is kind person and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr. Graley gives wonderful care and listens!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Dr Graley has consistently provided excellent service and care. She's an excellent listener, gives me time to ask questions, and provides clear instructions and explanations for my treatment plan.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    She's was great and easy to talk with

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr. C. Graley, is exactly a neurologist, they need more doctors like her who always goes the extra mile for the patient, especially in understanding that blocking the nerves that cause migraine is not only the head, it is important, the nerves that are triggers as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    She is one of the very best providers you could ask for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Always empathy and always considerate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Excellent, caring, authentic and trustworthy

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Awesome, knowledgeable & compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr. Graley is a fantastic and very knowledgeable physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Good listener about my story/health status.... And does well with the limited information the medical world knows about my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    I have recommended this provider/practice to anyone I know who suffers from migraines.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Very intelligent, good listener, very helpful, solved my headache problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Really knowledgeable and friendly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    I shared this with Dr Graley directly. I've told her that I thank God for bringing her into my life as she has made it immeasurably better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr. Graley is very knowledgeable and respectful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr. Graley is both knowledgable and empathetic about migraines and treatment to lessen their impact. She is very good at finding solutions to strange headache problems I come to her with. I love that she is my neurologist for headaches.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Dr. Graley did take the time to listen to all of my questions and concerns. She even (unexpectedly) called me with follow up information later in the day. I truly appreciate Dr. Graley's care. She did take my conerns seriously and I am continuing to search for answers with other specialties.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Dr. Graley is the best neurologist I've ever had - out of ten others that I've seen, including others at Johns Hopkins and at the University of Pennsylvania! Dr. Graley is kind, personable, down to earth, and extremely knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Every time we meet, Dr. Graley is always respectful and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    The provider was excellent and very caring!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Very personable, prfessionable, knowledgeable and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Dr G is one of the best doctors at Hopkins- she is a great asset to the department and the organization.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Dr Graley has been excellent. She's a great listener. Answers all my questions. Clearly explains my treatment options. Very responsive to any questions I post on MyChart.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Dr.Graley is always there for me when I need her and responds quickly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Provider Over 30 minutes late to appointment time. If I was late to my appointment, I would be instructed to reschedule- even though the Provider wasn't ready anyway......

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Dr was knowledgeable and explained everything to me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Very friendly; very thorough;; compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Graley continues to be the only provider within Hopkins who genuinely cares about my pain and progress. She consistently makes herself available for questions and works to provide the fastest care or solution possible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    The Doctor has the best communication skills. Attentive and a good listener.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Very good Doctor takes her time with her patients and really cares about their concerns!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Very pleased to have my care provided by Dr. Graley. She has listened to all my concerns and questions each time I meet with her. I feel very fortunate to be under her care and guidance.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Dr. Graley is an extraordinary provider, caring, very competent, knowledgeable, great bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Dr Graley is down to earth and wants me to be in as little pain as possible. She suggests medication understanding my sensitivities and needs. She is caring and thoughtful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Very. Ccaring and compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Dr. Graley is fantastic. She is one of the most informative and personable doctors I've ever met. She is knowledgeable, and does excellent job sharing information about treatments without talking down to patients. I have recommended her to several friends.

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

    Dr Graley is fabulous

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    I love Dr. Christina, I just wish my appts didn't start 30 min late

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr. Graley is excellent, she is very knowledgeable and experienced. She is also pleasant. I find it easy to explain to her my issues. Because she really understands you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Dr Graley is amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Dr Graley and [staff] were excellent ; however my appointment with them was 45 min late.

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

    Dr Graley has been a tremendous supporter for my health.

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

    Dr Graley has tended to me few years . She is thorough, asks questions delves into how my health is from my perspective

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Dr Graley and the fellow [staff] both were very attentive and took ample time to understand my current condition, answer my questions, and explain my treatment plan. It was an excellent visit.

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

    She literally saved my quality of life in a way that many other specialists couldn't begin to do. She figured out my ongoing problem in the first visit after a year of fighting w other specialists. I adore her and have referred many people.

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

    Extremely caring. Listens & offers options. Keeps plan of care an open discussion between her & I.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Dr. Graley is so very knowledgeable about migraine, and how to help those with chronic migraine. She's the best neurologist I have seen and she knows so much about the various treatments for migraine, even if she's not involved herself in the treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Dr. Graley is great! I have referred friends to her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Dr. Graley does an excellent job of balancing the personal and professional needs of me as a patient during this painful procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Dr Graley is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, listens, and provides helpful advice.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Condescending towards me. Uncaring and apathetic of my diagnosis and how it has affected me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Well informed and great personality