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
MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Christopher Frost
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Christopher Frost is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon focused on treating patients with hand and wrist trauma, arthritis, vascular disorders and tendon injuries. He also cares for people experiencing disorders of the peripheral nervous system and those who have complex upper and lower extremity conditions, such as amputation.
Dr. Frost helped establish the Johns Hopkins Center for Advanced Limb Loss, a multidisciplinary clinic treating patients with upper or lower limb loss. The center provides care to patients from an integrated group of experts from throughout Johns Hopkins including plastic surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, neurologists, as well as specialists in pain medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He is also interested in upper extremity transplantation as a treatment for some patients with upper limb loss.
Dr. Frost completed his medical school training at the University of Michigan and plastic and reconstructive surgery residency training at the Johns Hopkins/University of Maryland. He completed additional fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School which focused on complex reconstruction, peripheral nerve surgery and microsurgery.
Research Summary
Dr. Frost also leads a complimentary basic, translational and clinical research program aimed at developing strategies to enhance nerve regeneration and functional recovery following peripheral nerve injury. This effort includes an ongoing multi-center clinical trial assessing the efficacy of a therapeutic agent stemming from work he performed in his laboratory.
PubMed - Publications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Christopher+M+Frost&sort=date
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (M), MSK, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-9466
- fax: 410-367-2022
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2100, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-2663
- fax: 443-769-1281
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, 2024
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2023
- Medical Education: University of Michigan, Medicine, MD, 2016
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
66 ratings, 24 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Dr Frost is very kind and seems concerned about my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
DR. Frost and [staff] I have been amazing at fixing my damaged hand and they're the greatest advocate for me for Workmen's Comp.. I can't be more grateful for Dr Frost talent and kindness and pursuit of justice makes me grateful to have found him and [staff]. Thank you so much for everything. I'd recommend you guys to anyone. Hopefully, I'll see you again for my second surgery depending on Workmen's Comp. John Hopkins overall is a great hospital.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Very caring, excellent surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Excellent provider. He cared about how much pain I was in and got me in right away and explained everything well. It was exactly what I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Provider was very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr Frost was amazing, friendly and professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Great! Explained everything in detail, was very comfortable with the plan. Dr. Frost was very personable and easy to talk to!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
A very comfortable visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Christopher Frost and [staff] are great at what they do but are better people!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr. Christoper Frost is an excellent hand surgeon. He always shows compassion, empathy, kindness at each visit. Always listens to me and comes up with a successful hand treatments.Has extensive knowledge regarding various hand conditions.Has excellent knowledge regarding Ehlers-Danlos (EDS-connective tissue disorder) and how to proceed with surgery and its complications.There are very few hand surgeons who have knowledge regarding connective tissue disorders.Will be getting Dr. Frost to perform my right thumb CMC arthritis surgery in the summer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Really like her , took her time , talk to me ,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Excellent provider. He listened to my concern. He allowed me to make a decision with him about my care. He explained my injuries. Very kind. Excellent bedside manners.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Very helpful. Excellent with explaining everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Did a very well surgery recovery went well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr. Frost is an absolutely wonderful, genius, & talented doctor. His ability to meet his patient's needs during the personally stressful appointment learning about next steps in the healing process was remarkable. Dr. Frost had tremendous EQ and took the time to answer all my questions and concerns. His calm demeanor and positive outlook were truly appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Excellent. I was able to get an appointment very quickly. He explained things thoroughly and presented the options for care. Very efficient and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Dr. Frost is very good. We have been dealing with my ankle for 9 months now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr. Frost and his PA, [staff], was polite, informative, and explained the process in detail. They both used jargon that I could understand.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Spent 15 minutes I had a finger numbness , provider didn't examine at all , went straight to an explanation of what could be the cause of my pain/ discomfort .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Very professional well run office and the great doctor that you can talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
I can't say enough how wonderful everyone has been!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr. Frost is excellent. He explains my care in words I can understand. We have been through a lot together.