
Christopher Oakley, MD
Headache MedicinePediatric NeurologyNeurologyPediatric Headache Medicine
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
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (12)Gender
MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Christopher Oakley
Professional Titles
- Co-director, Johns Hopkins Headache Center
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
As Assistant Professor of Neurology, Dr. Oakley sees patients with a variety of general pediatric neurological issues, but he focuses his clinical efforts primarily on the treatment of pediatric and adolescent headaches. He is the co-director of the Johns Hopkins Headache Center and has established the Pediatric Headache Center at The Johns Hopkins Hospital to better serve children and adolescents with these common and potentially disabling conditions.
A long standing migraine suffer himself, Dr. Oakley is a member of the Child Neurology Society, American Academy of Neurology, the American Headache Society, and the National Headache Foundation. He lectures frequently to the general public and healthcare providers on a multitude of pediatric neurology topics but focuses on migraine and other childhood headaches, as this is his primary clinical focus.
Centers and Institutes
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Migraines sideline kids and teens, new guidance looks at school and life stress, Today Show (08/21/2019)
PubMed - Publications
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Oakley%20Christopher
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Headache Society
- Child Neurology Society
- National Headache Foundation
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Children's Center Pediatric Specialists - Annapolis
- 820 Bestgate Road, Suite 2D, Annapolis, MD 21401
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-4259
- fax: 410-614-2297
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-5624
- fax: 410-550-7694
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, 2012
- Residency: Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Pediatrics, 2008
- Medical Education: Eastern Virginia Medical School, MD, 2005
Board Certifications
- Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2012
Insurance
- 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
5 out of 5
63 ratings, 20 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 3/18/2026
Dr. Oakley is the BEST! Thankful for him, and his dedication to treating me. Apparently, he's officially been treating me for over half my life now, and that shows his dedication and determination as I'm able to live a healthy and pain free life with his help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Very understanding and compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr. Oakley is one of the best providers out there. I never feel like he is making assumptions, he listens first. He extremely knowledgeable and has gotten my migraines and back head nerve pain much more under control. So grateful for all the help and assistance he has given me since my time with him. When I had questions about hospital stays he even answered them last visit. He is always patient and non judgemental.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Excellent!!! Knowledge, resourcefulness, problem-solving , bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr. Oakley truly makes me feel so much better about doing things like admiting to being in pain or needing a minute during a procedure. As a child my mom often mocked us when we were upset or in pain not realizing it would cause harm. Dr. Oakley doesn't know this and yet he practices very trauma informed practices. My migraines and nerve pain that shoots from the back of the head to my eye brow had reduced greatly under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Oakley is fantastic. He is truly the best doctor my daughter has ever had on her team. Kind, competent, down to earth and very easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
He is an absolute wonderful doctor. Very thorough and listen to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
The doctors spent time with us and were so attentive to our questions. We felt very listened to and cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
I have many different specialists. Dr Oakley is favorite out of all of them. He takes the time to hear your concerns and address them one by one. Never dismisses a concern. He is patient and personable. Makes patients feel heard and cared for in his office. I have never had a bad experience both in office and over the message portal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Dr Oakley is a brilliant physician and a wonderful human !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Dr. Oakley is fabulous. He alway listens and spends as much time as needed with us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Great person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr Oakley is exceptional - fully prepared, informed, excellent patient communication, solution-oriented, organized
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
First time nerve block treatment for my son. Dr Oakley was very good at explaining everything to my son, not just to me (the dad). That helped. He spent plenty of time with us, but come to find out his appointment after us had cancelled. So we got lucky. Had they not cancelled I thbbn we would have felt rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Oakley is an excellent health care provider. My son and the whole family left feeling heard and understood. He takes his time and does not rush the appointment. He explains and answers all questions with compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
He is incredible and I am blessed to have him on my team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
He did a good job listening and taking in all of my questions along with making me feel comfortable. Gave me lots of options to think about which was nice and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr. Oakley is simply the best. He listens carefully and explains everything in an understandable way. He always messages or calls back and is caring and thoughtful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Dr Oakley was EXCEPTIONAL in connecting with me the patient and addressing the issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Dr Oakley is fabulous. We are so grateful for him. His kindness and compassion are top notch . He is an excellent clinician.