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Christopher Oakley

Christopher Oakley, MD

Headache MedicinePediatric NeurologyNeurologyPediatric Headache Medicine

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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

Male

Johns 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

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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.

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

  • Migraines sideline kids and teens, new guidance looks at school and life stress, Today Show (08/21/2019)

Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology
  • American Headache Society
  • Child Neurology Society
  • National Headache Foundation

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Children's Center Pediatric Specialists - Annapolis
  2. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

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

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

5 out of 5

63 ratings, 20 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 3/18/2026

    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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Very understanding and compassionate

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

    Excellent!!! Knowledge, resourcefulness, problem-solving , bedside manner

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

    He is an absolute wonderful doctor. Very thorough and listen to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr Oakley is a brilliant physician and a wonderful human !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr. Oakley is fabulous. He alway listens and spends as much time as needed with us.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Great person

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Dr Oakley is exceptional - fully prepared, informed, excellent patient communication, solution-oriented, organized

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

    He is incredible and I am blessed to have him on my team!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr Oakley was EXCEPTIONAL in connecting with me the patient and addressing the issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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.