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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Michael I. Fingerhood
Professional Titles
- Director, Division of Addiction Medicine
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Michael Fingerhood is a professor of medicine and public health at the Johns Hopkins University. His areas of clinical expertise include addiction medicine and internal medicine.
He earned his M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He completed his residency at Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Fingerhood's research interests include substance use disorders, contingency management, hepatitis C and HIV.
He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Addiction Medicine, the American Academy of HIV Medicine, The Society of General Internal Medicine and the American College of Physicians.
Centers and Institutes
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Opioid-related deaths make a disappointing uptick in early 2020, possibly related to coronavirus, The Baltimore Sun, June 11, 2020
Swearing off alcohol for Dry January? Here are a few helpful tips to get through the month, USA Today, (December 24, 2019)
Overdose patients end up repeatedly in hospital, The Baltimore Sun, Dec. 29, 2014
Programs focus on high-risk patients to reduce spending, USA Today, Sept. 16, 2014
Contact for Research Inquiries
Phone: (410) 550-1134
Research Interests
Addictions, HIV
Selected Publications
Hsu YJ, Marsteller JA, Kachur SG, Fingerhood MI. Integration of buprenorphine treatment with primary care: Comparative effectiveness on retention, utilization and cost. Pop Health Managem. 2019; 22:292-9
Krawczyk N, Feder KA, Fingerhood MI, Saloner B.Racial and ethnic differences in opioid agonist treatment for opioid use disorder in a U.S. national sample. Drug Alcohol Depend 2017Sep 1;178:512-518. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.06.009.
Krawczyk N, Negron T, Nieto M, Agus D, Fingerhood M. Overcoming medication stigma in peer recovery: a new paradigm. Substance Abuse. 2018; 39:404-9
Press K, Zornberg G, Geller G, Carrese J, Fingerhood M. What patients with addiction disorders need from their primary care physicians: a qualitative study. Substance Abuse 2016; 37:349-55.
Silverman K, Holtyn AF, Rodewald AM, Siliciano RF, Jarvis BP, Subramaniam S, Leoutsakos JM, Getty CA, Ruhs S, Marzinke MA, Fingerhood M. Incentives for viral suppression in people living with HIV: A randomized clinical trial. AIDS Behav. 2019; 23:2337-2346
Honors
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Roche Family Foundation Scholar, Johns Hopkins Center for Innovative Medicine, 1/1/20
- Distinguished Fellow, American Society of Addiction Medicine, 1/1/19
- Physician of the Year, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 1/1/18
- McCarthy Award, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Board of Trustees, 1/1/18
- Baltimore City Health Department Equity Leadership Award, Baltimore City Health Department, 7/25/17
- Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1/1/09
Memberships
- American Academy of HIV Medicine
- American College of Physicians
- American Society of Addiction Medicine
- College on Problems of Drug Dependence
- HIV Medical Association
- Society of General Internal Medicine
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 5200 Eastern Avenue, Floor 2, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-2999
- fax: 410-367-2442
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1990
- Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, MD, 1986
Board Certifications
- Addiction Medicine: American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2018
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1989
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
112 ratings, 60 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
He's one of the most caring and dedicated Dr I know
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Job well done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Professional, good listener, and a Karen individual
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
His excellence has been superior throughout all of my visits with his office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr Fingerhood is the bestHe puts me at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
If and when he retires, I'll find a doc closer. Until then, happy to pay for the 45 minutes each way. Dr Fingerhood is the only dr I truly trust and I have a long list of specialists.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
My provider always helps me with any type of problem that I have. I know I can trust him and any experience there
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr. Mike is absolutely the best....thorough, caring, and thoughtful. I'm blessed to be under his care!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
MICHAEL FINGERHOOD has been very patient with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr Michael Fingerhood is 1 of the best as in reference caring about his patients well being and overall general health He is a 10 out of 10
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr.Fingerhood is a very amazing doctor he takes time out to listen to your concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr Fingerhood is A++
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
I am beyond blessed to have such a compassionate, supportive, caring, and attentive doctor such as Dr. Fingerhood. I look forward to my appointments with him. He reminds me of my worth and encourages me to keep trying to achieve sobriety. I have been battling active addiction for years and he has never judged me. He only wants to know how he can help. I appreciate his hard work and dedication to help patients such as myself who are often mistreated, unheard, and forgotten.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Great guy and great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Verny good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
I am very happy with Dr.Fingerhood. He has become a friend and treats me very well. I would recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
I love Dr. Fingerhood he has been my Dr for 8 yrs I think.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Absolute best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Im super satisfied with my care provider. I recommend them to all my friends and family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
They were great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr Fingerhood is a good listener and provides good information when I need it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
I think everything went very well with this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Excellent Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Fingerhood are friendly and professional And communicates well with Myself
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
He is great at times he is rushing you out of his office and looking at his watch when you just got in and not all your questions get answered
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr Mike is the best. I trust his expertise and judgment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Very very good provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr. Fingerhood is a very great doctor and he sit and listen to your concerns and explain to you in the manner you understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Dr. Fingerhood always asks about things going on in your life, favorite sports and what book I am reading before he gets to the medical. He reuly cares about your personal life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Very professional and very good person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Fingerhood 's for almost 25 yrs and hope that never changes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr. Mike is the best of the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Dr. Fingerhood has consistently provided excellent service to me for the past 20 years or so
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr Fingerhood is an excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
My doctor is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. Fingerhood is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
I have been with Dr.Fingerhood for over 20 yrs. I've never had a bad appointment. He explains things so I can understand better.great guy, always smiling. Peace
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Always excellent. Considerate and intelligent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
I never had & never will have a better doctor than Dr. Fingerhood. I am most comfortable talking to him. I am so grateful to have him as my PCP.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Due to the unusual swelling, I emailed Dr. Fingerhood to make an appointment. He replied the same day & scheduled me ASAP. Since my BP was higher than before, he double checked It manually to make sure it was normal. Ordered the blood tests to find out the reason of my problem & gave me a call for the results. Everything went smoothly & was a huge relief. The most professional & thoughtful PCP ever, the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Very good about any thing that concerns my illness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr. Fingerhood is an excellent doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Michael Fingerhood is outstanding. He was an excellent doctor to my father for many years and I have been seeing him for at least 30 years. He is irreplaceable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Great people skills
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
This doctor take's excellent care of me all of the time and has a relaxed ways of taking care of me which always make's me so relaxed and his way of joking with you that always calms me down
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Always follows up immediately when results of tests come back. Always concerned about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Hey, the only physician of ever had I've had him for over 35 years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Fingerhood has been my primary physician for over 20 yrs. And he has always provided the best for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
I've been seeing doctor fingerhood for 15 years and never had a problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Very good Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
I absolutely love my provider! In my eyes he is the best Dr ever!!