Christopher Oakley
Advanced in Migraine

Dr. Christopher Oakley

Pediatric Neurology
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Children's Center Pediatric Specialists - Annapolis
Annapolis, MD 
Offers Telehealth

Advanced in Migraine
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Children's Center Pediatric Specialists - Annapolis
Annapolis, MD 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsClinical ResearchSimilar Doctors

Overview

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.

Dr. Oakley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Neuralgia.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 7 articles in the study of Migraine.

Residency
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, 2012
Specialties
Pediatric Neurology
Licenses
Pediatrics in VA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Hospital Affiliations
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Johns Hopkins Healthcare
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 17 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Johns Hopkins Children's Center Pediatric Specialists - Annapolis
Suite 2D, Annapolis, MD 21401
Call: 410-955-4259
Other Locations
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite 1201, Baltimore, MD 21224
Call: 410-550-5624

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


12 Total Publications

Self-Management Strategies for Treating Pediatric and Adolescent Headaches and Migraines with Over-the-Counter Molecules: Expert Opinion and Literature Review.
Self-Management Strategies for Treating Pediatric and Adolescent Headaches and Migraines with Over-the-Counter Molecules: Expert Opinion and Literature Review.
Journal: Pain and therapy
Published: June 26, 2025
View All 12 Publications
Similar Doctors
Advanced in Migraine
Dr. Sonal Patel
Pediatric Neurology
Advanced in Migraine
Dr. Sonal Patel
Pediatric Neurology

Sonal G. Patel M.D. A Professional Corporation

4416 East West Hwy Ste 201, 
Bethesda, MD 
 (33.9 miles away)
301-652-6800
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Sonal Patel is a Pediatric Neurologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

Advanced in Migraine
Dr. Jack O. Gladstein
Pediatric Neurology | Adolescent Medicine | Pediatrics
Advanced in Migraine
Dr. Jack O. Gladstein
Pediatric Neurology | Adolescent Medicine | Pediatrics

University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates, PA

22 S Green St, 
Baltimore, MD 
 (1.9 miles away)
410-706-5181
Languages Spoken:
English, Hebrew
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients

Jack Gladstein is a Pediatric Neurologist and an Adolescent Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Gladstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), and Myringotomy. Dr. Gladstein is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Migraine
Dr. Faye R. Rosenbaum
Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
Advanced in Migraine
Dr. Faye R. Rosenbaum
Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

Northern Virginia Neurologic Associates

1635 N George Mason Dr, Suite 420, 
Arlington, VA 
 (40.3 miles away)
703-536-4000
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Faye Rosenbaum is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Rosenbaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Migraine. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, and Seizures. Dr. Rosenbaum is currently accepting new patients.

VIEW MORE MIGRAINE DOCTORS

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Oakley's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
      • Advanced
      • Migraine
        Dr. Oakley is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Migraine.
        See more Migraine experts
      • Experienced
      • Cluster Headache
        Dr. Oakley is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Cluster Headache.
        See more Cluster Headache experts
      • Headache
        Dr. Oakley is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Headache.
        See more Headache experts
      • Migraine with Brainstem Aura
        Dr. Oakley is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
        See more Migraine with Brainstem Aura experts
      • Neuralgia
        Dr. Oakley is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Neuralgia.
        See more Neuralgia experts
      • New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)
        Dr. Oakley is
        Experienced
        . Learn about New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).
        See more New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) experts
      • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
        Dr. Oakley is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
        See more Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) experts
      Want to save this doctor for later?
      Sign Up
      Is this your doctor?
      Find A Second Opinion
      Not sure about your diagnosis?
      Check Your Symptoms
       
       
       
       
      Learn about our expert tiers
      Learn More
      Are you the provider on this profile?
      Claim Profile
      For Patients
      • Our Story
      • How MediFind Works
      • Conditions A-Z
      • Doctor Directory
      • Symptoms Directory
      • Procedures Directory
      • Treatment Directory
      • Drug Directory
      • Infusion Center Finder
      • FAQ
      • Contact Us
      For Providers and Practices
      • Claim Your Profile
      • Newsroom
      Business Solutions
      • Provider
      • Network Solutions
      Additional Resources
      • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
      • Advertising Policy
      • Content Policy
      Subscribe to our newsletter

      Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

      Close

        By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

        Bullet PinMediFind
        Follow us on
        This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
        © 2026 All Rights Reserved

        Request an Appointment

        If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

        MediFind will contact the provider for your appointment request. You’ll receive status updates by email. Your provider or MediFind will reach out to you directly by phone or email to schedule your appointment or request additional information.

        Patient Details

        This information is for the patient who will be seen at the appointment.

          Close

          Returning patient? Use your address on file with the provider.

          Insurance Details

          Please provide information of the primary insurance holder as the practice may require this information to schedule.

          Insurance Provider *
          Insurance ProviderClose

          Appointments Details

          Let’s get more information about your appointment.

                  0 / 1000
                  0 / 1000
                  By pressing the Submit button you are agreeing to MediFind’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.