Overview
Dr. Hammond is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University Department of Psychiatry with a joint appointment in the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit (Affiliate). He completed his M.D. at University of Florida and his Ph.D. and residency/fellowship training at Yale University. Dr. Hammond’s research program focuses on characterizing the neurobiological predictors and mechanisms of treatment response for adolescent substance use disorders (SUDs) using multimodal neuroimaging (MRI, EEG) and large-scale brain network analytic approaches. His research is funded by a NIDA/AACAP Career Development Award (K12DA000357). Dr. Hammond’s research group is embedded in a larger collaborative research network within Johns Hopkin University School of Medicine applying translational neuroscience, clinical, and epidemiological methods to improve our understanding of brain-behavior relationships for youth suffering from substance use and mental health problems and aid in designing better evidence-based interventions. Clinically, Dr. Hammond works with youth (ages 13-25) with co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders in his role as Medical Director of the Co-occurring Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults (CODA) Clinic at Johns Hopkins. He currently serves on the AACAP’s Substance Abuse and Addictions Committee and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry’s Youth and Adolescent Addiction Treatment Committee.
Dr. Hammond is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Blue Cone Monochromatism, Dementia, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.
Dr. Hammond is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 155 peer reviewed articles.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5500 East Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
200 North Wolfe Street, Building 1, Baltimore, MD 21287
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.
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Marco Grados is a Psychiatrist and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Grados is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Anorexia. Dr. Grados is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Roma Vasa is a Psychiatrist and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Vasa is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Jay Salpekar, M.D. is Director of the Neuropsychiatry in Epilepsy Program at Kennedy Krieger Institute, and on the full time faculty of Johns Hopkins University Medical School. He received B.A. and M.D. degrees from Washington University in St. Louis and continued at Barnes Hospital for internship and residency training in general psychiatry. He then completed a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the Yale University Child Study Center. Dr. Salpekar is widely published in the field of pediatric neuropsychiatry. He is a reviewer for scientific journals, grant review panels, and serves on the editorial board for Epilepsy and Behavior. He is active in the American Epilepsy Society, Epilepsy Foundation, and was recently honored with Fellow status in the American Neuropsychiatric Association. Dr. Salpekar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Spasmus Nutans. Dr. Salpekar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher J. Hammond
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher J. Hammond?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher J. Hammond by calling their office at 410-550-0104. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher J. Hammond a top-rated expert for Ocular Hypertension (OHT)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher J. Hammond is classified as an Elite expert for Ocular Hypertension (OHT), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher J. Hammond specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher J. Hammond is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Christopher J. Hammond participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher J. Hammond has published 153 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ocular Hypertension (OHT). You can view a list of Dr. Christopher J. Hammond's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher J. Hammond accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher J. Hammond accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-550-0104 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Elite
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Hammond isElite. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Advanced
- TrabeculectomyDr. Hammond isAdvanced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- VitrectomyDr. Hammond isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Hammond isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Hammond isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Blue Cone MonochromatismDr. Hammond isExperienced. Learn about Blue Cone Monochromatism.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Hammond isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Hammond isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.