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 top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Blue Cone Monochromatism, Dementia, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 150 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5500 East Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21224
200 North Wolfe Street, Building 1, Baltimore, MD 21287
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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 Distinguished 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 148 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.
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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.
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- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Hammond isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
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- TrabeculectomyDr. Hammond isAdvanced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- VitrectomyDr. Hammond isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
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- 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.