
Overview
David J. Hackam, M.D., Ph.D., is the Garrett Family Professor of Pediatric Surgery at The Johns Hopkins University, and Pediatric Surgeon-in-Chief and co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Dr. Hackam’s clinical practice focuses on complex neonatal surgery. As pediatric surgeon in chief and co-director of the Childrens Center, Dr. Hackam oversees all perioperative clinical operations that involve children, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety, programmatic growth, and system alignment. Dr. Hackam's research is focused on unraveling the mechanisms of necrotizing enterocolitis, which is the leading cause of death in premature infants from gastrointestinal disease. His work has identified a series of novel pathways that, in response to the abnormal microflora that characterizes the premature intestine, leads to intestinal mucosal barrier breakdown, bacterial translocation, mesenteric vasoconstriction, and NEC. In seeking to translate these findings to clinical studies, we have developed a family of molecules that can prevent NEC development, and which have in part been licensed for clinical development. In additional work, Hackam has developed a prototype artificial intestine, derived from patient-specific intestine stem cells, which we have implanted into pre-clinical models, for the treatment of short bowel syndrome, a devastating complication of NEC. Finally, using single-cell RNA-seq and cell tracking technology, Hackam has worked towards understanding and treating NEC-associated brain injury, a major complication of NEC, and has engineered nanoparticle-packaged molecules that can cross the blood-brain barrier, and reverse the processes that lead to this disease. These studies are funded by three ro1s, a T32, a MIRA (a maximizing investigators’ research award) and 3 industry grants from companies with an interest in NEC treatment and prevention. Dr. Hackam seeks to work with industry partners, as well as nurses, doctors, and families of patients around the country, in order to develop novel regimens to safely and effectively deliver appropriate nutrition to the most vulnerable infants, who are at risk for the development of intestinal disease.
Dr. Hackam is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Dr. Hackam is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 125 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hackam is currently accepting new patients.
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200 North Wolfe Street, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Dr. Hackam has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David J. Hackam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David J. Hackam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David J. Hackam by calling their office at 410-955-5210. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David J. Hackam a top-rated expert for Necrotizing Enterocolitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David J. Hackam is classified as an Elite expert for Necrotizing Enterocolitis, 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. David J. Hackam specialize in?
While Dr. David J. Hackam is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, and Short Bowel Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. David J. Hackam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David J. Hackam has published 125 articles and abstracts on conditions like Necrotizing Enterocolitis. You can view a list of Dr. David J. Hackam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David J. Hackam accept my insurance?
Dr. David J. Hackam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5210 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- NecrosisDr. Hackam isElite. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Hackam isElite. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Distinguished
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Hackam isDistinguished. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Metastatic InsulinomaDr. Hackam isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Insulinoma.
- Experienced
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary SurgeryDr. Hackam isExperienced. Learn about Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
- Lysosomal Acid Lipase DeficiencyDr. Hackam isExperienced. Learn about Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Hackam isExperienced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Hackam isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Radiation EnteritisDr. Hackam isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Enteritis.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Hackam isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.

