Title(s):
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Appointment Phone:
410-502-8000
Primary Location:
Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Expertise:
Acoustic Neuromas, Brain Tumors, Exernal Beam Radiation Therapy, Gliomas, Metastatic Brain Tumors, Pituitary Adenoma, Radiation Oncology, Spinal Tumors, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Education and Experience
Training
- Tulane University School of Medicine (New Orleans LA)/ (2005)
Residencies
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore MD)/ Radiation Oncology (2010)
Certifications
- Radiology, American Board of Radiology (2011)
Locations
Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
401 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: 410-614-1642
Appointment Phone: 410-502-8000
Fax: 410-502-1419
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Department / Division
- Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
Centers/Institutes
Centers / Institutes
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Bio
Biography
Dr. Kristin Redmond specializes in the treatment of brain tumors and leads the spinal radiosurgery program. She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University where she graduated magna cum laude with a focus in neuro-psychology. She attended medical school and obtained a Masters in Public Health in heath systems management at Tulane University where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as well as the Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society.
Dr. Redmonds research interest focuses on the development of novel radiation techniques and therapeutic agents to treat brain and spine tumors in order to increase tumor control and overall survival. In addition, she is working to develop innovative approaches to try to limit long term toxicities and minimize neuro-cognitive dysfunction following treatment for tumors of the central nervous system.
Dr. Redmond believes in a holistic approach to medicine and feels that the social and psychological components of patient care are equally important to traditional therapies. She works closely with a team of specialists to support patients and families during their cancer journey.
Dr. Redmonds research interest focuses on the development of novel radiation techniques and therapeutic agents to treat brain and spine tumors in order to increase tumor control and overall survival. In addition, she is working to develop innovative approaches to try to limit long term toxicities and minimize neuro-cognitive dysfunction following treatment for tumors of the central nervous system.
Dr. Redmond believes in a holistic approach to medicine and feels that the social and psychological components of patient care are equally important to traditional therapies. She works closely with a team of specialists to support patients and families during their cancer journey.
Expertise
- Acoustic Neuromas
- Brain Tumors
- Exernal Beam Radiation Therapy
- Gliomas
- Metastatic Brain Tumors
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Radiation Oncology
- Spinal Tumors
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Research
Research Interests
- New therapy approachers to brain and spine radiosurgery
- Low-dose radiation as a chemosensitizer
- Reduce neurocognitive dysfunction to the brain
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Languages
- English
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