Nina Wagner-Johnston, MD
Hematologic Malignancy
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Nina Wagner-Johnston
Professional Titles
- Director of Lymphoma Drug Development, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
- Director of Hematologic Malignancies National Capital Region
- Co-Director of Clinical Research for Hematologic Malignancies
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Oncology
Background
Dr. Nina Wagner-Johnston is Professor of Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, and HIV-related lymphomas. Dr. Wagner-Johnston serves as the Director for the Lymphoma Drug Development Program at the Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Wagner-Johnston received her baccalaureate degree in nursing from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She earned her MD and completed her residency training at the University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois. She performed a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Wagner-Johnston joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2015.
Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Wagner-Johnston was an Assistant Professor at Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Her research interests include clinical trial and biomarker development for patients with lymphoma. She is additionally involved in palliative/supportive care research and has a particular interest in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
Dr. Wagner-Johnston serves as a member on the NCCN Cancer Related Fatigue Guidelines Panel and the ASCO Neuropathy Guidelines Panel. She has served as a journal reviewer for Annals of Oncology, Leukemia and Lymphoma, Blood, and the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. She is a previous recipient of a Young Investigator Award at the Supportive Oncology Conference as well as a Mentoring Program Award through the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She has served on the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Lymphoma Steering Committee Clinical Trials Design Committee and the NCI Symptom Management and Health Related Quality of Life Steering Committee. She is a member of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the AIDS Malignancies Consortium (AMC), and the Eastern Cancer Oncology Group (ECOG) Lymphoma Committee.
Centers and Institutes
Research Interests
AIDS-related malignancies, chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy, CIPN, Lymphoma, palliative/supportive care
Selected Publications
Wagner-Johnston ND, Gellert L, Gocke CD, Lemas VM, Lee J, Martínez-Maza O, Ambinder RF. Clonal immunoglobulin DNA in the plasma of patients with AIDS lymphoma. Blood. 2011 May 5;117(18):4860-2. doi: 10.1182/blood-2010-12-324657. Epub 2011 Mar 9. PubMed PMID: 21389324; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3100695.
Gopal AK, Kahl BS, de Vos S, Wagner-Johnston ND, Schuster SJ, Jurczak WJ, Flinn IW, Flowers CR, Martin P, Viardot A, Blum KA, Goy AH, Davies AJ, Zinzani PL, Dreyling M, Johnson D, Miller LL, Holes L, Li D, Dansey RD, Godfrey WR, Salles GA. PI3Kδ inhibition by idelalisib in patients with relapsed indolent lymphoma. N Engl J Med. 2014 Mar 13;370(11):1008-18. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1314583. Epub 2014 Jan 22. PubMed PMID: 24450858; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4039496.
Hershman DL, Lacchetti C, Dworkin RH, Lavoie Smith EM, Bleeker J, Cavaletti G, Chauhan C, Gavin P, Lavino A, Lustberg MB, Paice J, Schneider B, Smith ML, Smith T, Terstriep S, Wagner-Johnston N, Bak K, Loprinzi CL; American Society of Clinical Oncology. Prevention and management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in survivors of adult cancers: American Society of Clinical Oncology clinical practice guideline. J Clin Oncol. 2014 Jun 20;32(18):1941-67. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2013.54.0914. Epub 2014 Apr 14. Review. PubMed PMID: 24733808.
Outcomes of transformed follicular lymphoma in the modern era: a report from the National LymphoCare Study (NLCS). Wagner-Johnston ND, Link BK, Byrtek M, Dawson KL, Hainsworth J, Flowers CR, Friedberg JW, Bartlett NL. Blood. 2015 Aug 13;126(7):851-7. doi: 10.1182/blood-2015-01-621375. Epub 2015 Jun 23. PMID: 26105149
Pingali SR, Jewell SW, Havlat L, Bast MA, Thompson JR, Eastwood DC, Bartlett NL, Armitage JO, Wagner-Johnston ND, Vose JM, Fenske TS. Limited utility of routine surveillance imaging for classical Hodgkin lymphoma patients in first complete remission. Cancer. 2014 Jul 15;120(14):2122-9. doi: 10.1002/cncr.28698. Epub 2014 Apr 7. PubMed PMID: 24711253.
Honors
- Sidney Kimmel Director's Teaching Award in Clinical Science, 1/1/15
- Mentoring Program Award, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 1/1/12
- Young Investigator Award, Supportive Oncology Conference, 1/1/08
- Calvin Fentress Research Fellowship Award, 1/1/02
- Commencement Speaker, Georgetown University School of Nursing, 1/1/94
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, 1/1/93
Memberships
- American Society of Hematology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- NCCN Palliative Care,
Panel Member
- ALLIANCE for Clinical Trials in Oncology (formerly CALGB),
Lymphoma and Symptom Intervention Committees
- AIDS Malignancies Consortium (AMC),
Member
- NCCN Cancer-related Fatigue,
Panel Member
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)
- Palliative Care Research Cooperative Group (PCRC),
Scientific Review Committee Co-Chair
- ASCO Neuropathy Guidelines Panel,
Member
- NCI Lymphoma Steering Committee Clinical Trials Design Committee,
Junior Faculty Member
- NCI Symptom Management and Health-Related Quality of Life Steering Committee,
Member
Locations
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- 401 North Broadway Street, Weinberg BLDG, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-660-6500
- fax: 202-660-6501
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Oncology, 2008University of Chicago Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2005University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2003Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
100 ratings, 45 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Dr. Wagner-Johnston explained patiently and clearly all the issues, the plan of action and monitored carefully my progress. Her judgement of treatment was successful so farI am in REMISSION.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
This was my first time meeting with this doctor, but I was very favorably impressed with her knowledge and care of my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
My doctor is excellent in all areas
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
I have a lot questions and the Doctor did answer them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Excellent in all aspects
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Dr. Wagner-Johnston is simply the best possible medical professional I can imagine. She is tops in her field and super-caroing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
My appointment with Dr. Nina Wagner-Johnston exceeded my expectations. She is very caring, and knowledgeable. She is an excellent communicator and a fantastic clinician and I feel blessed to have been able to schedule an appointment with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Dr. Nina Wagner-Johnston is the best oncologist that I had the pleasure of encountering. I followed her from Baltimore to Sibley and would gladly follow her anywhere else that she decides to go.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Nina Wagner-Johnston is the best, clearest, and most forthcoming doctor I've had. She wears her expertise lightly, but has guided me both in my treatment and in disease related decisions with great care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr. Wagner-Johnson was thorough, compassionate, patient and answered all of my questions thoroughly. She is extremely knowledgeable and able to explain difficult concepts expertly. I was given excellent care by an amazing provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
knowledgeable, patience and considerate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Doctor Wagner-Johnston was well prepared for our visit and very compassionate. Provided clear guidance and options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
She is treating my disease with professionalism yet listens to my concerns in the management of my disease (some questions NA) fyi
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Really appreciate the time and care demonstrated by Dr. Wagner-Johnson. She was patient and allowed us the time we needed to discuss all treatment options. In the current health care environment, this is rare!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Doctor at the top of her game with interpersonal skills to match. I was well cared for and able to understand intricacies of my chronic disease to a new level.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
I have been seeing her for several years and she is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Dr. Nina Wagner is an excellent doctor who is very knowledgeable and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
She is the best. So smart and very good at explaining the science of what is happening.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
I knew that Dr. Nina Wagner-Johnston was leaving the Medical Oncology Department and I wanted her final thoughts on my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Excellent provider, follow up instructions clear & concise, provided physical exam, expert in her field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
I'll definitely miss Dr. Wagner-Johnston as she moves her work to a D.C. Location. She has been my provider since my cancer diagnosis 9 years ago.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Dr. Nina Wagner-J. Is simply the best in terms of knowledge, competence, care, and communications.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Dr. Wagner-Johnston is excellent! She is very knowledgeable, diligent, and cares about her patients!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Dr. Nina Johnston-Wagner is very knowledgeable, kind and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Very caring and efficient. Great listener. Always well prepared
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Dr. Nina Wagner-Johnston is an exceptional provider. Extremely knowledgeable and presents one's condition and available options in an understandable manner. Plus, she is personally a very caring and sensitive provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Dr Wagner is the best. Very positive. Love her!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
She knows her stuff and is very attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
CLL has returned and in depth discussed the many tests results .new drug and funding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Best, most informative doctor in my 77 years of experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Knowledgeable, kind, informative, supportive , clear
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Excellent. Highly competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Dr. Johnston is great, and I trust her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
Excellent customer services
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
Very pleased with the amount of time she spent with us explaining all pertinent test results and answering all our questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
Excellentenjoyable as usual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
Dr. Nina Wagner was fabulous and very bright. She took time to fill out a paper for my father and my two children to better understand the prognosis and cancer itself. She spent a lot of time with us, answered all of our questions, and was very knowledgeable and honest about my father's Non-Hodgkin lymphoma now diffuse large B cell lymphoma diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
Dr. Wagner-Johnston was thorough and professional. She is extremely knowledgeable and shared her treatment plan in a manner understandable to the lay person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
Excellent Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2024
My doctor is friendly and caring. She was happy that I was doing well since completing my treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
I like her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
She is my hero! I'm in remission and she's amazing!