Elisa Ignatius, MD, MSC
Infectious Diseases
Hospital Medicine
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Elisa Ignatius
Professional Titles
Program Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria and Bronchiectasis Center
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Background
Dr. Elisa H. Ignatius is an infectious diseases and clinical pharmacology specialist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is an expert in the care of patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections, tuberculosis (TB), bronchiectasis, HIV/AIDS, and other general infectious diseases. Additionally, she provides teaching for medical students, residents, and fellows at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Ignatius earned her M.D. and completed Internal Medicine residency at Emory University School of Medicine. She also obtained a Masters of Science in the Control of Infectious Diseases from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where her research focused on drug-resistant tuberculosis in South Africa. After completing residency, she worked as a co-investigator on HIV prevention clinical trials in Atlanta, Georgia. She then came to Johns Hopkins University where she completed fellowships in both Infectious Diseases and Clinical Pharmacology.
Dr. Ignatius’s research interests focus on treatment optimization strategies for mycobacterial infections (NTM and TB), including regimens of novel and standard drugs.
Additional Academic Titles
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences
Research Summary
Dr. Ignatius’s research focuses on clinical pharmacology of anti-mycobacterial regimens, for both tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacteria infections. This includes clinical trials of drug-drug interactions, pharmacokinetics-pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics-toxicodynamics. By applying clinical trials framework and experience from the study of tuberculosis to the field of nontuberculous mycobacteria, Dr. Ignatius aims to improve the treatment of both diseases with both novel and standard of care regimens.
Selected Publications
Ignatius EH, Abdelwahab MT, Hendricks B, Gupte N, Narunsky K, Wiesner L, Barnes G, Dawson R, Dooley KE, Denti P. Pretomanid Pharmacokinetics in the Presence of Rifamycins: Interim Results from a Randomized Trial among Patients with Tuberculosis. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2021 Jan 20;65(2):e01196-20. doi: 10.1128/AAC.01196-20. PMID: 33229425; PMCID: PMC7849006
Ignatius EH, Cohen KA, Bishai WR. Getting to the point in point-of-care diagnostics for tuberculosis. J Clin Invest. 2020 Nov 2;130(11):5671-5673. doi: 10.1172/JCI142497. PubMed PMID: 32986020; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7598045.
Ignatius EH, Dooley KE. New Drugs for the Treatment of Tuberculosis. Clin Chest Med. 2019 Dec;40(4):811-827. doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2019.08.001. Review. PubMed PMID: 31731986
Ignatius EH, Wang K, Karaba A, Robinson M, Avery RK, Blair P, Chida N, Jain T, Petty BG, Siddiqui Z, Melia MT, Auwaerter PG, Xu Y, Garibaldi BT. Tocilizumab for the Treatment of COVID-19 Among Hospitalized Patients: A Matched Retrospective Cohort Analysis. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2021 Jan;8(1):ofaa598. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa598. eCollection 2021 Jan. PubMed PMID: 33537364; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7798657.
Pietersen E, Ignatius E, Streicher EM, Mastrapa B, Padanilam X, Pooran A, Badri M, Lesosky M, van Helden P, Sirgel FA, Warren R, Dheda K. Long-term outcomes of patients with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in South Africa: a cohort study. Lancet. 2014 Apr 5;383(9924):1230-9. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(13)62675-6. Epub 2014 Jan 17. PubMed PMID: 24439237
Honors
Clinician Scientist Award, Johns Hopkins
Memberships
- American Society for Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics (ASCPT)
- Infectious Diseases Society of American (IDSA)
- The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Allergy & Asthma Center, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-550-5864
- fax: 410-367-2376
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Clinical Pharmacology, 2021Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Infectious Diseases, 2020Emory University School of Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2016Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2013London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Graduate School, MSc, 2012Board Certifications
Infectious Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016Insurance
- 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
5 out of 5
54 ratings, 31 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 2/14/2025
I have great respect for her.i trust her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Dr Ignatius is a superior person- her intelligence shoots out of her like a rocket -her powers of concentration invaluable to her mastery of medicine reveals itself equally in the way she listens then processes what we both have said and processed during my time with her. I wish she could be everyone on earths doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
I definitely feel I am in good hands and my condition cared about
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Very attentive and answered all questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Intelligent, insightful and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Dr. Ignatius is one the best doctors ever!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Dr. Ignatius was professional and knowledgeable, which was great but equally Important she made me feel comfortable during our visit.She Is kind and has a lovely bedside manner. She was extremely detailed, taking ample time to address my health concerns .She then set up a treatment plan for the best outcome possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Dr. Ignatius is dedicated to finding the right therapy for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
She is the best. I look forward to my visits
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Explained my condition and listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
I think Dr. Ignatius is an excellent doctor, caring, easy to understand and very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
I absolutely enjoy my visits with Dr. Ignatius. She is a warm caring Dr who puts you at ease immediately. I never feel rushed with her, and I completely trust her expertise. She does not talk down to you. We discuss my disease and what we're going to do about it together. She listens to all of my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Excellent bed side mannerCompassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Dr Ignatius is a wonderful provider for infectious diseases. I wish I could have her as my internal medicine primary care doctor. She listens to my concerns or problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Dr Ignatius takes time to explain, listen, & address questions/concerns. I value her approach and medical expertise relative to my health issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
Very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
Dr. Ignatius is wonderful and thoughtful. She is very clear in her explanations and takes her time to explain things to me. She listens to me and makes me feel very valued and heard.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Dr Ignatius is both brilliant and generous. She carefully listens to me and clearly explains my condition and options. She's well worth the overnight trip to Baltimore!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
She explains well about my condition and listens and asks good questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
If everyone could have a doctor like Dr Ignatius the world would be a better place
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
She is a wonderful physician. She listens . She thinks ahead. She is well organized.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
I had a very good comprehensive and attentive encounter.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
I am very satisfied with her she always tries to help and goes beyond what she is supposed to do
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
Dr Ignatius is an excellent provider. She is knowledgeable and follows up in a timely basis and she genuinely cares about her patients.Receptionist, [Staff], is excellent Friendly and efficient making sure you have everything you need post visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2024
I have been a patients St Johns Hopkins since 1970. I have a very complicated medical history. Dr Ignatius not only knew and understood all the details but also provided a comprehensive summary in her MyCgart notes of the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Dr. Ignatius is the best. She is kind, thorough, and I never feel rushed. She listens!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
She is the most kind and caring person, so lucky to have her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
My provider is a highly competent and caring professional. I greatly appreciate her invaluable assistance.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
Dr Ignatius is an excellent provider. I wish I could have her as my primary internal medicine dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
The best!