
Lisa Earnest Ishii, MD
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Lisa Earnest Ishii
Professional Titles
- Senior Vice President of Operations, Johns Hopkins Health System
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Background
Dr. Lisa Ishii's practice in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery encompasses hair transplantation for women and men, rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation surgery of the aging face, facial reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive facial augmentation, such as injections or fillers.
Dr. Lisa Ishii is the first facial plastic surgeon to have received a prestigious National Institutes of Health K12 Award to pursue research in facial plastic surgery. As part of this award, Dr. Ishii had the privilege to pursue a Master of Health Sciences degree at The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is applying the research skills she acquired to her clinical practice to identify the best techniques in facial plastic surgery.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
- Q&A: Laser Skin Treatment
- Meet our Expert - Dr. Lisa Ishii
- Hair Transplant Surgery: Richard's Story
- Reconstruction After Mohs Surgery | Amber's Story
- Q&A: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Q&A: Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
- Q&A: Hair Restoration Surgery
- Tip Rhinoplasty | What Patients Need to Know
- When is Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery) Medically Necessary | Q&A
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Dermatochalasis: What It Is and How It’s Treated, Zwivel (4/10/18)
What are the top health issues affecting women? WPTV channel 5 interview (1/25/18)
Women who undergo facelifts are perceived as more attractive, healthy and successful, study says. People.com 3/21/17)
Could a Facelift Boost Your Career? Yahoo Beauty (3/ 17/17)
Temporary Nose Jobs are Cheap, Easy and Potentially Dangerous, Nymag.com (1/5/17)
Amber's Story | Reconstruction after Moh's Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medicine (10/26/2016)
Survey Reveals The Way People REALLY Perceive Balding Men, Huffington Post (8/27/16)
What people really think of men with hair transplants, CBS (8/27/16)
Hair transplants make men look more attractive, youthful: survey, Reuters (8/26/16)
BAD NEWS BALDIES Survey confirms men look younger and more attractive after hair transplants, The Sun (8/26/16)
Survey Says: Hair Transplants Make Men Look Younger, Health Day (8/26/16)
Study examines patients' willingness to pay to fix facial deformities, MedicalXpress (03/25/2016)
Surgery for Nasal Obstruction May Be More Cost-Effective Than Sprays Reuters Health Information, (This will require a log-in) (01/14/2016)
The cosmetic surgery agony of 'Modern Family' actor Reid Ewing, The Washington Post (11/20/2015)
Treating hair loss in men, CNN (04/24/2013)
Research Interests
Facial Perception, Outcomes research in facial plastic surgery
Selected Publications
Anthony E Brissett, Lisa E Ishii, Kofi DO Boahene, Ethnically Sensitive Rhinoplasty, (April 2020)
Honors
- Top 100 Women of 2022, The Daily Record
- Vice Dean's Award for the Advancement of Women, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 2/8/16
- Harris P. Mosher Award for Clinical Research, Triological Society, 1/1/15
- 2014, 2015 and 2017 Top Hair Restoration Doctor, Baltimore Magazine, 11/1/14
- William K. Wright Award, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery, 1/1/14
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2500, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 410-367-2297
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2005Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2005University of Florida College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2000Board Certifications
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2009Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2006Insurance
- 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
35 ratings, 9 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.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Dr Ishii was delightful. Professional and I felt she paid attention to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Dr. Ishii really listened to me and made me feel heard and feel comfortable in her care. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Always enjoy my visits with Dr. Ishii
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Dr. Lisa Ishii is a skilled physician and practices compassionate care. I highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
Dr. Iishi is knowledgeable, friendly, caring and thorough. I found her a delight to work with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Knowledgeable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
Dr. Ishii was great, I am very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2024
Dr Ishii and her team are simply the best. They work together successfully to create a warm, inviting environment to deliver excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2024
Excellent and attentive care by all concerned