
Christopher Lippincott, MD, MPH
Infectious Diseases
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Christopher Lippincott
Professional Titles
- Clinical Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria and Bronchiectasis
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Christopher K. Lippincott is an infectious diseases specialist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the Clinical Director for the Johns Hopkins Center for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria and Bronchiectasis. He is an expert in the care of patients with mycobacterial infections (NTM and tuberculosis), HIV/AIDS, Lyme disease, and general infectious diseases. He provides teaching to medical students, residents and fellows at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Lippincott earned his M.D. at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and infectious diseases fellowship at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. He also earned a Master of Public Health in epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2013. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins University in 2015, Dr. Lippincott practiced infectious diseases internationally for Medecins Sans Frontieres (Abkhazia, Georgia) and Right to Care (Johannesburg, South Africa).
Dr. Lippincott’s research interests include mycobacterial infections (NTM and tuberculosis) and bronchiectasis.
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Selected Publications
Lippincott CK, Miller MB, Popowitch EB, Hanrahan CF, Van Rie A. Xpert MTB/RIF Shortens Airborne Isolation for Hospitalized Patients with Presumptive Tuberculosis in the United States. Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Jul 15;59(2):186-92. PMID: 24729506
Lippincott CK, Miller MB, Van Rie A, Weber DJ, Sena AC, Stout JE. Complexities of Xpert MTB/RIF Interpretation. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2015 Mar;19(3):273-275. PMID: 25686132
Berhanu RH, Schnippel K, Kularatne R, Firnhaber C, Jacobson KR, Horsburgh CR, Lippincott CK. Can patients afford the cost of treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Ethiopia? Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2018 Aug 1;22(8):358-362. doi: 10.5588/ijtld.17.0837. PMID: 29991400; PMCID: PMC6421943
Joseph SB, Kincer LP, Bowman NM, Evans C, Vinikoor MJ, Lippincott CK, Gisslén M, Spudich S, Menezes P, Robertson K, Archin N, Kashuba A, Eron JJ, Price RW, Swanstrom R. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 RNA Detected in the Central Nervous System (CNS) After Years of Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy Can Originate from a Replicating CNS Reservoir or Clonally Expanded Cells. Clin Infect Dis. 2019 Sep 27;69(8):1345-1352. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciy1066. PMID: 30561541; PMCID: PMC6938202
van Hougenhouck-Tulleken WG, Papavarnavas NS, Nel JS, Blackburn LY, Govender NP, Spencer DC, Lippincott CK. HIV-Associated Disseminated Emmonsiosis, Johannesburg, South Africa. Emerg Infect Dis. 2014 Dec;20(12):2164-6. PMID: 25417674
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10751 Falls Road, Falls Concourse STE 412, Lutherville, MD 21093
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Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Epidemiology, MPH, 2013
- Fellowship: UNC Medical Center, Infectious Diseases, 2013
- Residency: The OSU Wexner Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2009
- Medical Education: University of Virginia School of Medicine, MD, 2006
Board Certifications
- Infectious Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
115 ratings, 47 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 3/13/2026
Knowledgeable and personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Very knowledgeable and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr. Lippincott is very patient and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr Lippincott and his assistant are great. He is knowledgeable, caring and accommodating.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Dr Lippincott always engages me in decisions on my treatment and always responds clearly to my questions. I leave the appointment knowing that we have a plan for next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
He is very kind and cares about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
A rare combination of knowledge, professionalism, honesty, kindness and caring. He is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Dr. Lippincott is very professional and really care about his patients. He tries to make my visits as easy and profitable ad possible considering my state of health and distance from his office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Very knowledgeable about mycobacterium abscessus, my Infection. He has discussed the various treatment options with me, and we've selected the one that has the least side effects.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Is doing all he can to help me heal as well as manage my lung/s condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Very concerned I feel very confident that he will work with me to solve my medical issues. I like him as a person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
He is an excellent doctor, he showed concern for both my physical and mental wellbeing. He explains everything and makes sure I understand the plan for my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr Lippincott exceptional knowledge, care, professionalism in managing my UT Mac diagnosis Thoughtful guidance and clear explanations have given me confidence and reassurance throughtout the process.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Deliberative, caring, but dealing with complex patients under significant time constraints
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
My provider is the very best he has been taking care of my for years now and I could not ask for a better doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr. Lippincott is an excellent doctor. He explains things thoroughly and offers alternatives that are good to know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
He's awesome!! Knowledgeable, patient, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr. Lippincott is a great, Intelligent doctor. He listens and I feel that he genuinely cares about the health of his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr. Lippincott always responds promptly to any questions or concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Above the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr Lippincott is a very kind and capable doctor - grateful to receive medical care from him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
I am part of a long-term clinical project and have seen this doctor for years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Polite and very respectful and listen to your problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
I am grateful for the expertise of Dr.Lippincott in my complex health condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr Lippincott is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Very professional and knowledgeable. I like him! He explains things well and offers options as necessary.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Dr. Lippincott, is very thorough, never rushes and explains things in a way that I can comprehend. Wonderful doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
He listened and understood. Explained things and relieved. My mind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. Lippencott is very thorough, caring, and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. L is very thorough. He times a lot of time and care with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Willing to take necessary time during my appointment. For this reason, when he runs late, I understand he did the same with other patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Probably one of the finest Medical Practitioners I've encountered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
He is a great doctor & communicates very well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Dr Lippincott is thoughtful, well informed on the opportunities for accessing new treatments and takes care to understand my lifestyle and capacity to manage my condition. He makes me part of the decision-making process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Highest regard & respect for dr Lippincott and [staff] Very knowledge and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr. Lippincott was very very helpful & pro-active about my care & went way beyond expectation to ensure I got the best health treatment possible. Also he took into consideration what I had going on in my life & tailored his treatment around it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
He knew my medical history and confirmed it with me. He attentively listened to me and answered my questions. Made me feel comfortable with his medical decisions and advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Dr. Lippincott I always listens to my concerns. Includes me in any decision making con learning my treatments. He is very knowledgeable. I trust him completely. Awesome doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
I like Dr Lippincott he's very patient and understanding when I first came there he knew something was wrong he sent me two a therapist because I was having family issues he always treated me with kindness and respect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Very good Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Dr. Lippincott is great. He works quickly but he's always listening and I feel he genuinely cares about his patients and the field of medicine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
Dr Lippincott is so capable and explains things so well. He is totally on top of my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Dr Lippincott expressed concern about my condition and explained a plan to help me improve. He helped me feel at ease and help me feel hopeful that my condition could improve. I appreciated his professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Great guy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Good service