Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Greek
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Elias Sotirchos
Physician’s Office Phone
410-614-1522
Physician’s Office Fax
443-287-4062
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Elias Sotirchos, M.D., specializes in the diagnosis, management and treatment of neuroimmunological disorders that involve the central nervous system, including multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD). His research focuses on developing and validating novel imaging and blood-based biomarkers of these conditions, and clinical trials of experimental therapeutic agents.
Dr. Sotirchos earned his medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and subsequently completed his internship and neurology residency training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He then pursued advanced clinical and research training in neuroimmunology at Johns Hopkins as a National MS Society Sylvia Lawry Fellow.
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Google Scholar - Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2kkwKmkAAAAJ&hl=en
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
Sotirchos ES, Bhargava P, Eckstein CP, Van Haren KP, Baynes M, Ntranos A, Gocke A, Steinman L, Mowry EM, Calabresi PA. Safety and immunologic effects of high vs. low-dose cholecalciferol in multiple sclerosis. Neurology. 2016 Jan;86(4):382-390
Sotirchos ES, Filippatou A, Fitzgerald KC, Salama S, Pardo S, Wang J, Ogbuokiri E, Cowley NJ, Pellegrini N, Murphy OC, Mealy MA, Prince JL, Levy M, Calabresi PA, Saidha S. Aquaporin-4 IgG seropositivity is associated with worse visual outcomes after optic neuritis than MOG-IgG seropositivity and multiple sclerosis, independent of macular ganglion cell layer thinning. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 2019. Epub ahead of print.
Sotirchos ES, Gonzalez Caldito N, Filippatou A, Fitzgerald KC, Murphy OC, Lambe J, Nguyen J, Button J, Ogbuokiri E, Crainiceanu CM, Prince JL, Calabresi PA, Saidha S. Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Is Associated with Faster and Specific Retinal Layer Atrophy. Annals of Neurology. 2020 Jun;87(6):885-896.
Sotirchos ES, Gonzalez-Caldito N, Dewey BE, Fitzgerald KC, Glaister J, Filippatou A, Ogbuokiri E, Feldman S, Kwakyi O, Risher H, Crainiceanu C, Pham DL, Van Zijl PC, Mowry EM, Reich DS, Prince JL, Calabresi PA, Saidha S. Effect of disease-modifying therapies on subcortical gray matter atrophy in multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 2020 Mar;26(3):312-321
Filippatou A, Shoemaker T, Esch M, Qutab M, Gonzalez-Caldito N, Prince JL, Mowry EM, Calabresi PA, Saidha S, Sotirchos ES. Spinal cord and infratentorial lesions in radiologically isolated syndrome are associated with decreased retinal ganglion cell/inner plexiform layer thickness. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 2019 Dec; 25(14):1878-1887
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-955-6402
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neuroimmunology, 2020
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Neurology, 2017
- Medical Education: National University of Athens School of Medicine, MD, 2010
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2017
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
52 ratings, 20 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 3/6/2026
Dr Sotirchos is always very caring, takes a lot of time with me and listens to my concerns and gives good advice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
He is polite and professional and listen to and hear my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
The female doctor that worked with Doctor Sotirchos on my visit was also amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr. Sotirchos is very attentive and knowledgable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
I cannot begin to express how impressed I was with Dr. Sotirchos!! He had my medical history, including tests & results memorized. He took his time asking questions, obtaining additional information which included office testing, plus ordered additional testing. He is the 11th Physician I've seen for my current condition and he, by far, blew the other Physicians away. The other Physicians on my care team are at Penn Medicine where, I am currently employed. This was my first experience with a Hopkins Physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Excellent, professional care as usual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr Sotirchos and [staff] were both thorough, professional and personable. They listened to our concerns and helped devise a path forward for my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr Sotirchos is very helpful and informative. The landscape of MOGAD is unknown and changing. Based on current understanding of the disease, he provides information this helps navigate day to day living.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Very good and caring. Listens and is very concerned about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Seeing Dr. Sotirchos was the most positive medical experience i've ever had. I know he is a top rated and busy specialist. But he still spent lots of time talking to me about my condition and asking my opinion about my diagnosis and treatment options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr Elias Sotirchos is very professional and thorough. He explains everything in detail; allows you to ask questions; never feels rushed. Wonderful bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Very attentive doctor cutting edge knowledge. Very accessible if I need help
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Made me comfortable and showed genuine concern and compassion when providing information regarding my health concerns and probable diagnosis. Took the time to provide explanations and answer all questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
I appreciate his explanations about the plan for determining the specific diagnosis and plan for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr. Sotirchos is amazing. He always makes me feel like I am his only patient. He never rushes my appointments, allows time for questions and explains things in a way I can understand them. I also like how he sits down and faces me, so I know I have his full attention.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Dr Sotirchos is excellent. Very knowledgeable friendly and focused on the patient's questions and participatory medicine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
I feel that the provider was courteous, professional, compassionate of highly knowledgeable about his area of expertise. He was very well-versed. Did a great job of explaining to me that I did not have the disorder I was sent to him for, but he did a great job and answering all of our questions. He asked me to get some follow up blood work and then once the bloodwork came back to check back with him to see if we could schedule a video appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr Sotirchos was kind enough to allow a virtual visit, instead of an in-person visit. My next visit will be an in-person visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
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