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Jason C. Nellis

Jason C. Nellis, MD

Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryFacial Plastic SurgeryCraniofacial Plastic SurgeryOtolaryngology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64

Languages

  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Jason C. Nellis

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Jason Nellis is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins. He grew up in Maryland and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland, then earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia. Subsequently, he completed residency training in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

After completing residency, Dr. Nellis spent a year pursuing advanced training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Johns Hopkins and in Japan with Satoru Nagata, further broadening his expertise in microtia reconstruction, facial reanimation, rhinoplasty, and microvascular head and neck reconstruction. He went on to complete an American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at the University of Minnesota with former academy president Peter Hilger and Harley Dresner, which included specialty training in rhinoplasty, aesthetic facial plastic surgery, total nasal reconstruction, Mohs reconstructive surgery, microvascular head and neck reconstruction, and facial reanimation. This fellowship also encompassed pediatric head and neck reconstruction, including otoplasty and cleft lip and palate repair. He has extensive training in cosmetic facial surgery, including facelift, blepharoplasty, brow lift and other facial rejuvenation procedures.

Dr. Nellis is passionate about international mission work helping patients with facial deformities, including pediatric facial deformities, such as cleft lip and palate, and adults with congenital and traumatic facial deformities. His research interests include examining social perceptions of facial deformity and investigating objective outcomes in cosmetic facial plastic surgery and facial reconstruction to better help patients seeking to improve their facial appearance through facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Nellis is dedicated to providing excellent care to patients at the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center in Bethesda and Sibley Memorial Hospital.

He is fluent in Spanish and Italian.

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Honors

  • Top Doctor 2024, Washingtonian

Memberships

  • American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 140, Washington, DC 20016
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    • Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
    • Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    Expertise

    Education

    • Fellowship: University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinics, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2021
    • Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2019
    • Medical Education: University of Virginia School of Medicine, MD, 2013

    Board Certifications

    • Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2021

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    126 ratings, 52 reviews

    The 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.

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    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Provider Showed Respect
    Provider Spent Enough Time
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/23/2026

      Very easy to talk too. Explained and took time to make me understand my situation .

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/16/2026

      Outstanding. Explained everything. Terrific communicator.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/16/2026

      Dr Nellis gave me excellent care and information concerning my recent operation

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/11/2026

      Professional and personal. Answered all of my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/6/2026

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/23/2026

      Dr nellis and the entire team were fantastic

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/5/2026

      Dr. Nellis is always a caring and concerned provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/2/2026

      Excellent care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2026

      Knowledgeable, pleasant and a good listener.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2026

      Dr Nellis is an excellent physician. He is addressing my health issues with care and extensive knowledge. He is kind and highly skilled.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/15/2026

      Very best. Very considerate, respectful, and knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/15/2026

      Johns Hopkins went above and beyond what I expected.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/14/2026

      He was very knowledgeable n very kind

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/7/2026

      First time meeting the doctor. Very gentle, knowledgable, and listening. Looking forward to getting to know more through future appointments

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/5/2026

      Dr. Nellis is the best! He is very kind and understanding.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/18/2025

      This was my first time meeting Dr. Nellis and he made me feel that I am in good hands. He was very professional and answered all my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/15/2025

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/15/2025

      Dr. Nellis provided excellent care and immediately addressed my concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/10/2025

      Very attentive and informative. Literally drew me a picture so I knew what he was talking about

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/26/2025

      He's not only highly skilled but kind and caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/24/2025

      Complete confidence in Dr Nellis and his plan of care and treatment for my facial paralysis. Dr Nellis is knowledgeable in all aspects of my care. He demonstrates excellent bedside manner, actively listens, provides thorough explanations, and answers all questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/20/2025

      Dr. Nellis was thorough with his examination and answered all our questions

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/20/2025

      Very caring and I am glad to have him as my doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/20/2025

      Dr. Nellis is very informative and patient. He is kind and friendly--smiles a lot.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/20/2025

      Dr. Nellis was very helpful in explaining my concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/10/2025

      Dr Nellis was very friendly and helpful in helping me understand what and how Bells Palsey effects me and what to expect and what to do.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/5/2025

      He explained a variety of care options that no one had ever educated me on. He was very clear in stating that he wanted to understand the causation and not just treat the symptoms.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/27/2025

      They are very attentive

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/20/2025

      I have confidence in him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/6/2025

      Well spoken, easy to understand. Gave us a second opinion game plan for next steps.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2025

      Dr. Nellis always shows concern and care about his patients. I feel he is one of the best Drs out there.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/22/2025

      Excellent provider, very impressed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/3/2025

      Dr Nellis is the kindest, most personable physician I have ever encountered. He is an exceptional doctor with so much knowledge and skill. I am forever thankful for him.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/21/2025

      Great Guy with very good personality enjoyed having his as my surgeon

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/21/2025

      Dr. Nellis was was outstanding. He answered all the questions we had.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/11/2025

      Dr. Nellis is personable, friendly and kind. He is very knowledgeable and precise. I apprciate that he take time to explain the procedure and does it efficiently.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/4/2025

      I really appreciate the way Dr. Jason Nellis took his time to explain to me about my situation and what care I need to correct it. His mannerisms was everything to me. This was my first time meeting him and he made me feel so comfortable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/17/2025

      Outstanding, prepared, great positive attitude, professional, & personable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/7/2025

      Dr. Jason is fantastic, very friendly, very nice, polite and above all knows very well about my condition and its treatment.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/7/2025

      Dr. Nellis is a fine physician who listens well and thinks broadly about patient concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/3/2025

      Dr. Nellis is the epitome of professionalism. His ability to provide an explanation of the issue, procedure, and follow-up care (without being condescending) is fantastic. He is caring and thorough, and his level of experience and expertise is impressive.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/30/2025

      Very knowledgeable and extremely competent. He helped me to understand much more about the multitude of issues related to my inability to breathe through my nose for so many years of my life.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/5/2025

      Dr Nellis and his team of colleagues have been exceptional from first diagnosis, through the surgery and one year of follow up. Thank you

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/21/2025

      Thorough and very helpful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/19/2025

      Dr. Nellis is a very knowledgeable surgeon about my condition. He is respectful to his patients. He is a great EN&T doctor, yet very humble in his approach when interacting with his patients. May his positive approach to patients never change. Thank you Doctor Nellis for the advice.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/19/2025

      Dr. Nellis is knowledgeable and has the best bedside manner. I like that he also talks about research that he's done and how it relates to the surgery that my daughter will have.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/12/2025

      Dr. Nellis was so personalbe, knowledgeable and so nice.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/12/2025

      Dr Nellis is an attentive dr. I saw him for Bell's palsy and he referred me to a place that can help with facial recovery. I wish the referral was offered to me sooner as I've had this for over a year. He was reassuring about the next steps for my recovery and it helped me feel better about possible improvement. His bedside manner is impeccable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/5/2025

      Listened to me and developed a plan of care with me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/5/2025

      After a review of my medical records and a brief examination, Dr. Nellis provided me suggestions for other specialists I might want to see concerning my facial paralysis.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/1/2025

      Dr. Jason Nellis is a star. He is an excellent doctor and a wonderful person.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/16/2025

      Great service