Lisa Earnest Ishii, MD
Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryFacial Plastic SurgeryOtolaryngology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- 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
Johns Hopkins Physician
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
PubMed - Publications
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
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 410-367-2297
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2005
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2005
- Medical Education: University of Florida College of Medicine, MD, 2000
Board Certifications
- Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2009
- Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2006
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
32 ratings, 17 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 2/13/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Friendly and very personable. Felt comfortable and trusting
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
This was one of many, and the final appointment following-up on cosmetic surgery that Dr. Lisa Ishii performed on October 16th, 2025. I have had a number of procedures by Dr. Ishii. She is, in my opinion, a highly skillled surgeon and I have complete confidence in her. The results of this procedure as with each preceeding one have met or exceeded my expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr. Ishii did a fantastic job of evaluating my situation, explaining my options for treatment, and answering all of my questions. She made me feel seen, heard, and appreciated. She also visibly cleaned her hands before and after my visit which I think shows a high level of professionalism, not just by doing it, but by letting the patient see she is doing it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr Lisa Ishii is a consummate professional. She is highly skilled, professional and demonstrates exceptional expertise in her work. I have had several procedures with Doctor Ishii and have the highest confidence in trusting her for my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Professional and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
World Class, GREAT ambassador for JHM
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
She was easy to talk to, did an excellent job, my visit was perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. Ishii is very skilled and knowledgeable and I recommend her services without reservation. She is also a very kind and caring physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr. Ishii and her team could not have been more informative, helpful and courteous. First class professionalism across the board.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Awesome provider! Skilled and wonderful bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Dr Lisa Ishii was amazing!! Very professional, courtesy, competent, experienced and I plan to schedule my surgery in 1/2026.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Dr. Ishii is an incredible and kind provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Dr. Ishii was a wonderful provider for this procedure. She had a very warm and cheerful presence, and I felt like she took the time to explain the procedure thoroughly to me, and went above and beyond in answering my questions. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone who asks for a referral!