Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Roy Elias
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Elias is a medical oncologist and physician scientist specializing in the treatment of genitourinary (kidney, prostate, bladder) cancers. Dr. Elias received his medical degree from the University of Miami Medical School. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX. He went on to complete a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore MD.
Dr. Elias’ laboratory is focused on the development of biomarkers and novel therapeutics for genitourinary malignancies.
Research Interests
Dr. Elias' research is focused on applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to identify new biomarkers and treatments that can improve the survival of patients with metastatic disease.
PubMed - Publications
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/101MkCEWIimkc/bibliography/public/
Selected Publications
Elias R, Tcheuyap VT, Kaushik AK, Singla N, Gao M, Reig Torras O, Christie A, Mulgaonkar A, Woolford L, Stevens C, Kettimuthu KP, Pavia-Jimenez A, Boroughs LK, Joyce A, Dakanali M, Notgrass H, Margulis V, Cadeddu JA, Pedrosa I, Williams NS, Sun X, DeBerardinis RJ, Öz OK, Zhong H, Seshagiri S, Modrusan Z, Cantarel BL, Kapur P, Brugarolas J. A renal cell carcinoma tumorgraft platform to advance precision medicine. Cell Rep. 2021 Nov 23;37(8):110055. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2021.110055. PMID: 34818533
Baraban EG, Elias R, Lin MT, Ged Y, Zhu J, Pallavajjala A, Singla N, Lotan TL, Argani P, Eshleman JR, Epstein JI. High-Grade, Nonsarcomatoid Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Series of 22 Cases With Novel Molecular Features on a Subset. Mod Pathol. 2024 May;37(5):100472. doi: 10.1016/j.modpat.2024.100472. Epub 2024 Mar 14. PMID: 38492778.
Locations
- Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center
- 201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-8964
- fax: 410-367-2194
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 4, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-6100
- fax: 410-614-0789
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Medical Oncology, 2024
- Residency: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2021
- Medical Education: University of Miami School of Medicine, MD, 2017
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
39 ratings, 19 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 3/18/2026
He was outstanding. Clear and easy to understand analysis. Very pleasant experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
I am so glad that I was assigned to Dr. Elias.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr Elias has been my oncologist for 5 years. During my treatment he has been the most attentive and compassionate doctor I have ever met. Every time I have had an issue he has been right on it and his follow up is second to none. He is a wonderful human being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
I am grateful everyday for Dr. Elias care, his compassion and his brilliant expertise
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Provider was running behind schedule, but let me know, apologized, and let me know how long he would be delayed. Sometimes things happen, but Dr. Elias showed concern for my time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
I am grateful for the care I received from Dr. Elias and the nurses I have met with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr elias is incredible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
I am blessed to have Dr. Elias as my oncologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr. Elias is so kind and compassionate. He is an excellent clinician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr Elias was absolutely a pleasure, very knowledgeable and look forward to seeing him at future appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Im very great full to have Dr Elias providing care for me. Him along with all of his colleagues in the cancer treatment field are literally changing lives. We are blessed to have them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Knowledgeable, empathetic, affable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr Roy Elias was very kind and very knowledgeable of my renal cell carcinoma.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
I feel like I hit the lottery with Dr. Elias. He is compassionate and brilliant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Dr Roy Elias has all the information regarding my surgery and discussed the pathology results to me and my wife very clearly and steps I should take going forward to my recovery. He answered all questions we have and very pleasant in his communication with us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
We are very pleased to with Dr Elias and his time to discuss the treatment plan fully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr Elias was very thorough. Explained previous care and future care needs in easy to understand terms..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Would highly recommend Dr. Elias