Physician Directory 2013 PDF

Physicians
Directory
and Medical
Services Guide
Physician Specialties
Table of Contents
Allergy & Immunology................................................. 17

Anesthesiology............................................................. 17
Cardiology..................................................................... 18
Dentistry......................................................................... 19
Important Phone
Numbers
MedStar St. Marys Hospital
Main Number.............................................. 301-475-8981
Behavioral Health......................................... 301-475-6227
Dermatology................................................................. 19
Cancer Care and Infusion Services............ 301-475-6070
Emergency Medicine................................................... 19
Cardiology.................................................... 301-475-6106
Endocrinology................................................................21
Express Care.................................................................. 21
Family Medicine............................................................ 21
Gastroenterology......................................................... 23
General Surgery............................................................ 23
Gerontology................................................................. 24
Emergency Department............................. 301-475-6110

TTY: ............................................... 301-475-6484
The Grace Anne Dorney Pulmonary
& Cardiac Rehabilitation Center................ 240-434-7143
Gift Shop....................................................... 301-475-6153
Hospitalists (Adult)........................................................ 24
Health Connections..................................... 301-475-6019
Infectious Diseases....................................................... 24
Hospice of St. Marys................................... 301-994-3023
Intensivists..................................................................... 24
Internal Medicine.......................................................... 25
Nephrology.................................................................. 26
Neurology...................................................................... 26
Obstetrics & Gynecology............................................. 27
Midwifery........................................................ 28
Oncology....................................................................... 28
Human Resources........................................ 301-475-6018

TTY: ............................................... 301-475-8538
Imaging......................................................... 301-475-6106
Intensive Care Center.................................. 301-475-6200
Laboratory Services..................................... 301-475-6133
Ophthalmology............................................................. 29
Neurology..................................................... 301-475-6399
Oral Surgery.................................................................. 29
Nutritional Counseling................................ 301-475-6049
Orthopaedics.................................................................29
Otolaryngology/
Head & Neck Surgery....................................................30
Pathology........................................................................30
Pediatrics.........................................................................31
Pediatric Cardiology......................................................32
Patient Advocate Pager............................... 301-866-7281

Patient Information...................................... 301-475-8981
Patient Accounting (Billing)........................ 301-475-6033
Patient Registration...................................... 301-475-6023
Pediatric Endocrinology................................................32
Pulmonary Medicine.................................... 301-475-6065
Pediatric Hospitalists.....................................................32
Rehabilitation Medicine.............................. 301-475-6062
Pediatric Pulmonology..................................................33
Podiatry ...........................................................................33
Sleep Center................................................. 888-765-4749
Psychiatry........................................................................33
Surgical Services.......................................... 301-475-6092
Pulmonary Medicine......................................................34
Telemetry...................................................... 301-475-6208
Radiation Oncology.......................................................34
Radiology........................................................................34
Rheumatology................................................................35
Urology ...........................................................................35
Vascular Surgery............................................................35
Volunteer Office........................................... 301-475-6453

Womens Health & Family
Birthing Center............................................. 301-475-6240
Womens Health Services............................ 301-475-6399
Behavioral Health
Cancer Care and Infusion Services
MedStar St. Marys Hospital has an inpatient treatment

program for adults and adolescents over age 16 with
emotional and behavioral problems. Care is provided
by a multi-disciplinary treatment team, including a
psychiatrist, social worker, occupational therapist, and
nursing staff. In addition, MSMH has a partial psychiatric
hospital program, which provides a highly structured
therapeutic environment during the day. We also have
24-hour emergency psychiatric service for evaluations
and crisis intervention.
Cancer Care and Infusion Services (CCIS) offers both

inpatient and outpatient oncology services. These
include chemotherapy/biotherapy administration, bone
marrow aspirations, biopsies, thoracentesis, blood/blood
product transfusion, venous access device management,
intravenous hydration, and antibiotics. MedStar St. Marys
Hospital also provides medical oncology/hematology
evaluations and consultations; patient education and
counseling; cancer surgery; and diagnostic testing.

All cancer services are coordinated by Cancer Care
and Infusion Services, which is located on the first floor
of the hospitals Outpatient Pavilion. Patient parking is
available adjacent to the Pavilion; this area is wheelchair
accessible. CCIS is open Monday through Friday from 7
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A physician is available on site Monday
through Friday.

By working together with other cancer research
facilities, the team is able to make national clinical trials
available to local residents without requiring them to
travel long distances. Under the auspices of the MedStar
Washington Hospital Center Investigational Review
Board, MedStar St. Marys Hospital offers the National
Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP),
pharmaceutical studies and MedStar Washington Hospital
Center clinical trials for all eligible and consenting
participants. We also offer clinical trials through MedStar
Franklin Square Hospital, with approval from the
Investigative Review Board of MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital.
Our cancer program
and tumor registry are
fully accredited by the
American College of
Surgeons Commission
on Cancer. Our program is also accredited by The Joint
Commission. Supportive care and treatments are offered
to some pediatric patients in conjunction with Childrens
National Medical Center, The Johns Hopkins Hospital and
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

CCIS assists in referrals for thoracic surgery, bone
marrow transplants, stem cell transplants, cryotherapy
for liver metastasis and other treatments as needed. We
can also refer individuals for clinical trials that are open
elsewhere in the country, if not offered in the Baltimore/
Washington area.
301-475-6227
The Birth Experience

The birth of a baby is one of the most memorable
experiences of a lifetime. At MedStar St. Marys Hospital,
we want that experience to be one you will treasure
always. Our beautifully appointed Family Birthing Center
features five comfortable birthing rooms furnished
with the ambience of home. A jacuzzi room provides
a relaxing setting with the holistic benefits of aquatic
therapy. Twelve postpartum rooms are designed
especially to accommodate families sharing this oncein-a-lifetime experience. We provide a Mother-Baby
model of care so during each shift you and your baby will
have the same nurse. Each patient room is private and
there are friendly waiting areas for extended families.
Our compassionate, experienced associates and expert
OB/GYNS and midwives are dedicated to this cherished
event.

MedStar St. Marys has a telemedicine link with
Childrens National Medical Center. If your baby requires
consultation with a specialist from Childrens, a consult
may be conducted in real time through the telemedicine
link.

One of our outpatient testing rooms provides a
bright, efficient place for you to receive streamlined care,
as needed, during pregnancy.

The hospital offers classes on childbirth, lactation,
new baby care, infant safety, and the new sibling
experience. We also offer prenatal yoga and infant
massage classes. Call 301-475-6019 for class registration
information. A lactation consultant is available to assist
new mothers after returning home. Call to tour the
Birthing Center or request a copy of our Birth Experience
booklet, which includes your own customized Birth Plan
and all your pre-registration information.
301-475-6240
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Guide to Medical Services
301-475-6070
Were on your side,

helping you fight cancer
with everything weve got!
Comprehensive breast care is available, including breast

imaging, biopsies, surgical care, chemotherapy, and genetic
counseling onsite. We also partner with Chesapeake Potomac
Regional Cancer Center for radiation therapy.
Skilled, well-trained pathologists are on site. Correct

pathological diagnosis is essential for the management of
every case.
All types of imaging studies at MedStar St. Marys Hospital

are provided, including PET/CT scans, which play a vital role in
the management of every cancer patient.
MedStar St. Marys has an effective blood bank with

dedicated staff that are well trained in the field. Patients
can receive various blood products, including red cells and
platelets.
Our Cancer Care & Infusion nurses provide exceptional

care and are nationally recognized oncology certified
professionals.
A navigator assists patients in finding appropriate care,

even if it is needed at a tertiary facility, and helps to educate
patients, and coordinate their care.
Our electronic medical records are easy to share with other

treating physicians, both in town or at other medical facilities,
saving you time.
Our program is fully accredited with five commendations by

the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
We provide complete support services, diagnostic services

and access to clinical trials anywhere in the country.
Cancer Care & Infusion Services at MedStar St.

Marys Hospital offers you the most advanced
technology to prevent, detect and treat cancer
so yours can be a success story. Our team
of board certified oncologists and certified
oncology nurses believe that personalized
treatment is a key part of the healing process.
We deliver the highest quality of care with
compassion in a supportive, welcoming
environment. We endeavor to provide you
with care as excellent or better than in any
other major hospital, but in the comfort of
your home community. We work closely with
medical oncologists and surgeons in all of the
Washington and Baltimore area hospitals and
cancer centers, including MedStar Georgetown
University Hospitals Lombardi Comprehensive
Cancer Center. Most of your chemotherapy
needs can be met at MedStar St. Marys.
301-475-6070 PHONE
Cardiology
Emergency Department
MedStar St. Marys Hospital offers a full range of

cardiology services on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
The department specializes in the assessment and
diagnosis of heart disorders using the latest technology
equipment and procedures. Services include EKGs, stress
tests and echocardiograms. In addition, MedStar St.
Marys Hospital partners with Childrens National Medical
Center to offer a pediatric cardiology clinic and services
in our Outpatient Pavilion.
Patients needing emergency medical treatment will be

cared for in the hospitals Emergency Department, open
24 hours a day. This unit features 30 private treatment
rooms and an expanded triage area. The unit is equipped
with a large trauma room, a decontamination center and
a seven-room Fast Track for minor injuries and illnesses.
Adult Services: 301-475-6399

Pediatric Services: 301-475-6019
Case Management
Care coordination is an important part of every patients
hospitalization. Case Management is the process in which
skilled registered nurses, known as case managers, work
with social workers and utilization nurses to assist patients
and caregivers through the healing process to discharge.
Case managers make sure that tests, procedures and
activities deemed critical to patients are performed as
efficiently as possible. Case managers also help patients
and families set up effective discharge plans. Utilization
review nurses keep in touch with insurance companies to
maximize insurance benefits for patients. Social workers
help with complicated social or discharge patient needs.
They help make the transition to leave the hospital a
smooth process. Case Management emphasizes a team
approach to quality patient care. Your doctor coordinates
your care along with your case manager, your utilization
review specialist, social worker and other members of
our professional healthcare team, such as your unit nurse,
therapists, dietitians and technicians.
301-475-6110
The Grace Anne Dorney

Pulmonary & Cardiac
Rehabilitation Center
Our pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation is a state-ofthe-art program featuring comprehensive services that
provide progressive, medically supervised exercise
and education to improve the lives of individuals with
pulmonary or cardiac disease. The center is conveniently
located just inside the front entrance of MedStar
St. Marys Hospital adjacent to the main lobby.

In addition to our pulmonary and cardiac
rehabilitation program, the center offers supervised
exercise programs with physician approval. The MedFit
and Teenfit programs are individually designed to fit a
participants needs and any medical concerns.
240-434-7143
The
Pulmonary & Cardiac Rehabilitation Center
301-475-6255
Drug Information
The MedStar St. Marys Hospital Pharmacy maintains
an up-to-date pharmaceutical reference library and an
electronic drug information center that can provide
accurate information on any medication. Our Pharmacy
is open 24 hours a day. For medication information, visit
MedStarStMarys.org or call the number listed below.
301-475-6072
Find out how our dedicated staff can help you

with pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation needs.
Our progressive program is designed to help
individuals rebuild their strength and endurance
to safely resume lifes demands, whether to going
to work or pursuing a favorite hobby.
Health Connections
Health Connections is the community health and
education department of MedStar St. Marys Hospital.
Free and low cost programs are offered in the MedStar St.
Marys Hospital Outpatient Pavilion and in the community.
Health Connections offers workplace wellness
programming and community leadership in health
focused coalitions aimed at improving the overall health
of the communities we serve. Health Connections is also
home to an American Diabetes Association recognized
Diabetes-Self Management Education program, where
educators provide diabetes education and guidance by
one-on-one counseling sessions or in group settings.
Individual medical nutrition counseling is also available.
Health Connections is also home to the Breast-feeding
Resource Center, Parents-to-Be classes and support groups.
Health Link is a series of programs
designed to help individuals
manage chronic health conditions.
Health Link focuses on several
programs, including Living Well
with Chronic Conditions; Stroke Survivors; Seven Healthy
Habits of People Living with Diabetes; Living Well with
Cardiovascular Disease; and many other support groups
and informational sessions. Classes are listed on the
hospitals website at MedStarStMarys.org and in the
hospitals quarterly Healthy Living magazine. Call 301475-6019 to register for any Health Connections offering.
Get Connected to Health Primary Care Service

Healthcare providers are available on the Get Connected
to Health mobile medical van five days a week to
address the primary care needs of the uninsured
and underinsured residents of St. Marys County. The
charge for each patient visit is $15 and some Medicaid
insurances are accepted. Get Connected to Health offers
basic primary care services such as health checkups,
physicals, limited laboratory testing, and medication
management. To schedule an appointment, call
301-475-6019.
Home Care
Chesapeake-Potomac Home Health Agency (CPHHA),
the largest homecare agency in Southern Maryland,
has been providing exceptional homecare services to
residents of Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties since
1995. CPHHA is a full-service agency offering skilled
nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech
language pathology, social work, and homecare aide to
homebound patients. Over the last few years, CPHHA

expanded its homecare services to include medication
management, phlebotomy and private duty aide services.
The agency is owned and operated by Calvert Memorial
Hospital, Civista Medical Center, MedStar St. Marys
Hospital, and the St. Marys County Health Department.
800-656-4343
Hospice of St. Marys

Hospice is a philosophy of caring for those facing a
life-threatening illness. The hospice philosophy is that
the patients and familys goals for care and comfort
are paramount. The object is to treat the whole person
and not just the disease. Hospice is an active treatment
option that focuses on holistic patient/family-centered
care that addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual
and practical needs of the patient. The interdisciplinary
team of healthcare professionals works with the patient
and family to design and implement a plan of care that
is unique to the patients needs. Depending on the
patient/family goals, many treatment modalities can
be initiated, such as physical or occupational therapy;
dietary counseling; oxygen; medications; Reiki; massage;
music and pet therapy; and durable medical equipment.
The Hospice bereavement team continues to care for
families for 13 months following the death of their
loved one. Bereavement care focuses on helping family
members understand and move forward in the grief
process through groups, classes, counseling, personal
contact and special events such as the Memorial Service
and Camp Sunrise for children. Bereavement services are
offered to anyone in our community who has suffered a loss.
Hospice House of St. Marys

At times, individuals with terminal illnesses need care
that cannot be provided in their own homes. The Hospice
House often cares for patients who live alone, patients
who have a caregiver unable to continue to care for
them, or if there is intense pain or symptom management
needs. For these individuals, Hospice House offers care
and a place to call home.
301-994-3023
Hospitalists
A Hospitalist is a physician who manages and coordinates
your inpatient care from admission to discharge. This
individual will be in frequent contact with your primary
care doctor on every aspect of your medical care
whether your admission was planned or the result of an
emergency.

Our Hospitalists are available to visit with you 24
hours a day, seven days a week. They do not have
individual practices outside of our hospital and are
dedicated to treating and caring for patients admitted
to our facility. We also retain Hospitalists on staff who are
specially trained in pediatric care and who are dedicated
to our younger patients.

Should you require medical attention when your
primary care physician is unavailable, one of our skilled
hospitalists will provide you with the same level of
exceptional care youve come to expect from MedStar St.
Marys Hospital.
Imaging
The Imaging Department offers a full complement of
procedures, including radiology (X-ray), fluoroscopy,
digital mammography, angiography, bone
densitometry, interventional radiology,
ultrasonography, multi-slice
Computerized Tomography (CT),
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI) and nuclear medicine scans.
PET/CT is offered two days a week
and stereotactic breast biopsies
are performed twice a month. PICC
insertions and removals are also available
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The
Radiologists on staff and who are interpreting exams are
sub-specialists affiliated with Center Radiology, P. C. at
MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Outpatient Imaging is located in the Outpatient
Pavilion at MedStar St. Marys, on the campus grounds
next to the main hospital. The Imaging Suite is designed
for patient comfort and offers a separate suite for
Womens Health Services, including a separate changing
and waiting area for patient privacy and comfort. The
Womens Imaging Center offers all of the services
of a comprehensive breast cancer center, including
Stereotactic, Ultrasound and MRI guided biopsies.
In addition, a nurse patient navigator dedicated to
providing the individualized care and assistance each
patient deserves is on staff.

The Angiography Suite is used to diagnose and
treat patients with a variety of interventional and arterial
disorders. Our state-of-the-art 64-slice CT, nuclear
medicine and 4-D ultrasound studies are available on
call, 24 hours a day. MRI services are available with the
most technologically advanced equipment which offers
maximum image quality and patient comfort.

The Mammography Suite is accredited by both
MQSA and the FDA and offers evening hours and
reduced cost or no-cost digital mammograms for eligible
patients.

All Imaging modalities are fully accredited by the
American College of Radiology and the hospital is a
participant in the Image Gently campaign for safety for
pediatrics and adults.

Pre-registration for all procedures is available by
calling Patient Registration at 301-475-6023.
301-475-6106
Intensive Care Center

MedStar St. Marys Hospitals Intensive Care Center (ICC)
provides ongoing intensive medical attention for those
who are seriously ill. Our state-of-the-art center is located
on the third floor, featuring 12 large intensive care rooms,
along with a cutting-edge monitoring system, and a
unique design to bring our patients and their caregivers
closer while affording maximum privacy and comfort.
While in the Intensive Care Center, patients will receive
special care as prescribed by their physicians. Our on-site
ICC care is supported by our tele-ICU and critical care
physicians care for our highest acuity cases. In addition,
our healthcare professionals will closely manage patient
needs, including nutrition, activity, rest, education, and
psychological support.
Laboratory Services
Our Laboratory performs diagnostic testing using state
of the art technology for general, acute and intensive
care inpatients and outpatients of all ages, as ordered by
physicians. The department also provides consultation
services to physicians in the areas of medical care related
to diagnosis and evaluation of therapy as it concerns
anatomic and clinical pathology. Testing is performed
based on current national standards and methodology
in a timely manner for completion of results to optimize
patient care.

The main hospital campus laboratory and laboratory
center sites are accredited by the College of American

Pathologists.

To learn more about our laboratory services including
locations and hours of operation, see page 11.
301-475-6133
Maryland eCare
MedStar St. Marys went live in March 2010 with the
new eCare system, which is an electronic monitoring
technology in the hospitals ICC. The program
complements local care utilizing critical care physicians
and nurses based at Christiana Care Health System
through an eCare monitoring center in Delaware.
301-475-6200
Pain Management
Pain is the discomfort that alerts you to the fact that
something is wrong with your body. It can result from any
condition that stimulates special pain sensors and it may
help protect the body from further damage. Once the
source of pain is pinpointed, the reduction of suffering
becomes an important goal in patient care.

The Pain Management program at MedStar St.
Marys Hospital is designed to reduce pain and suffering
in a variety of patient care settings. The Department
of Anesthesiology provides an array of inpatient and
outpatient pain management options and services.
These include diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
for patients with a variety of pain syndromes, as well as
postoperative pain management using several state-ofthe-art techniques.
301-475-6092
Midwifery
Patient Advocacy
A midwife focuses on the natural processes of pregnancy,

labor and birth while combining traditional skills and
modern medical techniques to safeguard normal
childbirth. In addition to caring for laboring women,
midwives often play the role of educator, guiding those
who wish to learn more about issues, such as postpartum
depression and breastfeeding, and offering in-service
seminars for nurses. Our labor and delivery area is staffed
with a midwife Monday - Friday to assist as needed.
When patients come to MedStar St. Marys Hospital for

health care, all their energy is focused on getting better.
But sometimes patients need someone to talk to
someone who can create a bridge between the patient
and the staff caring for him or her. At MedStar St. Marys,
our patient advocates fill that role. If you have a concern,
or feel a patient advocate could offer you assistance, call
240-434-7022 and the patient advocate will assist you.
You may also call the main number at 301-475-8981 and
the operator will page the patient advocate for you.
301-475-6250
240-434-7022
Neurology/Sleep Center
Pulmonary Medicine
The hospital offers a complete range of neurology

services, including the electroenchephalogram (EEG) and
a fully equipped sleep lab.

The Sleep Disorders Center at MedStar St. Marys
Hospital offers advanced technology for the diagnosis
of sleep problems. The center contains sophisticated
monitoring equipment and comfortable, private sleepstudy rooms conducive to testing. We have also added
home sleep studies to our range of services. Patients
can be diagnostically tested for a variety of disorders
that interrupt sleep, including insomnia, sleep apnea,
narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome. We also offer
pediatric EEGs for children ages 2 to 17 years old.
Our respiratory therapists are healthcare professionals

licensed by the State of Maryland. We provide care to
all patients with chronic (long-term) and acute illnesses
involving the lungs. Our services include diagnostic
testing, ventilator management, breathing treatments,
preventive care, and education. This quality care is
provided for inpatients as well as outpatients. Our
expertise is important to the team approach to patient
care throughout the hospital. We also offer pulmonary
rehabilitation through The Grace Anne Dorney
Pulmonary & Cardiac Rehabilitation Center. We offer
adult pulmonary function tests and pediatric pulmonary
function tests for ages 6 to 17 years old.
Neurology / 301-475-6399
301-475-6399
Sleep Center / 888-765-4749
Rehabilitation Medicine
Surgical Services
The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine offers physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy on
an inpatient and outpatient basis for adult and pediatric
populations. Our goal is to help clients of all ages achieve
their maximum functional level.

Individual programs are developed to meet each
patients needs and goals, whether it be to walk independently again or to break a high jump record, to complete
a meaningful sentence or sing in an opera. Rehabilitation
medicine includes making patients stronger, relieving
their pain, helping them regain daily living skills, and/or
optimizing their communication skills. The department
offers education about illnesses or injuries, and helps
patients adapt to these conditions.

The department has special womens health services in lymphedema and osteoporosis. Comprehensive
pediatric services are also available. We have a low vision
program to maximize the use of residual vision for patients with a variety of conditions.
The medical and nursing staff members at MedStar St.

Marys Hospital are expertly trained to perform and assist
with surgical procedures using the latest high-technology
equipment and techniques. Performing more than
6,000 procedures annually, our staff is experienced in all
aspects of surgery, including orthopaedics, oral surgery,
ophthalmology, otolaryngology, gynecology, urology,
vascular and general surgery. Our surgery department
features the latest in medical technology, including bispectral monitoring during anesthesia.

Call to request information about our surgical
experience, what to expect as a surgical patient and how
to prepare for your procedure.
301-475-6062
301-475-6092
Womens Health Services

Womens Health Services is a convenient and friendly
entry point into the many services devoted to the health
needs of women during every stage of her life. We offer
an array of services, including digital mammography and
4-D ultrasound; bone densitometry; stereotactic breast
biopsy; treatment of lymphedema; osteoporosis and
incontinence; support for new moms and their growing
families; and a series of Health Connections activities
targeting each stage of a womans life. Womens imaging
services are located in the Outpatient Pavilion within a
special suite dedicated to patient comfort and privacy
that includes a separate waiting area and changing rooms.
240-434-7024
Wound Healing Center

There is no need to suffer from chronic
wounds any longer. Come for your
personalized, professional care close to
home in a modern, light and airy setting
designed for patient comfort.
Most insurance accepted, including Medicare/
Medicaid.
Now Accepting
New Patients!
The new MedStar Health Wound Healing Center at

MedStar St. Marys Hospital incorporates the latest
technologies available to treat chronic wounds, including
pressurized chambers for hyberbaric oxygen therapy. The
center is a state-of-the-art facility and is fully staffed with
a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team of experienced
medical and program directors. In addition, physician
specialists, nurses and technologists are trained to use
the latest assessment and therapeutic methods. Now,
individuals in Southern Maryland with venous stasis and
diabetes, as well as those with pressure sores, burns,
post-surgical and other non-healing wounds have a
close-to-home option for care. The center is located
in the front of our main hospital building and offers a
convenient outside entrance with adjacent parking.
240-434-7670
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Welcome
Dr. Usman Zahir
Orthopaedic Surgeon
is pleased to welcome
Dr. Usman Zahir, the
hospitals new full time
orthopaedic surgeon and
spine specialist with MedStar
Georgetown Orthopaedic
Institute.
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Residency
University of Maryland Medical Center,
Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
University of Maryland Medical Center,
Spine Surgery
You Wont Believe

Your Eyes
World Class Vision Care,
Close to Home
Dr. Mark Whitten: More than 30 years
of eye care and surgical experience, one
of only three surgeons in the country
to have performed more than 120,000
LASIK procedures. B.S. University of
Virginia; MD - Medical College of
Virginia; Residency and chief residency
at the Washington National Eye Center
at MedStar Washington Hospital Center; Completed a
rotating internship at Riverside Hospital in Newport News,
VA; Longstanding relationship with MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital
Center, training doctors for their residency programs.
Dr. Walter Wang: Residency in
ophthalmology from the Tulane
University School of Medicine and
the University of Illinois at Chicago;
Fellowship in Glaucoma at Harvard
Medical School.
location
St. Marys Outpatient Pavilion
Specialty Physicians at St. Marys 2nd Floor
25500 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, Md.
Contact
240-434-7483 PHONE
240-434-7651 FAX
Office Hours
Monday and Wednesday / 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday / 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday / 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Very Latest in General Ophthalmology

Including Diagnosis, Treatment and Surgery for:
Cataracts
LASIK
Dry eye syndrome
Eyelid surgery
Implantable contact lenses
No-stitch cataract surgery
Eye injuries
Glaucoma
Macular degeneration
Mole removal
Diabetic eye conditions
Cornea surgery/transplants
Located at St. Marys Medical
Center at Charlotte Hall
37767 Market Drive,
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
MedStarStMarys.org
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
(Beside Golden Beach Road)
Open Monday - Friday

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
www.whittenlasereye.com
301-290-5915 PHONE
Another Quality Service from MedStar St. Marys Hospital
Satellites & Outreach Services

For your convenience, MedStar St. Marys Hospital and our community partners offer
services at the following locations:
Chesapeake Potomac Home Health Agency, Inc.
Regional Rehab of St. Marys
7627 Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, Maryland 20637.

A licensed, Medicare-certified agency that offers
comprehensive homecare services to the residents of
St. Marys, Calvert and Charles counties.
301-274-9000
Philip J. Bean Medical Center,

24035 Three Notch Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.
A partnership with the MedStar National Rehabilitation
Hospital and other health partners.
301-373-2588
Chesapeake-Potomac Regional Cancer Center
Specialty Physicians at St. Mary's
Two locations:
30077 Business Center Drive, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 and
11340 Pembrooke Square, Waldorf, MD 20603.
Provides coordinated, comprehensive cancer care that is
precisely tailored to the patients unique needs.
301-884-2508 and 301-705-5802
Located on the second floor of the St. Marys

Outpatient Pavilion, 25500 Point Lookout Road,
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Dedicated office space, patient exam and treatment rooms
for speciality physicians from partner facilities such as
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar
Washington Hospital Center who serve our Southern
Maryland community.
Health Connections
Located on the second floor of the St. Marys
Outpatient Pavilion, 25500 Point Lookout Road,
Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Health Connections offers health and wellness classes,
programs and screenings. Also look for our educators at
programs or events right in your neighborhood.
301-475-6019
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St. Marys Medical Center at Charlotte Hall

37767 Market Drive, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
Just off Golden Beach Road.
Features Express Care, physician offices, laboratory
services, Eye Physicians of St. Marys and more.
St. Marys Outpatient Pavilion
Hospice of St. Marys
A part of the hospitals main campus.

This facility houses Cancer Care & Infusion Services,
Outpatient Imaging and Womens Health Services, Health
Connections and Specialty Physicians at St. Marys.
44724 Hospice Lane, Callaway, MD 20620.

Offering pain and symptom management, along with
physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill
patients and their families.
301-994-3023
Three Lab Locations for Your Convenience

MedStar St. Marys Hospital Laboratory
Center at St. Marys Medical Center at
Charlotte Hall
37767 Market Drive

301-290-0184 PHONE
301-290-5904 FAX
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday
Express Care
Closed 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch
Treating minor injuries & illnesses
Please Note: Express Care in this building is

open weekdays from 3 to 11 p.m. and
weekends from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday to Friday: 3 to 11 p.m.

Weekends & Holidays: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
301-290-1499 PHONE
Center at the Chesapeake Charter School
20945 Great Mills Road, Suite 202

Lexington Park, MD 20653
St. Marys Medical Center at Charlotte Hall

37767 Market Drive, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
301-866-1464 PHONE
301-862-9575 FAX
7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Center at the Belmont Building
23000 Moakley Street, Suite 103

Leonardtown, MD 20650
301-475-2494 PHONE
301-475-8388 FAX
7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Thursday
Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
7 a.m. - 12 p.m., Friday
Phlebotomy services are provided at all locations. Most
insurances are accepted, but should your insurance require
that you utilize Quest or LabCorp for your laboratory services,
you must present their completed requisition form to one of
the locations above for all of your laboratory needs. If you
have a question about your insurance coverage, please call
301-475-6133.
MyCare Health
Tracker
Everything you need to help
keep your health on track-
including convenience.
MedStar St. Marys offers patients access to a secure web
site where you can keep track of and manage your personal
medical records or appointments at any time, day or night.

Check your latest lab results
Review your immunization records
Access is only provided to the patient or the health guardian.

The patient or health guardian has the option of sharing
access with others.
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We handle kids with care

and with expertise.
Combining state-of-the-art technology with a tradition of compassionate care offers
your child a safe, easy experience at MedStar St. Marys Hospital. Our services and
partnerships with Childrens National Medical Center and MedStar Georgetown University
Hospital pediatric specialists help to provide the best options for care. We keep you
conveniently close to home for routine testing, fewer time constraints and quality care in
an environment you know and trust.
Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

- Speech-Language Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Cardiology Services
- Local Cardiology Clinic with
Childrens National Medical Center Specialists
- Electroencephalography (EEG) Testing
- Echocardiograms
Pediatric Endocrinology
- Local Services with MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital Specialists
Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing
Pediatric imaging studies
Pediatric Sleep Studies
Pediatric Hospitalists WITH MedStar
Georgetown University Hospital
COMING SOON: Pediatric PULMONOLOGY
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Visit MedStarStMarys.org
or call 301-475-8981
for more information.
Expert endocrinology
services can be
found right here in
St. Marys County.
Dorota
Krajewski, MD
Specialist in Diabetes,
Metabolism and
Endocrinology
Now accepting patients!

Monday-Friday / 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Major areas of endocrinology

include:
Diabetes
A New Choice Has Arrived!

Residents of St. Marys County who are eligible
for or already have Medicaid coverage may
now enroll in MedStar Healths Managed Care
Organization - MedStar Family Choice.
Enrollment in MedStar Family Choice is free!
And, youll have access to more than 1500
physicians and healthcare providers and your
membership entitles you to other important
benefits, including dental, mental health,
pharmacy, vision, and more.
For more information about MedStar Family
Choice or to see if you are eligible for
membership, visit MedStarFamilyChoice.net or
call 800-404-3549.
thyroid conditions
bone diseases
reproduction/infertility
obesity
pituitary gland disorders
growth hormone deficiencies
hypertension
lipid disorders
Get Connected to Health

Primary adult health care is available for the under-and
uninsured in St. Marys County. Care is delivered to
Lexington Park and Charlotte Hall through the mobile
health center five days a week. Cost is just $15, payable
at the time of each visit. HealthShare is accepted.
Among the Get Connected to Health services offered:
location
MedStar Physician Partners Specialist
Leonardtown, Md. 20650
Flu shots for patients over age 18,

when available
CONTACT
301-475-7750 PHONE
Pregnancy and blood sugar tests
Also affiliated with MedStar Washington

Hospital Center
Limited laboratory testing
Much, much more
To learn more or to schedule an appointment,

call 301-475-6019.
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Named One of the Nations
Top 100
Hospitals
Thank you to our hospital family of associates, Medical Staff,
volunteers, and students for the dedication, compassion and quality
of care on behalf of our patients. The strength of our team is the
reason we achieved this level of recognition.
MedStar St. Marys Hospitals selection was based on 10 measures,
including public information about quality, patient safety, cost, and
patient satisfaction. This is important to us because our patients are
our family, friends and neighbors.
MedStarStMarys.org
*Truven Health Analytics conducted an independent survey for Modern Healthcare,

a national publication of the American Hospital Association.
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Medical Staff Officers 2013-2014
Avani D. Shah, MD
Chief of Staff
Harold Lee, MD
Chairperson of
Anesthesiology
Conor Lundergan, MD
Vice Chief of Staff
Jeremy Tucker, DO
Chairperson of
Emergency Medicine
Karen Bauer, MD
Chairperson of
Family Medicine
John Harvey, MD
Secretary/Treasurer
Chandra Sajja, MD
Chairperson of
Medicine
The ideal doctor is one you can

trust with the sensitive and personal
details of your health. You need
to communicate openly with your
doctor and receive clear, thorough
information in return.

You can choose your doctor
from a variety of specialties,
depending on your health plan.
Some require your primary care
physician to be an internist or
family practitioner. All plans vary,
so be sure to check. For instance,
if youre a woman, you might be
able to choose an obstetrician/
gynecologist (OB/GYN) who
specializes in childbirth and
diseases of the female organs. If
you have children, they may need a
pediatrician, whose patients range
from newborns to teenagers. Or,
you may prefer one doctor who can
treat the whole family. A general
practitioner or family practitioner,
whose training involves a multi-year
residency, will be responsible for
your entire familys health needs
and will refer you to specialists as
necessary.

No matter which doctor you
choose, there are some things
you can do to help ensure that the
relationship is a good one.
Be Honest.
Your physician cant give you the
Edford Chambers, MD
Chairperson of
Surgery
Lisa Polko, MD
Chairperson of Obstetrics/
Gynecology
Yahia Tagouri, MD
Chairperson of
Pathology
proper care without accurate

information. Your health is personal,
so its important to find someone
with whom you can be open and
honest.
Ask Questions.
Medical treatment can often be
complicated, but you still have the
right to know about your health
situation and to have your questions
Fahmi Fahmi, MD
Chairperson of
Pediatrics
Robert Konkol, MD
Chairperson of
Psychiatry
Anna Choi, MD
Interim Chairperson
of Radiology
answered until you fully understand

what is involved.
Physicians Directory
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Vice President for

Medical Affairs
Dr. Michaels joined the MedStar St. Marys Hospital administrative
team in January 2011 as Vice President, Medical Affairs - a new
position to the hospital and its administrative structure. Dr. Michaels
brings a great deal of experience directly related to the management
of medical affairs, physician recruitment and retention, and the
expansion and delivery of healthcare services to the community.
Stephen Michaels, MD
Vice President,
Medical Affairs
Medical Training
Medical school:
Georgetown
University School of
Medicine
Internship in
general surgery:
State University of
New York at Stony
Brook
Residency in
orthopaedic surgery:
State University of
New York at Stony
Brook
Fellowship in
spinal surgery:
Rush-PresbyterianSt. Lukes Medical
Center
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Dr. Michaels comes to MedStar St. Marys with a record of successful

collaboration in team building as a medical staff president,
initiating and facilitating improvements in hospital core measures,
performance improvement and safety initiatives, and revising
credentialing criteria, among others. His background includes
leadership of administrative, regulatory and review committees,
as well as community advisory panels on health care. He practiced
orthopaedic and spinal surgery in Montgomery and Prince Georges
Counties for many years and was the managing partner for his
successful practice.
His strong commitment to the recruitment and retention of highly
skilled, expertly trained physicians and surgeons in order to
deliver continued expansion of hospital services to the community
is a priority for Dr. Michaels, and he is an active participant in
this process, working with MedStar Health to enhance efforts to
provide Southern Maryland with specialists in fields that are underrepresented.
Collaboration with MedStar Health has already addressed some of
the under-represented specialty areas by having visiting physicians at
MedStar St. Marys. However, as our community grows and we want
to provide the most advanced technologies and techniques, we still
need additional physicians to establish home practices here. By
utilizing the resources of MedStar St. Marys and the MedStar Health
system, Dr. Michaels is fully engaged in multiple arenas to benefit the
needs of the community and advocate for the continued delivery of
quality health care in Southern Maryland.
Allergy & Immunology

This specialty focuses on the function of the human
immune system and the diagnosis and treatment of
allergic disorders.
Pradeep Simlote, MD
41680 Miss Bessie Drive
Suite 203
301-475-7900
Board Certified: American Board of
Allergy & Immunology
KannarkatP. Verghese, MD
Verghese, Ling, MD, P.A.
Shanti Medical Center
301-475-8091
Pediatrics, Allergy & Immunology
Anesthesiology
Anesthesiologists specialize in the relief of pain and
the administration of medications to relieve pain
during surgery.
Thomas J. Finkelston, MD
Alliance Anesthesia Associates
301-475-6101
Board Certified: American Board
of Anesthesiology
Roselyn Itoe, MD
301-475-6101
Harold Lee, MD
Chairperson of Anesthesiology
301-475-6101
of Anesthesiology
Kenneth A. Songy, MD
Vice Chairperson of
Anesthesiology
301-475-6101
of Anesthesiology
Cardiology
The cardiologist specializes in the diagnosis and
treatment of disorders of the heart.
OrestB. Bartoszyk, MD
MedStar Cardiology Associates
St. Marys Outpatient Pavilion,
Ste. P250
240-434-4070
Board Certified: American
Board of Internal Medicine and
Cardiovascular Diseases
TerenceR. Bertele, MD
Chesapeake & Washington
Heart Care
301-475-3240

of Anesthesiology
Cardiology Continued
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Cardiology Continued
Terrance Collins,MD
Ste. P250
240-434-4070
Board of Cardiovascular Diseases
Thomas Haywood,MD
Heart Care
301-475-3240
Amish Shah, MD
Shah Associates, MD, L.L.C.
Philip J. Bean Medical Center
24035 Three Notch Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400
AnilK. Shah, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400

Board of Cardiovascular Diseases
and Internal Medicine
Yolanda Hendley,MD
Heart Care
301-475-3240
Meena Shah, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400

Board of Internal Medicine

Conor Lundergan, MD
Vice Chief of Staff
Ste. P250
240-434-4070
VinodK. Shah, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400

Board of Internal Medicine,
Cardiovascular Diseases and
Interventional Cardiology
AdinathA. Patil, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400
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Jeffrey B. Trabb, MD
Ste. P250
240-434-4070
Board of Internal Medicine,
Cardiovascular Diseases and
Interventional Cardiology
Dentistry
The dentist specializes in the diagnosis and
treatment of diseases of the teeth.
JamesP. Dabbs, DDS
Dabbs Dental Group
301-475-5551
Jose Juambeltz, DDS

301-997-0400
Arpana Shah, MD
St. Marys Medical Center at
Charlotte Hall
37767 Market Drive
301-884-0278
of Dermatology
AnnieP. Verghese, MD
Verghese, Ling, MD, P.A.
301-475-8091
of Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
Hae Sook Kim, DMD
Tender Care Dentistry
P.O. Box 653
301-290-0001
These physicians work in situations that arise

suddenly and threaten the life or welfare of
a person. They see patients in the hospitals
Emergency Department and Express Care.
James Damalouji, MD
Medical Emergency Professionals
25500 Point Lookout Rd.
301-475-6110
of Surgery
Dermatology
Dermatologists specialize in the diagnosis and
treatment of skin disorders.
Carl Ling, MD
Verghese, Ling, MD, PA
301-475-8091
David Klein, MD
301-475-6110
Board of Emergency Medicine

Board of Dermatology and
Opthalmology
Emergency Medicine Continued
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Emergency Medicine Continued
Babatunde Orogbemi, MD
301-475-6110
Emergency Medicine
Michael Perraut, MD
Vice Chairperson of Emergency
Medicine
301-475-6110
Board of Emergency and Internal
Medicine
Lars Reinhart, MD
301-475-6110
Michael Somers, MD
301-475-6110
Jeremy Tucker, DO*

Chairperson of Emergency
Medicine
301-475-6110
Board Certified: American Osteopathic
Board of Emergency Medicine and
Internal Medicine
* Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) are fully licensed physicians. They provide a full range of services,
from prescribing drugs to performing surgery, and they use the latest medical tools. DOs offer a unique
approach to patient care. Osteopathic physicians are trained to teach patients how to prevent illness and injury
by maintaining a healthy lifestyle; look at the whole person to reach a diagnosis without focusing just on
symptoms; and to help the body heal itself.
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Waiting in the
Emergency
Department for
non-emergency
care?
MedStar St. Marys Mobile
Medical Unit brings affordable
adult health care to your
neighborhood five days a week
with Get Connected to Health.
No health insurance or just
minimal coverage? Dont worry.
We provide routine screenings,
physicals, adult immunizations
and more.
Cost is $15.00 per visit due
each time you visit Get
Connected to Health.
The next time you have a need for
non-emergency care, call Health
Connections at 301-475-6019 for
more information or to schedule an
appointment.
Endocrinology
These physicians study the glands and hormones of
the body and treat their related disorders.
Dorota Krajewski, MD
MedStar Physician Partners
Specialist
23140 Moakley Street, Ste. 2
301-475-7750
Endocrinology, Diabetes and
Metabolism
Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD
Shah Associates, MD, LLC
St. Marys Medical Center
at Charlotte Hall
37767 Market Drive
301-884-7330
and Endocrinology, Diabetes
and Metabolism, and Pediatric
Endocrinology
Express Care
These physicians see patients with minor injuries
and illnesses. See page 11 for more information.
Joann Cheah, CRNP
at Charlotte Hall
37767 Market Drive
301-290-1499
Edward Rupert, MD
at Charlotte Hall
37767 Market Drive
301-290-1499
D-Ann Weller, CRNP
at Charlotte Hall
37767 Market Drive
301-290-1499
See our Express Care ad

on page 11.
Family Medicine
The goal in family medicine is comprehensive care
for all members of the family. These primary care
physicians specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and
treatment of health problems in people of all ages.
Karen Bauer, MD
Chairperson of Family Medicine
28103 Three Notch Rd,
Suite 101
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
301-884-4666
Board of Family Medicine, and
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
RobertJ. Bauer, MD
28103 Three Notch Rd
Suite 101
301-884-4666
Board of Family Medicine
Family Medicine Continued
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Family Medicine Continued
JohnL. Bennett, MD
23263 By the Mill Road
P.O. Box 540
California, MD 20619
301-863-5835
JeffreyC. Brown, MD
P.O. Box 664
301-475-8885
Board of Family Medicine
Archana Gupta, MD
P.O. Box 640
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7600
of Family Medicine
Narasimham Iswara, MD
Vice Chairperson of Family
Medicine
J. Patrick Jarboe Medical Center
22590 Shady Court
301-863-9000
of Family Medicine
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Leena Kosandal, MD
Hollywood Medical Center
24435 Mervell Dean Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-2116
of Family Medicine
Roxanne Richards, MD
MedStar Physician Partners at
St. Clements
301-997-0611
of Family Medicine
MichaelS. Szkotnicki, MD
22590 Shady Court
301-737-0500
J.Scott Tidball, MD
Wildewood Medical Care
Suite 2054
301-737-7833
of Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
General Surgery
These physicians focus on the diagnosis and treatment

of stomach and gastrointestinal disorders.
The general surgeon specializes in the diseases and

trauma that require operative procedures.
Anil Kankaria, MD
Vice Chairperson of Medicine
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400
Board of Internal Medicine &
Gastroenterology
Iram Khan, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400
Gastroenterology
Nayan Shah, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400
Kelly Fritz, MD
American Surgical Associates
Building 1
301-997-0909
of Surgery
W. Michael Mahaffey, MD
Building 1
301-997-0909
of Surgery
Youngsik Moon, MD
Hollywood Medical Center
24435 Mervell Dean Road
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-2116

Gastroenterology
U.K. Shah, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400
Gastroenterology
JohnW. Roache, MD, FACS

301-884-4422
of Surgery
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Gerontology
These physicians focus on the diagnosis and
treatment of disorders caused by the aging process.
Rita Jhaveri, MD
22590 Shady Court
301-863-9000
of Internal Medicine & Geriatric
Medicine
Kerry Lecky, MD
301-475-8981
of Family Medicine
Kathleen McClanahan, CRNP

301-475-8981
Hospitalists (Adult)
These healthcare professionals manage and
coordinate the patients care from admission to
discharge. Our hospitalists are based at MedStar
St. Marys, and conduct rounds on all patients
every morning, and as needed. They are readily
available for questions, concerns, or if there is a
change in a patients condition.
Please refer to the Pediatric Hospitalist section on
page 32 for the hospitalists specializing in pediatrics.
David Allen, MD
301-475-8981
Infectious Diseases
These physicians diagnose and treat complex or
chronic infections.
Rakhi Krishnan, MD
301-475-8885
of Infectious Disease
Intensivists
Mehrdad Akhlaghi, MD
301-475-8981
of Internal Medicine
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These physicians specialize in the care of critically ill

patients, usually in an intensive care center (ICC).
Bruce Gibson, MD
Leonardtown, MD
301-475-8981
of Surgery and Surgical Critical
Care
Patricia Gurny, MD
Leonardtown, MD
301-475-8981
of Internal Medicine and Critical
Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
These physicians specialize in the diagnosis and

treatment of disorders in the adult bodys internal
organs.
Charles Benner, MD
The Benner Group
20945 Great Mills Road, Suite 203
Great Mills, MD 20653
301-866-0080
JamesC. Boyd, MD
at St. Marys
41680 Miss Bessie Dr.
Suite 301
301-997-0055
WilliamD. BoydII, MD
301-475-8071
Fahmi Fahmi, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7100
of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
DavidM. Federle, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7100
RajbinderS. Gill,MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400
Vijaya Guduri, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400
BhaskerA. Jhaveri, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7100
Sarah Johnson, MD
at St. Marys
Suite 301
301-997-0055
Boards of Internal Medicine
and Pediatrics
Internal Medicine Continued
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Internal Medicine Continued
MaryL. Kramer, MD
at Charlotte Hall
37767 Market Drive
301-884-7322
Shahid Siddiqui, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400

Internal Medicine
Manoj Panwala, MD
Charlotte Hall
37767 Market Drive
301-884-7322
Suresh Patel, MD
St. Marys Medical Arts Building
22650 Cedar Lane Court
301-475-5021
Chandra B. Sajja, MD
Chairperson of Medicine
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7100
AvaniD. Shah, MD
Chief of Staff
St. Marys Medical Arts Building
301-475-5021
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Karen Tucker, DO*

Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400
Osteopathic Board of Internal
Medicine
Nephrology
These physicians are involved in the diagnosis and
treatment of disorders involving kidneys.
Pravati Das, MD
Sanjeeb Mishra, MD, PA, CHRT
3581 Old Washington Road
Ste. D
Waldorf, MD 20602
301-645-8322
Nephrology
Mohammed Khalid, MD
Ste. D
Waldorf, MD 20602
301-645-8322
Nephrology
* Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) are fully licensed physicians. They provide a full range of services, from
prescribing drugs to performing surgery, and they use the latest medical tools. But DOs offer something special
their unique approach to patient care. Osteopathic physicians are trained to teach patients how to prevent illness
and injury by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, look at the whole person to reach a diagnosis without focusing just
on symptoms help the body to heal itself.
Sanjeeb K. Mishra, MD
Ste. D
Waldorf, MD 20602
301-645-8322
Nephrology
Neurology
Neurologists have expertise in the diagnosis and
treatment of disorders in the nervous system.
Renee Bernier, MD
301-475-8981
Board of Psychiatry and
Neurology
Ahmed Kafaji, MD
St. Marys Neurology & Spine Center
37767 Market Drive
301-290-1510
Neurology
Beena Shah, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400
Neurology
Kajal Shah, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400
Neurology and Sleep Medicine
Reena Thomas, MD
37767 Market Drive
301-373-7400
Neurology
Obstetrics & Gynecology

These professionals specialize in the health care of
women. The obstetricians have special expertise
in the care of the mother and fetus throughout
pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.
Nnamdi Davis,MD
Southern Maryland Womens
Healthcare
Suite 102
301-997-1788
of Obstetrics & Gynecology
JoyceW. Neal, MD
Vice Chairperson of OB/GYN
23140 Moakley St., Suite 1
301-475-0145
Valinda Nwadike, MD
22590 Shady Court
301-863-9000
Gynecology only
Obstetrics & Gynecology Continued
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Continued
Deborah Glass, CNM

Healthcare
41680 Miss Bessie Dr., Ste. 102
301-997-1788
LisaE. Polko,MD
Chairperson of OB/GYN
Healthcare
301-997-1788
Adedoyin Shonekan, MD
Healthcare
41680 Miss Bessie Dr.
Ste 102
301-997-1788
Lawrence Tilley, MD
23000 Moakley Street
Suite 203
301-475-8599
Midwifery
Learn about midwifery on page 7.
Brooke Bucci, CNM
Healthcare
301-997-1788
Emalie Gibbons-Baker, CNM

301-475-8981
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Oncology
These physicians work on the study and treatment
of malignancy and cancer.
GurdeepS. Chhabra, MD
Store 2050
301-863-0219
of Medical Oncology
Amir Khan, MD
MedStar St. Marys Hospital Cancer
Care & Infusion Services
301-475-6070
of Internal Medicine, Hematology
& Medical Oncology
Minal Shah, MD
Store 2050
301-863-0219
of Internal Medicine, Hematology
& Medical Oncology
Ophthalmology
Oral Surgery
Ophthalmologists specialize in the treatment and

diagnosis of disorders of the eye.
The oral surgeon has expertise in a branch of

surgery that is concerned primarily with operations
on the jaw and mouth.
Aruoriwo Oboh-Weilke, MD
23680 Three Notch Road, Ste. 102
Hollywood, Maryland 20636
301-292-3535
of Ophthalmology
Christopher Thiagarajah, MD
Washington Eye Instititute
37767 Market Place
301-290-5915
of Ophthalmology
Walter Q. Wang, MD
Eye Physicians of St. Marys
37767 Market Place
301-290-5915
of Ophthalmology
Paul Schwartz, DMD

Southern Maryland Oral &
Maxillofacial Surgery
Suite 101
301-863-8107
of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
NealA. Zabiegalski, DDS

Chesapeake Oral Maxillofacial
Surgery
Suite 205
301-862-5600
of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthopaedics
These physicians specialize in the treatment and
diagnosis of the bodys skeleton, muscles, joints and
related tissue.
Mark Whitten, MD
Eye Physicians of St. Marys
37767 Market Place
301-290-5915
DanielJ. Bauk, MD
Southern Maryland Orthopaedic &
Sports Medicine Center
301-475-5555

of Ophthalmology

of Orthopaedic Surgery
LloydG. CoxII, MD
301-475-5555
Orthpaedics Continued
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Orthpaedics Continued
Usman Zahir, MD
MedStar Georgetown
Orthopaedic Institute
Suite P250
240-434-7483
MarkH. Henderson, MD
301-475-5555
Peter Johnston, MD
301-475-5555
Otolaryngology
treatment of disorders of ears, nose, throat and neck.
EdfordO. ChambersIII, MD
Chairperson of Surgery
St. Marys Medical Arts Bldg.
301-475-1692
MichaelT. Travis, MD
301-475-5555

of Otolaryngology
Cindy R. Daly, MD
Building 1
301-997-0909

Board of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine
and Surgery of the Hand
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of Otolaryngology
Patricia Turner, MD
Vice Chairperson of Surgery
301-475-5555
Pathology

The pathologist focuses on the study of disease:

clinically, surgically, or through autopsy.
Shaheer Yousaf, MD
Center for Advance Orthopaedics
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-4303
YahiaM. Tagouri, MD
Chairperson of Pathology
MedStar Georgetown University
Hospital
301-475-6147


of Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
Pediatrics
These physicians specialize in the preventive and
primary health care and treatment of children.
Crystal Brown, MD
Robert E. Miller, MD
23000 Moakley Street
Suite 103
301-475-7222
of Pediatrics
AmarpreetS. Dhillon, MD
22811 Washington Street
301-475-9499
of Pediatrics
Fahmi H. Fahmi, MD
Chairperson of Pediatrics
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7200
Board Certified: American Boards
of Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Viral Gala, MD
22590 Shady Court
301-863-9000
of Pediatrics
Sarah Johnson, MD
MedStar Physician Partners at
St. Marys
Suite 301
301-997-0055
Boards of Internal Medicine
and Pediatrics
Beena Khetpal, MD
22590 Shady Court, 2nd Flr.
301-863-9000
of Pediatrics
M.F.O. Lafeer, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7200
Board of Pediatrics
RobertE. Miller, MD
301-475-7222
of Pediatrics
Oluwatobi Ogunlana, MD
301-475-7222
Pediatrics
KiritkumarK. Patel,MD
Tri-County Pediatrics
40855 Merchants Lane
301-475-8833
of Pediatrics
Pediatrics Continued
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Pediatrics Continued
IlaV. Shah, MD
Medical Center
37767 Market Drive
301-884-7330
of Pediatrics

of Pediatrics/Endocrinology
AmitH. Sheth, MD
Vice Chairperson of Pediatrics
301-863-6373
Douglas Sobel, MD
MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital
Outpatient Pavilion, Suite P250
240-434-7483

Board of Pediatrics
Pediatric Cardiology
treatment of disorders of the heart in children.
Kristin Burns, MD
MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital
Suite P250
202-476-2090
Pediatrics Cardiology
Pediatric Endocrinology
These physicians study the glands and hormones of
the body and treat their related disorders in children.
Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD
at Charlotte Hall
37767 Market Drive
301-884-7330
and Endocrinology, Diabetes
and Metabolism, and Pediatric
Endocrinology
32
Rosa Sherafat-Kezamzadeh, MD
MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital
Outpatient Pavilion, Suite P250
240-434-7483

of Pediatrics/Endocrinology
Pediatric Hospitalists
These healthcare professionals manage and
coordinate the pediatric patients care from admission
to discharge. Our hospitalists are based at MedStar St.
Marys, and will conduct rounds on all patients every
morning, and again as needed. They are also readily
available for any questions or concerns, or if there is a
change in a patients condition.
Christine Forgione, MD
MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital
301-475-8981
of Pediatrics
Erin Hickey, MD
MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital
301-475-8981
of Pediatrics
Royden Stanford,DPM
Capital Foot & Ankle Care
22325 Greenview Park
301-862-3338
Jean Laurore, MD
MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital
301-475-8981

of Podiatric Surgery

of Pediatrics
Robert VanFosson, DPM

Capital Foot & Ankle Care
22325 Greenview Park
301-862-3338
Gysella Muniz, MD
MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital
301-475-8981

of Podiatric Surgery

of Pediatrics
Pediatric Pulmonology
Psychiatry

diagnosis of disorders of the lungs in children.
These physicians specialize in the causes,

treatments and prevention of mental, emotional
and behavioral disorders.
Maria Bautista, MD
MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital
Suite P250
240-434-7483
of Pediatrics, Pulmonology and Sleep
Medicine
Podiatry
These healthcare professionals specialize in the
diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the feet.
RobertA. Konkol, MD
Chairperson of Psychiatry
301-475-6227
of Psychiatry & Neurology
Richard Rothman, MD
301-475-6227
of Psychiatry & Neurology
SheriarF. Demehri,MD, DPM

The Foot Specialist
Ahura Professional Bldg.
301-475-3300
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Pulmonary Medicine
Simul Parikh, MD
Chesapeake Potomac Regional
Cancer Center
30077 Business Center Drive
301-884-2508

diagnosis of disorders of the lungs.
KiranD. Mehta, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400

Radiology and Radiation Oncology
Kathleen Settle, MD
Cancer Center
301-884-2508

of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary
Disease and Sleep Medicine
Jyoti Shah, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400
Board of Pulmonary Disease and
Critical Care Medicine and Sleep
Medicine
Zahir Yousaf, MD
Suite 203
410-535-0666
Pulmonary Disease
Radiation Oncology
These physicians have expertise in the use of
ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancers.
Boris Naydich, MD
Cancer Center
301-884-2508
Board of Radiology and Radiation
Oncology
34

Board of Radiology and Radiation
Oncology
Radiology
Radiologists work on the diagnosis and treatment
of disease using various sources of radiant energy,
such as diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and
therapeutic radiology.
Anna Choi, MD
Interim Chairperson of Radiology
Center Radiology, P.C.
301-475-6121
of Radiology
Andres Eraso, MD
301-475-6121
Radiology
Adele Fields, MD
301-475-6121
James Jelinek, MD
301-475-6121
Board of Radiology and
Neuroradiology
James McFadden, MD
301-475-6121
Radiology
Emily Sosnoski, MD
301-475-6121
Urology
The urologist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment
and care of the urinary tract in men and women and
of the male genital tract.
Michael W. Brown, MD
Specialist
301-475-7750
of Urology
KrishnaP. Jayaraman, MD
Jayaraman Medical Associates
301-884-8161
of Urology

Radiology
Vascular Surgery
Rheumatology
The rheumatologist specializes in the diagnosis
and treatment of rheumatism (inflammation or
degeneration of connective tissues).
Kundan Karkhanis, MD
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7400
Rheumatology
The vascular surgeon specializes in the diagnosis

and management of patients with vascular disease.
John Harvey, MD
Secretary/Treasurer
Shah Associates, MD, L.C.C.
Hollywood, MD 20636
301-373-7720
of Surgery, General Surgery and
Vascular Surgery
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INDEX
Akhlaghi, Mehrdad, MD 24
Allen, David, MD 24
Bartoszyk, Orest B., MD 17
Bauer, Karen, MD 21
Bauer, Robert J., MD 21
Bauk, Daniel J., MD 29
Bautista, Maria, MD 33
Benner, Charles, MD 25
Bennett, John L., MD 22
Bernier, Renee, MD 27
Bertele, Terence R., MD 17
Boyd, James C., MD 25
Boyd, William D. II, MD 25
Brown, Crystal, MD 31
Brown, Jeffrey C., MD 22
Brown, Michael, MD 35
Bucci, Brooke, CNM 28
Burns, Kristin, MD 32
Chambers, III, Edford O., MD 30
Cheah, Joann, CRNP 21
Chhabra, Gurdeep S., MD 28
Choi, Anna, MD 34
Collins, Terrance, MD 18
Cox, Lloyd G. II, MD 29
Dabbs, James P., DDS 19
Daly, Cindy R., MD 30
Damalouji, James, MD 19
Das, Pravati, MD 26
Davis, Nnamdi, MD 27
Demehri, Sheriar F., MD, DPM 33
Dhillon, Amarpreet S., MD 31
Eraso, Andres, MD 34
Fahmi, Fahmi H., MD 25, 31
Federle, David M., MD 25
Fields, Adele, MD 34
Finkelston, Thomas J., MD 17
Forgione, Christine, MD 32
Fritz, Kelly, MD 23
Gala, Viral, MD 31
Gibbons-Baker, Emalie, CNM 28
Gibson, Bruce, MD 24
Gill, Rajbinder S., MD 25
Glass, Deborah, CNM 28
Guduri, Vijaya, MD 25
Gupta, Archana, MD 22
Gurny, Patricia, MD 25
Harvey, John, MD 35
Haywood, Thomas, MD 18
Henderson, Mark H., MD 30
Hendley, Yolanda, MD 18
Hickey, Erin, MD 32
36
Iswara, Narasimham, MD 22
Itoe, Roselyn, MD 17
Jayaraman, Krishna P., MD 35
Jelinek, James, MD 35
Jhaveri, Bhasker A., MD 25
Jhaveri, Rita, MD 24
Johnson, Sarah, MD 25,31
Johnston, Peter, MD 30
Juambeltz, Jose, DDS 19
Kafaji, Ahmed, MD 27
Kankaria, Anil, MD 23
Karkhanis, Kundan, MD 35
Khalid, Mohammed, MD 26
Khan, Amir, MD 28
Khan, Iram, MD 23
Khetpal, Beena, MD 31
Kim, Hae Sook, DDS 19
Klein, David, MD 19
Konkol, Robert A., MD 33
Kosandal, Leena, MD 22
Krajewski, Dorota, MD 21
Kramer, Mary L., MD 26
Krishnan, Rakhi, MD 24
Lafeer, M.F.O., MD 31
Laurore, Jean, MD 33
Lecky, Kerry, MD 24
Lee, Harold, MD 17
Ling, Carl, MD 19
Lundergan, Conor, MD 18
Mahaffey, W. Michael, MD 23
McClanahan, Kathleen, CRNP 24
McFadden, James, MD 35
Mehta, Kiran D., MD 34
Miller, Robert E., MD 31
Mishra, Sanjeeb K., MD 27
Moon, Youngsik, MD 23
Muniz, Gysella, MD 33
Naydich, Boris, MD 34
Neal, Joyce W., MD 27
Nwadike, Valinda, MD 27
Oboh-Weilke, Aruoriwo, MD 29
Ogunlana, Oluwatobi, MD 31
Orogbemi, Babatunde, MD 20
Panwala, Manoj, MD 26
Patel, Suresh., MD 26
Patel, Kiritkumar K., MD 31
Patil, Adinath A., MD 18
Parikh, Simul, MD 34
Perraut, Michael, MD 20
Polko, Lisa E., MD 28
Reinhart, Lars, MD 20
Richards, Roxann, MD 22
Roache, John W., MD 23
Rothman, Richard, MD 33
Rupert, Edward, MD 21
Sajja, Chandra B., MD 26
Sathasivam, Anapalakan, MD 21,32
Schwartz, Paul, DMD 29
Settle, Kathleen, MD 34
Shah, Amish, MD 18
Shah, Anil K., MD 18
Shah, Arpana, MD 19
Shah, Avani D., MD 26
Shah, Beena, MD 27
Shah, Ila V., MD 32
Shah, Jyoti, MD 34
Shah, Kajal, MD 27
Shah, Meena, MD 18
Shah, Minal, MD 28
Shah, Nayan, MD 23
Shah, U.K., MD 23
Shah, Vinod K., MD 18
Sherafat-Kezamzadeh, Rosa, MD 32
Sheth, Amit H., MD 32
Shonekan, Adedoyin, MD 28
Siddiqui, Shahid, MD 26
Simlote, Pradeep, MD 17
Sobel, Douglas, MD 32
Somers, Michael, MD 20
Songy, Kenneth A., MD 17
Sosnoski, Emily, MD 35
Stanford, Royden, DPM 33
Szkotnicki, Michael S., MD 22
Tagouri, Yahia M., MD 30
Thiagarajah, Christopher, MD 29
Thomas, Reena, MD 27
Tidball, J. Scott, MD 22
Tilley, Lawrence, MD 28
Trabb, Jeffrey, MD 18
Travis, Michael T., MD 30
Tucker, Jeremy, DO 20
Tucker, Karen, DO 26
Turner, Patricia, MD 30
VanFosson, Robert, DPM 33
Verghese, Annie P., MD 19
Verghese, Kannarkat P., MD 17
Wang, Walter, MD 29
Weller, D-Ann, CRNP 21
Whitten, Mark, MD 29
Yousaf, Shaheer, MD 30
Yousaf, Zahir, MD 34
Zabiegalski, Neal A., DDS 29
Zahir, Usman, MD 30
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
MedStar Harbor Hospital
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
MedStar National Rehabilitation Network
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Family Choice
MedStar Ambulatory Services
MedStar Health Centers
MedStar Visiting Nurse Association
MedStar Institute for Innovation
MedStar Health Research Institute
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Allergy & Immunology................................................. 17

Cancer Care and Infusion Services............ 301-475-6070

Emergency Department............................. 301-475-6110

Health Connections..................................... 301-475-6019

Hospice of St. Marys................................... 301-994-3023

Human Resources........................................ 301-475-6018

Nutritional Counseling................................ 301-475-6049

Patient Advocate Pager............................... 301-866-7281

Pulmonary Medicine.................................... 301-475-6065

Rehabilitation Medicine.............................. 301-475-6062

Sleep Center................................................. 888-765-4749

Surgical Services.......................................... 301-475-6092

Volunteer Office........................................... 301-475-6453

Cancer Care and Infusion Services

MedStar St. Marys Hospital has an inpatient treatment

Cancer Care and Infusion Services (CCIS) offers both

The Birth Experience

Guide to Medical Services

Were on your side,

Comprehensive breast care is available, including breast

Skilled, well-trained pathologists are on site. Correct

All types of imaging studies at MedStar St. Marys Hospital

MedStar St. Marys has an effective blood bank with

Our Cancer Care & Infusion nurses provide exceptional

A navigator assists patients in finding appropriate care,

Our electronic medical records are easy to share with other

Our program is fully accredited with five commendations by

We provide complete support services, diagnostic services

Cancer Care & Infusion Services at MedStar St.

Guide to Medical Services

MedStar St. Marys Hospital offers a full range of

Patients needing emergency medical treatment will be

Adult Services: 301-475-6399

The Grace Anne Dorney

Pulmonary & Cardiac Rehabilitation Center

Find out how our dedicated staff can help you

Guide to Medical Services

Get Connected to Health Primary Care Service

homebound patients. Over the last few years, CPHHA

Hospice of St. Marys

Hospice House of St. Marys

Guide to Medical Services

Guide to Medical Services

Intensive Care Center

center sites are accredited by the College of American

A midwife focuses on the natural processes of pregnancy,

When patients come to MedStar St. Marys Hospital for

The hospital offers a complete range of neurology

Our respiratory therapists are healthcare professionals

Sleep Center / 888-765-4749

Guide to Medical Services

The medical and nursing staff members at MedStar St.

Womens Health Services

Wound Healing Center

The new MedStar Health Wound Healing Center at

Guide to Medical Services

You Wont Believe

The Very Latest in General Ophthalmology

Dry eye syndrome

Implantable contact lenses

No-stitch cataract surgery