Alexander Hillel specializes in the medical and surgical management of patients who have scar tissue blocking their larynx and/or trachea, a condition called laryngotracheal stenosis. This condition occurs in patients who have had prolonged intubation, an autoimmune disease or a rare disease called idiopathic subglottic stenosis. He also treats patients with voice and throat problems, including spasmodic dysphonia and swallowing difficulty. After he earned his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine, Dr. Hillel completed his residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a fellowship in laryngology and airway surgery at the Emory Voice Center. Dr. Hillel directs a laboratory that seeks to better understand why scar forms in the larynx and trachea. In an effort to improve treatment, he and his team investigate the relationship between the immune system, bacteria and other antigens and scar formation in the airway. He has led a number of clinical trials to improve treatment for subglottic stenosis, including the first interventional study for idiopathic subglottic stenosis. Researchers in Dr. Hillel’s lab are also testing drugs that may halt the progression of, or reverse, scar formation, and they have engineered a drug-eluting stent that is being tested to translate to patients with subglottic stenosis. He holds sponsored grants to conduct his research from the National Institutes of Health, surgical foundations and the medical device industry. In addition to clinical and research work, Dr. Hillel has a leadership role within the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, serving as the vice director of education. Dr. Hillel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Subglottic Stenosis, Perichondritis, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Abhay Moghekar focuses on disorders of cerebrospinal fluid physiology like normal pressure hydrocephalus, obstructive hydrocephalus, congenital hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, CSF otorhhea, CSF rhinorrhea, intracranial hypotension due to spinal CSF leaks and peri-operative management of patients undergoing repair of CSF otorrhea and rhinorrhea. His research interests include identifying biomarkers of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Dr. Moghekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Hydrocephalus, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Stent Placement, and Gastrostomy.

Avindra Nath is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Nath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Encephalitis, CACH Syndrome, and Stroke.

Nicholas Rowan is a sinus and skull base surgeon who helps patients with conditions such as deviated septum, nasal congestion, nasal obstruction, sinus pressure and chronic sinusitis, as well as complex issues like loss of smell, sinus cancers, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and tumors that grow near the brain. He frequently performs nasal polyp surgery and endoscopic sinus procedures, using minimally invasive approaches to help patients recover quickly and breathe more easily. For tumors of the skull base or brain, he works closely with neurosurgeons and cancer specialists to deliver coordinated, comprehensive care. Dr. Rowan’s research is focused on improving patients’ quality of life and long-term outcomes after sinus and skull base surgery. A major part of his work involves studying the sense of smell — not just how to restore it, but how it reflects overall health. He explores how smell loss may be an early warning sign of unhealthy aging, frailty or cognitive decline. Through this work, he aims to better understand the biological link between the nose and brain, and what it can reveal about a person’s health trajectory. He works closely with biomedical engineers to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, and he is the principal investigator of multiple ongoing clinical trials that are testing new treatments for chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. A frequent speaker at national and international conferences, Dr. Rowan shares insights from his innovative research and surgical experience. He leads courses and delivers lectures on advanced sinus and skull base techniques, smell loss and the evolving science behind how nasal health connects to overall well-being. Dr. Rowan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Anosmia, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopy, and Septoplasty.

Dr. Andrew Lane is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Sinus Center and performs the full range of endoscopic sinus procedures, including transnasal skull base and orbital surgeries. He is dedicated to providing cutting-edge care to his patients and developing new therapies for chronic rhinosinusitis through his clinical and basic science research. He is the longest practicing sinus specialist with advanced fellowship training in the Baltimore/Washington region, with two decades of experience in the medical and surgical management of challenging sinus disease. Dr. Lane received a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery and residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He came to Johns Hopkins in 2001, after completing a fellowship in advanced endoscopic sinus surgery techniques at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lane maintains a busy clinical practice while also running an NIH-funded laboratory. His research investigates the causes and potential treatments for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, as well as how inflammation affects the sense of smell. An author of over 140 published articles and book chapters, he frequently presents his surgical and research results at national and international meetings. He has earned several prestigious awards for his research about nasal polyps and olfactory loss. Dr. Lane is Editor-in-Chief of Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports, Associate Editor of the American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, and an Editorial Board member of the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Rhinologic Society and chaired the Rhinology and Paranasal Sinus Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He is the Rhinology section leader for the Triological Society’s Best Practice committee. Dr. Lane is often invited to speak at outside medical institutions and regularly conducts media interviews about nasal and sinus issues. Dr. Lane is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, Endoscopy, and Septoplasty.

Rebecca Gottesman is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Gottesman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.

Akaber Halawi is an Otolaryngologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Halawi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Laryngitis, and Trachoma. Dr. Halawi is currently accepting new patients.

Kai-li Liang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Liang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Anosmia, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Endoscopy.

Anirudh Saraswathula is an Otolaryngologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Saraswathula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Anosmia, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Laryngectomy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

Aldo Londino is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist and an Otolaryngologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Londino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Adenoids, Laryngomalacia, Otitis, and Stridor.

Ileana Showalter is an Otolaryngologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Showalter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. Her top areas of expertise are Trachoma, Laryngitis, Tinnitus, and Salivary Duct Stones. Dr. Showalter is currently accepting new patients.

Andrea Hebert is an Otolaryngologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. Her top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Turbinectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Hebert is currently accepting new patients.

Rodney Taylor is an Otolaryngologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Teratocarcinosarcoma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

Daniel Howard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Howard has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Opioid Use Disorder, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder. Dr. Howard is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Fredrich is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Fredrich has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Encephalitis. Dr. Fredrich is currently accepting new patients.

Nasir Bhatti is an Otolaryngologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Bhatti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Mastoidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bhatti is currently accepting new patients.

Pauline Huynh is an Otolaryngologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. Her top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Prolactinoma, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Anosmia.

Khalid El-Bedawi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. El-Bedawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. El-Bedawi is currently accepting new patients.

Mohammad Kazemizadeh-Gol is an Otolaryngologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kazemizadeh-Gol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Laryngitis, Infant Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus. Dr. Kazemizadeh-Gol is currently accepting new patients.

Luigi Ferrucci is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Ferrucci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anosmia. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Dementia, Atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).