Paul Sponseller is an Orthopedics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sponseller is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Sponseller is currently accepting new patients.

A graduate of Queens College and Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Fisch trained in orthopedic surgery at the Montefiore/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He received spine training at the Spinecare/ St. Mary’s/ Stanford University Combined Spine Fellowship Program. His areas of special interest include surgery of the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic spine. As a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Fisch is trained in all aspects of spine surgery instrumentation, using anterior and posterior approaches. In addition, he is a leader in state-of-the-art spine injections, which frequently enable patients to avoid surgery.SpecialtiesCervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar SpinePrivilegesDr. Fisch performs surgery at Surgical Specialty Center of Mid-Atlantic, Suburban Hospital and the Surgery Center of Rockville. Dr. Fisch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Khaled Kebaish serves as chief of the Spine Division in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a professor of orthopaedic surgery and neurological surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include spine deformities and scoliosis, degenerative spine disorders, spine tumors and disc arthroplasty. Dr. Kebaish earned his M.D. from Cairo University. He completed his residency at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, and performed a fellowship in spinal reconstructive surgery at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Kebaish's research interests include the clinical and functional outcomes of spine surgery with a special focus on adult deformity surgery. He also focuses on the biomechanical testing and evaluation of different fixation devices and techniques in the adult spine. Dr. Kebaish is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Sonjog Mathur, M.D. feels uniquely privileged to be able to help people in pain using all spine treatments from simple lifestyle changes to the most complicated surgeries. His goal is to provide comprehensive compassionate care to his patients in the least invasive manner, so they may enjoy a pain free and productive life. Dr. Mathur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Dr. David Cohen is an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include spine and back disorders, spinal injuries and cervical degenerative disc disease and injury. Dr. Cohen earned his M.D. from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and his M.P.H. from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. He completed his residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and performed a fellowship in Spinal Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Cohen’s research interests include scoliosis, spinal deformities, patient safety, clinical outcomes studies, vertebral augmentation and the development of a large animal osteoporosis model. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, and Laminectomy.

Dr. John K. Starr is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, located in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Medical Building and Chevy Chase, MD. He is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Children’s National Medical Center, Washington Hospital Center and George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Starr is currently on the medical board for the FBI, Secret Service and State Department. Dr. Starr has an expertise in complex spinal surgery and reconstruction, as well as complex deformity, revision reconstruction, spinal trauma and tumors. Dr. Starr earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Buffalo. He completed a general surgery residency at Millard Fillmore Hospitals, followed by an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Starr also completed a fellowship in the spinal cord injury unit and adult spinal surgery at the Jackson Memorial Hospital and a fellowship in pediatric reconstruction and scoliosis at the Miami Children’s Hospital. Dr. Starr was previously the orthopaedic director of spinal surgery at George Washington University, as well as an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Starr is a member of various scientific societies. In the past, Dr. Starr has served an advisory role for the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, as well as served on the Panel of Examiners for the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) and chaired the spine panel for oral examinations for the ABOS. Dr. Starr has contributed to numerous publications and given lectures and presentations on his research interests, including spinal fixation, spinal trauma care and complex tumor resection and reconstruction. Dr. Starr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Navin Sethi is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr.Navin Sethi then went on to complete a fellowship in spine surgery at the Emory Spine Center in Atlanta. Dr. Sethi has lectured both nationally and internationally on topics related to the spine. He has written numerous articles and given multiple presentations to the attendees at the prestigious American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Northern American Spine Society, and Cervical Spine Research Society meetings, among others. To learn more information about Dr. Navin Sethi, visit OrthoBethesda.com. Dr. Sethi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Mark Klaiman is a Physiatrist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Klaiman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

Amit Jain, M.D., M.B.A., is a renowned leader in orthopaedics, integrating his passions for clinical practice, research and education. He is a sought-after surgeon for his expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex scoliosis care in adults and children. Dr. Jain leverages the latest technologies, including motion preserving and robotic approaches to achieve the best outcomes for his patients. His philosophy is to take care of patients with respect, compassion and skill, as he would want his own family treated. As an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Business at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Jain offers thought leadership across multiple disciplines. A prolific researcher, he has published over 250 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier journals and he leads a major NIH R01-funded project developing next-generation surgical robotic systems. Committed to training future spine surgeons, he directs the prestigious Johns Hopkins Spine Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Jain is also a recognized leader in the business of healthcare, serving as the Medical Director of Value Based Care for Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he champions innovative approaches to care delivery and population health management. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Lee Hunter Riley III is a professor of orthopaedic surgery and neurological surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He serves as vice director of clinical operations in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in surgical treatments for spinal disorders and injuries. Dr. Riley received his M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1986. Following a residency in orthopaedic surgery and a fellowship in spinal surgery at Johns Hopkins, he completed a second fellowship in spinal surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1993. In addition to clinical interests in the cervical spine and adult spinal disorders, his research interests include disc degeneration, metastatic disease, vertebroplasty and cervical spine disorder. Dr. Riley has authored or co-authored over 100 scholarly publications. Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Robin Medic is a Physiatrist in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Medic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Medic is currently accepting new patients.

Ira Gelb, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He is also among the first orthopaedic surgeons to become board-certified in Sports Medicine. He has been in private practice in Columbia, MD since 2000. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in New York in 1987, graduating first in his class from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Dr. Gelb received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia in 1991. He remained at the University of Pennsylvania for Orthopaedic Surgical Residency from 1991-1996. In 1997, he completed an Orthopedic Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Knee and Shoulder Reconstruction at the Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center under the direction of Frank R. Noyes, M.D., founder of one of the first orthopedic sports medicine fellowships in the country. During the fellowship he learned the latest arthroscopic techniques for reconstruction of complex knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle disorders. Dr. Gelbs professional interests include the treatment of adult and pediatric athletic injuries, arthritis and traumatic injuries. His practice focuses on minimally invasive approaches to the knee, shoulder, and elbow using the most up to date arthroscopic techniques including Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair using Sutures, ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction of the Knee. ACL reconstructions are done with both autograft and allograft tendon depending on the patients need. Techniques using soft tissue grafts allow pediatric athletes to return to full activity. Dr. Gelbs expertise also includes Advanced Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction including: Arthroscopic Bankart, Ligament reconstruction for recurrent Shoulder dislocations/instability, SLAP repairs (superior labral tears) for throwing athletes and Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repairs of the Shoulder for the weekend warrior. Dr. Gelb serves as the team physician for Howard High School. In addition to arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Gelb performs joint replacement surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder. Dr. Gelb has lectured both at the national and local level. Dr.Gelb serves as a team physician to local high schools in Columbia. He has worked with professional and collegiate athletes. He treats both adult and pediatric patients and is on staff at Howard County Community Hospital. Dr. Gelb's practice offers on-site physical therapy, digital x-rays, electronic medical records, custom bracing and othrotics. Dr. Gelb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Ali Bydon is a renowned neurosurgeon and director of the Division of Spine Surgery and the Neurosurgical Spine Center at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. As the endowed Ziya Gokaslan Professor of Neurosurgery, he is dedicated to advancing the field through innovative clinical practices and extensive research. Additionally, Dr. Bydon serves as the vice chair for strategic planning within the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Bydon’s clinical practice is centered on degenerative disorders of the spine, spinal tumors, spinal trauma and complex spinal reconstruction. He is an esteemed member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Bydon earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan School of Medicine in 1999 and completed his residency in neurological surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, where he graduated with distinction in 2006. He further honed his skillset by completing fellowships in minimally invasive spine surgery and the surgical treatment of peripheral nerves, followed by a one-year instructorship in spinal oncology and complex reconstructive spinal surgery at Johns Hopkins in 2007. His research focuses on spinal biomechanics and surgical outcomes. He has co-authored over 265 peer-reviewed manuscripts and numerous book chapters. Dr. Bydon has made significant contributions to the understanding of optimal surgical management for conditions such as spinal synovial cysts, cervical myelopathy, lumbar spondylolisthesis, ossified posterior longitudinal ligament, cervical degenerative disorders, cervical myelopathy, thoracic myelopathy and metastatic diseases to the spine, among others. Dr. Bydon has presented at more than 200 national and international scientific meetings, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field. An educator who has trained over 75 practicing neurosurgeons, Dr. Bydon has received prestigious accolades, including the Richard Otenasak Faculty Teaching Award and the Chairman’s Neurosurgical Teacher of the Year Award. His leadership roles have included serving on the residency review committee and the patient access committee at Johns Hopkins, as well as a yearlong term as the neurosurgical representative on the Johns Hopkins Faculty Senate. He has also served as a medical director with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, overseeing clinical and educational activities at renowned institutions in Lebanon and Brazil. Dr. Bydon has performed more than 5,000 surgeries. His commitment to excellence in patient care, education and research makes him a leading authority in spine surgery, dedicated to providing transformative care to patients seeking relief and recovery. Dr. Bydon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Joseph Gibbons is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Gibbons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Sang Hun Lee, M.D., Ph.D, is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon with expertise in complex cervical spine (neck) and spine tumor surgery. Dr. Lee specializes in the latest orthopaedic and neurosurgical techniques in cervical spine degenerative disc disease, cervical spine minimally invasive procedures, cervical spine deformities, cervical spinal reconstruction, and management of spinal tumors (primary and metastatic spine tumors). Dr. Lee is also performing endoscopic spine surgeries, which is the most technically advanced minimally invasive spine surgery for cervical and lumbar disc herniation or spinal stenosis using uniportal or biportal endoscopic procedures. Dr. Lee was a Full Professor and taught numerous residents and fellows in South Korea from 1999 to 2015, and he became a renowned cervical spine expert in the Asia-Pacific region. As a founding member of Korean and Asian Pacific Cervical Spine, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Spinal Tumor Research Societies, Dr. Lee has been a key speaker and thought leader at numerous international spine meetings. He has also been invited to visit and operate with leading spine surgeons in the U.S., Japan and around the world. Dr. Lee regularly teaches other surgeons at national and international meetings on safety and efficiency when performing cervical spine surgery, the latest techniques in the field and strategies for complication avoidance. He has been on the faculty at the Cervical Spine Research Society meetings and the instructional courses. Dr. Lee is an international expert on diagnosis, nonsurgical and surgical treatment of cervical spine conditions and spine tumors. He has authored or co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and articles on diagnosis and treatment of spinal conditions. His work has resulted in numerous research awards and podium presentations. Dr. Lee completed his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees at the prestigious Kyung Hee University, School of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency and spine fellowship at Kyung Hee University hospital in Seoul, one of the most prestigious programs in Asia. Dr. Lee also pursued advanced spinal tumor and neurosurgical oncology training at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he worked with world-experts on complex spinal tumor reconstructive surgery. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

Nakul S. Talathi, M.D., is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the care of children and adolescents the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions. He offers both surgical and nonsurgical management for wide range of pediatric orthopaedic injuries and disorders, with particular expertise in hip conditions, scoliosis, and fracture care. His clinical interests include developmental dysplasia of the hip, pediatric and adolescent hip disorders, and hip preservation, as well as the care of children and adolescents with spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis. Dr. Talathi is committed to delivering patient-centered, family-focused care tailored to each child’s unique needs. Dr. Talathi earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of California, Los Angeles. He then pursued fellowship training in pediatric orthopaedics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He is a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. Dr. Talathi has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, authored textbook chapters, and has presented at national and international meetings. His scholarly work spans topics such as fracture management, developmental dysplasia of the hip, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and surgical education Outside of medicine, Dr. Talathi is an avid University of Georgia sports fan, and enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with his wife. Dr. Talathi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Collins Pope Syndrome, Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Osteochondroma, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Marie-alberte Boursiquot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Boursiquot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Kristen Peichert, M.D., practices internal medicine at JHCP Glen Burnie. She received her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at University of Virginia School of Medicine. She attended Wake Forest University for her undergraduate degree. She is originally from White Plains, NY and has traveled up and down the east coast of her various training and schooling. Dr. Peichert has now happily settled in Baltimore, making it her permanent home in 2011, where she lives with her husband and two children. Dr. Peichert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Kartik Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Aspergillosis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency.

"Dr. Tushar Ch. Patel is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spinal surgery with a concentration on conditions of the cervical spine (neck) with a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery and disc replacement. He has been in practice since 1994 having served as Chief, Section of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Yale University School of Medicine until 2000, then in Northern Virginia until 2017. Dr. Patel's research interests include tissue engineering, bone growth factors, and innovative techniques in spinal surgery. His research efforts have resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications and numerous patents. He has presented extensively both nationally and internationally at the meetings of the leading societies in spinal surgery. He is currently a member of the North American Spine Society, the Cervical Spine research Society and a founding member of the Lumbar Spine Research Society. He has held multiple leadership and committee positions in these societies. His research experience, academic experience, and extensive clinical experience allow him to devise an individualized care plan to allow patients to return as rapidly as possible to a healthy active lifestyle, with surgery as a last resort. He has been recognized as a ""Top Doctor"" six times by the Washingtonian magazine.". Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.