The 20 Best Alkaptonuria Doctors Near Me in Maryland, US

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The 20 Best Alkaptonuria Doctors in Maryland, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Alkaptonuria near Maryland, US. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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16 providers found
    Distinguished in Alkaptonuria
    Distinguished in Alkaptonuria

    Office

    10 Center Dr Rm 1436, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vandana Sachdev is a Cardiologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Sachdev is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. Her top areas of expertise are Alkaptonuria, Carney Complex, Heart Tumor, Alstrom Syndrome, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Distinguished in Alkaptonuria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Alkaptonuria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    10 Center Drive Msc 1851, Bldg. 10, Room 10c-103, Nhgri, Nih, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gahl is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gahl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. His top areas of expertise are Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2, Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1, Oculocutaneous Albinism, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Alkaptonuria
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Alkaptonuria
    Dermatology

    MD Laser Surgery Center

    7120 Minstrel Way Ste 103, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clement Banda is a Dermatologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Banda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. His top areas of expertise are Ochronosis, Alkaptonuria, Pompholyx Eczema, and Polymorphous Light Eruption.

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    Advanced in Alkaptonuria
    Advanced in Alkaptonuria

    Molecular Medicine And Neuroscience

    10 Center Dr Bldg 10, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sujata Shanbhag is a Cardiologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Shanbhag is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Alkaptonuria, Unstable Angina, and Cardiomyopathy.

    Hilary J. Vernon
    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Medical Genetics

    Rubenstein Child Health Building

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Hilary Vernon is a Professor of Genetic Medicine and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is also an attending physician at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Hilary Vernon has expertise in treating inborn errors of metabolism and mitochondrial disorders. She is the director of the Mitochondrial Care Center at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Barth Syndrome Interdisciplinary Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Her research interests include understanding intermediary metabolism in Barth syndrome and in disorders of branch chain amino acid metabolism. Dr. Vernon also co-directs the Department of Genetic Medicine Clinical Trials Unit, and is the principal investigator on multiple clinical trials for rare diseases. Dr. Vernon received her medical degree and doctorate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. She completed residencies in genetics and pediatrics at The Johns Hopkins University, and a fellowship in clinical laboratory biochemical genetics at The Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Vernon was recognized with the 2010 Francis F. Schwentker Award for Excellence in Research at Johns Hopkins University and the 2011 James B. Sidbury Jr. Fellowship in Biochemical Genetics at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Vernon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. Her top areas of expertise are Methylmalonic Acidemia, Propionic Acidemia, Infantile Neutropenia, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, and Gastrostomy.

    Khaled M. Kebaish
    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Experienced in Alkaptonuria

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5009, Suite 5009, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Experienced in Alkaptonuria

    Office

    8901 Wisconsin Ave Bldg 17, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Murphey is a Radiologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Murphey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. His top areas of expertise are Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Liposarcoma, Cat Scratch Disease, and Alkaptonuria.

    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Endocrinology

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    8901 Wisconsin Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Vietor is an Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Vietor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Breast Enlargement In Males, and Hypogonadism.

    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Experienced in Alkaptonuria

    Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wiphada Ingkanisorn is a Cardiologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Ingkanisorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. Her top areas of expertise are Unstable Angina, Carney Complex, Coronary Heart Disease, and Myocarditis.

    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Endocrinology

    Wrnmmcb

    8901 Wisconsin Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thanh Hoang is an Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Hyperthyroidism, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Alkaptonuria
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in Alkaptonuria
    Medical Genetics
    10 Center Drive, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Rossignol is a Medical Genetics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Rossignol is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. His top areas of expertise are Alkaptonuria, Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, and Congenital Contractures.

    Advanced in Alkaptonuria
    Advanced in Alkaptonuria

    National Institutes Of Health

    10 Center Dr Bldg 10CRC, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monique Perry is a Physiatrist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Perry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. Her top area of expertise is Alkaptonuria.

    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics | Geriatrics

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc

    7190 Crestwood Blvd, 
    Frederick, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Thai
    Accepting New Patients

    Pim Suwannarat is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Suwannarat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. Her top areas of expertise are Triple X Syndrome, Classic Galactosemia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Chromosome 10q Deletion. Dr. Suwannarat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Orthopedics

    Precision Orthopedics And Sports Medicine

    12414 Naves Cross Rd NE, 
    Cumberland, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Pierce is an Orthopedics provider in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Pierce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Tennis Elbow, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Pediatrics

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    8901 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Schacht is a Pediatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Schacht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. His top areas of expertise are Pycnodysostosis, Primary Carnitine Deficiency, Hydrops Fetalis, and Fetal Edema.

    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alkaptonuria
    Internal Medicine

    Building 10 Room 11C114

    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hwaida Hannoush is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Hannoush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alkaptonuria. Her top areas of expertise are Alstrom Syndrome, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Alkaptonuria?

    Alkaptonuria is an inherited condition that causes arthritis, kidney stones, spots of dark pigmentation, and dark urine. Ochronosis, a buildup of dark (blue-black) pigment in certain tissues, is a characteristic feature of alkaptonuria. The first symptom of alkaptonuria is often urine that turns black or very dark when it is exposed to air (oxidation). However, this color change may not occur immediately after urination.

    When should I see an Alkaptonuria doctor in Maryland, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Alkaptonuria doctor in Maryland, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Alkaptonuria doctors in Maryland, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Alkaptonuria doctors in Maryland, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Alkaptonuria doctor in Maryland, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Alkaptonuria doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Alkaptonuria doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Alkaptonuria doctor in Maryland, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Alkaptonuria doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Alkaptonuria doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Alkaptonuria doctors in Maryland, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Alkaptonuria doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Alkaptonuria doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Alkaptonuria doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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