Roma Vasa is a Psychiatrist and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Vasa is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Dr. Couser obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and his Medical Doctorate from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (VCU SOM). Dr. Couser’s ophthalmology residency was completed at Howard University where he served as co-chief resident in the last year of his residency. He received fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Emory University. Dr. Couser received a master’s degree in biotechnology from the Johns Hopkins University and completed a residency in clinical genetics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is one of only a few individuals currently board-certified by both the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/-/media/wilmer/documents/cvs/couser-cv Research Summary My primary research focus involves the identification and management of genetic eye diseases including rare inherited disorders affecting the eyes. Research and scholarly activities have been an integral component of my career path. I have been the principal investigator on 10 clinical trial/IRB studies and a co-investigator on others, participated with several committees or advisory panels related to research activities. I have been credited with over 120 book chapter, journal article and abstract publications. In addition, I served as the primary author/sole editor for a textbook titled Ophthalmic Genetic Diseases: A Quick Reference Guide to the Eye and External Ocular Adnexa Abnormalities, 1st Edition, published by Elsevier in 2018, which is one of only a few textbooks published in this subject area. I also served as a grant review panelist for the National Eye Institute Career Development Awards. Selected Publications *Couser NL, Masood MM, Strande NT, Foreman AKM, Crooks K, Weck KE, Lu M, Wilhelmsen KC, Roche M, Evans JP, Berg JS, Powell CM. 2015. The phenotype of multiple congenital anomalies- hypotonia-seizures syndrome 1: Report and review. Am J Med Genet Part A 9999A:1–6 *Couser NL, Lambert SR. Botulinum toxin: A treatment of consecutive esotropia in children. Strabismus 2012; 20(4):158-161 Couser NL, Lenhart PD, Hutchinson AK. Augmented Hummelsheim procedure to treat complete abducens nerve palsy. J AAPOS 2012;16(4):331-5 *Natario L. Couser, Maheer M. Masood, Arthur S. Aylsworth, and Roger E. Stevenson. Ocular manifestations in the X-linked intellectual disability syndromes. Ophthalmic Genet. 2017, Jan 23:1-12 *Couser NL, Brooks BP, Drack AV, Shankar SP. The evolving role of genetics in ophthalmology. Ophthalmic Genet. 2021 Jan 12:1-4. doi: 10.1080/13816810.2020.1868011. Dr. Couser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Epicanthal Folds, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Hypotonia.

Sushma Jani is a Psychiatrist and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Jani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Meghan Meghpara is a Pediatrics provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Meghpara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly, Asthma in Children, and Delayed Growth.

Dr. Chana Richter is a pediatrician at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, with a focus in developmental disabilities. She works at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, primarily focusing on new diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Richter received her Bachelors in Science from Touro University/Lander College of Arts and Sciences, and completed her Masters in Education and Special Education through Touro as well. She taught children of varying ages and abilities, and was the Assistant Director of a school for children with special needs for several years. Dr. Richter studied medicine at the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. She completed residency in Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and focused training in the diagnosis and care of children with autism at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Her current focus is bridging the gap to diagnosis of autism and initiation of supportive treatment, as well identifying barriers to diagnosis. Dr. Richter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

Phyllis Heffner is a Psychiatrist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Heffner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are MAGIC Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Kendra Kay is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Kay is currently accepting new patients.

Nadeem Hashmi is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Hashmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Delayed Growth, and Diarrhea. Dr. Hashmi is currently accepting new patients.

Suni Jani is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and a Psychiatrist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Jani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

Milan Joshi is a Psychiatrist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Joshi is currently accepting new patients.

Xian Zhang is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Brittany Varner is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Varner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Selective Mutism.

Dina Sztein is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Sztein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Major Depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Warren Ross is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, Anemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

Ruby Dey is a Pediatrics provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Dey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Delayed Growth.

Ngozi Agwuna is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Agwuna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Hypochondroplasia, Painful Menstrual Periods, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Roseola. Dr. Agwuna is currently accepting new patients.

Rajneesh Mahajan is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mahajan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Ji Hong is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Selective Mutism, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Christina Morris is a Pediatric Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Morris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, Spasmus Nutans, and Aphantasia.

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 Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Methylmalonic Acidemia, Propionic Acidemia, Infantile Neutropenia, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, and Gastrostomy.