Victoria Staiman is an Urologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Staiman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy.

Richard Andorsky is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Andorsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

The goal of Grishma Joy, M.D. is having clear communication with each patient. She makes sure her patients know what she is thinking and where she would like to go with their care. She makes a point to actively speak with primary care doctors and exchange emails regularly, so everyone is on the same page. Open and honest communication helps in providing quality care and satisfied patients. Learn more at www.ddamd.com. Dr. Joy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. Her top areas of expertise are Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Kester Crosse is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Crosse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Preston Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Lactose Intolerance, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Biju Alex is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Alex is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

"A colorectal surgeon, Dr. Bafford specializes in the treatment of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and benign diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. ""These diseases are very treatable. The surgeries I perform are effective at curing cancer or treating colitis, which allows my patients back to the quality of life they want to have. It's very rewarding to see that type of recovery with so many of my patients,"" she says. Dr. Bafford's special interests include laparoscopic and robotic minimally invasive surgery, approaches that are associated with less pain and a faster recovery. Treatments she offers include surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, sphincter-sparing surgery and organ preservation for rectal cancer, surgery for anorectal disorders, minimally invasive surgery for diverticulitis, treatment of rectal prolapse, and screening and therapeutic colonoscopy. Dr. Bafford has authored or co-authored numerous publications in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals and textbooks. Her research interests are in the pathophysiology of colorectal cancer, disparities in colorectal surgery and the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease. Her passion and dedication have earned her a consistent spot on Baltimore magazine's ""Top Doctor"" lists for colon and rectal surgery. Videos Andrea Chao Bafford M.D.Colorectal Surgeon Research Summary Dr. Bafford's research has largely focused on IBD. Utilizing institutional databases and the NSQIP IBD, she has investigated perioperative outcomes in IBD patients as they relate to sex, immunosuppressive medical therapy, trauma, preoperative drainage of abscesses, and fecal diversion. She has also published on the microbiota of perianal Crohn’s disease with the help of an intramural grant. In addition, through interdepartmental collaboration, Dr. Bafford has contributed towards intestinal organoid preparation and 3D colon cancer organoid development used to study immune responses to intestinal infections, intestinal immunity, and colon cancer pathogenesis.". Dr. Bafford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Fellowship trained in both colon and rectal surgery, Dr. Somerville has been in practice since 2005. He specializes in colorectal cancer, diverticular disease and IBD, and is an advanced laparoscopic/minimally invasive surgeon with extensive experience treating a broad range of anorectal diseases, as well. www.somsurgery.com. Dr. Somerville is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Small Bowel Resection.

Sean Karp is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Karp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

Tsion Abdi, M.D., is a gastroenterologist specializing in scleroderma bowel disease and gastrointestinal motility issues in patients with scleroderma. She also treats patients with heartburn-related conditions and performs colon cancer screenings. Dr. Abdi is an assistant professor of medicine in the gastroenterology and hepatology division. She earned her M.D. from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at MedStar Georgetown University Medical Center and performed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Abdi joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2016. Dr. Abdi has received several awards, including the Wesley Oler, M.D., Award for an Outstanding Resident Physician. She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Medical Association. Videos Colorectal Cancer Screening and Guidelines Recent News Articles and Media Coverage From Mentor and Mentee to Trusted Colleagues, Inside Tract (Winter, 2020) Tackling the GI Symptoms of Scleroderma, Clinical Connection (Fall, 2017) Lab Website Tsion Abdi Lab The Tsion Abdi Lab performs clinical research on Scleroderma Bowel Disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Selected Publications Abdelaziz DI, Monzur F, Abdi T, Jackson P, Haddad N (2015) Preoperative Localization of Colorectal Tumors with Endoscopic Tattooing for Laparoscopic Surgery. Journal Clinical Trials 6:227. doi:10.4172/2167-0870.1000227. Dr. Abdi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Russell Schub is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Schub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, and Tenesmus.

Priti Bijpuria is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Bijpuria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Indigestion, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gastrectomy.

Eduardo Del Castillo is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Del Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Farzin Rashti is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Rashti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Pia Prakash is a physician who specializes in both Gastroenterology and Liver Disease. Dr. Prakash received her medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine, as well as her Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship. Dr. Prakash has participated in numerous research studies focused on colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, women's health, and celiac disease. At the Gastro Center of Maryland, Dr. Prakash treats a variety of gastrointestinal disorders including acid reflux, Crohn's disease, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, colon cancer, constipation and hemorrhoids along with acute and chronic liver disease. She specializes in the use of the capsule endoscopy, also known as the small bowel pillcam, or PillCam™ SB. She is focused on offering patients personalized treatment goals to meet all of their health care needs. Dr. Prakash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Nathaly Francois is an Urologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Francois is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.

Monica Passi is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Passi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Passi is currently accepting new patients.

James Zalucki is a Colorectal Surgeon in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Zalucki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Proctitis, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

Urooj Ahmed is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Bower is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Bower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.