Lee Akst, M.D., specializes in treating the larynx (voicebox), in particular the treatment of voice and swallowing disorders. He is a leading laryngologist in office-based procedures such as vocal fold injection augmentation, pulsed KTP laser treatment, and laryngeal botox injection. In the operating room, Dr. Akst specializes in phonosurgery for the treatment of vocal cord disease, with emphasis on voice restoration and improvement. A strong focus of his practice involves the use of pulsed angiolytic lasers, which allow for subspecialized care of laryngeal papillomas, laryngeal dysplasia, and early vocal cord cancers while preserving the quality and strength of the voice. Dr. Akst is a national leader in the field of laryngology and serves in leadership roles for the American Laryngological Association, the American Broncho-Esophagological Association, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He lectures extensively on the treatment of laryngeal disease, teaching other physicians how to care for patients with voice and swallowing concerns. His research interests include the development of robotic laryngeal surgery, the study of voice and swallowing complaints in the elderly, and the advancement of pulsed lasers for the treatment of laryngeal diseases with a focus on leukoplakia. This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida. Dr. Akst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngitis, Perichondritis, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.

Dr. Julianna Czum’s primary focus is cardiothoracic imaging, with clinical subspecialties in noninvasive cardiovascular and thoracic imaging. Dr. Czum earned her medical degree from UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School before going on to an internship at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital and residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in cardiovascular magnetic resonance in a combined Henry Jackson Foundation-funded program at the National Institutes of Health, National Naval Medical Center and Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Dr. Czum joined the diagnostic faculty in June 2022. Dr. Czum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chronic Cough, and Lung Nodules.

Dr. John Eng is a Professor and Vice Chair of Faculty Academic Development in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Radiology and Radiological Science with a joint appointment in the Division of Health Sciences Informatics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise is diagnostic radiology. Dr. Eng received his undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin and earned his M.D. from University of Wisconsin Medical School. He completed his residency in radiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Eng was a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Scholar at the National Institutes of Health and a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Eng’s research interests are in the statistical evaluation of diagnostic tests, radiology informatics, and evidence-based radiology. Dr. Eng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Mononeuritis Multiplex, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Lung Nodules, and Collapsed Lung.

Dr. Wise is a pulmonary, critical care physician. He is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with obstructive lung disease, including those with asthma and COPD. He is a consultant for patients with scleroderma and interstitial lung disease. He has expertise in pulmonary physiology and lung function testing. Dr. Wise’s research focus is the conduct of multi-center clinical trials in airway diseases and related translational research. Dr. Wise is the co-director of the Pulmonary T32 Multi-disciplinary Training Program in Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Wise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Sarcoidosis.

Laryngologist Simon Best specializes in voice and airway disorders, including the comprehensive care of professional voice-users and performers. He treats patients diagnosed with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), vocal cord paralysis, laryngeal cancer, precancerous vocal cord dysplasia, benign laryngeal lesions (polyps, cysts, nodules), and laryngeal and tracheal stenosis. He has expertise in the operative management of vocal cord disorders, including Blue Light laser surgery and office-based management of vocal cord papilloma, dysplasia and vocal cord paralysis. Dr. Best earned a medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine and completed residency training in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He undertook fellowship training in laryngology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Best has a particular clinical and research interest in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis and sees patients from across the country for specialized care for this disorder. He offers operative and office-based laser for papilloma, utilizing the Blue Light laser, which allows for precise excision of papilloma while preserving underlying vocal function. Dr. Best is also a pioneer in the adjuvant use of bevacizumab for RRP, helping many patients break the cycle of repeated surgeries. The Best Laboratory studies RRP and the development of novel immunotherapies to target the underlying viral infection. This research is conducted in collaboration with the head and neck cancer and cervical cancer research groups at Johns Hopkins, which also study human papillomavirus-related diseases. In addition, Johns Hopkins is a site for ongoing clinical trials in DNA immunotherapy, the goal of which is to eliminate the causative viral infection that leads to RRP. Dr. Best is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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 Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Subglottic Stenosis, Perichondritis, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

Velda Ramirez is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. Her top areas of expertise are Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Chronic Cough, Stridor, and Bronchitis.

Dr. Bimal H. Ashar is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He serves as the Interim Director of the Division of General Internal Medicine, Clinical Director of the Division of General Internal Medicine, and Director of the Executive & Preventive Health Program. Named one of the “Best Doctors in America”, Dr. Ashar’s primary research interests include preventive medicine, dietary supplements and medical education, and he has authored numerous book chapters and articles on these topics. Dr. Ashar is also an editor of The Johns Hopkins Internal Medicine Board Review book and a former consulting editor for the Medical Clinics of North America. Dr. Ashar is an active member of the Society of General Internal Medicine and has served as president for the mid-Atlantic region. He is also a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals of Cleveland. He subsequently became chief resident and a faculty member at Case Western. Dr. Ashar left Cleveland in 1998 and joined the faculty in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida and has active medical licenses in Maryland and Washington, D.C.. Videos 2017 Excellence in Service and Professionalism Award - Bimal Ashar, M.D., The Johns Hopkins Hospital Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Young MDs Hazy on Dietary Supplements, Wall Street Journal, May 14, 2007. Dr. Ashar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Hypertension, Brugada Syndrome, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

Amal Hassan Ahmed Awadalla, M.D., practices internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians East Baltimore Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Faculty of Medicine University of Khartoum, and completed her residency at Queens Hospital Center. Dr. Awadalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Neurosarcoidosis, and Sarcoidosis.

Dr. Marc Paul specializes in diagnostic body imaging with more than 30 years of experience in various private practice settings. Dr. Paul earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Following an internal medicine internship and residency at Sinai Hospital, he completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He went on to a fellowship in cross-sectional imaging at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Paul joined the diagnostic faculty in March 2022. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

Dr. Homeira Zahiri is a Clinical Associate in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Radiology and Radiological Science. She received her medical degree from Islamic Azad University - Tehran Branch. She performed residencies at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in pathology, University of Nebraska Medical Center in nuclear medicine and Creighton University School of Medicine in radiology. Dr. Zahiri completed a body imaging fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Zahiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Visceromegaly.

Dr. Christopher Testa specializes in diagnostic radiology, with 10 years of experience in hospital and private practice settings. Dr. Testa earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. After completing an internship in internal medicine and residency in diagnostic radiology at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Mass., where he also served as chief resident, he went on to a fellowship in cross-sectional body imaging at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Testa joined the Community Radiology Division in the NCR in November 2021. Dr. Testa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Nasal Flaring, and Gallbladder Disease.

Jeffrey Thiboutot is a primary care provider, practicing in Pulmonary Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Thiboutot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Cancer, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Stefan Loy Zimmerman is a Professor in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the Departments of Radiology and Medicine (Cardiology). He specializes in cardiothoracic imaging and is the Division Director of Diagnostic Imaging and Director of Cardiac Imaging. He is the program director for the Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship in Radiology. Dr. Zimmerman earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed both a radiology residency and a cardiovascular imaging fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on the use of CT and MR imaging in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases. He has particular interest in the use of cardiac imaging for management of arrhythmias, diagnosis and prognosis of arrhythmogenic right and left ventricular cardiomyopathy, and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Cardiac Ablation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Jamshid Danaie is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Danaie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

Hazem Hawasli is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hawasli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Ascites, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Chronic Cough.

"Dr. Batouli received his Bachelor’s (Echols Scholar- Interdisciplinary Studies) and Master’s (Epidemiology) degrees from the University of Virginia. Subsequent to Medical School at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, he completed his internship at Northwestern University School of Medicine. He completed his radiology residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he was selected Chief Resident. Dr. Batouli completed his Cross-sectional Imaging Fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where he was chosen as ""Outstanding Fellow of the Year"" by the radiology residents for his excellence as a radiologist and educator. He returns to Johns Hopkins from Mid Atlantic Permanente Medical Group where he was subspecialty chief of Abdominal Imaging. Previously, he was a partner in a private practice, where he served as group treasurer and Chair of Radiology at a community hospital.". Dr. Batouli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Diverticular Disease.

Dr. David Feigin is a Professor (PAR) in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Radiology and Radiological Science. His area of clinical expertise is diagnostic radiology. Dr. Feigin previously served as the Associate Director of Residency in Diagnostic Radiology program and the Director of Chest Imaging. Dr. Feigin received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University. He earned his M.D. from New York University. He completed his residency and performed a fellowship in Nuclear Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Feigin’s research interests are chest imaging, specializing in plain films and HRCT education, especially for post-graduate students. Dr. Feigin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Pleural Effusion, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Pleurisy.

Vikash Gupta is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Cholesterol Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Collapsed Lung, and Thrombectomy.

Dr. Cheng Ting Lin is an associate professor of radiology and radiological science at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His expertise is in diagnostic radiology with particular focus on chest and cardiac imaging. Dr. Cheng Ting Lin received his undergraduate degree from Boston University. He graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, where he also completed a radiology residency training program. Dr. Lin completed fellowship training in cardiothoracic imaging at University of Maryland Medical Center. His research interest includes lung cancer screening and diagnosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Interstitial lung disease, pulmonary embolism, and coronary artery disease. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).