Khaled M. El-Shami, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., is a medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an assistant professor of oncology in the Division of Hematologic Malignancies at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Listen to Dr. El-Shami's Cancer Matters podcast episode to learn more about his work. Dr. El-Shami's clinical interests are in hematologic malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas and myelomas.. Dr. El-Shami graduated from Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine in Alexandria, Egypt, where he did a residency in the Department of Neurosurgery. He was a Chevening Scholar as a M.S. student in molecular genetics at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom, as well as a Sam Cohen Windhoek Scholar as a Ph.D. student in cancer immunology at the Weizmann Institute in Israel. Dr. El-Shami also completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, a fellowship in tumor immunology and biology at the National Cancer Institute, and a fellowship in medical oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. El-Shami previously served as faculty at Georgetown University and George Washington University. Dr. El-Shami has been named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine for several years. Dr. El-Shami is a member of the American Association for Advancement of Science, the American Association of Cancer Research, the American Association of Immunologists, the American Society for Gene Therapy and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. El-Shami's research focus is on hematologic malignancies, including acute and chronic leukemias, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloprolifetive neplasms and lymphomas. He has received the National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Scholars Award, an American Medical Association Seed Grant and an American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award. Dr. El is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

"Dr. Ari D. Fishman is a hematologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and George Washington University Hospital, where he serves as an assistant professor of medicine for the School of Medicine. He practices out of Maryland Oncology and Hematology, located in Wheaton, Maryland and Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fishman earned his medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Beth Israel Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Fishman previously worked at Washington Oncology Hematology Center, located in Washington, D.C. and Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Fishman has been named a Top Doctor in Hematology and Oncology by Washingtonian Magazine and a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook magazine. Dr. Fishman is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Fishman has contributed to numerous publications. Selected Publications Fishman AD, Hoffman A, Volterra F, Frymus M, Gentilluci M. ""Intracaval and intracardiac metastatic nonseminomatous germ cell tumor: a rare cause of hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia."" Cancer Invest. 2002;20(7-8):996-1001.". Dr. Fishman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

Mark Goldstein is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anal Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Bruce R. Kressel, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an instructor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition to an expertise in breast and lung cancer, Dr. Kressel has an expertise in gynecologic oncology and general medical oncology, with specific focuses on hematologic malignancies including lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma. Dr. Kressel earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology, also at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Kressel completed a fellowship in oncology at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center as well. Dr. Kressel has been regularly named one of America’s Top Doctors and one of America's Top Doctors for Cancer by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly, as well as a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Kressel is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Kressel has contributed to numerous publications, presentations and clinical trials. Dr. Kressel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Splenectomy.

Nicholas Farrell is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

Carolyn Hendricks is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Hendricks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Theodore Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Fainting, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

"Shannon C. O'Connor, M.D., is a medical oncologist with Suburban Hospital. She practices out of Maryland Oncology Hematology. Dr. O'Connor has expertise in hematology and medical oncology with a special focus in women's health, including breast cancer and gynecologic cancers. Dr. O'Connor earned her Master's Degree in Physiology at Georgetown University, followed by her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed a residency at Washington Hospital Center, as well as a fellowship in hematology and oncology. Dr. O'Connor is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the Montgomery County Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Selected Publications Catlett JP1, Williams SA, O'Connor SC, Krishnan J, Malkovska V. ""Primary lymphoma of bone: an institutional experience."" Leuk Lymphoma. 2008 Nov;49(11):2125-32. doi: 10.1080/10428190802404030.". Dr. O'connor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Breast Cancer.

Neal Young is a Hematologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Aplastic Anemia, Anemia, Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Steven Gore is an Oncologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Gore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

Richard Little is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Little is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Kaposi Sarcoma, Castleman Disease, Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD), Lymphoid Hyperplasia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Dennis Hickstein is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Hickstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type 1, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Hyper IgE Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Hyper IgE Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Marc Theoret is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Theoret is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Melanoma, Leukemia, and Multiple Myeloma.

Bruce Cheson is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Cheson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Cheson is currently accepting new patients.

Nelson Kalil is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Kalil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Protein S Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, and Protein C Deficiency. Dr. Kalil is currently accepting new patients.

Syed Mahmood is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

John Wallmark is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Wallmark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Multiple Myeloma, and Colorectal Cancer.

"George A. Sotos, M.D., is the chief of hematology and oncology at Suburban Hospital, as well as a member of Suburban's Cancer Committee and the coordinator of Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences. Dr. Sotos is a partner of Maryland Oncology & Hematology in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Sotos has expertise in medical oncology and hematology, as well as chemotherapy. Dr. Sotos earned his Master of Science in Physiology from Georgetown University, followed by his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed a residency in internal medicine with University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology with the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Sotos is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, as well as a member of the Montgomery County Medical Society, the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is also a member of the oncology specialty panel for Johns Hopkins Medicine's Formulary Management Committee and previously served as a member of Suburban Hospital's Medical Staff Executive Committee, Provider Quality Committee and Physician Advisory Board. Dr. Sotos has been named a Top Doctor by Washington Consumers' Checkbook and a Super Doctor by the Washington Post magazine. Castle Connolly has also named him a Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore areas. Dr. Sotos has contributed to numerous publications on medical oncology and hematology topics. Selected Publications Rotello, L, Albrant, D, Nossuli, K, Sotos, G, Samet, C, Rainey, T. ""Impact of a Hospital-Wide Pharmacy Implemented Weight-Based Dosing Protocol for Erythropoietin."" Chest, 124:4 (Suppl):182S (Abstract), 2003. Sotos, George A. ""Ars Brevis."" Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2013; 31:14; 1792-1794; http://jco.ascopubs.org/content/31/14/1792.full.pdf+html". Dr. Sotos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Multiple Myeloma, and Endometrial Cancer.

Ajoy Dias is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dias is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Scott Rowley is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rowley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Colonoscopy.