Dr. Brian Holly is an assistant professor of radiology and radiological science. Dr. Holly's clinical focus lies in venous thromboembolic disease. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, post thrombotic syndrome; advanced venous interventions including prostatic artery embolization (PAE); IVC filter removal; treatment of vascular malformations; treatment of uterine fibroids and advanced biliary interventions. Dr. Holly received his M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2007. He completed an internship in internal medicine at Mercy Medical Center in 2008. He completed residency in radiology in 2012 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. This was followed by a fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology in 2013 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is a member of the Society of Interventional Radiology. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Minimally Invasive Treatment for Uterine Fibroids Webinar Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop from the muscle tissue of the uterus. Interventional radiologist, Brian Holly, M.D., and gynecologist, Khara Simpson, M.D., hosted this interactive webinar to discuss a non-surgical alternative for uterine fibroids called uterine fibroid embolization. Dr. Holly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

Dr. Stephen C. Yang is a professor of surgery and medical oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. In October 2008 he was named the first recipient of The Arthur B. and Patricia B. Modell Professor in Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Yang is an extreme supporter of medical students, being the only surgeon (amongst 20 chosen from the School of Medicine) for the medical student advisory Colleges system, and is the faculty sponsor for the Surgery Interest Group and the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association. Dr. Yang graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in Chemistry and received his M.D. degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and finished his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia. He also completed a 3 year thoracic surgical oncology research fellowship at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. He currently serves on the Postgraduate Affairs, Medical School Admissions, Educational Policy, and Curriculum Reform Committees in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He served on numerous national and international committees for these organizations, and is the Taskforce Chair on the Looking to the Future Residency Scholarships for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons He is Editor of Practical Reviews in Chest Medicine and guest editor/ reviewer for numerous peer review journals. He is co-editor of the book Current Therapy in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, edited the esophageal surgical section in the 2nd edition of Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery with John Cameron, M.D., and series editor-in-chief of The Early Diagnosis of Cancer also editing the book volume of The Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer. In 2001, he and his lung transplant team were featured in the ABC series 24/7 and is currently also being followed in the sequel to that series focusing in on resident and medical student teaching. This series as well as other experiences are still shown on the Discovery Channel. The extensive work in preparing an esophageal cancer patient for surgery on the BBC and the Discovery Channel. Dr. Yang's laboratory research interests include using molecular techniques for lung cancer screening and for molecular staging of micrometastasis to predict recurrence following surgical resection. His clinical practice and research covers the breath of general thoracic surgery in pulmonary and esophageal surgery, video-assisted and robotics thoracic surgery, mediastinal and pleural work, lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema, and work in geriatric thoracic surgery. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Bhagat is an interventional radiologist serving as the director of Vascular and Interventional Radiology of the National Capital Region. His primary areas of clinical expertise are interventional oncology (chemoembolization, radioembolization, and ablation), women's interventions, and vascular interventions (venous and arterial). Dr. Bhagat sees patients at both Suburban Hospital and Sibley Memorial Hospital. His research interests include interventional oncology, especially device development and software assistance for complex procedures. Dr. Bhagat successfully completed his Vascular and Interventional Radiology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco in 2009. He joined the staff as an Assistant Professor of Radiology and Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. While there, he authored more than 5 book chapters and 20 peer-reviewed manuscripts as well as giving many lectures at national and international meetings. In his second year at Johns Hopkins, he received a NIH R01 grant. Videos Nikhil Bhagat, M.D. Dr. Bhagat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Linda Chi Hang Chu is an Associate Professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Radiology and Radiological Science. Her clinical expertise includes body CT, MRI and US. Her research interests include abdominal imaging, cancer imaging, radiomics, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Chu graduated from the University of Toronto in 2003 and was awarded the Governor General's Silver Medal, the highest academic achievement from the undergraduate program. She earned her medical degree as a member of AOA and phi beta kappa from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD in 2007. She completed her Diagnostic Radiology residency and body MRI fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Chu joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2013. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Thomas Reifsnyder, M.D., FACS, assistant professor of surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical degree at the Indiana University School of Medicine. After completing a surgical internship, residency and vascular fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin, he completed an endovascular fellowship at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Before joining Johns Hopkins, Reifsnyder was a member of the teaching faculty at Western Pennsylvania Hospital as well as at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), St. Margaret Hospital. Credentialed in vascular technology, Dr. Reifsnyder serves as director of vascular surgery and the vascular laboratory at Johns Hopkins Bayview. He has co-authored numerous publications and contributed to several professional organizations and committees across the country with his multi-disciplinary expertise. Dr. Reifsnyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Osteotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Kelvin K. Hong is an Associate Professor and Executive Vice Chair of Radiology within the Johns Hopkins Department of Radiology. A specialist in interventional and vascular radiology, Dr. Hong serves as the Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Interventional Radiology Center. Dr. Hong earned his medical degree from South Africa’s University Of Witwatersrand Medical School in Parktown. He completed a radiology residency at Parktown West’s College of Medicine/Radiology, as well as a cardiovascular/interventional radiology fellowship and diagnostic radiology residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. His areas of clinical expertise include bone, liver and soft-tissue tumors; chronic total occlusions; claudication; deep venous thrombosis; lung, esophageal and kidney cancer; peripheral arterial/vascular disease; renal artery/vascular disease; uterine fibroid tumors; varicocele; and vascular malformations and venous thromboembolism. Dr. Hong performs procedures that include radiofrequency ablation for lung, liver, kidney and bone lesions; transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for liver cancer; lower-extremity angioplasty and stenting; visceral angioplasty and stenting; embolization of uterine fibroid tumors; cryoablation for pain control; and percutaneous laser ablation of varicose veins. Dr. Hong served as editor for the book Percutaneous Tumor Ablation and contributed to Interventional Oncology: Principles and Practice. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bile Duct Obstruction, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Liver Embolization, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Dr. Mohamad Allaf is Professor of Urology and Oncology, as well as Director of the Department of Urology and the Brady Urological Institute and Urologist-in-Chief of the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Allaf is a world renowned surgeon-scientist having performed more than 2,000 robotic procedures and published over 250 peer reviewed research papers in the field's best journals. As one of the busiest robotic radical prostatectomy surgeons in the world, he aims to achieve the best outcomes for his patients. Having trained with Dr. Patrick Walsh, Dr. Allaf has used Dr. Walsh's method of radical prostatectomy as the basis for his own anatomic method to this complex operation. Dr. Allaf is also amongst the leaders in kidney cancer surgery, having served on the American Urological Association Guideline Committee for Kidney Cancer. He led a team who performed the rigorous analysis to help inform the most recent guidelines that was funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). He is best known for his ability to save the kidney and remove the tumor in patients with kidney tumors. Dr. Allaf runs a research endeavor aiming to decrease the morbidity associated with the treatment of cancer, and he has mentored numerous leaders in academic urology. He is actively involved in fund raising for research and education, and believes in expanding our base of support in order to advance our important mission. Dr. Allaf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Renal Oncocytoma, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

Dr. Brian G. Johnson is the chief of interventional radiology at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Johnson practices out of Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD and the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Johnson graduated summa cum laude from University of Minnesota prior to earning his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, as well as a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Johnson also completed an interventional radiology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Johnson has been repeatedly named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine, as well as a Top MD by Consumers' Checkbook Magazine. He is a member of the American College of Radiology and the Society of Interventional Radiology. Videos Brian Johnson, M.D.Interventional Radiology Selected Publications Neuromodulatory effect of the atrial natriuretic factor clearance receptor binding peptide, cANF(4-23)-NH2 in the rabbit isolated vas deferentia, Johnson BG, Trachte GJ, Drewett JG, J Pharm & Exp Ther - 1/1/1991 Percutaneous Management of Renal and Renal-Pancreas Transplant Recipients Using CT Fluoroscopy: A Two Year Experience. Krebs TL, Johnson BG, Daly BD, Wong-You-Chong JJ, Bartlett ST, Radiological Society of North America Meeting, Chicago, IL - 1/29/1998 The hexagonal cell nitinol intravascular stent: a comparison of the effects of varying the stent wire gauge on the aorta and inferior vena cava in the swine animal model. Kuo J, Johnson BG, Venbrux AC, Olson JL, Samphilipo MA, Magee CA, Kobelja MA, Anderson JH, Osterman FA, American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA - 1/24/1994 The role of anticoagulation in the setting of a tethered vena cava filter in the swine animal model. Johnson BG, Reichle RL, Venbrux AC, Samphilipo MA, Magee CA, Anderson JH, Osterman FA, Society for Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL - 1/1/1995. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Dr. Georgiades earned a series of degrees (BSc-Mechanical Engineering, MS & PhD-Radiological Sciences and an MD). He received a 1-year training in Internal Medicine at Harvard and subsequently, completed subspecialty training at Johns Hopkins in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. He has been a full time faculty at Johns Hopkins since 2003 (except for a 3 year hiatus 2012-2015 when he set up a private practice overseas). He has held various positions including fellowship director, clinical director and was a member of many Departmental and Institutional committees. He is a prolific researcher with more than 100 manuscripts, more than 100 abstracts, 28 book chapters and numerous presentations at national and international fora. Dr. Georgiades is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bile Duct Obstruction, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Robert Liddell is an Assistant Professor of Radiology and Surgery and Division Chief of Interventional Radiology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His specialty is interventional radiology, with an expertise in interventional oncology and vascular and interventional radiology. Dr. Liddell received his MBBCh at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He completed his residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Diagnostic Radiology and his fellowship in Interventional Radiology. Videos Interventional Radiology. Dr. Liddell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Dr. Lemore Carmi is an Assistant Professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences. She specializes in interventional radiology. Dr. Carmi received her M.D. from Drexel University in 2003, and performed a residency in diagnostic radiology at the Hahnemann University Hospital in 2008. She completed a fellowship in interventional radiology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2009, and then joined the Johns Hopkins faculty. Dr. Carmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Jaundice, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

Roy Chisholm is a General Surgeon in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Chisholm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Chisholm is currently accepting new patients.

John Pappas is an Interventional Radiologist in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Pappas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Thomas Lank is a Radiologist in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Lank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Baker Cyst, and Visceromegaly.

Eva Duckett is a Radiologist in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Duckett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Breast Infection, and Fibrocystic Breast Disease. Dr. Duckett is currently accepting new patients.

Maurice Smith is a Thoracic Surgeon in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Alison Williams is a Radiologist in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Neonatal Ovarian Cyst.

Arvinder Uppal is a Radiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Uppal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

Marcos Roffe is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Roffe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Jacob Bundy is a Radiologist in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Bundy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chylous Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangiomatosis, Chylous Ascites, Varicose Veins, Angioplasty, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Bundy is currently accepting new patients.