Dr. Joel Blankson is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also holds an appointment in molecular and comparative pathobiology. His areas of clinical expertise include HIV pathogenesis and infectious disease. Dr. Blankson earned his M.D. from Cornell University Medical College and his Ph.D. from Rockefeller University. He completed his residency and a fellowship in infectious disease at Johns Hopkins. His research interests include the natural control of HIV-1 infection. Dr. Blankson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

Faranak Moghadam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Moghadam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Bronchitis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.

Yemeng Lu is an Otolaryngologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. Her top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Ozena, Nonallergic Rhinopathy, and Palatal Myoclonus.

Stuart C. Ray, MD, FACP, FIDSA is a Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases within the Department of Medicine, with a research appointment in Oncology. He is a virologist and clinical investigator in the Viral Immunity & Pathogenesis Center in the Division of Infectious Diseases. He is a faculty member of the Janeway Firm of the Osler Medical Service, and the graduate programs in Immunology, Pharmacology, and Health Sciences Informatics. He is a member of the Johns Hopkins Medicine AI & Data Trust Council, and Co-Chair of the Research Data Subcouncil. Dr. Ray received his M.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1990. After an internship and residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he continued there as an Assistant Chief of Service and fellow in Infectious Diseases. During his fellowship, he studied the immunology and sequence variation of HIV in the laboratory of Dr. Robert Bollinger. During that time, he developed an interest in RNA virus evolution in productive collaborations with Dr. Robert Siliciano. In 1997 Dr. Ray joined the Johns Hopkins faculty, and under the mentorship of Dr. David Thomas shifted his primary research focus to hepatitis C virus (HCV). His laboratory work has focused on the evolution of HCV during acute and chronic infection, developing and applying computational and molecular biology tools to underlying mechanisms including stochastic variation, immune selection, and viral fitness. He continues to care for patients with HIV, HCV, and other infectious diseases. Dr. Ray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

Murugappan “Murray” Ramanathan is an experienced sinus and skull base surgeon with a high-volume clinical presence at Johns Hopkins Health Care and Surgery Center in Bethesda and Suburban Hospital. He specializes in complex revision endoscopic sinus surgery, endoscopic approaches to the orbit, and the endoscopic management of sinonasal and skull base tumors, including inverted papilloma, esthesioneuroblastoma (also known as olfactory neuroblastoma) and pituitary tumors. He routinely collaborates with colleagues in neurosurgery, ophthalmology, head and neck oncology, and facial plastic surgery to deliver multidisciplinary, patient-centered care. Dr. Ramanathan has consistently been recognized for his patient-centered approach to care as a “Top Doctor” by Bethesda Magazine, Washingtonian, Northern Virginia Magazine and Castle Connolly. He earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University and medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Ramanathan completed an internship in general surgery and residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Johns Hopkins, followed by fellowship training in advanced endoscopic sinus and minimally invasive skull base surgery at Johns Hopkins. He joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2010. Dr. Ramanathan is the vice director of clinical operations for the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, overseeing the delivery and integration of otolaryngologic care at nine ambulatory clinic sites and five hospitals within Johns Hopkins Medicine. He is passionate about continuously evaluating and improving care delivery processes across all clinical sites for the department. As a surgeon-scientist, Dr. Ramanathan leads a National Institutes of Health-funded research program that was among the first to establish the link between air pollution and chronic rhinosinusitis from an epidemiologic and basic science perspective. He has received numerous prestigious research awards and grants; has published over 110 peer-reviewed articles, reviews and book chapters; and is frequently invited to speak about his research at national and international meetings. Dr. Ramanathan holds multiple national leadership roles, including chair of the CORE Grants General Section for the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Ramanathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Ethmoiditis.

Dr. Andrew Lane is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Sinus Center and performs the full range of endoscopic sinus procedures, including transnasal skull base and orbital surgeries. He is dedicated to providing cutting-edge care to his patients and developing new therapies for chronic rhinosinusitis through his clinical and basic science research. He is the longest practicing sinus specialist with advanced fellowship training in the Baltimore/Washington region, with two decades of experience in the medical and surgical management of challenging sinus disease. Dr. Lane received a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery and residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He came to Johns Hopkins in 2001, after completing a fellowship in advanced endoscopic sinus surgery techniques at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lane maintains a busy clinical practice while also running an NIH-funded laboratory. His research investigates the causes and potential treatments for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, as well as how inflammation affects the sense of smell. An author of over 140 published articles and book chapters, he frequently presents his surgical and research results at national and international meetings. He has earned several prestigious awards for his research about nasal polyps and olfactory loss. Dr. Lane is Editor-in-Chief of Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports, Associate Editor of the American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, and an Editorial Board member of the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Rhinologic Society and chaired the Rhinology and Paranasal Sinus Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He is the Rhinology section leader for the Triological Society’s Best Practice committee. Dr. Lane is often invited to speak at outside medical institutions and regularly conducts media interviews about nasal and sinus issues. Dr. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis, Endoscopy, and Septoplasty.

Nicholas Rowan is a sinus and skull base surgeon who helps patients with conditions such as deviated septum, nasal congestion, nasal obstruction, sinus pressure and chronic sinusitis, as well as complex issues like loss of smell, sinus cancers, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and tumors that grow near the brain. He frequently performs nasal polyp surgery and endoscopic sinus procedures, using minimally invasive approaches to help patients recover quickly and breathe more easily. For tumors of the skull base or brain, he works closely with neurosurgeons and cancer specialists to deliver coordinated, comprehensive care. Dr. Rowan’s research is focused on improving patients’ quality of life and long-term outcomes after sinus and skull base surgery. A major part of his work involves studying the sense of smell — not just how to restore it, but how it reflects overall health. He explores how smell loss may be an early warning sign of unhealthy aging, frailty or cognitive decline. Through this work, he aims to better understand the biological link between the nose and brain, and what it can reveal about a person’s health trajectory. He works closely with biomedical engineers to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, and he is the principal investigator of multiple ongoing clinical trials that are testing new treatments for chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. A frequent speaker at national and international conferences, Dr. Rowan shares insights from his innovative research and surgical experience. He leads courses and delivers lectures on advanced sinus and skull base techniques, smell loss and the evolving science behind how nasal health connects to overall well-being. Dr. Rowan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Anosmia, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopy, and Septoplasty.

Mark Schneyer is an Otolaryngologist in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Schneyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Hearing Loss.

Anushiravan Dadgar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Dadgar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Necrosis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

Steven Diener is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Diener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Andrew Goldstone is an otolaryngologist specializing in evaluation and treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders for adult and pediatric patients. He has been practicing in Baltimore since 1991. Dr. Goldstone takes great pride in providing compassionate and comprehensive ENT care for patients of all ages. Specialty care with attention to cutting-edge therapies and new approaches while ensuring excellence through use of well-established treatments is the principle upon which he practices. His goal is to develop long-term physician-patient relationships that enhance patient satisfaction and the quality and safety of care. Dr. Goldstone is also a member of several national and local medical societies, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Goldstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Ruptured Eardrum.

Suresh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waldorf, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

Maria Borodatcheva is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Borodatcheva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Resistance to Thyroid Hormone, Thyroid Hormone Plasma Membrane Transport Defect, Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor, and Obesity.

Gene Ashe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Ashe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria. Dr. Ashe is currently accepting new patients.

Manbir Takhar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Takhar has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Obesity, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Takhar is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Okorie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethesda,, Maryland. Dr. Okorie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Acute Cystitis, Syphilis, and Cellulitis.

Anuradha Arun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Arun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Curt Watkins is an Allergy and Immunologist in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Hives, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Angioedema.

Jason Federline is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Federline is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Otitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19. Dr. Federline is currently accepting new patients.

James Lacey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bel Air, Maryland. Dr. Lacey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Cold. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, Parainfluenza, and Flu. Dr. Lacey is currently accepting new patients.