Marvin Lawrence is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Lawrence is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Berdon Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy.

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

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

Dr. Rai was awarded the “TOP DOC” in Gastroenterology award by Baltimore Magazine for 2016. Dr. Rai is a Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, with over 22 years of experience in this field. He is the Medical Director of Gastro Center of Maryland & Cascades Endoscopy Center and has served on the Medical Faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for many years, starting in 1997. He has been in many leadership positions in the Johns Hopkins Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, including as the Medical Director, Adult Liver Transplantation and Director, Clinical Effectiveness. He completed his Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in 1996 and completed an additional year of Advanced Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in Transplant Hepatology and Biliary Disorders. Dr. Rai is considered a national thought leader and expert in the field of Gastroenterology and Liver disease and presents regularly at national and regional meetings. He has received many awards including Excellence in Clinical Research Award from the American College of Gastroenterology, Passano Clinician Scientist Award from Johns Hopkins University, Industry Research Scholar Award & Astra-Merck Award from the American Digestive Health Foundation, among others. He has published dozens of scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored many chapters for medical textbooks. He has performed over 50,000 procedures in this field and pioneered new and innovative medical techniques. Dr. Rai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Harry Lightfoot is a General Surgeon in Fulton, Maryland. Dr. Lightfoot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lightfoot is currently accepting new patients.

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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Small Bowel Resection.

Richard Andorsky is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Andorsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, 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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Portal Hypertension, 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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colonoscopy, 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 Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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

Tarek Hassab is a General/Minimally invasive surgeon (MIS) in the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery, practicing at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. After receiving his MD, he went on to do 11 years of surgical training including 2 fellowships (sub-specialty training); a Colorectal surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic as well as an Advanced Gastrointestinal/Minimally invasive surgery fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center. As a General/MIS surgeon, Dr. Hassab has had extensive training in all surgical modalities; open, laparoscopic, and Robotic surgical techniques that involve the abdomen. This includes Bariatric, Foregut (Reflux disease, Hiatal hernias), colorectal surgery as well as Hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction. His research interests include patient outcomes data. He has presented his research at many national and international conferences. He was Granted the Scholar of the Year award in 2020 for his efforts in research during his residency. He holds a Masters degree in surgical sciences from University of Alexandria and completed a Research Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Colorectal Surgery department. Videos Tarek Hassab, M.DGeneral Surgeon. Dr. Hassab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Shirali Patel is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Olutayo Sogunro is a breast surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Sogunro works closely with experts from medical oncology, radiation oncology, imaging and pathology to deliver comprehensive multidisciplinary breast cancer care to patients in a convenient community setting. Dr. Sogunro's clinical focus is breast surgical oncology and the comprehensive multidisciplinary care of the patient with breast cancer. Her interest in health literacy and education about breast cancer screening in average and high-risk populations in addition to successful survivorship plans. Dr. Sogunro’s interest also includes oncoplastic surgery. Dr. Sogunro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer in Men, Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Tokunbo Ajayi is a Hospital Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Ajayi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Liver Transplant, and Gastrectomy.

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

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

Joshua Rosenbloom is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Rosenbloom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastric Dysmotility, Hemorrhoids, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.