Dr. DeZern is a Professor of Oncology and Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is active in the Division of Hematology Malignancies, Leukemia Program at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. Dr. DeZern has expertise in aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, acute myeloid leukemia, and bone marrow transplantation. Dr. DeZern received her medical degree at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins, followed by fellowships in medical oncology and hematology, as well as obtained a Masters in Clinical Investigations at the Bloomberg School of Public health. Dr. DeZern is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy. Dr. DeZern’s principle research activities consist of designing and conducting clinical trials that test investigational new therapies and approaches in the treatment of bone marrow failure (aplastic anemia and myelodysplastic syndromes). She has specific expertise in the use of alternative donor bone marrow transplantation in patients with severe aplastic anemia and trials of novel therapeutics for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. Additionally, she has taken a rigorous approach to the study of diagnostics and supportive case (such as transfusion practices) in these patient populations. She is or has been the Principal Investigator for a number of multicenter trials in collaboration with the MDS Clinical Research Consortium, the Eastern Co-operative Oncology Group (ECOG)-ACRIN and now the Bone Marrow Trials Clinical Trials Network (BMTCTN). She is the Study Chair for the multi-site BMTCTN study (CHAMP) investigating the role of haploidentical donor transplantation using post-transplantation cyclophosphamide in patients with relapsed several aplastic anemia. Dr. DeZern is the local PI as well as the Deputy Chair for The National MDS Study, a collaborative natural history study of the NHLBI and the NCI. As a clinical investigator with a focus on translation of novel treatments to the clinic, Dr. DeZern’s goal is to improve outcomes for patients with bone marrow failure at the bedside and in her research environment. Dr. Dezern is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. Her top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

As a physician scientist in the hematological malignancies and stem cell transplantation division with Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Johns Hopkins, my focus is on the various aspects of cellular therapy in the treatment of hematological malignancies. My primary research focus is to develop strategies to prevent relapse of hematological malignancies following allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Additionally, I serve as the director of the adult CAR T program for hematological malignancies as we grow our CAR T program to help patients with advanced hematological malignancies. My academic interest in this space lies in studying the aspects of toxicity of CAR T cell therapy with an aim to improve long term outcomes in these patients. Among hematological malignancies, myeloproliferative disorders are my area of interest and I work to study newer drugs in early phase of development and also its treatment using allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Patient appointments: 410-955-8893. Dr. Jain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. Her top areas of expertise are Myelofibrosis, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Splenomegaly, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

As an active participant in the medical community, Mohit Narang, M.D. has served as a primary investigator and research assistant on many trials. During Dr. Narang’s fellowship, he was honored with the invitation to attend the Masterclass in Clinical Oncology at Montecatini, Italy by the European School of Oncology. He holds professional memberships with the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, as well as the European Society of Medical Oncology. Learn more at marylandoncology.com. Dr. Narang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Agranulocytosis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Dr. Rakhi P. Naik is the Associate Director for the Division of Hematology at Johns Hopkins University. She also serves as Director of the Fellowship Hematology Track and Director of Organ Systems Foundation of Medicine (OSFM), the largest pre-clerkship course in the medical school. She holds an undergraduate degree in Biomedical & Electrical Engineering from Duke University, an M.D. with. Dr. Naik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

Learn more at marylandoncology.com. Dr. Sastry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

Edward Lee, M.D. was named one of Baltimore’s “Top Doc’s” by Baltimore Magazine in 2000 and 2002. After receiving additional training in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the University of Maryland in 1984, he remained on faculty until 1997. During his academic career, Dr. Lee was chairman of the training program for five years, started the Bone Marrow Transplant Program at the University of Maryland in 1993, and wrote 50 original articles on leukemia, lymphoma and related diseases. In 1997, Dr. Lee entered private practice as Chief of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Sinai Hospital. Practicing in Columbia since 2001, Dr. Lee treats patients with all forms of cancer, maintaining a particular interest in breast cancer, leukemia, and lymphomas. Learn more at marylandoncology.com. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.

Md Siddiqui is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Siddiqui is currently accepting new patients.

Jerry Spivak is a Hematologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Spivak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Essential Thrombocythemia, Myelofibrosis, and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN).

Alison Moliterno is a Hematologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Moliterno is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. Her top areas of expertise are Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Polycythemia Vera, Essential Thrombocythemia, Myelofibrosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Moliterno is currently accepting new patients.

David Smith is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Easton, Maryland. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

Qiwei Gai is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Westminster, Maryland. Dr. Gai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gai is currently accepting new patients.

Justinian Ngaiza is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Ngaiza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Ngaiza is currently accepting new patients.

Milcah Larks is a Hematologist in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Larks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Polycythemia Vera, Thrombocytopenia, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

Evan Braunstein is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Braunstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Essential Thrombocythemia, Myelofibrosis, Sickle Cell Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Braunstein is currently accepting new patients.

Philip Nivatpumin is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Nivatpumin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

Kashif Ali is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Ali is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Farrell is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

Dr. Ralph V. Boccia is a hematologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, where he is a clinical associate professor of medicine for the University, as well as the medical director of the International Oncology Network (ION) Clinical Research Program and the chairman of ION’s Medical Advisory Panel. He practices out of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, of which he is the founder and medical director, located in Bethesda, Maryland and Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Boccia earned his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Kern Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant at the combined UCLA-Veterans Administration Program and The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Boccia is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Dr. Boccia has been listed as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine and Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine since 1992. He has also been recognized as a Super Doctor by The Washington Post Magazine and a Regional Top Doctor for Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore by Castle Connolly. Dr. Boccia has contributed to various articles with his research, published in journals such as Annals of Internal Medicine, Journal of Clinical Oncology and The Lancet. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Bladder cancer trends in Montgomery and Prince George's counties: Welcome news - and 3 facts you need to know. NJ.com (08/16/2016) RCCA Expands to Maryland to Become One of the Nation's First Multi-State Oncology/Hematology Physician-Owned and -Operated Networks. OncLive (10/06/2015). Dr. Boccia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Multiple Myeloma, Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Splenectomy.

Victor Priego is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Priego is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Anemia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, and Splenectomy.

"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 Essential Thrombocythemia. His top areas of expertise are Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.