Lucas Nikkel, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He has experience in treating people who have severe hip and knee arthritis, fractures and related conditions, as well as in performing a variety of joint replacement and reconstruction procedures. He is especially skilled in the minimally invasive anterior hip replacement approach. Dr. Nikkel attended Dartmouth College, and obtained his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, and continued his training with a fellowship in adult reconstruction surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. Before joining Johns Hopkins, he worked as an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Penn State College of Medicine for four years. During his training, Dr. Nikkel gained experience as a team physician for several high school and college sports teams, including hockey, soccer and football. He has received multiple awards, including a Merck Award for Academic Excellence and the Young Investigator Award from the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. Dr. Nikkel’s research interests include approaches to hip and knee replacement, hip fracture management and outcomes, and fracture risk assessments. He co-authored numerous research publications on these topics, and has received awards for presenting his findings at national conferences. Dr. Nikkel is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Videos Lucas Nikkel, M.D., Biography Hip Replacement Surgery Knee Replacement Surgery Knee Arthritis Treatment Options. Dr. Nikkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Lithotripsy.

John Joly is an Orthopedics provider in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Joly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Hypermobile Joints, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Joly is currently accepting new patients.

Amirali Amjadi is an Infectious Disease provider in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Amjadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Amjadi is currently accepting new patients.

Hiruy Bishaw is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Bishaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bishaw is currently accepting new patients.

Loi'y Mustafa is an Orthopedics provider in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Mustafa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mustafa is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Berkenblit is an Orthopedics provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Berkenblit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Savyasachi “Savya” Thakkar, M.D., is a hip and knee reconstructive surgeon serving patients in the Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., metro areas. His expertise is in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery, including partial and total hip and knee replacement, outpatient joint replacement and complex revisions after previous joint replacement. Dr. Thakkar uses computer and robotic-assisted techniques for these procedures to provide cutting-edge care to patients with hip and knee arthritis. Currently an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Thakkar completed his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and stayed for his residency with the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He was the first recipient of the Ronald P. Byank leadership award as a chief resident. He continued his training as a knee arthritis and traumatology fellow in Switzerland, followed by an adult reconstruction fellowship in New York. He then pursued the prestigious European Knee Society traveling fellowship focusing on advanced surgical techniques in the management of arthritis. Dr. Thakkar’s research interests include technological advances in the treatment of arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, the economic impact of arthritis and the optimization of hospital protocols for arthritis management. He is also interested in exploring same-day joint replacement surgery to help patients minimize time in the hospital and maximize return to function. Dr. Thakkar is the chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Prashanth Santhekadur, M.D. received his medical degree from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College in Kolar, India. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at a facility affiliated with Michigan State University, McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint Michigan. Dr. Santhekadur completed his training with an Infectious Diseases fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. His area of interest is general Infectious Diseases. Learn more at idmaryland.com. Dr. Santhekadur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Cellulitis.

Mihaela Carter, M.D. earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iuliu Hatieganu, Romania. Following this, she pursued her internal medicine training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Jacobi Medical Center in Bronx, NY. Subsequently, she completed an Infectious Disease fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center. After completing her fellowship, in 2015, she joined Infectious Disease Associates private practice and has been with the company since then. Dr. Carter specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of infections, including urinary tract infections, pneumonia, bacteremia, infective endocarditis, osteomyelitis, HIV, hepatitis B and C, among others. She maintains a particular interest in general Infectious Diseases. Dr. Carter sees patients in both office and hospital settings, including critically ill patients. For more information, please visit idmaryland.com. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Lymphangitis.

Andrey Zuskov is an Orthopedics provider in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Zuskov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Zuskov is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Crowe is an Orthopedics provider in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Crowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

Stephen Webber is an Orthopedics provider in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Webber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Tennis Elbow, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Webber is currently accepting new patients.

Risa Reid is an Orthopedics provider in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Reid is currently accepting new patients.

Meetu Agrawal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Largo, Maryland. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Agrawal is currently accepting new patients.

Faria Farhat is an Infectious Disease provider in Largo, Maryland. Dr. Farhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Farhat is currently accepting new patients.

Satheesh Ramineni is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Ramineni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ramineni is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Jones is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

Todd Pierce is an Orthopedics provider in Laurel, Maryland. Dr. Pierce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Tennis Elbow, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Pierce is currently accepting new patients.

Brent Bauer is an Orthopedics provider in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Dr. Bauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bauer is currently accepting new patients.

Liaqat Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Riverdale, Maryland. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Anemia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.