"Maureen O'Donnell, M.D., is a breast surgeon with the Sullivan Breast Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and a clinical associate of the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery-Breast Division. Dr. O'Donnell is a part of the Weekly Breast Tumor Conference at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. O'Donnell has expertise in surgery of the breast, including surgical oncology techniques such as breast conserving surgery, nipple sparing and skin sparing mastectomy, and oncoplastic techniques. Dr. O'Donnell is also specialized in diagnosing and managing a wide spectrum of breast diseases, ranging from benign breast issues to breast cancer. She has a special interest in patients with a genetic predisposition to breast cancer. Dr. O'Donnell earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed a surgical residency at Georgetown University Medical Center. She then completed a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. O'Donnell is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, as well as a member of the John Carroll Society, where she previously chaired the Rose Mass Committee. She has participated in the Ride for Life Fundraiser and Sibley Memorial Hospital's Knowledge is Power: Breast Cancer seminars as well. Dr. O'Donnell was also an instructor for the Johns Hopkins Breast Disease Clinpath Conference. Dr. O'Donnell has earned the Hugh H. Hussey Excellence in Teaching Award from Georgetown University Medical Center, as well as the Resident ""Pearl"" Teaching Award and the Pfizer Pharmaceutical Travel Award. She has also received the Attending Teaching Award from Inova Fairfax Hospital. Dr. O'Donnell's research interests include gene mutations that predispose to breast cancer, as well as contralateral breast cancer risk. She has contributed to publications, presentations and book chapters. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Breast density pegged as risk factor for contralateral cancer. M.D. Edge (03/17/2016) Advances in Breast-Sparing Surgery for Cancer Patients Johns Hopkins Medicine (January 14, 2021) Podcast: Kimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Breast Cancer Surgery (February 10, 2021". Dr. O'donnell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Mary Wilkinson is a medical oncologist caring for patients with breast cancer and gyn malignancies. Dr. Wilkinson sees patients primarily at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC. She also serves as clinical director of the Under Armour Breast Health Innovation Center at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Wilkinson received her undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Rice University and earned her M.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed her residency and performed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Wilkinson joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2019. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Wilkinson was director of breast cancer research at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute and president of Medical Oncology Hematology Associates of Northern Virginia. She also spent time on the faculty at Georgetown University and the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Wilkinson is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Wilkinson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Bruce R. Kressel, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an instructor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition to an expertise in breast and lung cancer, Dr. Kressel has an expertise in gynecologic oncology and general medical oncology, with specific focuses on hematologic malignancies including lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma. Dr. Kressel earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology, also at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Kressel completed a fellowship in oncology at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center as well. Dr. Kressel has been regularly named one of America’s Top Doctors and one of America's Top Doctors for Cancer by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly, as well as a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Kressel is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Kressel has contributed to numerous publications, presentations and clinical trials. Dr. Kressel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Splenectomy.

Larissa Korde is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Korde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Menopause.

"Pamela A. Wright, M.D., is a breast surgeon with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians and the medical director of the Suburban Hospital Breast Center. Dr. Wright's expertise is in surgical oncology for breast cancer, including breast conserving surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy. She also has expertise in benign breast disease and breast biopsy, including stereotactic and ultrasound-guided biopsy. Dr. Wright earned her Master of Science in Anatomy and her medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery at University of Maryland Medical Center, where she served as chief resident and administrative chief resident. Dr. Wright also completed a trauma research fellowship with the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Wright serves as the cancer liaison physician for the American College of Surgeons, of which she is also a fellow. Dr. Wright is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Wright is repeatedly recognized as one of the area’s “Top Doctors in Breast Surgery"" by Washingtonian magazine. She has also received the Cancer Liaison Physician Outstanding Performance Award and the Health Care Hero Award from the American Cancer Society. Dr. Wright has published research and conducted clinical trials for breast cancer. She currently runs research trials with Suburban Hospital Oncology Research.". Dr. Wright is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

Danijela Jelovac is an Oncologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Jelovac is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Jelovac is currently accepting new patients.

Candace Mainor is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mainor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Dr. Mainor is currently accepting new patients.

Christine Teal is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Teal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Pavani Chalasani is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chalasani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Chalasani is currently accepting new patients.

Sunil Adige is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Adige is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.

Anita Mcswain is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mcswain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Mary Sebastian is a General Surgeon in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Sebastian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Sebastian is currently accepting new patients.

Meredith G. Garrett, M.D., is a breast and general surgeon at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, and a surgical consultant to the U.S. State Department, providing surgical consultation for diplomats both in the United States and overseas. Dr. Garrett specializes in surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the breast; breast ultrasound; minimally invasive breast biopsy; benign and malignant diseases of the colon; and laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the intestinal tract, hernias and spleen. Dr. Garrett earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed a surgical residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, followed by service in the United States Army. Dr. Garrett was the Medical Commander of the 135th Forward Surgical Team in Korea, specializing in battlefield surgery. She also spent time serving as a general surgeon for the U.S. Army in Honduras and Egypt. Completing her service, Dr. Garrett became the program director for breast cancer survivors at Anne Arundel Medical Center, where she also trained surgical fellows in breast surgery. She also trained residents in general surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Garrett is involved with several quality improvement initiatives at Sibley to improve surgical outcomes for patients, and is a member of the Operating Room Committee. She is responsible for coordination of ongoing learning activities (CME) for practicing general surgeons and other specialists at Sibley. Dr. Garrett is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and Sibley Medical Association. Dr. Garrett has been repeatedly named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine, and has earned the Tops Doctors Award for Northern Virginia and the John Carroll Society Pro Bono Health Care Award. Every year, Dr. Garrett dedicates time working in the central highlands of Bolivia to provide direct surgical care to those who would otherwise go without appropriate medical interventions. She also teaches local Bolivian surgeons advanced surgical techniques, specifically laparoscopic skills. Dr. Garrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Andrew Akman, MD, MBA a native of Washington, DC, currently practices at Suburban Hospital, Sibley Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Akman performs a variety of minimally invasive procedures. He has specific interest in complex IVC filter removals, interventional oncology, pulmonary embolism, and prostate artery embolization. Dr. Akman is an expert in complex IVC filter retrieval and IVC filter related complications. In addition to standard IVC filter retrievals, he removes devices that are severely tilted, embedded, or fractured, as well as those designated as permanent devices. He serves as an adviser to other physicians on complex techniques including laser sheath and forceps assisted retrieval. Within interventional oncology, Dr. Akman performs thermal ablation of lung, liver, and kidney tumors. He performs chemoembolization and radioembolization (Yttrium-90) on primary liver cancer and metastatic liver disease. Dr. Akman also performs prostate artery embolization, an emerging minimally invasive technique for treating urinary symptoms associated with prostate enlargement. Dr. Akman prides himself on building strong relationships with his patients and practicing patient-centered medicine. Videos Andrew Akman, M.D., Interventional Radiologist Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Honoring a Life By Helping Others, Johns Hopkins Medicine, (July 20, 2022). Dr. Akman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Ureterocele, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

Hanh-Tam Tran M.D., is a breast surgeon with the Sullivan Breast Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and a clinical associate at the School of Medicine. She completed her breast surgical oncology fellowship at Anne Arundel Medical Center and her residency training at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital. Dr. Tran completed her breast fellowship at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She has experience in breast surgery including breast-conserving surgery, nipple-sparing and skin-sparing mastectomy, remote incision lumpectomies and oncoplastic techniques. Her current research is focused on identifying patients who could be omitted from having axillary surgery. Dr. Tran earned second place for Top Abstract at the Breast Cancer Coordinated Care (BC3) Conference, Washington D.C. in 2018; second place for cancer research at the American College of Surgeons, Maryland Chapter Meeting and has published several articles on breast cancer diagnosis and surgery. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Advances in Breast-Sparing Surgery for Cancer Patients, Johns Hopkins Medicine (01/14/21) Selected Publications Hanh-Tam Tran MD, Asma Mursleen BS, Sahar Mirpour MD, Omar Ghanem MD, Maen Farha MD: Papillary Breast Lesions: Association with Malignancy and Upgrade Rates on Surgical Excision. Am Surg. 2017 Nov 1; 83 (11):1294-1297 Hanh-Tam Tran, MD; Daina Pack, MD; Charles Mylander, MD; Laura Martino, MD; Martin Rosman, MD; Lorraine Tafra, MD, FACS; Rubie Sue Jackson, MD, MPH: Ultrasound-Based Nomogram Identifies Breast Cancer Patients Unlikely to Harbor Axillary Metastasis: Towards Selective Omission of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy. Ann Surg Oncol. 2020 Aug;27 (8):2679-2686 Christine K. Harris, MD; Hanh-Tam Tran, MD; Katherine Lee; Charles Mylander, PhD; Martin Rosman, MD; Daina Pack, MD; Lorraine Tafra, MD, FACS; Christopher B. Umbricht, MD, PhD; Reema Andrade, MBBS; Wen Liang, DO, FACS; Rubie Sue Jackson, MD, MPH: Positive Ultrasound-Guided Lymph Node Needle Biopsy in Breast Cancer May Not Mandate Axillary Lymph Node. Ann Surg Oncol. 2017 Oct; 24 (10): 3004-3010 Christopher P. Michetti MD, Margaret Griffen MD, Hanh-Tam Tran MD, Moira E. Crosby MPH, Amber W Trickey PhD: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Performed by Acute Care Surgeons and General Surgeons EPublished. Am Surg. 2015 May; 81 (5): E220-1. PMID: 25975316. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

Dr. Jenni Sheng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include internal medicine and oncology. Caring for men and women with cancer, she addresses living with, through and beyond cancer. As she primarily treat patients with breast cancer, she discusses the best treatment options, manages symptoms from the cancer and treatment-related side effects and focuses on psychosocial aspects of care. In keeping with comprehensive survivorship care, she plans surveillance and screening and encourages health promotion (diet, exercise and interpersonal relationships) and care coordination. Dr. Sheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Patricia Rizzo is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Rizzo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer in Men, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Rizzo is currently accepting new patients.

Karen Smith is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

Marc Boisvert is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Boisvert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Boisvert is currently accepting new patients.

Ami Chitalia is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chitalia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.