Dr. Khaled Kebaish serves as chief of the Spine Division in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a professor of orthopaedic surgery and neurological surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include spine deformities and scoliosis, degenerative spine disorders, spine tumors and disc arthroplasty. Dr. Kebaish earned his M.D. from Cairo University. He completed his residency at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, and performed a fellowship in spinal reconstructive surgery at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Kebaish's research interests include the clinical and functional outcomes of spine surgery with a special focus on adult deformity surgery. He also focuses on the biomechanical testing and evaluation of different fixation devices and techniques in the adult spine. Dr. Kebaish is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Dr. Timothy Witham is a professor of neurological surgery and orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His interests include the surgical treatment of degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine, including instrumented fusion procedures. He also has an expertise in the treatment of spinal tumors, spinal trauma and spinal deformity. Dr. Witham serves as director of the Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery Spinal Fusion Laboratory, director of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center's Spine Program and co-program director of the Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery Residency Program. Dr. Witham received his B.S. in biochemistry from the Pennsylvania State University. He earned his M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He performed a fellowship in spinal neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Witham joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2005. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Witham was chief neurosurgeon at Keesler Medical Center at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Witham's research interests include finding novel ways to achieve spinal fusion and improving surgical techniques in the aging spine. A co-author of more than 170 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts, Dr. Witham has been featured as a “Top Doctor” in Baltimore magazine and was a recipient of a United States Air Force meritorious service medal in 2005. He is a member of various professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons and American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Witham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Bone Tumor, Epidural Abscess, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Wesley Durand is an Orthopedics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Durand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Spinal Fusion.

Dr. Fisch, a graduate of Queens College and Georgetown University School of Medicine, is trained in orthopaedic surgery. His areas of special interest include surgery of the cervical, lumbar and thoracic spine.Dr. Fisch is trained in all aspects of spine surgery instrumentation, using anterior and posterior approaches. In addition, Dr.Fisch is a leader in state-of-the-art spine injections, which frequently enable patients to avoid surgery. Visit www.OrthoBethesda.com for more information. Dr. Fisch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Ali Bydon is a renowned neurosurgeon and director of the Division of Spine Surgery and the Neurosurgical Spine Center at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. As the endowed Ziya Gokaslan Professor of Neurosurgery, he is dedicated to advancing the field through innovative clinical practices and extensive research. Additionally, Dr. Bydon serves as the vice chair for strategic planning within the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Bydon’s clinical practice is centered on degenerative disorders of the spine, spinal tumors, spinal trauma and complex spinal reconstruction. He is an esteemed member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Bydon earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan School of Medicine in 1999 and completed his residency in neurological surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, where he graduated with distinction in 2006. He further honed his skillset by completing fellowships in minimally invasive spine surgery and the surgical treatment of peripheral nerves, followed by a one-year instructorship in spinal oncology and complex reconstructive spinal surgery at Johns Hopkins in 2007. His research focuses on spinal biomechanics and surgical outcomes. He has co-authored over 265 peer-reviewed manuscripts and numerous book chapters. Dr. Bydon has made significant contributions to the understanding of optimal surgical management for conditions such as spinal synovial cysts, cervical myelopathy, lumbar spondylolisthesis, ossified posterior longitudinal ligament, cervical degenerative disorders, cervical myelopathy, thoracic myelopathy and metastatic diseases to the spine, among others. Dr. Bydon has presented at more than 200 national and international scientific meetings, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field. An educator who has trained over 75 practicing neurosurgeons, Dr. Bydon has received prestigious accolades, including the Richard Otenasak Faculty Teaching Award and the Chairman’s Neurosurgical Teacher of the Year Award. His leadership roles have included serving on the residency review committee and the patient access committee at Johns Hopkins, as well as a yearlong term as the neurosurgical representative on the Johns Hopkins Faculty Senate. He has also served as a medical director with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, overseeing clinical and educational activities at renowned institutions in Lebanon and Brazil. Dr. Bydon has performed more than 5,000 surgeries. His commitment to excellence in patient care, education and research makes him a leading authority in spine surgery, dedicated to providing transformative care to patients seeking relief and recovery. Dr. Bydon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Daniel Lubelski is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with expertise in complex spine surgery and peripheral nerve surgery. He treats patients with spinal diseases and deformities, spine and nerve tumors, and brachial plexus injuries and other peripheral nerve injuries. Dr. Lubelski’s training in complex and robotic spine surgery, spinal oncology and peripheral nerve injuries allows him to comprehensively evaluate patients and develop custom treatment plans to address symptoms and improve patients’ quality of life. He prioritizes patient-centered care, effective communication and working in multidisciplinary collaboration to identify the best treatment. After obtaining his undergraduate degree at the City University of New York, Dr. Lubelski spent a year doing predoctoral research at the National Institutes of Health. He then obtained his medical degree from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, and he performed stem cell tumor research as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute fellow. Dr. Lubelski went on to the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for a neurosurgery residency and an enfolded fellowship in peripheral nerve surgery. His postdoctoral training also included a fellowship in complex spine surgery and spinal oncology at Johns Hopkins, as well as a traveling fellowship with advanced training at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Lubelski is a prolific researcher who focuses on patient quality of life and on using big data to develop individualized prediction models to determine optimal treatments tailored to each person. He has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed papers and numerous textbook chapters, has lectured nationally and internationally, and serves as a reviewer for the top neurosurgical journals. Dr. Lubelski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Chordoma, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Chad Ishmael, M.D., is an orthopaedic trauma surgeon with expertise in treating injuries to the arms and legs, including complex joint fractures, as well as injuries to the pelvis and the hip joint. He is also experienced in treating patients who have experienced complications related to traumatic injuries, such as nonunions and malunions of the bones and fracture-related infections. After graduating from Stanford University, Dr. Ishmael was awarded his medical degree with honors in service from Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at UCLA, and obtained further training as an orthopaedic traumatology fellow at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ishmael is committed to helping move the field of orthopaedic trauma forward and improving care for all patients. An active researcher, he has numerous publications in both clinical and translational science research, and he has presented his work at multiple national academic meetings. During residency, Dr. Ishmael completed a research fellowship at the Orthopaedic Hospital Research Center at UCLA and was awarded a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (T32) from the National Institutes of Health in support of his work. He is particularly interested in improving patient outcomes after traumatic injuries, investigating new techniques for prevention and treatment of orthopaedic infections, and understanding the role of mental health in recovery after a trauma. With a strong interest in education and mentorship, Dr. Ishmael is actively involved in the teaching of medical students and orthopaedic surgery residents. He was born and raised in the islands of the Caribbean, and has a special interest in global health and in reducing health care disparities in the United States and around the world. Dr. Ishmael is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, AO Trauma, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Association. Videos Chad Ishmael, M.D.Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon. Dr. Ishmael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement.

Paul Sponseller is an Orthopedics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sponseller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Sponseller is currently accepting new patients.

Jannat Khan is an Orthopedics specialist and a Plastic Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. Her top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Herniated Disk, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

Philip Neubauer is an Orthopedics provider in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Neubauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Lordosis, Bursitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Neubauer is currently accepting new patients.

Yesha Parekh is an Orthopedics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Parekh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. Her top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Foot Drop, and Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve.

Alexander Padovano is an Orthopedics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Padovano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis and Scoliosis.

Dennis Carlini is an Orthopedics provider in Clinton, Maryland. Dr. Carlini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Lordosis, Tendinitis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Carlini is currently accepting new patients.

Wataru Ishida is a Neurosurgery provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Ishida is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Abscess, Lordosis, Chordoma, Spinal Fusion, and Bone Graft.

Michael Ain is an Orthopedics provider in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Ain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Achondroplasia, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Charles Edwards is an Orthopedics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Lordosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Timothy Chryssikos is a Neurosurgery provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Chryssikos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Primary Basilar Impression, Epidural Abscess, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Chryssikos is currently accepting new patients.

Eugene Koh is an Orthopedics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Koh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Fractured Spine, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy.

Steven Ludwig is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Ludwig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Ludwig is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Cavanaugh is an Orthopedics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Cavanaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lordosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Cavanaugh is currently accepting new patients.