Dr. Max Kates is the R. Christian B. Evensen Professor and an associate professor of urology and oncology at the Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins. He also directs the Division of Urologic Oncology for the Brady Urological Institute. Dr. Kates completed his undergraduate degree at Wesleyan University in Connecticut before pursuing his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He then went on to train at Johns Hopkins for his urologic residency and Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) fellowship. Dr. Kates has expertise in all areas of urologic oncology, with a particular emphasis on bladder and prostate cancer. With training in open, endoscopic, and robotic surgical approaches, Dr. Kates’ surgical philosophy is to assess the unique needs of each patient, and develop the right treatment plan for their malignancy. He is very hands on in his approach in the clinic and the operating room, and believes open communication with the patient, the patient’s family, and referring providers is key to ensuring a speedy recovery. As the clinical director of the bladder cancer multidisciplinary clinic, Dr. Kates works with the team at the Johns Hopkins Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute to deliver a personalized approach to bladder cancer utilizing cutting edge precision medicine approaches. Dr. Kates’ research interests involve novel treatments for cancers of the urinary tract. Dr. Kates has authored more than 135 journal articles in the fields of bladder, prostate, and kidney cancer. He currently has a provisional patent for a novel intravesical chemotherapy developed with nano-engineer collaborators. Additionally, Dr. Kates has made important discoveries into the mechanism of action of intravesical BCG, the most common treatment for bladder cancer. He is the principal investigator on multiple trials, and is currently leading EA8212 BRIDGE, which is a randomized trial open in over 150 centers in the United States comparing BCG to GemDoce chemotherapy for early stage bladder cancer. To inquire about an appointment or make a referral, Dr. Kates can be contacted by phone (410) 614-0009. Dr. Kates is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy.

Sunil H. Patel, M.D., M.A., is an Assistant Professor of Urology and Oncology at the School of Medicine at Johns Hopkins. He serves as and the Director of the Urologic Oncology Fellowship. He also serves as Director of the Testicular Cancer program. He treats all urologic malignancies, including adrenal cancer, kidney cancer, urothelial cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, testes cancer, and penile cancers. Additionally, he has advanced training in complex robotic and open surgical cases. His clinical and research focus is in Urologic Oncology, with areas of focus in bladder cancer, testes cancer, and kidney cancer. Dr. Patel completed his undergraduate studies at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo where he studied Biological Sciences. He completed his Masters at Boston University, completing his thesis on microfluidics, afterwards completing his medical degree at Boston University. He completed his general surgery internship and urology residency at University of California, San Diego. He continued his training through a Society of Urologic Oncology Fellowship in urologic oncology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He joined Johns Hopkins in June 2020 with interests in environmental factors contributing to oncogenesis in urological cancers, especially bladder cancer. He is dedicated to international health and works closely with international volunteers in urology and has done several mission trips and guest lectures. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Dr. Edward Wright is an associate professor of urology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of Urology at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. His clinical and research interests are in male and female urinary incontinence, complex voiding dysfunction and pelvic genitourinary reconstructive surgery. His specialty has less to do with surgical removal and more with mending urological body parts and restoring functionality in them. His passion for Johns Hopkins lies in the fact that it is the type of place where things can be done, and patients’ questions can be answered and solutions to their problems can be found through all of the resources Johns Hopkins has to offer. Dr. Wright earned his M.D. from Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire. He completed his residency in urology at The Presbyterian Hospital in the City of New York and performed a fellowship in Urogynecology at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Wright is a member of the American Urologic Association and the Mid-Atlantic Section of American Urologic Association as well as the Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology. He has been recognized with a number of awards including Winner of the Urology Chief Resident's debate New York section of the American Urologic Society at the The New York Academy of Medicine. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Dr. Marisa Clifton is the Director of Women’s Health at the Brady Urological Institute. She is fellowship trained. As a leader in the field of female urology, her clinical expertise includes surgical and nonsurgical treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, stress urinary incontinence, urgency urinary incontinence, urinary fistulas, genitourinary reconstruction and urethral diverticula. Dr. Clifton is also an Assistant Professor of Urology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and serves as the Director of Robotic Education. In addition, she serves as Vice President of Medical Affairs at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She also serves as Associate Chief Medical Officer of The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Her research interests include medical education and clinical outcomes after surgery. Dr. Clifton received her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her residency in urology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She completed her fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Clifton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Obstructive Uropathy, Neurogenic Bladder, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Peter Filderman is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Filderman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Kenneth Langer is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Langer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy.

Alan Kusakabe is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kusakabe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Vasectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Kusakabe is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Thompson is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Vasectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

Aisha Taylor is an Urologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. Her top areas of expertise are Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

Damon Davis is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Naslund is a General Surgeon and an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Naslund is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Naslund is currently accepting new patients.

Harry Johnson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Rectocele, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Phelan is an Urologist and a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Phelan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Phelan is currently accepting new patients.

Mohummad Siddiqui is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Vasectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Siddiqui is currently accepting new patients.

Jacek Mostwin is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mostwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Neurogenic Bladder.

Brian Neuman is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Neuman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Frequent or Urgent Urination, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Urethral Stricture, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Neuman is currently accepting new patients.

Ajay Parikh is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Testicular Failure, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Ureteroscopy.

Mark Shimko is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Shimko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, UPJ Obstruction, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Shimko is currently accepting new patients.

Christen Alevizatos is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Alevizatos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Alevizatos is currently accepting new patients.

Kelly Johnson is an Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malakoplakia. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.