Overview
Dr. Helene Hedian is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Director of Clinical Education at the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health, and the Assistant Vice Chair for LGBTQ+ Equity and Education in the Department of Medicine. Her academic interests include internal medicine, medical education, and the specific health needs of LGBTQ patients. Dr. Hedian studied biochemistry and Spanish at the University of Dayton, attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Maryland, where she was selected as a chief resident. She joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins University in 2016. Her research focuses on provider attitudes and knowledge regarding LGBTQ health, with the goal of expanding competent and compassionate healthcare practices. In her clinical practice, she has cared for hundreds of transgender and gender diverse patients. To support primary care providers who prescribe gender-affirming hormones, she authored the Quick Guide: Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy by the Primary Care Provider. As of February 2024, the Quick Guide has been downloaded over 1,500 times and in the following locations: Australia, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Dr. Hedian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sickle Cell Disease.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II, Ste 325, Pavilion II, Ste 325, Lutherville, MD 21093
Clinical Research
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Internal Medicine Associates PA
Andrew Myers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Myers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Bimal H. Ashar is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He serves as the Interim Director of the Division of General Internal Medicine, Clinical Director of the Division of General Internal Medicine, and Director of the Executive & Preventive Health Program. Named one of the “Best Doctors in America”, Dr. Ashar’s primary research interests include preventive medicine, dietary supplements and medical education, and he has authored numerous book chapters and articles on these topics. Dr. Ashar is also an editor of The Johns Hopkins Internal Medicine Board Review book and a former consulting editor for the Medical Clinics of North America. Dr. Ashar is an active member of the Society of General Internal Medicine and has served as president for the mid-Atlantic region. He is also a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals of Cleveland. He subsequently became chief resident and a faculty member at Case Western. Dr. Ashar left Cleveland in 1998 and joined the faculty in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida and has active medical licenses in Maryland and Washington, D.C.. Videos 2017 Excellence in Service and Professionalism Award - Bimal Ashar, M.D., The Johns Hopkins Hospital Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Young MDs Hazy on Dietary Supplements, Wall Street Journal, May 14, 2007. Dr. Ashar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Hypertension, Brugada Syndrome, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
Rheumatology Elkton
Douglas Lienesch is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Elkton, Maryland. Dr. Lienesch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, and IgG4-Related Disease.
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- Familial HypertensionDr. Hedian isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Hedian isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- GlossitisDr. Hedian isExperienced. Learn about Glossitis.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Hedian isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Hedian isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Hedian isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.