Dr. Levav is Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology. After completing her education at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Levav pursued her residency in Ob-Gyn at the Medical Center of Delaware. Notably, she was recognized as the best Resident Instructor during her time there. Dr. Levav’s contributions to the medical field are evident through her published research in the American Journal of Gerontology and the American Journal of Perinatology – where she has showcased her expertise, presenting research on the management of cervical dysplasia and abnormal Paps.Prior to joining Women’s Health Specialists in Maryland, Dr. Levav practiced in New York for 6 years. Her diverse background, which includes counseling and mentoring teenagers, has fostered a special interest in addressing the unique health concerns of young women. Furthermore, her extensive experience as a health and fitness instructor, coupled with her research in diabetes and nutrition, significantly informs her compassionate approach to caring for women’s health issues. She has a particular focus on contraception, abnormal Paps, abnormal bleeding, and menopausal issues.With her wealth of experience and warm demeanor, Dr. Levav is truly an invaluable asset to Women’s Health Specialists. She consistently upholds a genuine commitment to providing expert care that precisely meets the individual needs of her patients. Dr. Levav is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Craig received his Bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, followed by medical school at The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. During his career as a Navy radiologist, Dr. Craig served as Radiologic Consultant to the White House and Capitol Physician and as Chairman of Radiology at both Bethesda Naval Hospital and the Department of Radiologic Pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology where he was also section head of Genito-Urinary Imaging. Dr. Craig specializes in oncologic imaging and abdominal imaging with a focus on the genito-urinary system lecturing both nationally and internationally. He currently serves as Chairman of Radiology at Suburban Hospital, volunteers with the American Board of Radiology and is a journal reviewer for Radiographics. Dr. Craig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

Dr. David Lee is a radiologist who specializes in diagnostic radiology with expertise in abdominal imaging. He received his Medical degree from New York Medical College and completed a pediatric internship at Montefiore Medical Center, followed by a radiology residency at Cooper Hospital University Medical Center. Dr. Lee is fellowship-trained in cross-sectional body imaging from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is currently an Instructor at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and looks forward to joining the Community Radiology Division. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

Dr. Kronthal joins the Johns Hopkins Community Radiology division from Drs. Groover, Christie and Merritt (GCM), where he has practiced at both Sibley and Suburban Hospitals for more than eleven years. He received his Bachelor of Arts at Haverford College in 1983 and medical degree at the University of Virginia in 1987. Dr. Kronthal performed both his radiology residency and Body Imaging fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital from 1998 through 1993. Following his fellowship, he spent twelve years with WBA Imaging, during which time he served as Chairman of the Department of Imaging at Prince George’s Hospital Center. Dr. Kronthal was with GCM from 2005 – 2017 and is the incoming Chairman of Radiology at Sibley Hospital. He is a past president of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Radiological Society. He was awarded fellowship in the American College of Radiology in 2005. Dr. Kronthal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Dr. Lauren S. Muangman is an obstetrician and gynecologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She practices out of Reiter, Hill, Johnson & Nevin in Chevy Chase, Maryland and Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Muangman has clinical interests in adolescent medicine, menstrual disorders and menopausal health. Dr. Muangman earned her medical degree from the University of Florida School of Medicine in 1997. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Washington Hospital Center in 2001, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Muangman is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Muangman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Bowenoid Papulosis, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Menopause, Vulvovaginitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Edward Tanner, M.D., is a professor of gynecologic oncology in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the medical director for women’s health in the Johns Hopkins National Capital Region. Dr. Tanner is an internationally recognized expert in gynecologic surgery and is known for his surgical skills, compassionate bedside manner, leadership and teaching abilities. Dr. Tanner’s clinical interests include surgical management of advanced gynecologic cancers, including radical debulking surgery for ovarian cancer, as well as minimally invasive surgery for early-stage female cancers. He is particularly focused on developing innovative techniques that reduce complications and speed recovery time. His research interests include sentinel lymph node mapping in endometrial and cervical cancers, exploring ways to reduce complications for patients having surgery for advanced ovarian cancer, robotic single-site surgery and identifying new treatments for patients with uterine sarcoma. He has authored more than 80 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and has lectured nationally and internationally on sentinel lymph node techniques, uterine sarcoma and surgical innovations for gynecologic cancer. He is the chapter author of “Surgery for Endometrial Cancer” in Telinde’s Operative Gynecology, the definitive textbook for gynecologic surgery techniques in the United States. Dr. Tanner is a member of the NRG Corpus Committee, which develops clinical trials for uterine cancer on behalf of the National Cancer Institute. A Maryland native, Dr. Tanner received his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham before returning to Baltimore to complete his residency in gynecology and obstetrics at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he was among the first fellows to complete an extensive training program in robotic surgery for gynecologic cancers. Dr. Tanner has served as a faculty member at The Johns Hopkins Hospital as well as the Marcia Stenn Professor and chief of gynecologic oncology at Northwestern University in Chicago. Having served as the gynecologic oncology fellowship program director at both The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Dr. Tanner taught the next generation of gynecologic surgeons and health care leaders. Dr. Tanner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Hernia Surgery, and Oophorectomy.

Dr. Liebengood is a radiologist who specializes in cross-sectional imaging. Dr. Liebengood received her Bachelor of Arts from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, followed by a Master of Health Services Administration at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health. She attended medical school and completed residency training at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She went on to complete a body imaging fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by the Armstrong Institute’s Leadership Program in Quality and Safety. She specializes in CT, MR, and Ultrasound. In addition to her clinical focus as a body imager, she has an interest in quality and safety. Dr. Liebengood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Thyroid Nodule.

Dr. Jones is a radiologist and currently serves as the Chief of Ultrasound at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He received his B.S. from Stanford University and Medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He completed a diagnostic residency at the National Naval Medical Center, followed by a Cross-sectional Imaging fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Jones was a staff radiologist at Suburban and Sibley Memorial Hospitals from 2004-2016. He serves as vice chairman of the Sibley Memorial Hospital Department of Radiology. Dr. Jones has subspecialty expertise in abdominal CT, MRI, ultrasound and image-guided biopsies. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

Dr. Mildred R. Chernofsky is a gynecologic oncologist at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an associate professor in obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University School of Medicine and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). She practices out of the Sibley Center for Gynecologic Oncology and Advanced Pelvic Surgery. Dr. Chernofsky is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. With a focus on gynecology and obstetrics, Dr. Chernofsky has an expertise in advanced laparoscopy, gestational trophoblastic disease and robotic surgery. Dr. Chernofsky earned her medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. She completed a general internship and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the National Naval Medical Center of San Diego, as well as a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center. Dr. Chernofsky was named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly in 2012 and 2014. She was also named a Top Doctor in the D.C. region by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Chernofsky is also a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Chernofsky has clinical interests in uterine, ovarian, cervical and vulvar cancers, as well as genital dysplasia. She has contributed to numerous clinical trials in her position as a principal investigator for Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG), as well as various publications and presentations. Dr. Chernofsky also participates in patient educational forums both locally and those sponsored by the Foundation for Women’s Cancer. Dr. Chernofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, and Hysterectomy.

Dr. Staples sees patients Monday thru Friday in Building D, Level 4. Dr. Jeanine Staples is a fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist with the Sibley Center for Gynecologic Oncology and Advanced Pelvic Surgery. She is trained in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques. She has a special interest in the surgical management of gynecologic malignancies and preinvasive diseases of the vulva, vagina and cervix in addition to complex benign gynecologic diseases. She holds a masters degree in public health and her areas of research interest include screening and prevention of gynecologic malignancies as well as disparities in outcomes of women with gynecologic cancers. Dr. Staples is passionate about reducing disparities in gynecologic cancers through community engagement and education. Dr. Staples has given national presentations and lectures on these topics and is published in the field. She is also passionate about HPV vaccination and serves as a member of the Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia's HPV Taskforce Committee. Videos The Importance of Good Gynecologic Health Selected Publications Staples JN, Duska L. Cancer Screening and Prevention Highlights in Gynecologic Cancer. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 2019 Mar;46(1):19-36. PMID: 30683264 Staples JN, Lester J, Li A, Walsh C, Cass I, Karlan BY, Bresee C, Rimel BJ. Language as a barrier to cancer clinical trial accrual: assessing consenting team knowledge and practices for cancer clinical trial consent among low English fluency patients. Applied Cancer Research 2018; 38:14 Staples JN, Peres LC, Camacho TF, Alberg AJ, Bandera EV, Barnoltz-Sloan J, Bondy ML, Crote ML, Funkhouser E, Moorman PG, Peters ES, Schwartz AG, Terry PD, Schildkraut JM. Cardiovascular co-morbidities and risk of ovarian carcinoma among African-American women in the African American Cancer Epidemiology Study (AACES). Gynecologic Oncology 2020 Jul; 158: 123-129. PMID: 32362566 Staples JN, Wong MS, Rimel BJ. An Educational Intervention to Improve HPV and Cervical Cancer Knowledge Among African American College Students. Gynecologic Oncology 2018; 149(1):101-105. PMID: 29605043 Patel S, Staples JN, Garcia C, Chatfield L, Ferriss JS, Duska LR. Are minority women less likely to participate in clinical trials? Gynecologic Oncology 2020 May; 157(2):323-328. PMID: 32253046 Lectures & Presentations Racial disparities in surgical outcomes of patients undergoing debulking surgery for ovarian cancer, Oral Presentation, Grand Rounds, University of Virginia Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Charlottesville, VA, 6/3/20. Dr. Staples is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Ovarian Cysts, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Hysterectomy.

James Barter is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Barter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cysts, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Endometrial Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Barter is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Diane Snyder is a Board Certified Ob/Gyn with a Focused Practice in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.During medical school, she was debating between pediatrics and Ob/Gyn and for a variety of reasons chose Ob/Gyn. During her residency training, she was introduced to the sub-specialty of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) by one of her attending physicians and knew it was an area she wanted to pursue. During her last year of residency, she did an elective rotation at Boston Children’s Hospital which really introduced her to the field. She ended up not doing a fellowship and started to slowly incorporate younger patients into her practice.Once Dr. Snyder stopped practicing Obstetrics in 2002, she was able to focus more on this age group. She started giving lectures to pediatric groups as well as in middle and high schools.Joining the North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) has been most helpful with monthly journals, international listserve, and annual National conferences. This is a group of many specialties that focuses on delivering medical care to pediatric and adolescent females.PAG covers many medical and gynecologic conditions and some diagnoses that can be devastating to a young patient (Premature ovarian insufficiency or Mullerian anomalies), and Dr. Snyder finds it extremely gratifying to be a part of the care journey for these patients.Helping young women manage their contraceptive choices, feel positive about their sexuality, and improve their menstrual disorders are but a few of the things she loves about pediatric and adolescent gynecology. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Gonorrhea, Painful Menstrual Periods, Vaginismus, Vaginal Cysts, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Karen L. Blackburn is an obstetrician and gynecologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She practices out of Bloom OB/Gyn in Washington, D.C. Dr. Blackburn has an expertise in contraception, high risk pregnancies, fertility and other women's health issues. Dr. Blackburn earned her undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University and her medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Blackburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Premenstrual Syndrome, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Bowenoid Papulosis, Vulvovaginitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Lauren B. Messinger is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She practices Gynecology in Bethesda, MD with privileges at Sibley Memorial Hospital. She also practices Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mary’s Center. Dr. Messinger has expertise in adolescent gynecology, general obstetrics and gynecology, and menopause. Dr. Messinger earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Messinger is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Messinger conducted research at the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute from 2006 to 2008. She has contributed to various publications on topics such as in vitro fertilization and tubal anastomosis for women after tubal ligation. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-messinger-22667b35. Dr. Messinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Gestational Diabetes, Genital Warts, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Ellen Zhang is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Tara S. Abraham is an obstetrician and gynecologist. Dr. Abraham has clinical interests in high-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery and preventive health care for women. Dr. Abraham earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Chicago and her medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Baystate Medical Center of Tufts University, where she served as a clinical instructor for the School of Medicine from 2011 to 2015. Dr. Abraham also studied epidemiology of infectious diseases at Yale University, where she earned her Masters of Public Health degree. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Amenorrhea, Endometrial Polyps, Menopause, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Nichole A. Pardo is an obstetrician and gynecologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She practices out of Foxhall Ob/Gyn Associates, located in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Building A in Washington, D.C. Dr. Pardo has an expertise in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in addition to general obstetrics, gynecology and women's health. Dr. Pardo earned a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences degree and medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where she earned a health professions scholarship from the United States Army. Dr. Pardo went on to serve in the United States Army for nine years, during which time she was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon returning to Washington, D.C., Dr. Pardo worked as an attending obstetrician and gynecologist at the National Naval Medical Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where she served as the chief of gynecology and was engaged in the residency-training program. Dr. Pardo is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Pardo has been named a Top M.D. by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Dr. Pardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vulvodynia, Cervical Polyps, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Scott A. Osmun is an obstetrician and gynecologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Bloom OB/Gyn in Washington, D.C. Dr. Osmun has an expertise in high-risk obstetrical care, contraceptive management, preconception counseling, infertility, menopause, gynecologic disorders and preventive medicine. Dr. Osmun earned his undergraduate degree from The College of William and Mary and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Osmun was also selected to participate in a public health program through the George Washington University School of Public Medicine, where he served as the junior fellow vice-chair and chair to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Osmun is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Osmun has been named Most Compassionate Doctor by the American Registry. Dr. Osmun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Lori Kaler is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kaler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Endometrial Polyps, and Angiomyoma.

Kathleen Bren is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neonatal Ovarian Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Cervical Polyps, Hydrocele, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.