Jae Ok Lee is a nurse practitioner who specializes in liver diseases and post-liver transplantation management. Lee earned an advanced nurse practitioner degree from The Johns Hopkins University and a doctor of philosophy degree at the University of Maryland School of Nursing for the living liver donation trend in the U.S. and strategies for increasing the donation rate, especially among underserved populations. Ms. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Liver Failure.

Marvin Lawrence is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Lawrence is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Berdon Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy.

Priti Bijpuria is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Bijpuria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Indigestion, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gastrectomy.

Kester Crosse is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Crosse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Biju Alex is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Alex is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

The goal of Grishma Joy, M.D. is having clear communication with each patient. She makes sure her patients know what she is thinking and where she would like to go with their care. She makes a point to actively speak with primary care doctors and exchange emails regularly, so everyone is on the same page. Open and honest communication helps in providing quality care and satisfied patients. Learn more at www.ddamd.com. Dr. Joy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Preston Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Lactose Intolerance, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Heidi Karon is an Endocrinologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Karon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Nicholas Argento, M.D. attended Georgetown University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Biology, then the University of Maryland School of Medicine and graduated Cum Laude. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolism at the University of Maryland Medical System. He joined Maryland Endocrine full time in 1991. He has been the Medical Advisor to the diabetes program at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center since 1995, and gives talks regularly to medical and patient audiences on diabetes. He has a strong interest in type 1 diabetes (T1D), and has extensive experience in utilizing insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to help patients safely achieve better blood glucose control. He has 4 publications in medical journals on different aspects of CGM use, and was co-author or contributor to multiple chapters in the 2013 American Diabetes Association book, Putting Your Patient On The Pump, 2nd edition. He has presented clinical research multiple times at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions and other medical meetings, and has spoken to local, national, and international audiences on insulin pumps and the clinical application of CGM technology. He is very active on and lends medical support to and has written numerous articles for the T1DExchange website myglu.org, a website dedicated to outreach, research and engagement of and for the T1D community. For more information, visit marylandendocrine.com. . His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Richard Andorsky is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

James Tonascia is a Radiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Tonascia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Tokunbo Ajayi is a Hospital Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Ajayi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Boils, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Liver Transplant, and Gastrectomy.

Sean Karp is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Karp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Woreta joins Johns Hopkins from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where she was the interim chief of the division of gastroenterology. Specializing in acute and chronic liver diseases, she sees patients with viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and those in need of cirrhosis liver transplantation. Dr. Woreta has authored several publications and chapters. Dr. Woreta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Eduardo Del Castillo is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Del Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Saba Sheikh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Lauren Brennan is a family nurse practitioner with advanced clinical expertise in gastroenterology and a strong foundation in surgical and medical nursing. She has experience providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with a wide range of acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her clinical approach is rooted in evidence-based practice, holistic care and a commitment to health equity and inclusion. Brennan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from St. Petersburg College in Florida and a Master of Science degree in nursing from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with an executive leadership focus and a post-master’s certificate in nursing education from The Johns Hopkins University. Throughout her career, Brennan has held leadership roles, contributed to quality improvement initiatives, and served on interdisciplinary committees focused on infection control, staff development and patient safety. Ms. Brennan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Malabsorption.

Specializing in hepatology, Dr. Kim sees patients with chronic viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases, fatty liver disease, abnormal liver enzymes, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, hepatocellular carcinoma and liver transplantation. She has research interests in liver lesions and hepatocellular carcinoma. Dr. Kim has been recognized with numerous awards and has authored several peer-reviewed publications in hepatology. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Macroamylasemia, and Visceromegaly.

Dabo Xu is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Rai was awarded the “TOP DOC” in Gastroenterology award by Baltimore Magazine for 2016. Dr. Rai is a Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, with over 22 years of experience in this field. He is the Medical Director of Gastro Center of Maryland & Cascades Endoscopy Center and has served on the Medical Faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for many years, starting in 1997. He has been in many leadership positions in the Johns Hopkins Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, including as the Medical Director, Adult Liver Transplantation and Director, Clinical Effectiveness. He completed his Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in 1996 and completed an additional year of Advanced Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in Transplant Hepatology and Biliary Disorders. Dr. Rai is considered a national thought leader and expert in the field of Gastroenterology and Liver disease and presents regularly at national and regional meetings. He has received many awards including Excellence in Clinical Research Award from the American College of Gastroenterology, Passano Clinician Scientist Award from Johns Hopkins University, Industry Research Scholar Award & Astra-Merck Award from the American Digestive Health Foundation, among others. He has published dozens of scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored many chapters for medical textbooks. He has performed over 50,000 procedures in this field and pioneered new and innovative medical techniques. . His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.