. Dr. Handy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10.

Jack Yanovski is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Yanovski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Prader-Willi Syndrome.

Dr. Moalemi went to medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her first two years of internal medicine residency at George Washington University Hospital. She completed her senior year at the Mount Sinai University of New York. Dr. Moalemi’s fellowship training in cardiology was completed at George Washington University Hospital. She served as Senior Cardiology Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health where she obtained additional training and certification in the field of nuclear cardiology and cardiac MRI. Dr. Moalemi is board certified in Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology and is a registered vascular interpreter. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a speaker in the field of heart disease. She lived in South America and completed her primary and middle school education in South America and hence is fluent in Spanish.Dr. Moalemi serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at George Washington School of Medicine and was named a Washingtonian Magazine 2016 Top Doctor. Dr. Moalemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Mark Sklar is an Endocrinologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sklar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

Dr. Elliot Aleskow is an internist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. He has a private practice in Washington, D.C. Dr. Aleskow earned his medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University. Dr. Aleskow performs physical examinations, evaluates patients for their medical concerns and provides vaccinations for international travel. Dr. Aleskow has been repeatedly named a Top Doctor in Washingtonian Magazine and has been named a Super Doctor by Washington Post Magazine. Dr. Aleskow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Facika Tafara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tafara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Darcy Hansen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Dr. Katherine Lamond is the Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatrics Surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery for Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, and performs the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Adjustable Gastric Banding at Sibley. She is also a surgeon with Johns Hopkins Surgery at Sibley, where she practices general surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Lamond grew up in Maryland and attended Dartmouth College for her undergraduate education, before moving back to the area to attend Georgetown University School of Medicine. Her internship and residency in General Surgery were completed at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. She then completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. More recently, Dr. Lamond served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine from 2012-2015, prior to transitioning her practice to Sibley Memorial Hospital. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is active in both the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Videos Meet Katherine Lamond, M.D., Minimally Invasive Surgeon Surgical Weight Loss Options 101 GERD and Bariatric Surgery FAQ. Dr. Lamond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Christopher Duke, MD is a second-generation physician and native Washingtonian. His parents practiced medicine in Washington for four decades. Chris has practiced internal medicine here for 30 years. He attended George Washington University for his undergraduate and medical degrees. He completed Internal Medicine training at Penn State University. Chris practices evidence-based medicine while emphasizing empathy for his patients and their families. He personally knows and refers patients to the many outstanding specialists in Washington. He is excited to team with his patients to optimize their health and enjoyment of life. He has taught medical students at George Washington as an associate professor of medicine. He has been recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as a “Top Doctor” including in 2022. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with wife Lilian and children Jacqueline and James. He loves attending Notre Dame football games and spoiling his pugs- Mini and Rockne! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-duke-md-1126314. Dr. Duke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Cellulitis.

Dr. Andrea D. Hulse-Johnson is an internist at Sibley Memorial Hospital. She provides outpatient primary care to adults for prevention guidance and chronic disease management. Dr. Hulse-Johnson is a Sibley Primary Care physician who practices out of Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Medical Building, suite 300. Dr. Hulse-Johnson earned her medical degree from A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a family practice residency at West Jersey Hospital – Virtua Health. Dr. Hulse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Enlarged Liver.

Camille Stanback is an Endocrinologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Stanback is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Graves Disease, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Amy Gittleman Stone, MD, has been practicing medicine in our area for over 25 years. Originally from Providence, Rhode Island, she graduated from St. Louis University Medical School in 1997. She moved to Washington DC for her residency at George Washington University Hospital and was selected to be chief resident. She remained at George Washington University in the practice of academic medicine for the next 22 years where she saw patients, taught students and residents, and was involved in various research projects. Dr. Stone initially planned to focus on clinical research early in her career but then realized that her true love was seeing patients. She believes that communication and understanding are essential elements to patient care. She practices in a patient-centered model where it is a balance between evidence-based medicine and a patient’s needs. Dr. Stone is married with two college-age children. She has one cat and a dog. In her spare time, she loves to read books that tell a really good story, listen to music, travel, and spend time with friends and family. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and Decerebrate Posture.

Christina Go is an Endocrinologist in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Go is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

"Dr. Amy B. Pullman is a pediatrician affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. She practices out of Pullman and Ariza Pediatrics, located in Washington, D.C. Dr. Pullman has clinical interest in newborn care and attention disorders. Dr. Pullman earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in pediatrics at Children’s National Medical Center. Dr. Pullman previously served as head of neonatology at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Pullman has been named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Pullman is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Pullman has contributed to numerous publications. Selected Publications de Villartay, J. P., Pullman, A. B., Andrade, R., Tschachler, E., Colamenici, O., Neckers, L., Cohen, D. I., Cossman, J. ""Gamma/delta lineage relationship within a consecutive series of human precursor T-cell neoplasms."" Blood. 1989 Nov 15. Yano, T., Pullman, A., Andrade, R., Uppenkamp, M., de Villartay, J. P., Reaman, G., Crush-Stanton, S., Cohen, D. I., Raffeld, M., Cossman, J. ""A common V delta 2-D delta 2-D delta 3 T cell receptor gene rearrangement in precursor B acute lymphoblastic leukaemia."" Br J Haematol. 1991 Sep.". Dr. Pullman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Herpangina, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

Dr. Jeffrey Sherman is an internist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. He has a private practice in Washington, D.C. Dr. Sherman earned his medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he also completed his internship. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Albert Einstein-Montefiore Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in rheumatology at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. Dr. Sherman was named a Regional Top Doctor in 2014 by Castle Connolly. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Raynaud Phenomenon, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Lactose Intolerance, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Beth Horowitz is an internist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Hospital, where she teaches first and second year medical students. She practices out of D.C. Internists in Washington, D.C. Dr. Horowitz works with patients in all stages of adulthood. She has a special interest in adolescents. Dr. Horowitz earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Mount Zion Hospital. Dr. Horowitz previously served as a faculty member and director of the residency program at George Washington University Medical Center. She gave numerous presentations on women’s health issues during this time. Dr. Horowitz is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of Physicians for Human Rights. She previously served with Peace Corps volunteers. Dr. Horowitz has been named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian magazine and Consumers’ Checkbook magazine, as well as a Super Doctor by the Washington Post magazine and one of the Best Doctors in America. Dr. Horowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Claw Foot, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

Eric Thorn is a Cardiologist in Arlington,, Virginia. Dr. Thorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Angina.

Nicole Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, High Cholesterol, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

Susan George is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Methemoglobinemia, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Pneumomediastinum, and Ruvalcaba Syndrome.

Joel Ang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Genital Herpes, Macroamylasemia, Oral Herpes, and Gonorrhea.