The 20 Best Osteoporosis Doctors in Maryland, US

Dr. Kendall Moseley is the Clinical Director of the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism, Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Metabolic Bone & Osteoporosis Center and Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Multidisciplinary Parathyroid Clinic. Dr. Moseley received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, followed by internal medicine residency training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Upon completion of her endocrinology fellowship at Johns Hopkins, she joined the faculty in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Moseley has a dynamic clinical practice and collaborations within the institution that focus on metabolic bone diseases, osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, atypical fractures, and skeletal survivorship. She is actively engaged in NIH-funded clinical and translational research involving the relationship between type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and aging. She is additionally involved in research investigating mechanisms by which chronic disease states such as malignancy, HIV, hepatitis C, and cystic fibrosis impact bone quantity and quality. Clinically, she enjoys partnering with her patients and using their unique and often complex medical history to individually tailor effective diet, lifestyle, and treatment regimens to improve skeletal health. Dr. Moseley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease of Bone, and Hyperparathyroidism.

Dr. Han Na Kim is a Clinical Associate and part-time Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. Her clinical practice focuses on metabolic bone disease, including osteoporosis and hyperparathyroidism, as well as diabetes mellitus. She earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzer School of Medicine, completed her residency in Internal Medicine at New York University, and worked as a hospitalist at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian/Montefiore before pursuing an endocrinology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Metabolic Bone and Osteoporosis Center and Green Spring Station Johns Hopkins Endocrinology Clinic (diabetes and thyroid patients only). Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Hyperparathyroidism.

Michele Bellantoni, M.D., an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, is associate director for post-acute and long-term care at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She also serves as medical director of the Johns Hopkins Bayview specialty hospital programs. Dr. Bellantoni's clinical interests focus on osteoporosis, geriatrics and using a holistic approach to osteoporosis management in older adults in outpatient settings. She also researches post-menopausal osteoporosis in elderly women and the use of heel ultrasounds as a screening test for osteoporosis. Dr. Bellantoni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease of Bone, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

Dr. Prasanna Santhanam received his M.B.B.S. from B.J. Medical College and his M.D. from N.H.L. Municipal Medical College. He completed a residency in internal medicine, Joan C Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University and a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at Joan C Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University. He underwent additional training in nuclear medicine, at the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, to pursue his research and clinical interests in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging of endocrine glands and disorders. His clinical interests include thyroid disorders, endocrine neoplasms, and research focus on metabolic and molecular imaging of endocrine tissues and predictive analytics in metabolic disorders. Dr. Santhanam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

Savyasachi “Savya” Thakkar, M.D., is a hip and knee reconstructive surgeon serving patients in the Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., metro areas. His expertise is in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery, including partial and total hip and knee replacement, outpatient joint replacement and complex revisions after previous joint replacement. Dr. Thakkar uses computer and robotic-assisted techniques for these procedures to provide cutting-edge care to patients with hip and knee arthritis. Currently an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Thakkar completed his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and stayed for his residency with the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He was the first recipient of the Ronald P. Byank leadership award as a chief resident. He continued his training as a knee arthritis and traumatology fellow in Switzerland, followed by an adult reconstruction fellowship in New York. He then pursued the prestigious European Knee Society traveling fellowship focusing on advanced surgical techniques in the management of arthritis. Dr. Thakkar’s research interests include technological advances in the treatment of arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, the economic impact of arthritis and the optimization of hospital protocols for arthritis management. He is also interested in exploring same-day joint replacement surgery to help patients minimize time in the hospital and maximize return to function. Dr. Thakkar is the chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Thakkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Michael Bolognese is an Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Bolognese is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Menopause, and Hypoparathyroidism.

Howard Hauptman is a Rheumatologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hauptman has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Hauptman is currently accepting new patients.

Errol Rushovich is an Endocrinologist in Nottingham, Maryland. Dr. Rushovich has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

A graduate of Queens College and Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Fisch trained in orthopedic surgery at the Montefiore/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He received spine training at the Spinecare/ St. Mary’s/ Stanford University Combined Spine Fellowship Program. His areas of special interest include surgery of the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic spine. As a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Fisch is trained in all aspects of spine surgery instrumentation, using anterior and posterior approaches. In addition, he is a leader in state-of-the-art spine injections, which frequently enable patients to avoid surgery.SpecialtiesCervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar SpinePrivilegesDr. Fisch performs surgery at Surgical Specialty Center of Mid-Atlantic, Suburban Hospital and the Surgery Center of Rockville. Dr. Fisch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. DiIorio serves as Co-Director of the Osteoporosis Assessment Center, a division of Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, P.C. She is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, a member of the American College of Physicians and a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Lupus Foundation. Dr. DiIorio received her B.A. from New York University, New York, NY in 1983 where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a Magnum Cum Laude graduate. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine at New York University School of Medicine where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, a medical honor society. Her Internship and Residency were served at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, and her Fellowship training in Rheumatic Diseases was completed at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. She was Board Certified in rheumatology in 1994 and re-certification again completed in 2014.Dr. DiIorio was recognized as an outstanding specialist in Rheumatology in Washingtonian Magazine and Best Doctors in America. Accepting patients at our Rockville facility. The minimum age group accepted is 16 years. Dr. Dilorio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

Rachel Kaiser is a Rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Kaiser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hypermobile Joints, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

David Wolfe is a Rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Wolfe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Wolfe is currently accepting new patients.

Nitasha Kumar is a Rheumatologist in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

Guada Respicio is a Rheumatologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Respicio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Respicio is currently accepting new patients.

Alan Matsumoto is a Rheumatologist in Wheaton, Maryland. Dr. Matsumoto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Dr. Matsumoto is currently accepting new patients.

Marc Hochberg is a Rheumatologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hochberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Evan Siegel is a Rheumatologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Siegel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Siegel is currently accepting new patients.

Angus Worthing is a Rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Worthing is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Worthing is currently accepting new patients.

Louisa Ziglar is a Rheumatologist in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Ziglar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Dr. El-Bogdadi is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.S. degree in biological studies and received his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He completed his internal medicine training and his rheumatology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he also served as an Instructor of Medicine.Dr. El-Bogdadi is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.S. degree in biological studies and received his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He completed his internal medicine training and his rheumatology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he also served as an Instructor of Medicine.Dr. El-Bogdadi loves to practice medicine by allowing patients to take an active role in their care decision making. He also likes to think “outside the box” of traditional medicine and therapies. He has a special focus on the role of environmental and dietary factors in eliciting and perpetuating autoimmune diseases. He has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” by the Washingtonian Magazine for several consecutive years, as well as in Arlington Magazine and Northern Virginia Magazine. Dr. El is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and MASS Phenotype.