Dr. Michael Pishvaian is the director of Gastrointestinal, Developmental Therapeutics and Clinical Research Programs for the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in the Greater Washington Area and an associate professor at the School of Medicine. Dr. Pishvaian is a fellowship-trained gastrointestinal oncologist specializing in pancreatic and refractory colorectal cancers. He is committed to precision medicine and provides his patients with the most appropriate and advanced level of care. He conducts all phases of clinical trials for all GI cancers and enrolls qualifying patients. Click here to learn more about oncology clinical trials the Greater Washington Area. Dr. Pishvaian is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Marcus Noel is an Oncologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Noel has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

John Marshall is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Marshall is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Valerie Lee, M.D., is a medical oncologist with the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an instructor of medical oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee has an expertise in management of gastrointestinal malignancies, including gastric, colon and pancreatobiliary cancers. Dr. Lee earned her medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed a residency in internal medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee is currently earning her Certificate in Science of Clinical Investigation at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Lee is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Lee manages multiple early phase trials and her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals. Her research interests include clinical trials for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies, and combining traditional chemotherapies with immunotherapy to improve survival and quality of life for patients. She has received a Cancer Center Training grant for research on molecular targets for cancer detection and treatment and has spoken at numerous conferences on updates in gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

"Dr. Rachit Kumar is a radiation oncologist specializing in genitourinary and gastrointestinal cancers. He is dedicated to patient-centered care, finding the most effective outcome for each patient and using the latest advances to minimize treatment time and side-effects. Dr. Kumar is frequently published in peer-reviewed journals on new methods of radiation therapy and the benefits to patient outcomes. He is a member of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and treats patients at both Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. Selected Publications Kumar R, Tchelebi LT, Anker CJ, Sharma N, Bianchi NA, Dragovic J, Goodman KA, Herman JM, Jiang Y, Jones WE, Kenney TJ, Lee P, Kundranda MK, Russo S, Small W, Suh WW, Yee N, and Jabbour SK. “American Radium Society (ARS) Appropriateness Use Criteria (AUC) for Loco-Regional Gastric Adenocarcinoma: Systemic Review and Guidelines.” American Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2022 Sep 1;45(9):391-402. Rooney MK, Traube B, Khan MK, Kumar R, and Walker GV. “Factors associated with image guided radiation therapy image rejection in a multi-site institution.” JCO Oncology Practice. Tang C, Hoffman KE, Allen PK, Gabel M, Schreiber D, Choi S, Chapin BF, Nguyen QN, Davis JW, Frank SJ, Navai N, McGuire SE, Anscher M, Pisters L, Pettaway CA, Kumar R, Linson P, Tripuraneni P, Tomaszewski JJ, Patel AB, Augspurger M, and Kuban DA. “Contemporary Prostate Cancer Treatment Choices in Multidisciplinary Clinics Referenced to National Trends.” Cancer. Tang C, Lei X, Smith GL, Pan HY, Hoffman K, Kumar R, Chapin BF, Shih YC, Frank SJ, and Smith BD. ""Influence of Geography on Prostate Cancer Treatment Coice: An Analysis of the National Medicare Database."" International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. Tang C, Sherry AD, Haymaker C, Bathala T, Liu S, Fellman B, Aparicio A, Zurita-Saavedra A, Chun S, Reddy J, Choi S, Ghia A, McGuire S, Efstathiou E, Wang J, Wang J, Tu SM, Pilie P, Kovitz C, Kumar R, Roberts T, Borghero Y, Shi Z, Chapin B, Gomez D, Wistuba I, Corn and PG. “Addition of local consolidative therapy to intermittent hormone therapy for oligometastatic prostate cancer (EXTEND): a multicenter randomized phase II basket trial.” JAMA Oncology.". Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, and Prostate Cancer.

Dr. Brian G. Johnson is the chief of interventional radiology at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Johnson practices out of Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD and the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Johnson graduated summa cum laude from University of Minnesota prior to earning his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, as well as a residency in diagnostic radiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Johnson also completed an interventional radiology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Johnson has been repeatedly named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine, as well as a Top MD by Consumers' Checkbook Magazine. He is a member of the American College of Radiology and the Society of Interventional Radiology. Videos Brian Johnson, M.D.Interventional Radiology Selected Publications Neuromodulatory effect of the atrial natriuretic factor clearance receptor binding peptide, cANF(4-23)-NH2 in the rabbit isolated vas deferentia, Johnson BG, Trachte GJ, Drewett JG, J Pharm & Exp Ther - 1/1/1991 Percutaneous Management of Renal and Renal-Pancreas Transplant Recipients Using CT Fluoroscopy: A Two Year Experience. Krebs TL, Johnson BG, Daly BD, Wong-You-Chong JJ, Bartlett ST, Radiological Society of North America Meeting, Chicago, IL - 1/29/1998 The hexagonal cell nitinol intravascular stent: a comparison of the effects of varying the stent wire gauge on the aorta and inferior vena cava in the swine animal model. Kuo J, Johnson BG, Venbrux AC, Olson JL, Samphilipo MA, Magee CA, Kobelja MA, Anderson JH, Osterman FA, American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA - 1/24/1994 The role of anticoagulation in the setting of a tethered vena cava filter in the swine animal model. Johnson BG, Reichle RL, Venbrux AC, Samphilipo MA, Magee CA, Anderson JH, Osterman FA, Society for Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL - 1/1/1995. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Albert Fleisher is a Gastroenterologist in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Fleisher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Esophagitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Patrick Cross is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Cross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Cross is currently accepting new patients.

David Perry is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Perry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer.

Kasra Adham is a Gastroenterologist in Temple Hills, Maryland. Dr. Adham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Quang Nguyen is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

George Odell is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Odell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Tenosynovitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

Jason Dittrich is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Dittrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

David Todd is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Lanham, Maryland. Dr. Todd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Chitra Venkatraman is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Venkatraman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Venkatraman is currently accepting new patients.

Mohammad Khan is a General Surgeon in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

Dia Copeland is a Gastroenterologist in Largo, Maryland. Dr. Copeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Jaundice, and Endoscopy.

Ali Fazel is a Gastroenterologist in Largo, Maryland. Dr. Fazel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

Quyen Chu is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Mastectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

Bruce R. Kressel, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an instructor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition to an expertise in breast and lung cancer, Dr. Kressel has an expertise in gynecologic oncology and general medical oncology, with specific focuses on hematologic malignancies including lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma. Dr. Kressel earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology, also at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Kressel completed a fellowship in oncology at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center as well. Dr. Kressel has been regularly named one of America’s Top Doctors and one of America's Top Doctors for Cancer by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly, as well as a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Kressel is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Kressel has contributed to numerous publications, presentations and clinical trials. Dr. Kressel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Splenectomy.