Andrew Lerner, M.D., is a clinical instructor of medicine in the pulmonary and critical care medicine department at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as well as the director of interventional pulmonology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lerner is part of the Sibley Memorial Hospital Lung Nodule and Lung Cancer Screening Clinic, the Multidisciplinary Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery Clinic, and the Multidisciplinary Thoracic Tumor Board Conference. Dr. Lerner has an expertise in minimally invasive procedures for the early diagnosis and treatment of malignant and non-malignant diseases of the airways, lungs and pleura. He is experienced in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) bronchoscopy, navigational bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, tumor ablative techniques, airway stent placement, airway dilation, radial EBUS, conventional transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA), bronchial thermoplasty, whole lung lavage and percutaneous lung biopsy; as well as percutaneous tracheostomy, tunneled pleural catheter placement, thoracentesis, tube thoracoscopy, medical thoracoscopy, chemical pleurodesis and upper endoscopy (EGD/PEG) placement. Dr. Lerner earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Lerner then completed a two-year advanced fellowship in interventional pulmonology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, including a chief fellowship year. He has been involved in multiple research projects in the field and completed a Science of Clinical Investigation Certificate Program at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Lerner has been a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society since 2011 and earned The Johns Hopkins Hospital Patient Safety Star Award in 2016. Dr. Lerner has contributed to numerous presentations, lectures, publications, book chapters and abstracts. He is a reviewer for several research journals. Dr. Lerner has various research interests and is currently involved in research projects focusing on EBUS bronchoscopy, lung cancer diagnosis and staging, and other topics. Confidential email to reach Dr. Lerner for any questions: alerner@jhu.edu. Dr. Lerner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Fecal Impaction, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

Andrew Akman, MD, MBA a native of Washington, DC, currently practices at Suburban Hospital, Sibley Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Akman performs a variety of minimally invasive procedures. He has specific interest in complex IVC filter removals, interventional oncology, pulmonary embolism, and prostate artery embolization. Dr. Akman is an expert in complex IVC filter retrieval and IVC filter related complications. In addition to standard IVC filter retrievals, he removes devices that are severely tilted, embedded, or fractured, as well as those designated as permanent devices. He serves as an adviser to other physicians on complex techniques including laser sheath and forceps assisted retrieval. Within interventional oncology, Dr. Akman performs thermal ablation of lung, liver, and kidney tumors. He performs chemoembolization and radioembolization (Yttrium-90) on primary liver cancer and metastatic liver disease. Dr. Akman also performs prostate artery embolization, an emerging minimally invasive technique for treating urinary symptoms associated with prostate enlargement. Dr. Akman prides himself on building strong relationships with his patients and practicing patient-centered medicine. Videos Andrew Akman, M.D., Interventional Radiologist Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Honoring a Life By Helping Others, Johns Hopkins Medicine, (July 20, 2022). Dr. Akman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Ureterocele, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

Corey Golding is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Golding is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Stroke, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.

Sean Keenan is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Keenan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Keenan is currently accepting new patients.

John Mackrell is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mackrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Gallbladder Disease, and Diverticular Disease.

Mohsen Gharib is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gharib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Ascites.

David Grant is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

Bassem Samaan is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Samaan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Ascites, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Samaan is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Hodges is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hodges is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Pleurisy.

Scott Kuo is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Thyroid Nodule, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Reid Breckwoldt is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Breckwoldt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Breckwoldt is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Radecki is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Radecki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Gallbladder Disease.

Martin Kneller is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kneller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

John Lichtenberger is a Radiologist and a Military Health Care provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lichtenberger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Emphysema, and Pleural Effusion.

Benita Banks is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Banks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, and Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome. Dr. Banks is currently accepting new patients.

Olalesi Osunsade is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Osunsade is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Lump in the Abdomen, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Mary Cormier is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cormier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. Her top areas of expertise are Knock Knees, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

Asante Dickson is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Ascites, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

Dmitry Pekarsky is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Pekarsky has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Pleural Effusion.