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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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

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

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. Elbogdadi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.

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. Diiorio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

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

Anushiravan Dadgar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Dadgar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Necrosis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

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

Dr. Anu Sharma is trained in adult and pediatric Rheumatology. Before beginning her residency training in Internal Medicine, Dr. Sharma lived in Bern, Switzerland and worked in a research capacity for the Maurice E. Mueller Center for Orthopedics, an affiliate of McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Dr. Sharma is an active member of the American College of Rheumatology. She sees adults and children (age 8 and older) with Rheumatologic conditions. For more information visit CenterForRheumaticDiseases.com . Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Sjogren Syndrome.

Seema Goyal is a Rheumatologist in North Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

Laura Brown, M.D., practices internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians North Bethesda. She received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School, and also completed her residency in internal medicine at Bellevue Hospital Center. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

Dr. Levav is Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology. After completing her education at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Levav pursued her residency in Ob-Gyn at the Medical Center of Delaware. Notably, she was recognized as the best Resident Instructor during her time there. Dr. Levav’s contributions to the medical field are evident through her published research in the American Journal of Gerontology and the American Journal of Perinatology – where she has showcased her expertise, presenting research on the management of cervical dysplasia and abnormal Paps.Prior to joining Women’s Health Specialists in Maryland, Dr. Levav practiced in New York for 6 years. Her diverse background, which includes counseling and mentoring teenagers, has fostered a special interest in addressing the unique health concerns of young women. Furthermore, her extensive experience as a health and fitness instructor, coupled with her research in diabetes and nutrition, significantly informs her compassionate approach to caring for women’s health issues. She has a particular focus on contraception, abnormal Paps, abnormal bleeding, and menopausal issues.With her wealth of experience and warm demeanor, Dr. Levav is truly an invaluable asset to Women’s Health Specialists. She consistently upholds a genuine commitment to providing expert care that precisely meets the individual needs of her patients. Dr. Levav is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Diane Snyder is a Board Certified Ob/Gyn with a Focused Practice in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.During medical school, she was debating between pediatrics and Ob/Gyn and for a variety of reasons chose Ob/Gyn. During her residency training, she was introduced to the sub-specialty of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) by one of her attending physicians and knew it was an area she wanted to pursue. During her last year of residency, she did an elective rotation at Boston Children’s Hospital which really introduced her to the field. She ended up not doing a fellowship and started to slowly incorporate younger patients into her practice.Once Dr. Snyder stopped practicing Obstetrics in 2002, she was able to focus more on this age group. She started giving lectures to pediatric groups as well as in middle and high schools.Joining the North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) has been most helpful with monthly journals, international listserve, and annual National conferences. This is a group of many specialties that focuses on delivering medical care to pediatric and adolescent females.PAG covers many medical and gynecologic conditions and some diagnoses that can be devastating to a young patient (Premature ovarian insufficiency or Mullerian anomalies), and Dr. Snyder finds it extremely gratifying to be a part of the care journey for these patients.Helping young women manage their contraceptive choices, feel positive about their sexuality, and improve their menstrual disorders are but a few of the things she loves about pediatric and adolescent gynecology. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Gonorrhea, Painful Menstrual Periods, Vaginismus, Vaginal Cysts, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

Archana Shetty is an Endocrinologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Shetty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Dr. Mindi E. Cohen is a Johns Hopkins Community Physician practicing out of Sibley Primary Care located in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Medical Building in Washington, D.C. and her private practice in Rockville, Md. She is also affiliated with Suburban Hospital and Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Dr. Cohen has an expertise in family medicine, internal medicine and primary care. Dr. Cohen earned her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in family practice at Mesa General Hospital. Dr. Cohen has been practicing family medicine since 1991. Dr. Cohen was named a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine in 2011. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Maryland State Medical Society. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and High Cholesterol.

Blake Leibowitz is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in rheumatology. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience & Behavior Biology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, she volunteered at both the Emory Autism Center and the Department of Psychology with a focus on healthy eating. After graduating from Emory, Blake returned to Baltimore where she worked full-time as a research coordinator at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine with patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s.Blake completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA, where she competed on her school’s Challenge Bowl team and volunteered at the DeSales Free Clinic. She received the Medical Director Award and was a member of Pi Alpha, the National Honor Society for Physician Assistants. After PA school, Blake spent five years working as a PA in Emergency Medicine in Baltimore. She also worked in the COVID-19 field hospital at the Baltimore Convention Center and is a current member of the American College of Rheumatology.Blake works with Dr. Guada Respicio Duque, seeing patients at the ARA Rockville location. Blake also services as a clinician at ARA’s Medical Cannabis Institute and is certified to authorize the medical use of cannabinoids/THC in Maryland. Dr. Leibowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Jenny Le Prejean is a Rheumatologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Le Prejean is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Chondrocalcinosis 2, and Tenosynovitis. She is board certified in Physician Assistant - Rheumatology.

Shahid Shamim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Shamim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

Petek Donmez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Donmez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, and Viral Pharyngitis.