Dr. James Xu received a bachelor of science in chemical engineering with a minor in mathematics from Brigham Young University and his medical degree from University of Minnesota. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Yale-New Haven Hospital of Yale University in New Haven, CT, and his hematology and medical oncology fellowship at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University in New York City. Because of his unique background in engineering and medicine, Dr. Xu was the recipient of the American Society of Clinical Oncology-Conquer Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award in 2011 and Merit Award in 2012. Dr. Xu is a strong advocate of precision medicine and he is the first person to have proposed and preliminarily confirmed the feasibility of using deep sequencing technology to detect genetic mutation in rare cell samples such as circulating tumor cells from cancer patients’ peripheral blood. He has published in peer-reviewed journals in lung, breast, and pancreatic cancers. Dr. Xu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Protein S Deficiency, and Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency.

"Shannon C. O'Connor, M.D., is a medical oncologist with Suburban Hospital. She practices out of Maryland Oncology Hematology. Dr. O'Connor has expertise in hematology and medical oncology with a special focus in women's health, including breast cancer and gynecologic cancers. Dr. O'Connor earned her Master's Degree in Physiology at Georgetown University, followed by her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed a residency at Washington Hospital Center, as well as a fellowship in hematology and oncology. Dr. O'Connor is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the Montgomery County Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Selected Publications Catlett JP1, Williams SA, O'Connor SC, Krishnan J, Malkovska V. ""Primary lymphoma of bone: an institutional experience."" Leuk Lymphoma. 2008 Nov;49(11):2125-32. doi: 10.1080/10428190802404030.". Dr. O'connor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Breast Cancer.

Dr. Truong Bao is the Director of Montgomery Medical's Hospital Practices. He completed his bachelor's degree at the University of Maryland, College Park in 1994 with honors Magna Cum Laude. He also earned his MD at the University of Maryland, Baltimore with. Dr. Bao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Syed Mahmood is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

Daniel Griffen is a Cardiologist in Rockville,, Maryland. Dr. Griffen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT).

"George A. Sotos, M.D., is the chief of hematology and oncology at Suburban Hospital, as well as a member of Suburban's Cancer Committee and the coordinator of Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences. Dr. Sotos is a partner of Maryland Oncology & Hematology in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Sotos has expertise in medical oncology and hematology, as well as chemotherapy. Dr. Sotos earned his Master of Science in Physiology from Georgetown University, followed by his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed a residency in internal medicine with University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology with the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Sotos is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, as well as a member of the Montgomery County Medical Society, the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is also a member of the oncology specialty panel for Johns Hopkins Medicine's Formulary Management Committee and previously served as a member of Suburban Hospital's Medical Staff Executive Committee, Provider Quality Committee and Physician Advisory Board. Dr. Sotos has been named a Top Doctor by Washington Consumers' Checkbook and a Super Doctor by the Washington Post magazine. Castle Connolly has also named him a Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore areas. Dr. Sotos has contributed to numerous publications on medical oncology and hematology topics. Selected Publications Rotello, L, Albrant, D, Nossuli, K, Sotos, G, Samet, C, Rainey, T. ""Impact of a Hospital-Wide Pharmacy Implemented Weight-Based Dosing Protocol for Erythropoietin."" Chest, 124:4 (Suppl):182S (Abstract), 2003. Sotos, George A. ""Ars Brevis."" Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2013; 31:14; 1792-1794; http://jco.ascopubs.org/content/31/14/1792.full.pdf+html". Dr. Sotos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Multiple Myeloma, and Endometrial Cancer.

John Wallmark is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Wallmark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Multiple Myeloma, and Colorectal Cancer.

Helen Barold is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Barold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Arterial Embolism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

"Dr. Sayed Elsayyad joined Montgomery Medical Associates in 2005. Dr. Elsayyad attended medical school and completed his residency in Internal Medicine in Cairo, Egypt and moved to the United States where he earned his degree in Family Practice from the Louisiana State University. Since joining Montgomery Medical Associates, Dr. Elsayyad has contributed significantly to the expansion of the practice in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Elsayyad is the Chief Medical Officer and a Partner at Montgomery Medical Associates. He is also the Chair of Family Practice at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Elsayyad office offers personalized service, delivering medical care consistent with the standards of the medical community and expected by patients. Selected Publications Mehan R., Dangas G., Hong M., Deible R., Faraj H., Elsayyad S., Negotia M., Okubagzi P., Astatkie M., Pichard A., Stone G., Leon M., : Femoral vascular access complications following Arteriotomy Closure Devices : A Comparison with manual compression after percutaneous coronary intervention. JACC Vol 35-33A-1085-82. Mehran R., Gruberg L., Nigoita M., Faraj H., Elsayyad S., Curry B., Hong M., Kent K., Repeat stenting for treatment of in-stent restenosis: selective therapy vs. complete lesion coverage. AHA-circulation Vol 100, No 18, 1-307:1607. Mintz G., Hong MK., Jackson M., Folescu M., Kipp, N. Elsayyad S., Merrit A., Laird J., Kent K. The number of stents does not increase target lesion revascularization during intravascular ultrasound guided stent implantation procedures. AHA-circulation Vol 100, No 18, 1-788:4163. Waksman R., Elsayyad S., Mehran R., Lawrence White R., Chan R., Rosales O., Bhargava B., Deible R., Purser A., Okubagzi P., Lansky A.,: High Dose Intracoronary Gamma Radiation for patients with diffuse In-Stent Restenosis. Waksman R., Bhargava B., Taaffe M., Lawrence White R., Satler L., Mehran R., Kent K., Pichard A., Elsayyad S., Okubagzi P., Lansky A., Nigoita M.,: Prolonged Antiplatelet Therapy to reduce Late Thrombosis after Intracoronary Gamma Radiation in patient with in-Stent Restenosis ""Plavix WRIST"". AHA-circulation Vol 102, No 18, 11-570:2762. Lectures & Presentations Gender specific differences after Saphenous Vein Graft Stenting, Gender specific differences in actue and long-term outcome, International Cardiology Conference, Cairo, Egypt, 2/23/01 High Dose Intracoronary Gamma Radiation for patients with diffuse In-Stent Restenosis, Stent Restenosis, International Cardiology Conference, Cairo, Egypt, 2/23/01". Dr. Elsayyad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Dementia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

Laurence Kelley is a Cardiologist in Rockville,, Maryland. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Angina, and Necrosis.

Thomas Wang is a Cardiologist in Rockville,, Maryland. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Heart Attack, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Thomas Odar is a Cardiologist in Rockville,, Maryland. Dr. Odar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, and Mitral Valve Prolapse.

Dennis Friedman is a Cardiologist in Rockville,, Maryland. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, High Cholesterol, and Apoplexy.

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 Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

Robert Gallino is a Cardiologist in Silver Spring,, Maryland. Dr. Gallino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

Shruti Murali is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Murali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Murali is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Regan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Regan has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Dr. Regan is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Bannen is a Hematologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Bannen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Congenital Aplastic Anemia.

Nelson Kalil is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Kalil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Protein S Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, and Protein C Deficiency. Dr. Kalil is currently accepting new patients.

Chitra Rajagopal is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Rajagopal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Rajagopal is currently accepting new patients.