Dr. James Robey is a Johns Hopkins surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures. He has provided surgical services to Washington-area residents for over 30 years. He takes pride in providing a customized approach to care to ensure the best possible outcome. Dr. Robey is consistently recognized as a top doctor in the region by Bethesda Magazine and Washingtonian. Selected Publications “Relationship between tumor necrosis factor, eicosanoids and platelet activating factor as mediators of endotoxin-induced shock in mice.” Adam K. Myers, James W. Robey.British Journal of Pharmacology. (1990) 99, 499-502. “Ruptured, infected popliteal artery aneurysm, a case report.” James W. Robey, et al. Vascular Surgery. 1998. Dr. Robey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Alexander Evans is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Evans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

Scott Rehrig is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rehrig is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Rehrig is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Shiflett is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shiflett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Secondary Peritonitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Christine Trankiem is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Trankiem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Martin Paul is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Paul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteral Reconstruction.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Ureterocele, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

Dr. Katherine Lamond is the Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatrics Surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery for Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, and performs the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Adjustable Gastric Banding at Sibley. She is also a surgeon with Johns Hopkins Surgery at Sibley, where she practices general surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Lamond grew up in Maryland and attended Dartmouth College for her undergraduate education, before moving back to the area to attend Georgetown University School of Medicine. Her internship and residency in General Surgery were completed at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. She then completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. More recently, Dr. Lamond served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine from 2012-2015, prior to transitioning her practice to Sibley Memorial Hospital. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is active in both the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Videos Meet Katherine Lamond, M.D., Minimally Invasive Surgeon Surgical Weight Loss Options 101 GERD and Bariatric Surgery FAQ. Dr. Lamond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

Luke Yao is a Radiologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Yao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Craig Rezac is a Colorectal Surgeon in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Rezac is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Ranjit Pullarkat is a General Surgeon in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Pullarkat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement.

Christine Nembhard is a Colorectal Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nembhard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

Terrence Fullum is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Fullum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

Kermit Crowder is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Crowder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Cholesterol Pneumonia, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

Daniel Scher is an Interventional Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Scher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrostomy, and Tubal Ligation.

Matthew Ng is a Colorectal Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy.

Benita Banks is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Banks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, and Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome.

Narendra Shet is a Pediatric Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Atresia of Small Intestine, Scoliosis, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Situs Inversus.

Arnold Raizon is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Raizon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retroperitoneal Inflammation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Ascites, and Pleurisy.