Dr. Leif E. Christiansen

Philosophy of care | I strongly believe a good physician combines medical knowledge with an ability to forge strong human connections and provides compassionate healing. I will guide you with what science has to offer and help you make health decisions while respecting your viewpoints, experiences and cultural beliefs. I understand the importance of communication in the current health care environment, and will strive to keep you and your family informed every step of the way. I want to approach medicine with the understanding that science can help us make good decisions, but sometimes does not have all the answers. | Why I entered medicine | Since childhood I have loved to care for people. It started with my own family, including my grandparents, who lived with us. That love of caring translated into a love of medicine and became a career. What I also deeply care about is building interpersonal connections based on a foundation of trust, compassion and mutual concern. My career in medicine provides me the perfect platform to pursue my interest while using my knowledge to help others. | Community involvement | I am involved with Meals on Wheels, soup kitchens and local charities focused on education. | Personal interests | I love gardening, nature travel, hiking and spending my free time with my family. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Douglas Lienesch is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Rheumatologist in Elkton, Maryland. Dr. Lienesch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, and IgG4-Related Disease.

Ralph Hawks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hawks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sjogren Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.