Geoffrey S. F. Ling, M.D., Ph.D., is a medical doctor who retired from the United States Army as a colonel. He served as the director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office and is an expert in traumatic brain injury (TBI). Prominent in his research portfolio are neuroscience, specifically, preventing violent explosive neurologic trauma (PREVENT); prevention of traumatic brain injury; and development of responsive, brain-controlled, artificial arms. He also serves as the deputy director of the Defense Sciences Office. Ling is a recipient of the Humanitarian Award from the Brain Mapping Foundation. Ling earned his bachelor's degree with honors from Washington University, and earned his doctorate in pharmacology from Cornell University School of Medicine. He completed postdoctoral training in neuropharmacology at the Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer Center. Ling earned an M.D. from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Both his neurology internship and later residency were completed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Ling also completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins University, in the neurosciences critical care unit (NCCU). Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Degrees of Freedom, A scientist's work linking minds and machines helps a paralyzed woman escape her body. The New Yorker (Nov, 2018). Dr. Ling is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Ear Barotrauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

Raymond Fang, M.D., joins the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery as an Assistant Professor of Surgery and the Trauma Medical Director at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Fang’s areas of clinical expertise include trauma surgery, surgical critical care, military medicine and patient transport/evacuation. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Fang served for 22 years as a wartime trauma surgeon in the United States Air Force. From 2004-2011, he proudly cared for the Nation’s Wounded Warrior as a trauma surgeon at the United States Army’s Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Germany, the receiving hospital for all casualties evacuated from Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa. His efforts were essential in LRMC’s verification as the first American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level II trauma center outside of the United States in 2007. He was appointed Chief, LRMC Trauma Program in 2009 and led its ACS Level II re-verification in 2010, and its elevation to ACS Level I status in 2011. In 2011, Dr. Fang became the Director, United States Air Force Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills embedded within the University of Maryland’s R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, he prepared Air Force Medical Service personnel to deploy in support of operations worldwide by immersing them in trauma care while personally providing trauma and emergency care to the citizens of Maryland. He held a faculty appointment as a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery with the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Fang received his undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and earned his medical degree (cum laude) from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery training at the combined United States Air Force/University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio training program. He performed a Critical Care fellowship at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium. Dr. Fang is a member and holds leadership and committee positions with various organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. He is also a lifetime member of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States. Dr. Fang’s research interests include the initial resuscitation of injured patients, the diagnosis and management of traumatic brain injuries, trauma program and trauma system development, medical simulation training, and trauma performance improvement and patient safety. As an academic surgeon-researcher, Col Fang is an author of 47 published, peer-reviewed medical articles and 9 book chapters. He has presented nearly 200 papers and invited lectures at regional, national and international meetings. Dr. Fang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Ear Barotrauma, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Colonel James Ficke, M.D., is Robert A. Robinson Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and director of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also orthopaedist-in-chief of The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is nationally renowned as an expert on the treatment of complex foot and ankle patients, lower extremity trauma patients and amputees. Dr. Ficke received his M.D. from Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in 1987. He completed a transitional internship at Madigan Army Medical Center, and finished his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Tripler Army Medical Center. He also completed an AO fellowship in Trauma in Munich Germany, and a foot and ankle fellowship in Dallas, Texas. Prior to his current position, Dr. Ficke was chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. He also served the U.S. Army Surgeon General as the senior advisor on policy and personnel for orthopaedics and extremity injuries for seven years. During his deployment as deputy commander of clinical services at the 228th Combat Support Hospital in Mosul, Iraq, from 2004 to 2005, he was the senior orthopedic surgeon, treating more than 600 U.S. soldiers and Iraqi patients for war injuries. Dr. Ficke has received numerous awards for his skills as a surgeon and educator, as well as two dozen military decorations and awards including the Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medals. His service earned him the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons’ prestigious 2010 Colonel Brian Allgood Memorial Leadership Award, and The Surgeon General's 2010 Major General Lewis Aspey Mologne Award. He has served as the co-chair of the Extremity War Injury Symposium sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons since 2005. Dr. Ficke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Ear Barotrauma, Contracture Deformity, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Fasciotomy.

Dr. Ali Bydon is a renowned neurosurgeon and director of the Division of Spine Surgery and the Neurosurgical Spine Center at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. As the endowed Ziya Gokaslan Professor of Neurosurgery, he is dedicated to advancing the field through innovative clinical practices and extensive research. Additionally, Dr. Bydon serves as the vice chair for strategic planning within the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Bydon’s clinical practice is centered on degenerative disorders of the spine, spinal tumors, spinal trauma and complex spinal reconstruction. He is an esteemed member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Bydon earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan School of Medicine in 1999 and completed his residency in neurological surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, where he graduated with distinction in 2006. He further honed his skillset by completing fellowships in minimally invasive spine surgery and the surgical treatment of peripheral nerves, followed by a one-year instructorship in spinal oncology and complex reconstructive spinal surgery at Johns Hopkins in 2007. His research focuses on spinal biomechanics and surgical outcomes. He has co-authored over 265 peer-reviewed manuscripts and numerous book chapters. Dr. Bydon has made significant contributions to the understanding of optimal surgical management for conditions such as spinal synovial cysts, cervical myelopathy, lumbar spondylolisthesis, ossified posterior longitudinal ligament, cervical degenerative disorders, cervical myelopathy, thoracic myelopathy and metastatic diseases to the spine, among others. Dr. Bydon has presented at more than 200 national and international scientific meetings, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field. An educator who has trained over 75 practicing neurosurgeons, Dr. Bydon has received prestigious accolades, including the Richard Otenasak Faculty Teaching Award and the Chairman’s Neurosurgical Teacher of the Year Award. His leadership roles have included serving on the residency review committee and the patient access committee at Johns Hopkins, as well as a yearlong term as the neurosurgical representative on the Johns Hopkins Faculty Senate. He has also served as a medical director with Johns Hopkins Medicine International, overseeing clinical and educational activities at renowned institutions in Lebanon and Brazil. Dr. Bydon has performed more than 5,000 surgeries. His commitment to excellence in patient care, education and research makes him a leading authority in spine surgery, dedicated to providing transformative care to patients seeking relief and recovery. Dr. Bydon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Julie A. Caffrey, D.O., is an associate professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She specializes in the treatment of burn wounds, including reconstructive burn surgery and the surgical management of complex wound and burn deformities. A native of Bowie, Maryland, she is currently researching the infection control measures in the burn center, sleep hygiene and reduction of opioid dependence post burn injury. This work has led to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections. Dr. Caffrey completed a fellowship in burn surgery (adult and pediatrics) at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York, in June 2014. Following that, she continued as a burn and research fellow at the Johns Hopkins Burn Center and Michael D. Hendrix Burn Research Center. Dr. Caffrey earned an undergraduate degree in biology at Salisbury University, followed by a master's in biomedical sciences and a doctor of osteopathic medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery at both Peninsula Hospital Center in Far Rockaway, New York, and Flushing Hospital Medical Center in Flushing, New York. Dr. Caffrey is a member of the American Burn Association, the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Women Surgeons. Dr. Caffrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Boils, Keloids, Nerve Decompression, and Tissue Biopsy.

Hugh M. Dainer, M.D., Ph.D., is a diagnostic radiologist at Suburban Hospital. Dr. Dainer is also affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Dainer has expertise in diagnostic radiology, abdominal imaging and gastrointestinal imaging. Dr. Dainer earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology and a fellowship in body imaging at the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Dainer is a member of the American College of Radiology, the American Roentgen Ray Society and the Radiological Society of North America. Dr. Dainer has contributed to numerous publications on diagnostic radiology topics. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-dainer-398907137. Dr. Dainer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Cholesterol Pneumonia.

Danielle Trakimas is an Otolaryngologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Trakimas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. Her top areas of expertise are Labyrinthitis, Ear Barotrauma, Hearing Loss, Otitis, and Thyroidectomy.

Gregory Gasbarro is an Orthopedics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Gasbarro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Pseudoachondroplasia, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Tenotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gasbarro is currently accepting new patients.

Ankur Gupta is a Radiologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Vertigo, Visceromegaly, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Stephen Iacono is a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Iacono has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top area of expertise is Ear Barotrauma.

Charles Fox is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Fox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.

Melissa Mcdiarmid is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mcdiarmid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. Her top areas of expertise are Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Ear Barotrauma, Hepatitis A, and Ebola Virus Disease.

Jonathan Morrison is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Morrison is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Pollak is an Orthopedics specialist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Pollak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Ear Barotrauma, Acute Pain, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Robert O'toole is an Orthopedics specialist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. O'toole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Fractured Spine, Fasciotomy, and Osteotomy.

Deborah Stein is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. Her top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy.

Bizhan Aarabi is a Neurosurgery provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Aarabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Gastrostomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Aarabi is currently accepting new patients.

Roberto Echeverri is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Echeverri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Chronic Pain, and Ear Barotrauma.

Jefferson Lansford is an Orthopedics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lansford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top area of expertise is Ear Barotrauma.

Adil Haider is a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Haider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Barotrauma. His top areas of expertise are Diastrophic Dysplasia, Appendicitis, Low Blood Pressure, Small Bowel Resection, and Appendectomy.