Julio Salcedo is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Salcedo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Ajay Bakhshi is a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Bakhshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Naveen Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Steven Zeddun is a Gastroenterologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Zeddun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Samuel Muench is a Gastroenterologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Muench has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Kathryn E. Kirk is a gastroenterologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She practices out of Capital Digestive Care’s Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group in Washington, D.C., Chevy Chase, Md. and Bethesda, Md. Dr. Kirk has an expertise in gastroesophageal reflux disease, colorectal cancer screening and irritable bowel syndrome. She has special interests in colon cancer screening and prevention, celiac disease and eosinophilic esophagitis. Dr. Kirk earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and her medical degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center, followed by fellowships in hepatology and gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Kirk is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and the American Gastroenterological Association. Dr. Kirk has been consistently recognized as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian magazine. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Eosinophilic Colitis.

Dr. Edward T. Cullen is an internist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Cullen, Umosella, Cullen & Cullen in Bethesda, Md. and Oxon Hill, Md. Dr. Cullen earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in internal medicine at St. Vincent Hospital, followed by a residency in internal medicine at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Cullen has been named a Super Doctor by the Washington Post and a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine, as well as a Top Family/General Practitioner by Washingtonian Magazine. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage The Brothers Cullen. Bethesda Magazine (January/February 2008). Dr. Cullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

Mark Steves is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Steves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Steves is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Goleb is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Goleb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Febrile Neutropenia, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Margaret “Geri” Keane is a gastroenterologist specializing in Therapeutic and Bariatric endoscopy. She primarily treats people who require assistance with weight loss or who have weight regain or a complication following Bariatric Surgery. She offers the full range of minimally invasive endoscopic approaches to weight loss, including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, the gastric balloon procedure or transoral gastric outlet reduction. She also sees patients who have biliary complaints such as bile duct stones or strictures, cancers of the bile duct or and diseases of the pancreas such as pancreatic cysts, to name a few. She performs all forms of therapeutic EUS and ERCP including cholangioscopy. Dr. Keane earned her medical degree at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical school in London. She completed her internal medicine residency at The Hammersmith and Charing Cross hospitals in London, followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at University College London Hospitals, the Royal Free Hospital and King’s College Hospital in London. During her gastroenterology fellowship, Dr. Keane undertook a master’s degree in medical education and a Ph.D. at University College London. Her doctorate explored novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for the management of pancreatic cysts. Following her gastroenterology fellowship, Dr. Keane completed a fellowship in hepatology and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography/endoscopic ultrasound at King’s College London, followed by a two-year advanced endoscopy fellowship at Johns Hopkins. She is certified in general internal medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology by the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board of the United Kingdom. She is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom and is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is a recipient of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2022 Endoscopic Training Award, which enabled her to gain dedicated training in bariatric endoscopy at Mohak bariatric center in Indore, India, one of the busiest bariatric centers in the world. Dr. Keane’s research interests include Bariatric Endoscopy, Endoscopic innovation and early diagnostic strategies for pancreatic and biliary tract cancers including the management of pancreatic cysts. She has published more than 70 original articles, editorials, book chapters and review articles. Dr. Keane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Olaya Gutierrez is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

Antoinette Saddler, M.D., is a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist specializing in general gastroenterology and management of patients with mild to severe malnutrition. She has experience in treating complex gastrointestinal disorders including short bowel syndrome, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastrointestinal malignancies, gastrointestinal tract dysmotility and high-output ostomies, as well as the malnutrition associated with these conditions. Dr. Saddler has held positions at the University of Kentucky, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the University of Virginia School of Medicine, and the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She has also been a private practice gastroenterologist. Her professional activities include regional and national lectures on the management of gastrointestinal disorders associated with malnutrition. She previously served as the director of medical nutrition at the University of Virginia Digestive Health Center, where patients with complex gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders receive care. Dr. Saddler obtained her medical degree at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in internal medicine at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center followed by fellowship training in gastroenterology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She pursued additional fellowship training there in clinical nutrition. Dr. Saddler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Aiste Gulla is a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gulla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

George Conrad is a General Surgeon in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Conrad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Conrad is currently accepting new patients.

Tanya Tan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Costochondritis, Tietz Syndrome, Acute Pancreatitis, and Hereditary Pancreatitis.

Preetinder Sandhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Nephrosclerosis, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

Amelework Kebede is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Kebede is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kebede is currently accepting new patients.

Fatima Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Usha Yenigalla is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Yenigalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.