Overview
Khara M. Simpson, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, she was an instructor in obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Simpson’s areas of clinical expertise include minimally invasive gynecologic surgery for conditions ranging from endometriosis to fibroids to ovarian cysts. Dr. Simpson earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Hampton University. She earned her M.D. from Howard University College of Medicine and completed her medical residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed a fellowship in minimally invasive gynecology at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Simpson’s research interests include robotic and single-site surgical innovations. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Webinar - Minimally Invasive Treatment for Uterine Fibroids New Center to Take Multidisciplinary Approach to Endometriosis, Johns Hopkins Gynecology & Obstetrics Newsletter (Winter 2018) Fellowship Launches for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Gynecology & Obstetrics Newsletter (Winter 2018).
Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Angiomyoma, Endoscopy, and Hysterectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 5 articles in the study of Uterine Fibroids.
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Pavilion II Suite 245, Lutherville, MD 21093
Clinical Research
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JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh
Dr. Borahay is the Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries for complex conditions, including uterine fibroids and advanced endometriosis. Dr. Borahay performs single-site gynecologic surgery and same-day hysterectomy. Dr. Borahay's book Fibroids and Reproduction presents recent updates on fibroid treatment for clinicians. Dr. Borahay is a referral expert. He has received the Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology designation. Notably, Dr. Borahay received the Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award from the John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine. Dr. Borahay is the Principal Investigator of a multi-institutional NIH-funded study of uterine fibroid that includes a clinical trial. His research focuses on developing innovative fibroid treatments. Dr. Borahay has authored more than 50 scientific publications. His accomplishments have been recognized at national and international conferences through more than 100 presentations. Dr. Borahay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Adenomyosis, Painful Menstrual Periods, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Dr. James Segars is director of the Division of Reproductive Science and Women’s Health Research and a professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. He leads the Howard W. and Georgeanna Seegar Jones Laboratory of Reproductive Sciences and Women's Health Research, where he and his team focus on endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and reproductive and ovarian disorders. Dr. Segars received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and earned his M.D. from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology and a clinical fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Segars performed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Laboratory of Molecular Growth Regulation at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. He joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2015. Before coming to Johns Hopkins, Dr. Segars was head of the Unit on Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Dr. Segars has published more than 160 peer-reviewed research articles and serves on the editorial boards of Reproductive Sciences, Molecular Human Reproduction, Seminars in Reproductive Medicine, and Fertility and Sterility. Dr. Segars is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Infertility, Endometriosis, Hysterectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.
James Simon is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and a Reproductive Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Simon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. His top areas of expertise are Menopause, Menorrhagia, Uterine Fibroids, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Hysterectomy.
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- Uterine FibroidsDr. Simpson isAdvanced. Learn about Uterine Fibroids.
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- AngiomyomaDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- Carney ComplexDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Carney Complex.
- EndoscopyDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- HysterectomyDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Hysterectomy.
- Intestinal LeiomyomaDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Leiomyoma.
- Painful Menstrual PeriodsDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Painful Menstrual Periods.