Lauren Roth, M.D., is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She has published research on a range of fertility topics including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and the impact of weight on reproductive hormones. Dr. Roth sees patients in SGF’s Frederick, Rockville, and Silver Spring, Maryland offices. Lauren Roth, M.D. completed her undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she graduated magna cum laude and inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her Medical Degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She continued on to the University of Colorado, Denver where she completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a 3 years fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She then served as an Assistant Professor at University of Colorado for 2 years before moving back to Maryland. Dr. Roth is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. During her residency, Dr. Roth received several teaching awards and served as chief resident. During her fellowship and time as faculty at University of Colorado, she presented research at multiple national meetings and received three national research awards. She has published research on a range of fertility topics including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and the impact of weight on reproductive hormones. Dr. Roth joined the practice in 2015. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Asherman Syndrome, Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, and Tubal Disease.

Dr. Syed joins the Community Radiology Division from Eastern Radiologists in Greenville, NC where he also served as an Affiliate Associate Professor of Radiology at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He received his Medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Syed completed his radiology residency at Tufts Medical Center, followed by a Cross-sectional Body Imaging fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Syed also has a M.S. in Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Syed is a radiologist with subspecialty expertise in gastrointestinal and genitourinary imaging. Dr. Syed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Collapsed Lung, and Angiomyoma.

Dr. Levav is Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology. After completing her education at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Levav pursued her residency in Ob-Gyn at the Medical Center of Delaware. Notably, she was recognized as the best Resident Instructor during her time there. Dr. Levav’s contributions to the medical field are evident through her published research in the American Journal of Gerontology and the American Journal of Perinatology – where she has showcased her expertise, presenting research on the management of cervical dysplasia and abnormal Paps.Prior to joining Women’s Health Specialists in Maryland, Dr. Levav practiced in New York for 6 years. Her diverse background, which includes counseling and mentoring teenagers, has fostered a special interest in addressing the unique health concerns of young women. Furthermore, her extensive experience as a health and fitness instructor, coupled with her research in diabetes and nutrition, significantly informs her compassionate approach to caring for women’s health issues. She has a particular focus on contraception, abnormal Paps, abnormal bleeding, and menopausal issues.With her wealth of experience and warm demeanor, Dr. Levav is truly an invaluable asset to Women’s Health Specialists. She consistently upholds a genuine commitment to providing expert care that precisely meets the individual needs of her patients. Dr. Levav is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. Her top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Kronthal joins the Johns Hopkins Community Radiology division from Drs. Groover, Christie and Merritt (GCM), where he has practiced at both Sibley and Suburban Hospitals for more than eleven years. He received his Bachelor of Arts at Haverford College in 1983 and medical degree at the University of Virginia in 1987. Dr. Kronthal performed both his radiology residency and Body Imaging fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital from 1998 through 1993. Following his fellowship, he spent twelve years with WBA Imaging, during which time he served as Chairman of the Department of Imaging at Prince George’s Hospital Center. Dr. Kronthal was with GCM from 2005 – 2017 and is the incoming Chairman of Radiology at Sibley Hospital. He is a past president of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Radiological Society. He was awarded fellowship in the American College of Radiology in 2005. Dr. Kronthal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Dr. Craig received his Bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, followed by medical school at The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. During his career as a Navy radiologist, Dr. Craig served as Radiologic Consultant to the White House and Capitol Physician and as Chairman of Radiology at both Bethesda Naval Hospital and the Department of Radiologic Pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology where he was also section head of Genito-Urinary Imaging. Dr. Craig specializes in oncologic imaging and abdominal imaging with a focus on the genito-urinary system lecturing both nationally and internationally. He currently serves as Chairman of Radiology at Suburban Hospital, volunteers with the American Board of Radiology and is a journal reviewer for Radiographics. Dr. Craig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

Dr. David Lee is a radiologist who specializes in diagnostic radiology with expertise in abdominal imaging. He received his Medical degree from New York Medical College and completed a pediatric internship at Montefiore Medical Center, followed by a radiology residency at Cooper Hospital University Medical Center. Dr. Lee is fellowship-trained in cross-sectional body imaging from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is currently an Instructor at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and looks forward to joining the Community Radiology Division. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

Alexis Kladakis is a Radiologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Kladakis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. His top areas of expertise are Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Retroversion of the Uterus.

Lisa Johnson is a Radiologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Retroversion of the Uterus, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

Dr. Lynne J. Lightfoote is an obstetrician and gynecologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She practices out of Foxhall OB/GYN Associates, located in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Building A in Washington, D.C. Dr. Lightfoote has expertise in high risk obstetrical care, as well as the treatment of menstrual disorders, fibroids, endometriosis and pelvic pain. Dr. Lightfoote earned her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College and her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Albert Einstein Medical Center, where she received awards for her professional and clinical excellence in ambulatory women’s health care. Dr. Lightfoote is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage More Women Waiting Longer to Have Children, NBC 4 Washington (07/18/2017). Dr. Lightfoote is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Amenorrhea, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Mildred R. Chernofsky is a gynecologic oncologist at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an associate professor in obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University School of Medicine and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). She practices out of the Sibley Center for Gynecologic Oncology and Advanced Pelvic Surgery. Dr. Chernofsky is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. With a focus on gynecology and obstetrics, Dr. Chernofsky has an expertise in advanced laparoscopy, gestational trophoblastic disease and robotic surgery. Dr. Chernofsky earned her medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. She completed a general internship and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the National Naval Medical Center of San Diego, as well as a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center. Dr. Chernofsky was named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly in 2012 and 2014. She was also named a Top Doctor in the D.C. region by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Chernofsky is also a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Chernofsky has clinical interests in uterine, ovarian, cervical and vulvar cancers, as well as genital dysplasia. She has contributed to numerous clinical trials in her position as a principal investigator for Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG), as well as various publications and presentations. Dr. Chernofsky also participates in patient educational forums both locally and those sponsored by the Foundation for Women’s Cancer. Dr. Chernofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. Her top areas of expertise are Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, and Hysterectomy.

Dr. Susan B. Hurson is an obstetrician and gynecologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She has a private practice in Washington, D.C. Prior to earning her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Hurson worked at Bellevue Hospital and the Investigational Drug Branch of the National Cancer Institute. She went on to complete a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Hurson is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as a member of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia and the Institute for Functional Medicine. She has been repeatedly named a Top M.D. by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Hurson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. Her top areas of expertise are Lichen Sclerosus, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, and Frequent or Urgent Urination.

Dr. Liebengood is a radiologist who specializes in cross-sectional imaging. Dr. Liebengood received her Bachelor of Arts from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, followed by a Master of Health Services Administration at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health. She attended medical school and completed residency training at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She went on to complete a body imaging fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by the Armstrong Institute’s Leadership Program in Quality and Safety. She specializes in CT, MR, and Ultrasound. In addition to her clinical focus as a body imager, she has an interest in quality and safety. Dr. Liebengood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. Her top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Thyroid Nodule.

Dr. Gruber sees patients Monday thru Friday in Building D, Level 4. Dr. Daniel Gruber earned a Bachelor of Science at the University of California, Irvine, and was commissioned into the Air Force. After serving as an officer in an aircraft maintenance squadron at Offutt AFB, NE and simultaneously earning a Masters of Science degree he completed his medical degree at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He then finished OB/GYN residency at David Grant Medical Center at Travis AFB in Northern California. Dr. Gruber then was a general OB/GYN in Birburg, Germany and at Joint Base Andrews, MD. His next accomplishment was completing a fellowship in Female Pelvic Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Urogynecology) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He stayed there for the next 9 years serving in multiple roles, including Division Director for Urogynecology, Assistant Department Chief for OB/GYN, Fellowship Director, creating numerous surgical videos and publications. All while having the highest clinic and surgical volume in the Urogynecology Division. After serving 22 years active duty, he retired as a Colonel. Dr. Gruber is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and serves in several roles for the American Urogynecologic Society and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. He is also an Associate Professor at the Uniformed Services University and an Assistant Professor for Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Gruber is currently Medical Director of Urogynecology at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gruber is highly skilled in all office-based procedures and all minimally invasive surgical techniques. Videos What Women Need to Know about Urogynecological Treatment. Dr. Gruber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Orgasmic Dysfunction in Women, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Staples sees patients Monday thru Friday in Building D, Level 4. Dr. Jeanine Staples is a fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist with the Sibley Center for Gynecologic Oncology and Advanced Pelvic Surgery. She is trained in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques. She has a special interest in the surgical management of gynecologic malignancies and preinvasive diseases of the vulva, vagina and cervix in addition to complex benign gynecologic diseases. She holds a masters degree in public health and her areas of research interest include screening and prevention of gynecologic malignancies as well as disparities in outcomes of women with gynecologic cancers. Dr. Staples is passionate about reducing disparities in gynecologic cancers through community engagement and education. Dr. Staples has given national presentations and lectures on these topics and is published in the field. She is also passionate about HPV vaccination and serves as a member of the Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia's HPV Taskforce Committee. Videos The Importance of Good Gynecologic Health Selected Publications Staples JN, Duska L. Cancer Screening and Prevention Highlights in Gynecologic Cancer. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 2019 Mar;46(1):19-36. PMID: 30683264 Staples JN, Lester J, Li A, Walsh C, Cass I, Karlan BY, Bresee C, Rimel BJ. Language as a barrier to cancer clinical trial accrual: assessing consenting team knowledge and practices for cancer clinical trial consent among low English fluency patients. Applied Cancer Research 2018; 38:14 Staples JN, Peres LC, Camacho TF, Alberg AJ, Bandera EV, Barnoltz-Sloan J, Bondy ML, Crote ML, Funkhouser E, Moorman PG, Peters ES, Schwartz AG, Terry PD, Schildkraut JM. Cardiovascular co-morbidities and risk of ovarian carcinoma among African-American women in the African American Cancer Epidemiology Study (AACES). Gynecologic Oncology 2020 Jul; 158: 123-129. PMID: 32362566 Staples JN, Wong MS, Rimel BJ. An Educational Intervention to Improve HPV and Cervical Cancer Knowledge Among African American College Students. Gynecologic Oncology 2018; 149(1):101-105. PMID: 29605043 Patel S, Staples JN, Garcia C, Chatfield L, Ferriss JS, Duska LR. Are minority women less likely to participate in clinical trials? Gynecologic Oncology 2020 May; 157(2):323-328. PMID: 32253046 Lectures & Presentations Racial disparities in surgical outcomes of patients undergoing debulking surgery for ovarian cancer, Oral Presentation, Grand Rounds, University of Virginia Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Charlottesville, VA, 6/3/20. Dr. Staples is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Ovarian Cysts, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Hysterectomy.

George Maxwell is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Maxwell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Fibroids, Hysterectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Maxwell is currently accepting new patients.

James Barter is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Barter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cysts, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Endometrial Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Barter is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Diane Snyder is a Board Certified Ob/Gyn with a Focused Practice in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.During medical school, she was debating between pediatrics and Ob/Gyn and for a variety of reasons chose Ob/Gyn. During her residency training, she was introduced to the sub-specialty of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) by one of her attending physicians and knew it was an area she wanted to pursue. During her last year of residency, she did an elective rotation at Boston Children’s Hospital which really introduced her to the field. She ended up not doing a fellowship and started to slowly incorporate younger patients into her practice.Once Dr. Snyder stopped practicing Obstetrics in 2002, she was able to focus more on this age group. She started giving lectures to pediatric groups as well as in middle and high schools.Joining the North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) has been most helpful with monthly journals, international listserve, and annual National conferences. This is a group of many specialties that focuses on delivering medical care to pediatric and adolescent females.PAG covers many medical and gynecologic conditions and some diagnoses that can be devastating to a young patient (Premature ovarian insufficiency or Mullerian anomalies), and Dr. Snyder finds it extremely gratifying to be a part of the care journey for these patients.Helping young women manage their contraceptive choices, feel positive about their sexuality, and improve their menstrual disorders are but a few of the things she loves about pediatric and adolescent gynecology. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. Her top areas of expertise are Gonorrhea, Painful Menstrual Periods, Vaginismus, Vaginal Cysts, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Arshad Sheikh is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. His top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Vaginal Cysts, Oophorectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Dr. Sheikh is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Vivian M. Fraga is an obstetrician and gynecologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an instructor at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She has a private practice in Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Fraga earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Fraga is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Fraga has been named a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine and a Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly. Dr. Fraga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. Her top areas of expertise are Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

Dr. Johnson sees patients in the Chevy Chase and DC offices. (Practice limited to office gynecology)Dr. Johnson completed her undergraduate education at Valparaiso University where she graduated summa cum laude in 1975, and her M.D. at Yale University School of Medicine in 1979. Dr. Johnson completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 1983. Dr. Johnson is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American College of Surgeons. She served in the U.S. Army from 1979 through 1987 when she began working in a private practice. Dr. Johnson has been with Reiter, Hill & Johnson since 2001. She is the proud author of two books:What They Don’t Tell You About Having A Baby: An Obstetrician’s Unofficial Guide to Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum LifeWhat They Don’t Tell You About Menopause: A Gynecologist’s Unofficial Guide to Premenopausal, Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Life. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uterine Fibroids. Her top areas of expertise are Female Genital Sores, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.