David Silverman is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. His top areas of expertise are Female Genital Sores, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Angiomyoma, Endoscopy, and Hysterectomy.

Dr. Harold Yihao Wu is a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon and researcher who specializes in treating women with abnormal uterine bleeding, uterine fibroids, adenomyosis and endometriosis. He has extensive expertise in minimally invasive surgical procedures to address these conditions. Dr. Wu also conducts clinical research to find ways to continue improving patient care and outcomes. Dr. Wu understands that the best patient-centered care depends on open and honest communication between doctors and patients, which he facilitates with a caring and compassionate approach. He ensures each individual has time to ask questions and voice concerns. A skilled listener, Dr. Wu honors the trust patients place in him. He creates a safe environment to discuss all aspects of women’s well-being and experience, including menstrual problems, pelvic pain, and LGBTQ and sexual health. Dr. Wu’s distinctive education started with earning his bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in music and neurobiology at Harvard University, where he was named to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He earned his M.D. at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He also completed a residency in gynecology and obstetrics at Johns Hopkins and was administrative chief resident. A fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Johns Hopkins followed. Dr. Wu then joined the Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics as a faculty member. When not caring for patients, Dr. Wu, an accomplished pianist and self-described “foodie,” enjoys classical music, cooking with his partner and enjoying new cuisine. Videos Myths & Misconceptions: Understanding Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids (Webinar). Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Menorrhagia, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.

Wen Shen is an associate professor of clinical gynecology and an associate professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics as well as joint appointmetns in the Kimmel Oncology Center and the Department of General Internal Medicine. She is also the clinical director of the Menopause Consultation service and the director of the Women’s Wellness & Healthy Aging Program. Dr. Shen has concentrated on menopause medicine for more than 20 years. She specializes in treating peri-menopause and menopausal symptoms taking into consideration the woman’s overall health. She often works with her patients’ primary care provider to recommend non-hormonal therapies, alternative treatment options and menopause hormone therapy as appropriate for the individual patient. In addition to clinical care, Dr. Shen focuses on educating her patients, other physicians and future physicians on women’s post reproductive health. She is actively developing curricula and educational aids for future physicians and health care providers on menopause medicine and the importance of healthy aging. Dr. Shen has published numerous articles and book chapters on menopause and perimenopause. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and had served on the Board of Trustees for the North American Menopause Society. Dr. Shen earned her Master’s in Public Health and her Medical Degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. During the 18 years Dr. Shen spent in general practice she became aware of the lack of physician education on post-reproductive health in women. Since her 2005 return to Johns Hopkins, she has committed herself to raising awareness of menopausal and post-reproductive health in women to help them stay their healthiest beginning in peri-menopause and as they age. Videos Meet Our Experts: Dr. Wen Shen Menopause Webinar - Dr. Wen Shen. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Dr. Kristin Patzkowsky is an Ob-Gyn and is part of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Group and the Multidisciplinary Fibroid Center for the Division of Gynecologic Specialties at Johns Hopkins. She also holds the title of Assistant Program Director, GYN/OB Residency Program, at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Patzkowsky completed her fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at the University of Michigan Medical Center. After fellowship, she became an assistant professor at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, where she stayed for nearly five years. At Montefiore, she served as the Director of Benign Robotic Gynecology and was responsible for training residents and fellows in robotic surgery. Dr. Patzkowsky has participated as a clinical instructor in minimally invasive surgical techniques at numerous national venues, district meetings and abroad. Her research interests include the causes, presentation, effects and treatment of fibroids and adenomyosis. Her professional interests include minimally invasive surgery and the treatment of fibroids, adenomyosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis and ovarian cysts. Dr. Patzkowsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis, Angiomyoma, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.

Carla Weisman is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Dr. Weisman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Amenorrhea.

Christine Helou is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Helou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Helou is currently accepting new patients.

Carol Ritter is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Ritter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Zoon Vulvitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Ritter is currently accepting new patients.

Berendena Vander Tuig, M.D., M.P.H., practices obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians East Baltimore Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine, and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Videos Caring for the CommunityMeet Dr. Dena Vander Tuig. Dr. Tuig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Female Genital Sores, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Fong W. Liu, M.D., M.P.H., is an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her clinical expertise includes gynecologic oncology and general gynecology and obstetrics. Dr. Liu earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Alabama. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Liu then went on to complete her fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of California, Irvine. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Liu served as an instructor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Liu is also a gynecologic oncologist at the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute at GBMC. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Rebecca Stone is an associate professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Her area of clinical expertise is gynecologic cancers, including cervical, uterine, vulvar and ovarian cancer, as well as gestational trophoblastic disease. Dr. Stone is a highly skilled surgeon with expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for gynecologic tumors. She also serves as director of the Gynecology Enhanced Recovery after Surgery initiative, an innovative, multidisciplinary program that improves recovery and healing time after major abdominal surgery, as well as minimizes health care costs for patients. Dr. Stone received her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Virginia. She earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where she subsequently completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Stone performed a four-year gynecologic oncology fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She also earned a master’s degree in cancer biology from the University of Texas in 2010. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Stone was an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she was one of five gynecologic oncologists serving the entire state. Dr. Stone is internationally recognized for her research pertaining to early diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer. She is widely published in the field of gynecologic oncology, with first-author papers in the New England Journal of Medicine and Lancet Oncology, as well as over 40 co-authored manuscripts in peer-reviewed medical journals. She was honored with an award for one of the most influential papers published in the field of obstetrics and gynecology in 2012 and with an Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Grant for “Unplugging Ovarian Cancer from the Power of Platelets.” Dr. Stone strongly believes in a multidisciplinary team approach to gynecologic cancer care. She seeks to provide women with the most advanced and personalized treatment plans while best preserving quality of life. She enjoys working with community providers so that patients are comforted by receiving care close to home. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

Kimberly Levinson, M.D., is an associate professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Her areas of clinical expertise include minimally invasive surgery with both robotic and single incision laparoscopy, ovarian cancer debulking, cervical cancer and dysplasia. Dr. Levinson received her undergraduate degree from Tufts University. She earned her M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and her M.P.H. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She completed her medical residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and performed a clinical fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Levinson has also completed international research at Preventive Oncology International in Peru and the School for International Training in Chile. Dr. Levinson joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2014. Her research interests include health care disparities in gynecologic tumors, cervical cancer prevention and treatment, and surgical innovation. She has published numerous manuscripts in gynecologic oncology involving these and other various research topics. Dr. Levinson is currently a principal investigator in the Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Cervical Cancer. In addition, she has a strong commitment to education, and she is the assistant director of the Johns Hopkins residency program and the associate director of the Gynecologic Oncology fellowship. Dr. Levinson is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Levinson was recognized with a Robert B. Hunt Award for Best Paper Published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology in 2014. Dr. Levinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Sara Mixter is Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise are internal medicine, pediatrics, and primary care for adults with developmental disabilities and other complex childhood-onset conditions. She is the director of the Hopkins PACT (Pediatric-informed Adult Care and Transition) Clinic. Dr. Mixter is also the medical director of the Pediatric Complex Care Collaborative (PC3) for the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Dr. Mixter received her A.B. from Harvard College. She earned her M.D. from Harvard Medical School and M.P.H. from the Harvard School of Public Health. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins as part of the inaugural group of trainees in the Urban Health Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program. Her research interests include transitions of care for adolescents with special healthcare needs and education for residents and medical students, especially in primary care and complex care. Dr. Mixter has served as the Assistant Chief of Service for the Longcope firm of the Osler Medical Housestaff Training Program (2015-16), as well as Assistant Program Director for Ambulatory Education (2014-15). Dr. Mixter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Gastroparesis, Orbital Cellulitis, and Sickle Cell Disease.

Dr. Golsa Yazdy is an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Dr. Yazdy empowers each patient to participate in their obstetrics and gynecology care through compassion and education. She is dedicated to providing the best possible care to women across the lifespan. Dr. Yazdy is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University Hospital. Her areas of clinical interest include sexual health, vulvar skin conditions, and vaginitis. She is also interested in gynecologic procedures, particularly hysteroscopy in both the office and operating room. Dr. Yazdy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Yeast Infection, Vulvovaginitis, Vitiligo, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.

Ophelia Langhorne, M.D., is an obstetrics and gynecology physician with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Dr. Langhorne completed her medical prerequisites here at Johns Hopkins University and moved to Missouri after graduation to attend Saint Louis University School of Medicine where she received her medical degree. She then continued on to complete her residency training in her hometown of New Orleans at Louisiana State University. Her areas of clinical interests include: contraception, adolescent gynecology and pelvic pain. Dr. Langhorne was actively involved with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and various quality initiatives throughout her training and looks to continue on this path. She has been recognized for her commitment to her patients and quality care. Outside of her work, she is a foodie with a passion for travel, live music, dogs, horses and the New Orleans Saints!. Dr. Langhorne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Vitiligo, and Female Genital Sores.

Jill Edwardson, M.D., MPH, is dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based reproductive health care. She is dedicated to cultural competency in the care of the diverse population of Baltimore-area women. She aims to empower patients to be active participants in the medical decision-making process. Dr. Edwardson earned her medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She also received a master's in public health degree at the UCLA School of Public Health. After six years in general obstetrics and gynecology practice, she then completed a two-year Fellowship in Family Planning. Her current practice includes both general obstetrics and gynecology, with a special focus on family planning, complex contraception and adolescent health care. Dr. Edwardson also has a special interest in medical education, both in the U.S. and abroad. She is actively involved in resident education, mentorship and global education. Dr. Edwardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods and Lichen Sclerosus.

Eshanjit Sapra is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Sapra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy, Placental Insufficiency, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Sapra is currently accepting new patients.

Meredith Nachbahr is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Nachbahr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Premenstrual Syndrome, Vaginal Cysts, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Nachbahr is currently accepting new patients.

Carmen Farrior is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Farrior is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Hysterectomy. Dr. Farrior is currently accepting new patients.

Angela Hopkins-Luna is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Hopkins-Luna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Uterine Prolapse, Angiomyoma, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Hopkins-Luna is currently accepting new patients.