Overview
Dr. Chinarian specializes in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Institute for Brain Protection Sciences. He joined the hospital in 2015. His focus is on the care of children with disabilities, whether congenital or acquired. Since joining the hospital, he has started and/or been involved in numerous multidisciplinary clinics, including Torticollis Clinic, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Clinic, Spina Bifida Clinic,Stroke Clinic, Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic, Spasticity Clinic, and most recently Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic. In addition, he sees patients from infancy to young adulthood with various developmental disabilities, especially a large population of patients with cerebral palsy. After graduating from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Chinarian completed a combined residency in pediatrics and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) at Wayne State University in 1994.
Dr. Chinarian is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Cerebral Palsy, Myelomeningocele, and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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601 5th Street South, Suite 201, Suite 201, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
4550 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33966
601 5th Street South, Suite 560, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Clinical Research
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Dr. Stapleton is the division chief of oncology and director of pediatric neuro-oncology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Stapleton joined the hospital in 2007. She has formal training in pediatric neuro-oncology. She received the Armstrong Award for Quality and Patient Safety for Johns Hopkins All Children's in the 2024 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Dr. Stapleton is on the Pediatric Palliative Care Team at Johns Hopkins All Children’s, and she specializes in symptom control and end of life care. She has been awarded numerous grants for phase I studies for patients with brain and spinal cord tumors as well as clinical research in pediatric palliative care. Dr. Stapleton’s research experience includes investigator-initiated and multi-center research projects. Dr. Stapleton is an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of South Florida and an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Stapleton completed her medical training at St. Louis University School of Medicine, residency training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Stapleton also served 13 years in the United States Air Force. Dr. Stapleton is a member of the American Board of Pediatrics, the Children’s Oncology Group, the Society of Neuro-Oncology, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, and America Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Stapleton is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Medulloblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioma, Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
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Dr. Ballesteros specializes in pediatric urology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Department of Surgery. She earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in urology from the University of Louisville. Dr. Ballesteros then completed a pediatric urology fellowship from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami. She also has a certification of fellowship in da Vinci® Surgery in pediatric urology. Dr. Ballesteros is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Testicular Torsion, Undescended Testicle, Hydrocele, Hypospadias, and Orchiectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James L. Chinarian
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James L. Chinarian?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James L. Chinarian by calling their office at 239-931-5700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James L. Chinarian a top-rated expert for Neurogenic Bowel?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James L. Chinarian is classified as an Advanced expert for Neurogenic Bowel, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James L. Chinarian specialize in?
While Dr. James L. Chinarian is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Neurogenic Bowel, Cerebral Palsy, and Myelomeningocele. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. James L. Chinarian participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James L. Chinarian has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neurogenic Bowel. You can view a list of Dr. James L. Chinarian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James L. Chinarian accept my insurance?
Dr. James L. Chinarian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 239-931-5700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Neurogenic BowelDr. Chinarian isAdvanced. Learn about Neurogenic Bowel.
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- Cerebral PalsyDr. Chinarian isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Chinarian isExperienced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- DysferlinopathyDr. Chinarian isExperienced. Learn about Dysferlinopathy.
- HydroceleDr. Chinarian isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocele.
- Moebius SyndromeDr. Chinarian isExperienced. Learn about Moebius Syndrome.
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Chinarian isExperienced. Learn about Myelomeningocele.