Overview
Dr. Maher completed her medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine at which time she developed an interest in patient advocacy while volunteering with an organization that served displaced young adults. Dr. Maher then completed her residency in internal medicine at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, where she served on the Ethics Committee during her third year. She began practicing medicine as a hospitalist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
She then worked as a primary care physician with a large medical group in Washington, DC before making the decision to pursue a fellowship in rheumatology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. During both years of her rheumatology fellowship, Dr. Maher was awarded first place for her poster presentations at the hospital’s Department of Medicine Research Day. She also helped lead a project to improve the treatment of osteoporosis at the Washington, DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center and co-designed a patient advocacy training program to help physicians identify shortcomings and improve patient medical care environments.
Dr. Maher treats all types of rheumatic conditions and has a special interest in rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, osteoporosis, and gout. Dr. Maher is board certified in internal medicine and she is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Maher is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Sjogren Syndrome.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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14995 Shady Grove Rd Ste 250, Rockville, MD 20850
2730 University Blvd W Ste 310, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Julie Paik completed her medical school training at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. She then completed her residency and chief residency at UCLA-Cedars-Sinai/VA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. She completed rheumatology fellowship at Johns Hopkins and joined the faculty in 2013. She currently sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center and Scleroderma Center. Her research interests are in myositis and scleroderma or overlap myositis. She also has a special interest in novel therapeutics in refractory dermatomyositis. This provider is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida. Dr. Paik is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Scleroderma.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Dr. Philip Seo is an Associate Professor in the Division of Rheumatology. A graduate of Harvard College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, Dr. Seo completed his Internal Medicine training as a member of the Osler Medical Service at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Since then, he has worked at Johns Hopkins in several capacities, including as a hospitalist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and as an Assistant Chief of Service of the Department of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, before joining the Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Seo is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center and Director of the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Fellowship Program. His clinical interests lie in the assessment and treatment of patients with systemic vasculitis, in particular, the ANCA-associated vasculitides, which include granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Dr. Seo is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy.
3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC
Virginia Steen is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Steen is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Kuru, and Scleroma.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Katherine Maher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Maher?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Katherine Maher by calling their office at 301-942-7600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Katherine Maher a top-rated expert for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katherine Maher is classified as an Advanced expert for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, 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. Katherine Maher specialize in?
While Dr. Katherine Maher is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Raynaud Phenomenon. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Katherine Maher participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Katherine Maher has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. You can view a list of Dr. Katherine Maher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Katherine Maher accept my insurance?
Dr. Katherine Maher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-942-7600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- GoutDr. Maher isAdvanced. Learn about Gout.
- Juvenile Primary OsteoporosisDr. Maher isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.
- OsteoporosisDr. Maher isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Maher isAdvanced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Maher isAdvanced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- PsoriasisDr. Maher isAdvanced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Experienced
- Adult Still's DiseaseDr. Maher isExperienced. Learn about Adult Still's Disease.
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Maher isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Maher isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- BursitisDr. Maher isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Maher isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Chondrocalcinosis 2Dr. Maher isExperienced. Learn about Chondrocalcinosis 2.