
Overview
Dr. Melissa Riedy Spevak is an Assistant Professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Radiology and Radiological Science. She specializes in pediatric radiology, with an emphasis on imaging of child abuse, pediatric oncologic imaging and pediatric uroradiology. Dr. Spevak received her M.D from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University now known as Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. She completed residencies in radiology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and The Children’s Hospital at Harvard University.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).
Dr. Spevak is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Baltimore, MD 21287
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.
Fairfax Radiology Center Of Lansdowne
John Lee is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lansdowne, Virginia. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 67 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Gallbladder Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Pleurisy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.
Fairfax Radiology Center Of Lansdowne
Ian Mills is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Lansdowne, Virginia. Dr. Mills is highly rated in 55 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.
Main Hospital
Monica Pearl, MD, is a board-certified American Board of Radiology diplomate with subspecialty fellowship training and certification in Diagnostic Neuroradiology and Interventional Neuroradiology. She is also a Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She received her undergraduate degree in mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Doctor of Medicine from Duke University. Dr. Pearl trained in general surgery and diagnostic radiology at the George Washington University and completed fellowships in both Diagnostic Neuroradiology and Interventional Neuroradiology at the Johns Hopkins University, where she was on faculty from 2010 – 2020. Her career is dedicated to the care of children with neurovascular disorders, and she brings her expertise to Children’s National Hospital in the areas of cerebrovascular pathology, novel CNS drug delivery platforms and innovative endovascular therapies for CNS disorders including intractable seizures due to hemimegalencephaly. She has been the recipient of numerous research awards from private foundations as well as from state and federal (NIH) funding sources. Her research is focused on radiation dose reduction strategies and innovative endovascular therapies for pediatric tumors of the head, neck and spine. Dr. Pearl is a member of the American Society of Neuroradiology, a Senior Member of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery and a member of the Core Steering Group for the Children’s Brain Tumour Drug Delivery Consortium, an international, multidisciplinary network of clinicians and researchers dedicated to developing drug delivery systems for children with brain tumors. Dr. Pearl is available for patient and physician consultation, image review, and sees patients at Children’s National in her clinic by appointment. Dr. Pearl is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Liver Embolization, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Pearl is board certified in Neuroradiology: American Board Of Radiology, 2012 and Diagnostic Radiology: American Board Of Radiology, 2008. Dr. Pearl is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa R. Spevak
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa R. Spevak?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa R. Spevak by calling their office at 410-955-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa R. Spevak a top-rated expert for Short Stature (Growth Disorders)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa R. Spevak is classified as an Experienced expert for Short Stature (Growth Disorders), 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. Melissa R. Spevak specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa R. Spevak is a Pediatric Radiology, they have specific expertise in Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Familial Short Stature (FSS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Radiology.
Does Dr. Melissa R. Spevak participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa R. Spevak has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Short Stature (Growth Disorders). You can view a list of Dr. Melissa R. Spevak's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa R. Spevak accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa R. Spevak accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Spevak isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Spevak isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Spevak isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).


