Fellowship trained in both colon and rectal surgery, Dr. Somerville has been in practice since 2005. He specializes in colorectal cancer, diverticular disease and IBD, and is an advanced laparoscopic/minimally invasive surgeon with extensive experience treating a broad range of anorectal diseases, as well. www.somsurgery.com. Dr. Somerville is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Small Bowel Resection.

"A colorectal surgeon, Dr. Bafford specializes in the treatment of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and benign diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. ""These diseases are very treatable. The surgeries I perform are effective at curing cancer or treating colitis, which allows my patients back to the quality of life they want to have. It's very rewarding to see that type of recovery with so many of my patients,"" she says. Dr. Bafford's special interests include laparoscopic and robotic minimally invasive surgery, approaches that are associated with less pain and a faster recovery. Treatments she offers include surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, sphincter-sparing surgery and organ preservation for rectal cancer, surgery for anorectal disorders, minimally invasive surgery for diverticulitis, treatment of rectal prolapse, and screening and therapeutic colonoscopy. Dr. Bafford has authored or co-authored numerous publications in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals and textbooks. Her research interests are in the pathophysiology of colorectal cancer, disparities in colorectal surgery and the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease. Her passion and dedication have earned her a consistent spot on Baltimore magazine's ""Top Doctor"" lists for colon and rectal surgery. Videos Andrea Chao Bafford M.D.Colorectal Surgeon Research Summary Dr. Bafford's research has largely focused on IBD. Utilizing institutional databases and the NSQIP IBD, she has investigated perioperative outcomes in IBD patients as they relate to sex, immunosuppressive medical therapy, trauma, preoperative drainage of abscesses, and fecal diversion. She has also published on the microbiota of perianal Crohn’s disease with the help of an intramural grant. In addition, through interdepartmental collaboration, Dr. Bafford has contributed towards intestinal organoid preparation and 3D colon cancer organoid development used to study immune responses to intestinal infections, intestinal immunity, and colon cancer pathogenesis.". Dr. Bafford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Thomas Kang is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

Irina Bernescu is a Colorectal Surgeon in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Bernescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Heather Noelle Di Carlo is an associate professor of urology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She treats all pediatric urological disorders in young males and females while specializing in renal sparing surgery and complex reconstruction of the genitourinary tract in patients with the exstrophy-epispadias complex, disorders of sexual development (DSD) and other congenital anomalies. She serves as the Director of Pediatric Urology Research and is the interim Division Director of Pediatric Urology. A native of New York, Dr. Di Carlo graduated from Emory University with a B.S. in neuroscience and music, and the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine. Following general surgery and urology residency training at Stony Brook Medical Center, she completed a pediatric urology fellowship at the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute. Dr. Di Carlo has special clinical and basic science interests in the exstrophy-epispadias complex, spina bifida and renal transplantation. Dr. Di Carlo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Exstrophy of the Bladder, Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex, Cloacal Exstrophy, Bladder Reconstruction, and Osteotomy.

Peter Filderman is a Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Filderman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Brian Bello is a Colorectal Surgeon in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Bello is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.

Dr. Jean Hoffman-Censits is a genitourinary cancer specialist in Baltimore, caring for patients with urothelial cancers of the bladder and upper tract. She serves as co-leader of the Women’s Bladder Cancer Program in the Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Hoffman-Censits received her undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Trinity College. She earned her M.D. degree from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. She completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and performed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Temple University Medical Center. She joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2018. Dr. Hoffman-Censits's research interests focus on urothelial cancers. Her clinical research has helped identify urothelial cancer sub-types and establish new treatments for bladder and upper tract urothelial cancers. She is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Urological Association and the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Dr. Max Kates is the R. Christian B. Evensen Professor and an associate professor of urology and oncology at the Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins. He also directs the Division of Urologic Oncology for the Brady Urological Institute. Dr. Kates completed his undergraduate degree at Wesleyan University in Connecticut before pursuing his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He then went on to train at Johns Hopkins for his urologic residency and Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) fellowship. Dr. Kates has expertise in all areas of urologic oncology, with a particular emphasis on bladder and prostate cancer. With training in open, endoscopic, and robotic surgical approaches, Dr. Kates’ surgical philosophy is to assess the unique needs of each patient, and develop the right treatment plan for their malignancy. He is very hands on in his approach in the clinic and the operating room, and believes open communication with the patient, the patient’s family, and referring providers is key to ensuring a speedy recovery. As the clinical director of the bladder cancer multidisciplinary clinic, Dr. Kates works with the team at the Johns Hopkins Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute to deliver a personalized approach to bladder cancer utilizing cutting edge precision medicine approaches. Dr. Kates’ research interests involve novel treatments for cancers of the urinary tract. Dr. Kates has authored more than 135 journal articles in the fields of bladder, prostate, and kidney cancer. He currently has a provisional patent for a novel intravesical chemotherapy developed with nano-engineer collaborators. Additionally, Dr. Kates has made important discoveries into the mechanism of action of intravesical BCG, the most common treatment for bladder cancer. He is the principal investigator on multiple trials, and is currently leading EA8212 BRIDGE, which is a randomized trial open in over 150 centers in the United States comparing BCG to GemDoce chemotherapy for early stage bladder cancer. To inquire about an appointment or make a referral, Dr. Kates can be contacted by phone (410) 614-0009. Dr. Kates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy.

Arthur Burnett is a Urologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Burnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. His top areas of expertise are Priapism, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Peyronie Disease, Prostatectomy, and Penectomy.

Colleen McCormick, M.D., M.P.H., is an assistant professor in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Her areas of clinical expertise include gynecologic oncology with a focus on cervical and endometrial cancers, complex cancer cases and surgery for gynecologic cancers. A Baltimore native, Dr. McCormick received her undergraduate degree from Earlham College in Richmond, Virginia. Her advanced degrees include a doctorate in medicine and a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins. Dr. McCormick completed her residency as well as the F.J. Montz Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She has significant clinical experience, initially in Portland, Oregon, where she was the medical director at Legacy Gynecologic Oncology. She was most recently at the University of New Mexico before returning home to Johns Hopkins and Baltimore. Her research interests include clinical trial programs, focusing on increasing diversity and inclusion in clinical trials. Deeply invested in patient experience, she recently served as a patient safety officer at the University of New Mexico, and she has researched practitioner and patient perspectives regarding endometrial cancer care. She has additional training in palliative care and genetic counseling, and she strongly values being able to accompany patients through their entire cancer journey. Dr. McCormick is a published author and has been invited to lecture both regionally and nationally. Dr. Mccormick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Dr. John Migaly is a distinguished colorectal surgeon and Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery/Ravitch Division at Johns Hopkins Medicine. He specializes in the treatment of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and other benign and complex colorectal conditions. Dr. Migaly is committed to providing advanced, patient-centered care, often using minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, to help reduce recovery time and improve outcomes. Dr. Migaly comes to Johns Hopkins Medicine from the Duke University School of Medicine, serving from 2008-2024 on the surgery faculty treating patients primarily through the Duke Cancer Institute. He was elevated to Program Director of the General Surgery Residency in 2012, and subsequently served as Vice Chair of Education until 2024. His work was critical to the success of the undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education missions at Duke Surgery. Dr. Migaly earned his B.A. in Biochemistry from New York University and his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine. He completed surgical residency and a research fellowship at Temple University Health Sciences Center, and colorectal surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida. Dr. Migaly’s career has been marked not only by a complex and high-volume clinical colon and rectal surgery practice, but also a commitment to research and education, supported by greater than 200 publications, book chapters, and presentations. His research is centered around improving practice patterns and outcomes in colorectal cancer care and recovery. His leadership and dedication to advancing the field of colorectal surgery is evident through his service on committees that shape how colorectal care is delivered nationally, via his past and present service on the Program Committee, the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Videos John Migaly, M.D.Chief of Colorectal Surgery"". Dr. Migaly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

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 Bladder Reconstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Jonathan Oakes is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Oakes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. His top areas of expertise are Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Female Genital Sores, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Oakes is currently accepting new patients.

Conrad Duncan is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Rectocele, Urinary Incontinence, Donovanosis, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Vincent Cifello is a Colorectal Surgeon in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Cifello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

Joshua Wolf is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Wolf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Jessica Felton is a Colorectal Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Felton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy.

Jose Diaz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Melike Harfouche is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Harfouche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Bladder Reconstruction. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Acute Pancreatitis, Compartment Syndrome, Splenectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.