Lawrence J. Cheskin, MD, FACP, FTOS, is now an adjunct professor of gastroenterology and general internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Since 2019, he has also been a professor (and chair from 2019 to 2024) of Nutrition and Food Studies in the College of Public Health at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. In his research, Dr. Cheskin studies the effectiveness of various lifestyle and dietary changes in weight loss and weight maintenance. He has experience in the design and implementation of controlled clinical trials and laboratory studies of different dietary techniques, as well as individual and community-based interventions, including those targeting underserved residents of inner-city and suburban Baltimore. His background and experience are broad, ranging from basic science work on dopamine genetics to efforts aimed at preventing childhood obesity through systems-focused studies of the effects of policies and the built environment. Most recently, he has been studying health risk factors among young adult college students and the utility of mHealth in positively influencing diet and weight control. He has written approximately 250 peer-reviewed publications and 9 books and is frequently cited in the media on issues related to obesity, nutrition, and dieting. Dr. Cheskin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Malnutrition, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

Mark Kligman is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kligman is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Christina Li is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Randallstown, Maryland. Dr. Li is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Alexander Aurora is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Bel Air, Maryland. Dr. Aurora is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Marc Rickford is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Dr. Rickford is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Kuldeep Singh is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Chaudhry is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include Obesity Medicine. Dr. Chaudhry earned her medical degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College in Pakistan. She completed her residency at the University of Iowa-Des Moines. Dr. Chaudhry has sought out additional training in patient-centered counseling and motivational interviewing through the Johns Hopkins Patient Engagement Program. Dr. Chaudhry research is focused on understanding the prevention of weight gain in high-risk populations such as individuals with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and cancer survivors, as well as examining the evidence to support the efficacy of commercial weight-loss programs. Dr. Chaudhry serves as the co-director of the course on nutrition and behavior change for first-year medical students at Johns Hopkins, and precepts both obesity medicine fellows, internal medicine and preventive medicine residents at Johns Hopkins. Her top area of expertise is Obesity.

Laith Batarseh is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Bel Air, Maryland. His top area of expertise is Femoral Hernia.

Catriona Swift is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Catonsville, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

"Michael Schweitzer, M.D., developed the laparoscopic bariatric surgery programs at the Medical College of Virginia (one of the first ten laparoscopic gastric bypass programs in the country), Georgetown University, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Schweitzer was the first surgeon in the mid-Atlantic area to perform laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and the first in Maryland to perform laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery and laparoscopic duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion. Currently chair of the membership committee for the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, Dr. Schweitzer also serves as a site inspector for the American College of Surgeons Bariatric Center of Excellence Program. He serves on three editorial boards: the Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases the official journal of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons) and Bariatric Times. Dr. Schweitzer was the first to ever publish a technique for endoscopic stoma reduction using transoral endoscopic suturing. A great deal of attention is focused on the future of transoral surgery to avoid abdominal incisions for routine surgery (""No-Scar Surgery""). Dr. Schweitzer is one of the first to apply this technology to bariatric patients. A writer of numerous papers, chapters and review articles on bariatric surgery, several of Dr. Schweitzer''s laparoscopic bariatric surgical techniques have been featured in the American College of Surgeons Cine Video Series. He is considered an international expert on venous thromboembolic complications after bariatric surgery and has one of the lowest complication rates documented in world surgical literature. Dr. Schweitzer currently has an extremely active laparoscopic bariatric practice that includes laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion, and revision of previous surgery. The team at the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery has successfully completed over 2500 bariatric procedures.". His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Marie Bergmeyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Bariatric Medicine in Ellicott City, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Obesity, Urinary Incontinence, and Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

"Marci Laudenslager, MD MHS DABOM (pronounced ""law-den-slay-ger"") is an obesity medicine physician in the Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity & Weight Program. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Her clinical expertise is in obesity and obesity-associated disorders; her portfolio also includes medical education as well as clinical, translational, and epidemiologic research. The Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity & Weight Program offers a variety of services to support weight loss and management of chronic disease. In her practice, Dr. Laudenslager designs weight management plans that blend lifestyle behavior change strategies (nutrition, activity, sleep, stress, mental and emotional health) with medications and surgery. She was recognized as a ""Top Weight Management Doctor"" by Baltimore Magazine in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Dr. Laudenslager is an educator and researcher - her work is specifically focused on the educational gap that exists in obesity medicine. She teaches learners at all levels of medical training and designs curricula aimed at improving obesity medical education. Dr. Laudenslager received her doctor of medicine degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at the Hoftra Northwell Internal Medicine Residency Program where she additionally served as Chief Resident. She became a Harvard Macy Scholar during her year as Chief Resident. Dr. Laudenslager received her Master of Health Science degree from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and completed her General Internal Medicine Fellowship training at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.". Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hereditary Neuroblastoma, Neuroblastoma, and Cirrhosis.

Raul Laines is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Small Bowel Resection.

Yuval Pinto, MD, is a family physician specializing in weight management and the prevention and treatment of obesity-related chronic medical conditions. His daily clinical practice at the Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity, and Weight Program includes providing comprehensive weight management care, patient education, and the implementation of evidence-based medicine in clinical practice. Dr. Pinto received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Sackler School of Medicine, New York State Program. He completed a Family Medicine residency at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD, where he was trained in full-spectrum family medicine, treating patients of all ages. During his last year of residency, his primary focus was Obesity Medicine; as part of his primary care work, Dr. Pinto established a weight management clinic within the residency clinic and was awarded the Community Advocacy Award upon graduation. Prior to his medical training, Dr. Pinto worked as a researcher at the National Institutes of Health in the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases in Bethesda, MD, and at the J. Craig Venter Institute in Rockville, MD. He also gained educational experience as a high school science teacher in Montgomery County Public Schools and as an instructor for the Princeton Review. Dr. Pinto is passionate about promoting healthy longevity through lifestyle changes. As an obesity specialist, he emphasizes a holistic approach centered on the five pillars of health: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, mood, and stress management. Dr. Pinto tailors individualized solutions that go beyond weight loss, addressing each patient's unique needs, lifestyle, and emotional well-being for sustained health. His top area of expertise is Obesity.

Matthew Wolins is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland.

Frances Gheorghiu is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Essex, Maryland.

David Von Rueden is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Towson, Maryland.

Scott Kahan is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Paul Rivas is a primary care provider, practicing in Bariatric Medicine in Towson, Maryland.

Michael O'brien is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Towson, Maryland.

Daniel Gordon is a primary care provider, practicing in Bariatric Medicine in Towson, Maryland.

Jessica Schwartz is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland.

Jyotsna Ghosh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Bariatric Medicine in Lutherville, Maryland.

Rachel Weinberg is a Physician Assistant in Frederick, Maryland.