Dr. Cornelia Trimble is a professor in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. She has joint appointments in the Departments of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Oncology, and Pathology. Dr. Trimble completed her residency in anatomic pathology at Cornell University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in gynecologic pathology and a residency in gynecology and obstetrics at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Her clinical interest and expertise is in developing new ways to intercept cancers — treating pre-invasive, cancer precursor lesions — caused by HPV. Her work has focused on two nonsurgical strategies: (1) immunotherapy via therapeutic HPV vaccination, and (2) repurposing artesunate, a plant-derived compound used to treat malaria, as a topical treatment administered by the patient herself to treat high-grade, intraepithelial HPV lesions. Her work has shown proof-of-principle, that it is indeed possible to eliminate HPV pre-cancers without surgery, and has been recognized internationally. Dr. Trimble has dedicated herself to delivering cutting-edge care to girls and women who have a very common problem, caused by a very common virus, HPV. She values respect, integrity, quality and compassion in caring for her patients. Dr. Trimble is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Dysplasia, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Vulvar Cancer, and Cervical Cancer.

Dr. Elizabeth Cristofalo is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her area of clinical expertise is neonatology. After receiving her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Dr. Cristofalo completed her residency in pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She also performed her fellowship in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Cristofalo is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothermia, Asphyxia Neonatorum, and Premature Infant.

Dr. Amanda Nickles Fader is a professor in the Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. She is the former fellowship director and division director of the Johns Hopkins Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service and currently is Vice Chair of Gynecologic Surgical Operations and the Director of the Center for Rare Gynecologic Cancers. Additionally, she serves as the 2024-2025 President of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Fader received her undergraduate degree with highest distinction in music (violin performance) and pre-medicine from the University of Virginia. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC in Pittsburgh. Dr. Fader then underwent gynecologic oncology fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic. She has co-authored more than 230 publications in peer-reviewed medical journals and is recognized as an expert in rare gynecologic tumors, clinical trials and quality and safety in surgery. She has a special interest in uterine serous carcinoma and low-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary and currently serves as the PI or co-PI of three international NRG Oncology clinical trials. Dr. Fader serves as a national board examiner in gynecologic oncology for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Editor of the Gynecologic Oncology journal is a member of the Rare Tumor and Uterine Corpus Committees of the NRG/Gynecologic Oncology Group. She is also co-founder of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology BRIDGES Program, a two-year longitudinal clinical trials and career development program for early-career oncologists. She has been the recipient of several research grants and awards for her research, including the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Innovations Award, the Best AAGL Paper in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Oncology Surgery, a Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials Academy Leadership Award, and National Cancer Institute Cervical SPORE grant. Dr. Fader is consistently recognized for clinical excellence on lists such as Baltimore magazine’s Top Docs and Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors, and is a recipient of the Top 10 Docs, Compassionate Doctors and Patient Choice Awards from Vitals.com. She has particular expertise with the surgical and medical management of uterine (endometrial), ovarian, cervical and vulvar cancers, as well as the treatment of women who are at high risk for developing a gynecologic malignancy. She has a special interest in caring for patients throughout the entire spectrum of their lives: from preventive oncology — minimizing key risk factors that can lead to gynecologic cancers — to survivorship initiatives addressing all aspects of recovery, including emotional well-being, sexual health and clinical follow-up. Dr. Fader is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Victoria Handa is the director of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She is also a professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and director of the Women’s Center for Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery. She holds a joint appointment in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her areas of clinical expertise include pelvic floor disorders and female incontinence. Dr. Handa offers surgical and nonsurgical treatments for pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence and related conditions. Dr. Handa earned her undergraduate degree in civil engineering from Princeton University. She earned her M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, San Francisco. She completed a fellowship in urogynecology at the University of California, Irvine, and later earned a Master of Health Science in epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Handa joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2001. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Handa was chief of the Division of Gynecology and director of urogynecology at the University of California, Davis. Dedicated to scientific research, Dr. Handa has published numerous peer-reviewed research articles and several book chapters on pelvic floor disorders and urogynecology. Her research is supported by several National Institutes of Health grants and has led to many scientific findings and a 2011 award from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Handa is a member of several scientific societies, including the American Urogynecologic Society and the International Urogynecology Association. She currently serves on the editorial board of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She is a peer reviewer for numerous medical journals, including the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Neurourology and Urodynamics, and the Journal of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Handa has been listed in Best Doctors in America since 2005. Dr. Handa is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Hysterectomy, and Cystectomy.

Dr. Danielle Patterson has extensive training in urogynecology and reconstructive surgery. Her expertise includes diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders, stress and urinary incontinence and uterine prolapse. Dr. Patterson’s research interests mirror her clinical practice and include identifying risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction and improving minimally invasive treatments for recurrent stress and urinary incontinence. Dr. Patterson empowers patients to actively participate in their care and works with referring providers to ensure patients receive accessible, seamless treatment. She will treat patients in the Johns Hopkins Health Care Center at Odenton and Green Spring Station and perform surgical cases at Johns Hopkins Bayview. Dr. Patterson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Rectocele.

Wen Shen is an associate professor of clinical gynecology and an associate professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics as well as joint appointmetns in the Kimmel Oncology Center and the Department of General Internal Medicine. She is also the clinical director of the Menopause Consultation service and the director of the Women’s Wellness & Healthy Aging Program. Dr. Shen has concentrated on menopause medicine for more than 20 years. She specializes in treating peri-menopause and menopausal symptoms taking into consideration the woman’s overall health. She often works with her patients’ primary care provider to recommend non-hormonal therapies, alternative treatment options and menopause hormone therapy as appropriate for the individual patient. In addition to clinical care, Dr. Shen focuses on educating her patients, other physicians and future physicians on women’s post reproductive health. She is actively developing curricula and educational aids for future physicians and health care providers on menopause medicine and the importance of healthy aging. Dr. Shen has published numerous articles and book chapters on menopause and perimenopause. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and had served on the Board of Trustees for the North American Menopause Society. Dr. Shen earned her Master’s in Public Health and her Medical Degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. During the 18 years Dr. Shen spent in general practice she became aware of the lack of physician education on post-reproductive health in women. Since her 2005 return to Johns Hopkins, she has committed herself to raising awareness of menopausal and post-reproductive health in women to help them stay their healthiest beginning in peri-menopause and as they age. Videos Meet Our Experts: Dr. Wen Shen Menopause Webinar - Dr. Wen Shen. Dr. Shen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

"Margot Watson, M.D., a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the College of Wooster, attended the University of Maryland Medical School and performed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Vermont. She joined Signature OB/GYN in 1991. She has specialized training in laparoscopic surgery and has volunteered her medical services to needy patients in Baltimore City, New Mexico, South America, Pakistan and Nepal. Dr. Watson currently serves as Department Vice-Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Watson has expertise in all aspects of gynecologic care, including but not limited to abnormal pap smear and cervical dysplasia contraception to birth control with Nexplanon and IUDs, which are available in the office. Dr. Watson was voted a ""Top Doc"" in the 2018 edition of Baltimore Magazine. Videos Hysterectomy Menopause Endometriosis Fibroids". Dr. Watson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Female Genital Sores, and Vitiligo.

Dr. Jennifer Fundora is a neonatologist at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. She specializes in diagnosing and treating premature babies or newborns with high-risk or complex health conditions. She has a specialized interest in neonatal intestinal injury as well as nutrition, feeding and growth. Dr. Fundora graduated from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. She then completed a residency in pediatrics and later a fellowship in neonatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Fundora is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Premature Infant, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Gastroschisis.

Donna Raval is a Neonatologist in Fulton, Maryland. Dr. Raval is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Placental Insufficiency, Polyhydramnios, and Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.

Karen Perkins is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Randallstown, Maryland. Dr. Perkins is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Cysts, Menorrhagia, and Angiomyoma. Dr. Perkins is currently accepting new patients.

Sally Sondergaard is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Owings Mills, Maryland. Dr. Sondergaard is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Menorrhagia, and Female Genital Sores. Dr. Sondergaard is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Louis Kokkinokos graduated with honors from the University of Maryland Baltimore Campus with a degree in Biological Sciences. He subsequently went on to earn his medical degree and complete his residency at the University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore. Before joining Signature OB/GYN in 2006, Dr. Kokkinakos spent six years in private practice and ten years as an Attending Physician at Rhodes General Hospital in Greece. Dr. Kokkinokos delivers babies exclusively at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. His top area of expertise is Female Genital Sores.

"After completing dual undergraduate bachelor degrees in psychology and biology, Dr. Denise Kirkner-Vourlos earned her medical degree from the St. George’s University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey, where she received the 2006 Resident of the Year award and the 2006 Advanced Robotic Laparoscopic Surgeon of the Year award. Dr. Kirkner-Vourlos delivers babies exclusively at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Kirkner-Vourlos is particularly interested in critical care medicine and high-risk pregnancy. In her free time, she enjoys cycling. Videos Puberty, periods and ""the pill"" Your First Gynecologist Visit". Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma and Uterine Fibroids.

Veronika Levin, M.D., is an obstetrician and gynecologist at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Dr. Levin delivers babies exclusively at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Levin attended The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her residency at Reading Hospital in Pennsylvania. Prior to this, she earned her undergraduate degree from University of Maryland, College Park. When she is not providing excellent care to her patients, Dr. Levin enjoys spending time with her friends and family – especially her son and husband. She likes to stay active; always finding time for dancing and playing sports. Her top area of expertise is Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods.

Dr. Udo delivers babies exclusively at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Lichen Sclerosus, and Rectocele.

Karen Wang, M.D., is a fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon whose primary clinical focus is on the surgical management of benign gynecologic conditions, including abnormal bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic pain and office procedures. She is the division director of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery for Johns Hopkins as well as associate fellowship director. Her research interests include quality and safety, surgical outcomes and surgical training. In her previous role, Dr. Wang was the associate director and fellowship director of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She has a passion for patient-centered care and treats patients as if they are family. She believes that innovative gynecologic surgical procedures can help women get their lives back with shorter and less painful recovery times. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Adenomyosis, and Carney Complex.

Meghan O’Connor, M.D., is a gynecologist and obstetrician with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Dr. O’Connor earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX and completed her residency training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her top areas of expertise are Myotonia Congenita and Cervical Dysplasia.

Melinda Afzal, D.O., practices obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Howard County. She received her doctor of osteopathy degree from The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia, and completed her residency training at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Afzal delivers babies exclusively at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Videos Caring for the CommunityMeet Dr. Melinda Afzal. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts and Vaginal Dryness.

Andrea Kwong, M.D., practices obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Howard County. Dr. Kwong takes care of obstetric and gynecologic patients and does deliveries and surgeries exclusively at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. She received her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., and completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She is fluent in Spanish. Her top areas of expertise are Menorrhagia, Vaginal Cysts, and Vaginal Dryness.

Veena Choubey, M.D., practices obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. She performs robotic and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Choubey delivers babies exclusively at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. She earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, and completed her residency training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Lichen Sclerosus.

"Endrika Hinton is an assistant professor of gynecology and obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She received an undergraduate degree in biology at Stanford University and after graduating from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, she started a residency in gynecology and obstetrics that led to a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and fertility at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Hinton has been recognized for her contributions to medicine with “Best Doctors in America” awards and a nomination by The Daily Record as one of ""Maryland's Top 100 Women"". She is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and The Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Videos Dr. Endrika HintonInfertility Specialist". Dr. Hinton is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hirsutism in Women, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Janelle Jackman is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Jackman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Endometriosis, Asherman Syndrome, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Pardis Hosseinzadeh, M.D., M.S. is a physician in Gynecology and Obstetrics. She earned her medical degree from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in her hometown of Isfahan, Iran. Dr. Hosseinzadeh completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as a Post-doctoral research fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Subsequently, Dr. Hosseinzadeh completed a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, where she received training in all aspects of fertility care, including treating both female and male infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, polycystic ovarian syndrome, premature ovarian insufficiency, and fertility preservation. She has also earned a Master of Science in clinical and translational science from the university. Dr. Hosseinzadeh believes that nothing is more important than family, and is passionate about helping her patients build the family of their dreams. She feels that it is a true privilege to help and support her patients through one of the most vulnerable and challenging times in their lives. Videos Dr. Pardis HosseinzadehInfertility Specialist. Dr. Hosseinzadeh is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Hydrops Fetalis, Fetal Edema, and Gestational Diabetes.

David Silverman is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Dr. Silverman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Female Genital Sores, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Kristin Patzkowsky is an Ob-Gyn and is part of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Group and the Multidisciplinary Fibroid Center for the Division of Gynecologic Specialties at Johns Hopkins. She also holds the title of Assistant Program Director, GYN/OB Residency Program, at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Patzkowsky completed her fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at the University of Michigan Medical Center. After fellowship, she became an assistant professor at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, where she stayed for nearly five years. At Montefiore, she served as the Director of Benign Robotic Gynecology and was responsible for training residents and fellows in robotic surgery. Dr. Patzkowsky has participated as a clinical instructor in minimally invasive surgical techniques at numerous national venues, district meetings and abroad. Her research interests include the causes, presentation, effects and treatment of fibroids and adenomyosis. Her professional interests include minimally invasive surgery and the treatment of fibroids, adenomyosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis and ovarian cysts. Dr. Patzkowsky is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis, Angiomyoma, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.