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. 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.

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.

Julia Mattson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Fallston, Maryland. Dr. Mattson is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy, Ectopic Pregnancy, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Bartholin Cyst or Abscess.

"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.

Khara M. Simpson, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, she was an instructor in obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Simpson’s areas of clinical expertise include minimally invasive gynecologic surgery for conditions ranging from endometriosis to fibroids to ovarian cysts. Dr. Simpson earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Hampton University. She earned her M.D. from Howard University College of Medicine and completed her medical residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed a fellowship in minimally invasive gynecology at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Simpson’s research interests include robotic and single-site surgical innovations. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Webinar - Minimally Invasive Treatment for Uterine Fibroids New Center to Take Multidisciplinary Approach to Endometriosis, Johns Hopkins Gynecology & Obstetrics Newsletter (Winter 2018) Fellowship Launches for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Gynecology & Obstetrics Newsletter (Winter 2018). Dr. Simpson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Angiomyoma, Endoscopy, and Hysterectomy.

Abigail Combs is a Reproductive Medicine specialist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Combs is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy.

Dr. Harold Yihao Wu is a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon and researcher who specializes in treating women with abnormal uterine bleeding, uterine fibroids, adenomyosis and endometriosis. He has extensive expertise in minimally invasive surgical procedures to address these conditions. Dr. Wu also conducts clinical research to find ways to continue improving patient care and outcomes. Dr. Wu understands that the best patient-centered care depends on open and honest communication between doctors and patients, which he facilitates with a caring and compassionate approach. He ensures each individual has time to ask questions and voice concerns. A skilled listener, Dr. Wu honors the trust patients place in him. He creates a safe environment to discuss all aspects of women’s well-being and experience, including menstrual problems, pelvic pain, and LGBTQ and sexual health. Dr. Wu’s distinctive education started with earning his bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in music and neurobiology at Harvard University, where he was named to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He earned his M.D. at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He also completed a residency in gynecology and obstetrics at Johns Hopkins and was administrative chief resident. A fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Johns Hopkins followed. Dr. Wu then joined the Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics as a faculty member. When not caring for patients, Dr. Wu, an accomplished pianist and self-described “foodie,” enjoys classical music, cooking with his partner and enjoying new cuisine. Videos Myths & Misconceptions: Understanding Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids (Webinar). Dr. Wu is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Menorrhagia, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.

Anja Frost, M.D. is a Gyn/Ob practitioner and is a part of the minimally invasive surgery group and multidisciplinary Fibroid Center under the Division of Gynecologic Specialties at Johns Hopkins. She is also the director of robotic simulation in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Dr. Frost completed her medical education at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences before completing residency training in Gyn/Ob at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and was recruited to remain at Johns Hopkins as a faculty member. Dr. Frost is a Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence Award recipient. Her research interests include optimization of the patient experience regarding postoperative pain control, and quality improvement projects to optimize surgical workflow and patient safety. Her other professional interests include minimally invasive surgery and treatment of fibroids, adenomyosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis and ovarian cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Angiomyoma, Hysterectomy, and Tubal Ligation.

Bronwyn Bedrick is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Lutherville, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Infertility, Hydatidiform Mole, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, and Gestational Trophoblastic Disease.

Dr. Howard Zacur is the Theodore and Ingrid Baramki Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. His areas of clinical expertise include infertility related to prolactin disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis and uterine fibroids. Dr. Zacur is also an expert in hormone replacement and other treatments for peri- and postmenopausal women. Dr. Zacur received his undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard College. He earned his M.D. from the University of Miami School of Medicine and his Ph.D. in reproductive biology from the Johns Hopkins University. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and went on to perform a fellowship there in reproductive endocrinology. Dr. Zacur joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 1980. Dr. Zacur has published more than 100 peer-reviewed research articles and several book chapters on reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Dr. Zacur is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists and a member of several scientific societies, including the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, The Endocrine Society and the American Fertility Society. He serves as a member of the editorial board for Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Zacur is also the recipient of the first annual J. Donald Woodruff Teaching Award. His top areas of expertise are Menopause, Infertility, and Bartholin Cyst or Abscess.

Anita Madison is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Lutherville, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Ectopic Pregnancy, Turner Syndrome, Mosaicism, Intersex, and Tubal Ligation.

Julie Jacobstein is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Premenstrual Syndrome, Menorrhagia, and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome.

Katherine Cameron is a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist in the Baltimore area who specializes in diagnosing and treating women facing infertility. Dr. Cameron treats patients with a wide range of conditions, including recurrent pregnancy loss, polycystic ovarian syndrome, premature ovarian insufficiency and medical endocrinology syndromes, at the Johns Hopkins Fertility Center. Dr. Cameron completed her undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis and her medical school, residency and fellowship training at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research has focused on fertility and quality of life issues for cancer survivors. She has also investigated how exposure to certain environmental factors in the womb — such as if a mother smoked or took certain medications while pregnant — affects a woman’s future reproductive health. In addition to her medical degree, Dr. Cameron holds a master’s degree in bioethics and serves on the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Ethics Committee. Outside of medicine, Dr. Cameron enjoys spending time outdoors, including hiking, skiing and playing tennis. Her top areas of expertise are HELLP Syndrome, Eclampsia, Menopause, and Infertility.

Francine McLeod, M.D., is an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and associate residency program director. A native of the Washington, D.C., area, Dr. McLeod is passionate about community health, health literacy and education. Her areas of clinical expertise include medical and surgical management of menstrual disorders, contraceptive management, abnormal pap smears and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. McLeod received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and she then attended the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore. Dr. McLeod is dedicated to medical education and the use of simulation as a tool for surgical competency and patient safety. Her research focuses on health disparity, patient safety, surgical skills and curriculum development. She is active in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Her top areas of expertise are Vitiligo, Female Genital Sores, and Tubal Ligation.

Ziad Hubayter, M.D., M.P.H., is a physician with expertise in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut. Dr. Hubayter completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and earned a Masters in Public Health at the George Washington University in D.C. He then completed a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at John's Hopkins University. Dr. Hubayter also completed an MBA at the John's Hopkins Carey Business School. Dr. Hubayter has expertise in the field of fertility preservation, oncofertility, IVF, diminished ovarian reserve and unexplained infertility. His medical interests also include reproductive surgery to assist patients to conceive. Before returning to Hopkins, Dr. Hubayter was practicing in the D.C. area and was selected by his peers as a Top Doctor in his specialty by the Washingtonian. In addition to English, he is fluent in French and Arabic, and medically fluent in Spanish. Videos Dr. Ziad HubayterInfertility Specialist. His top area of expertise is Infertility.

Jennifer Doorey, M.D., M.S., is an assistant professor in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include general obstetrics and gynecology, family planning,minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and gender affirming gynecologic procedures. Dr. Doorey received an undergraduate degree in economics from Princeton University. She went on to complete a Master of Science in clinical and health services research from Dartmouth College, followed by obtaining an M.D. from the University of North Carolina. Dr. Doorey began her residency at the University of Hawaii, and she completed training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She is a published author and has been invited to speak at national as well as international conferences regarding surgical education, contraception and family planning, pregnancy and COVID-19 vaccines, and patient care and rehabilitation after hospitalization. Her research interests include medical education, particularly simulation and procedural education, and the effects of medical intervention in labor and delivery. In 2022, Dr. Doorey received the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education. She is also the host of popular medical student podcast Procedure Ready: Ob/Gyn, during which she talks about how M.D., N.P. and P.A. students can prepare for their first procedural experiences. Her top area of expertise is Menorrhagia.

Daniel Green is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Sparks, Maryland. His top area of expertise is Ovarian Cancer.

Mary Keperling is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Vitiligo, Female Genital Sores, Hydrocele, and Lichen Sclerosus.

Carla Weisman is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Amenorrhea.