Shirali Patel is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

Arvinder Uppal is a Radiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Uppal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

Brian Monroe is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Monroe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Thyroid Nodule, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Edward Ahn is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

Donna Raval is a Neonatologist in Fulton, Maryland. Dr. Raval is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Placental Insufficiency, Polyhydramnios, and Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.

James Stuart Ferriss is an associate professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and director of the F.J. Montz Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program. He is an expert in the care of women with cancers of the uterus, cervix, vulva, vagina, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Dr. Ferriss is passionate about minimally invasive approaches to surgery and has extensive experience with robotic surgery. Dr. Ferriss received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University. He then completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and his fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of Virginia. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Ferriss was associate professor in the departments of women’s health and oncology at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. Before that, he was assistant professor in the department of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at Temple University in Philadelphia. Dr. Ferriss’ research is focused on innovations in surgical and clinical education. Dr. Ferriss serves on a variety of boards and is a member of the Society of Gyneocologic Oncology, Mid-Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American College of Surgeons and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He has been recognized with several awards and honors, including being named a top doctor for outstanding patient care. Dr. Ferriss’ passion for getting to know each of his patients’ values and personal treatment goals and empowering them to be active participants in their treatment defines his approach to patient care. Dr. Ferriss has special interest in supporting his patients through the entire arc of their cancer care from diagnosis to surgery, chemotherapy, and survivorship and palliative care. Videos Dr. Stuart FerrissGynecologic Oncologist Contact for Research Inquiries 600 N. Wolfe St Phipps 281 Baltimore, MD 21287 Research Summary Dr. Ferriss’ research currently focuses on increasing the diversity of patients recruited to clinical trials by understanding the factors and circumstances that prevent some patients from participating. He is also focused on innovations in surgical and clinical education. Dr. Ferriss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Debashish Bose is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Bose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Bose is currently accepting new patients.

Cornelious Musara is a General Surgeon in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Musara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

Charles Boice is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Boice is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Hernia Surgery, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Boice is currently accepting new patients.

Carolyn Morales is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Morales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids. Dr. Morales is currently accepting new patients.

Sweta Patel is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cysts, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Juliette Prust is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Prust is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. Her top areas of expertise are Nabothian Cyst, Ovarian Cysts, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Angiomyoma, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Prust is currently accepting new patients.

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 the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

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 the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. Her top areas of expertise are Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Kimberly Levinson, M.D., is an associate professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Her areas of clinical expertise include minimally invasive surgery with both robotic and single incision laparoscopy, ovarian cancer debulking, cervical cancer and dysplasia. Dr. Levinson received her undergraduate degree from Tufts University. She earned her M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and her M.P.H. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She completed her medical residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and performed a clinical fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Levinson has also completed international research at Preventive Oncology International in Peru and the School for International Training in Chile. Dr. Levinson joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2014. Her research interests include health care disparities in gynecologic tumors, cervical cancer prevention and treatment, and surgical innovation. She has published numerous manuscripts in gynecologic oncology involving these and other various research topics. Dr. Levinson is currently a principal investigator in the Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Cervical Cancer. In addition, she has a strong commitment to education, and she is the assistant director of the Johns Hopkins residency program and the associate director of the Gynecologic Oncology fellowship. Dr. Levinson is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Levinson was recognized with a Robert B. Hunt Award for Best Paper Published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology in 2014. Dr. Levinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Kelly Lafaro, MD, MPH, is a general surgeon with a specialty in gastrointestinal surgical oncology and hepatobiliary surgery. She is part of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Dr. Lafaro earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed her residency at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Her fellowship in complex general surgical oncology was completed at City of Hope National Medical Center. Dr. Lafaro’s expertise includes pancreatic adenocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, minimally invasive pancreatic and liver surgeries, and colorectal liver metastases. In addition to her clinical experience, Dr. Lafaro is published in the field of liver and pancreatic cancer. She is interested in the improvement of surgical and post-surgical outcomes. Dr. Lafaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

William Burns, M.D., is an assistant professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a surgeon within the Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Prior to joining the faculty at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Burns served as an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Michigan, as well as an attending physician at the University of Michigan Health Systems and the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Dr. Burns received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and was awarded a research training fellowship by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He completed an internship and residency in general surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital followed by clinical fellowship training in complex general surgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Additionally, he completed postgraduate research fellowships in the field of cancer immunotherapy and tumor immunology at the National Cancer Institute and the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Burns specializes in treating patients with tumors of the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract, sarcoma and melanoma. He is trained in traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Furthermore, he works closely with colleagues in medical and radiation oncology to provide comprehensive cancer care. His research focuses on immune cell-tumor cell interactions to improve outcomes in patients with pancreatic cancer, cancer immunotherapy for solid tumors, the role of lymph node surgery in the treatment of cancer, and human biospecimen analysis to guide therapy in patients with cancer. He is a member of several professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, Association of Academic Surgery, and Society of Immunotherapy for Cancer. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

Dwight Im is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Im is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. His top areas of expertise are Rectocele, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Im is currently accepting new patients.

Teresa Diaz-Montes is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Diaz-Montes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lump in the Abdomen. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Vulvar Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Diaz-Montes is currently accepting new patients.