Bruce R. Kressel, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an instructor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition to an expertise in breast and lung cancer, Dr. Kressel has an expertise in gynecologic oncology and general medical oncology, with specific focuses on hematologic malignancies including lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma. Dr. Kressel earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology, also at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Kressel completed a fellowship in oncology at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center as well. Dr. Kressel has been regularly named one of America’s Top Doctors and one of America's Top Doctors for Cancer by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly, as well as a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Kressel is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Kressel has contributed to numerous publications, presentations and clinical trials. Dr. Kressel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Splenectomy.

Dr. Michael Pishvaian is the director of Gastrointestinal, Developmental Therapeutics and Clinical Research Programs for the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in the Greater Washington Area and an associate professor at the School of Medicine. Dr. Pishvaian is a fellowship-trained gastrointestinal oncologist specializing in pancreatic and refractory colorectal cancers. He is committed to precision medicine and provides his patients with the most appropriate and advanced level of care. He conducts all phases of clinical trials for all GI cancers and enrolls qualifying patients. Click here to learn more about oncology clinical trials the Greater Washington Area. Dr. Pishvaian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Willard Barnes is a Gynecologic Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, and Oophorectomy.

Dr. Mary Wilkinson is a medical oncologist caring for patients with breast cancer and gyn malignancies. Dr. Wilkinson sees patients primarily at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC. She also serves as clinical director of the Under Armour Breast Health Innovation Center at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Wilkinson received her undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Rice University and earned her M.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed her residency and performed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Wilkinson joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2019. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Wilkinson was director of breast cancer research at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute and president of Medical Oncology Hematology Associates of Northern Virginia. She also spent time on the faculty at Georgetown University and the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Wilkinson is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Wilkinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Dr. Mildred R. Chernofsky is a gynecologic oncologist at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an associate professor in obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University School of Medicine and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). She practices out of the Sibley Center for Gynecologic Oncology and Advanced Pelvic Surgery. Dr. Chernofsky is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. With a focus on gynecology and obstetrics, Dr. Chernofsky has an expertise in advanced laparoscopy, gestational trophoblastic disease and robotic surgery. Dr. Chernofsky earned her medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. She completed a general internship and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the National Naval Medical Center of San Diego, as well as a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center. Dr. Chernofsky was named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly in 2012 and 2014. She was also named a Top Doctor in the D.C. region by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Chernofsky is also a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Chernofsky has clinical interests in uterine, ovarian, cervical and vulvar cancers, as well as genital dysplasia. She has contributed to numerous clinical trials in her position as a principal investigator for Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG), as well as various publications and presentations. Dr. Chernofsky also participates in patient educational forums both locally and those sponsored by the Foundation for Women’s Cancer. Dr. Chernofsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, and Hysterectomy.

Sarah Temkin is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Temkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

Ebony Hoskins is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hoskins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Hoskins is currently accepting new patients.

Mervat Saleh is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Saleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Multiple Myeloma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Saleh is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Staples sees patients Monday thru Friday in Building D, Level 4. Dr. Jeanine Staples is a fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist with the Sibley Center for Gynecologic Oncology and Advanced Pelvic Surgery. She is trained in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques. She has a special interest in the surgical management of gynecologic malignancies and preinvasive diseases of the vulva, vagina and cervix in addition to complex benign gynecologic diseases. She holds a masters degree in public health and her areas of research interest include screening and prevention of gynecologic malignancies as well as disparities in outcomes of women with gynecologic cancers. Dr. Staples is passionate about reducing disparities in gynecologic cancers through community engagement and education. Dr. Staples has given national presentations and lectures on these topics and is published in the field. She is also passionate about HPV vaccination and serves as a member of the Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia's HPV Taskforce Committee. Videos The Importance of Good Gynecologic Health Selected Publications Staples JN, Duska L. Cancer Screening and Prevention Highlights in Gynecologic Cancer. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 2019 Mar;46(1):19-36. PMID: 30683264 Staples JN, Lester J, Li A, Walsh C, Cass I, Karlan BY, Bresee C, Rimel BJ. Language as a barrier to cancer clinical trial accrual: assessing consenting team knowledge and practices for cancer clinical trial consent among low English fluency patients. Applied Cancer Research 2018; 38:14 Staples JN, Peres LC, Camacho TF, Alberg AJ, Bandera EV, Barnoltz-Sloan J, Bondy ML, Crote ML, Funkhouser E, Moorman PG, Peters ES, Schwartz AG, Terry PD, Schildkraut JM. Cardiovascular co-morbidities and risk of ovarian carcinoma among African-American women in the African American Cancer Epidemiology Study (AACES). Gynecologic Oncology 2020 Jul; 158: 123-129. PMID: 32362566 Staples JN, Wong MS, Rimel BJ. An Educational Intervention to Improve HPV and Cervical Cancer Knowledge Among African American College Students. Gynecologic Oncology 2018; 149(1):101-105. PMID: 29605043 Patel S, Staples JN, Garcia C, Chatfield L, Ferriss JS, Duska LR. Are minority women less likely to participate in clinical trials? Gynecologic Oncology 2020 May; 157(2):323-328. PMID: 32253046 Lectures & Presentations Racial disparities in surgical outcomes of patients undergoing debulking surgery for ovarian cancer, Oral Presentation, Grand Rounds, University of Virginia Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Charlottesville, VA, 6/3/20. Dr. Staples is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Ovarian Cysts, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Hysterectomy.

George Maxwell is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Maxwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Fibroids, Hysterectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Maxwell is currently accepting new patients.

Pavani Chalasani is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chalasani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Chalasani is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Leger is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Leger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.

Ravi Sarma is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sarma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Breast Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Chukwuemeka Ihemelandu is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ihemelandu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Appendix Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Ihemelandu is currently accepting new patients.

Kavita Natrajan is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Natrajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Anemia.

Adriana Medina is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Medina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Hemoglobinopathy, and Lynch Syndrome.

Deepak Chander is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).