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.

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.

Albert Simmonds is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Damascus, Maryland. Dr. Simmonds is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Menorrhagia, Placental Insufficiency, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Simmonds is currently accepting new patients.

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.

"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.

Sujithra Jayaraj-Sudarsan is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Mount Airy, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Dr. Jayaraj-Sudarsan is currently accepting new patients.

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.

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.

Nora Molloy-Daly is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Eldersburg, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Menorrhagia and Female Genital Sores. Dr. Molloy-Daly is currently accepting new patients.

Radha Padhy is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Mount Airy, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Female Genital Sores, Bartholin Cyst or Abscess, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Dr. Padhy is currently accepting new patients.

Amber Warmsley is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Damascus, Maryland. Her top area of expertise is Preeclampsia. Dr. Warmsley is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Piness was born in Los Angeles, CA. Prior to becoming an OB-GYN, she received her undergraduate degree from Williams College and her M.D. degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She remained at Georgetown for her OB-GYN residency training. Before becoming an OB Hospitalist at Shady Grove Medical Center (SGMC) in 2015, Dr. Piness was in private practice in Northern Virginia for 25 years. She was a Governor-appointed Member of the Virginia Board of Medicine from 2004-2013 and served as its President from 2009-2010. She is currently proud to serve as a Member of the SGMC Medical Executive Committee. She was honored to be awarded the SGMC Physician RISES Award in 2018. This award is given biannually to the physician who exemplifies the hospital’s values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. When away from work, she enjoys traveling, taking long walks with friends and family, and spending time with her husband and two adult daughters.

Kathleen Mcdonald is a Neonatologist in Columbia, Maryland. Her top area of expertise is Patent Ductus Arteriosus.

Monsurat Adeyemo is a Neonatologist in Columbia, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Proximal Symphalangism, Syndactyly Type 1, and Congenital Syphilis.

Kavitha Konduru is a Neonatologist in Columbia, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Undescended Testicle, Polydactyly, and Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly.

Carol Goundry is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Columbia, Maryland.

Mohammed Shafeeq Ahmed, MD, MBA, FACOG, is the president of Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Ahmed is responsible for the overall operation and direction of the hospital. Ahmed joined the hospital as chief medical officer/vice president of Medical Affairs in July 2016. In this role, he served as the hospital's designated medical safety and quality officer, and led Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in integrating services and quality care standards with those of Johns Hopkins Medicine. He provided administrative oversight for professional staff activities. Ahmed has served as chief operating officer/chief medical officer of Baystate Health’s Eastern Region in Springfield, Massachusetts and several other positions in the Baystate Health system, including chief operating officer/chief medical officer at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital and regional medical director for Baystate Medical Practices. Before joining Baystate, Ahmed was a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Naval Medical Corps and served as an attending obstetrician/gynecologist at the Naval Hospital – Cherry Point, North Carolina, where he was also the president of the medical staff and chief of obstetrics/gynecology. Ahmed received his medical and bachelor’s degrees from Boston University, followed by a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Baystate Medical Center. He later completed a health care leader fellowship at the Massachusetts Healthcare Leadership College. Additionally, Ahmed holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Isenberg School of Business at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. Ahmed is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018, Becker’s Hospital Review named Ahmed one of the “100 Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know.”.