Expertise: General obstetrics, Family planning, Childbirth education, Management of outpatient and inpatient obstetric patients

Alyssa Cook, M.D., practices internal medicine and pediatrics at East Baltimore Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Penn State University College of Medicine, and completed her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Cook is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics.

Amal Hassan Ahmed Awadalla, M.D., received her medical degree from Faculty of Medicine University of Khartoum, and completed her residency at Queens Hospital Center. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in internal and geriatric medicine.

Professional School: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

Professional Training:  Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing & Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Ms. Burrell graduated nursing school from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and earned a MSN/MPH joint degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing & Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She has experience with women’s health, pediatrics, substance use disorder, HIV care, PrEP and HCV.

Board: American Midwifery Certification Board

Professional School: Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Amy Leitzel is a certified nurse midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner. She is currently practicing at the Highlandtown Healthy Living Center. Ms. Leitzel earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from Duke University and a master of arts degree in mathematics from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. She completed her master of science in nursing and a post-master’s in nurse midwifery at Vanderbilt University. She is on the Baltimore Medical System OB tracking committee and is a Superuser for Baltimore Medical System’s NextGen electronic medical records.

Board: American Board of Internal Medicine

Professional School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Professional Training: University of Maryland Medical System

Dr. Maldonado is an Internal Medicine Physician at Highlandtown. She attended University of Maryland Medical School and completed her residency at the University of Maryland Medical System. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is dedicated to caring for the growing local Hispanic community and is enthusiastic about helping the community stay healthy and manage their chronic diseases. She speaks Spanish and was born and raised in Puerto Rico.

Expertise: General obstetrics, General gynecology, Colposcopy, Family planning, Research on addiction and pregnancy

Professional School: Coppin State University

Board: American Board of Pediatrics

Professional School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Professional Training: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Expertise: General obstetrics and gynecology, Adolescent health, Contraception, Childbirth education, Breastfeeding support

Board: American Board of Family Medicine / Sports Medicine

Professional School: Punjab Medical College

Professional Training: State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Mercy Medical Center, Janesville, Wisconsin for Sports Medicine fellowship

Dr. Haroon is a Sports Medicine and Family Medicine Physician for Saint Agnes. He attended Punjab Medical College and completed his residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo Family Medicine Program. Dr. Haroon also completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine.

Berendena Vander Tuig, M.D., M.P.H., practices obstetrics and gynecology at East Baltimore Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine, and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Professional School:

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Training:

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

Dr. Budzinski graduated medical school from Nova Southeastern University and completed her professional training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. She has a strong interest in community and international health and a passion for working with children with limited access to health care.

Primary Academic Title

Professional School: Brown University

Professional Training: University of Maryland

Dr. Chamberlain is a family medicine doctor at Highlandtown. She attended medical school at Brown University in Providence, RI and completed her residency at the University of Maryland Family and Community Medicine. She was selected as chief resident and won multiple teaching awards during her residency. Prior to medical school, Dr. Chamberlain served as a health educator in Albania with the Peace Corps. Dr. Chamberlain choose to go into family medicine because of the long term relationships with patients. She enjoys all aspects of family medicine, with special interests in procedures, LGBTQ care, PrEP, women’s health, sexual health and suboxone treatment.

Colleen Leavitt, M.D., received her medical degree and completed her residency in medicine & pediatrics at Loyola University School of Medicine. Dr. Leavitt is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics.

Cynthia H. Argani, M.D., FACOG, is an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and director of labor and delivery at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

Dr. Argani has clinical and research interests in patient safety issues and the management of complicated patients in the labor and delivery setting. She has been published in various medical journals, including the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Dr. David Dowdy holds a joint appointment in medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is an associate professor of epidemiology with a joint appointment in international health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. His area of clinical expertise is internal medicine. He is the inaugural holder of the B. Frank and Kathleen Polk Professorship.

Dr. Dowdy received his B.S. from Duke University and earned his Sc.M. and M.D.-Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins. He performed his residency at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine.

Alexandra Abbate, M.D., is an instructor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Her areas of clinical expertise include general obstetric and gynecologic care, and she is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Abbate received her undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University, where she studied biology and Spanish. She spent the following year working as an English teaching assistant in Mexico through the Fulbright program. Dr. Abbate went on to earn her medical degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine, and completed her residency at the University of Texas at Austin, where she served as chief resident. During residency, she received several medical student teaching awards, including the Gold Humanism Honor Society Excellence in Teaching Award.

Her research interests include breastfeeding disparities in the early postpartum period and health outcome disparities in underserved populations. Dr. Abbate’s special interests also include providing care to underserved patients in the community, and medical education.

Dr. Dietz is an Instructor of Pediatrics

Board: American Board of Family Medicine

Professional School: University of Maryland at Baltimore

Professional Training: York Hospital-Family Medicine

Dr. Sippel is a Family Practitioner at Highlandtown. She attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency at the York Hospital Family Practice Residency. Dr. Sippel is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award from the Drexel University School of Medicine. Dr. Sippel has also been a Medical Missionary to India and Belize. Dr. Sippel appreciates the opportunity to establish long-term relationships with her patients

Board: American Board of Family Practice

Professional School: Howard University College of Medicine

Professional Training: University of Maryland Medical System

Dr. Isles is the Center Medical Director for Belair-Edison and Medical Director for Clinical Information. She specializes in Family Medicine. Dr. Isles attended Howard University College of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Maryland Department of Family Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She chairs or is a member of many Baltimore Medical System committees, including the Cancer Screening Committee and the Access Committee. Dr. Isles works in community health care because it is important to her that all patients have access to quality health care without regard to their ability to pay.

Board: American Board of Pediatrics

Professional School: Howard University College of Medicine

Professional Training: University of Maryland Medical System

Dr. Green-Su graduated from Howard University, College of Medicine and completed her professional training at University of Maryland Medical System. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Green-Su is practicing Pediatrics at the St. Agnes location.

Board: American Board of Family Medicine

Professional School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

Professional Training: Mountain Area Health Education Center

Hermon Smith III, M.D., is a pediatrician at East Baltimore Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and completed his residency training at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Dr. Smith is board certified in pediatrics. He is an instructor of pediatrics at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore.

Board: American Board of Pediatrics

Professional School: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Professional Training: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans Pediatric Residency Program

BMS Committee(s): Clinician Compensation Committee, Medical Review Committee, Quality Plan Advisory Group, Rights and Responsibilities Committee, Super User Committee
Dr. Terry is a Pediatrician at Baltimore Medical System at Saint Agnes. She attended medical school at the University of Tennessee and completed her residency at Louisiana State University. Dr. Terry is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is the Pediatric lead at Saint Agnes and is a member of the Baltimore Medical System Quality and Performance Improvement Committee.

Board: American Board of Internal Medicine

Professional School: University of Ghana

Professional Training: Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center

Dr. Carr is an Internal Medicine Physician at Belair-Edison. He attended the University of Ghana Medical School and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Carr completed his residency at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT. He is a member of the Baltimore Medical System Chronic Care Committee.

James Petit, M.D. is a dedicated and experienced healthcare professional with a passion for helping others. He has 11 years of experience in the medical field and is trained in internal and addiction medicine. Dr. Petit takes pride in providing personalized care to each patient, taking the time to listen to their concerns and develop an individualized treatment plan. He is also committed to staying up to date with the latest medical advancements and techniques in order to provide the highest quality care possible. When not working, Dr. Petit enjoys spending time exercising and spending time working on his aquarium.

Ms. Johnson is a Behavioral Health Integrationist at Middlesex Family Health Center. She has a MSW in Clinical Social Work (Health) from the University of Maryland Baltimore and is certified by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. Her primary focus is clinical and mental health. Before joining Baltimore Medical System, she worked with children and teenagers in foster care, outpatient mental health clinics and intensive home and school treatment.

Dr. Jeremy Greene is an associate professor of the history of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise includes internal medicine. Dr. Greene serves as the Elizabeth Treide and A. McGehee Harvey Chair in the History of Medicine.

Dr. Greene’s research interests include the history of therapeutics, especially pharmaceuticals.

He also practices internal medicine at the East Baltimore Medical Center with admitting privileges to the Johns Hopkins University Hospital.

Dr. Greene earned his M.D. and Ph.D. from Harvard University. He completed his residency at Brigham & Women’s Hospital.

Dr. McDermeit received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in 2016. Following graduation, he returned to Johns Hopkins University where he previously completed his undergraduate training in public health and completed his internal medicine residency at the School of Medicine with a focus in Urban Primary Care.

Expertise: Dysmorphology, Genetics and Inherited Diseases, Pediatrics

Research Interests: Genetic medicine

Dr. Bodurtha is a Professor of Genetic Medicine

Katherine Rediger, M.S.N., C.R.N.P., is a family nurse practitioner who works with a high-need, high-cost population in East Baltimore, serving as the Director of Clinical Operations for the Priority Access Primary Care program at EBMC. N.P. Rediger enjoys working on a primary care team with integrated behavioral health services, and helps run a mindfulness group for her clients. She is an active yoga practitioner and also enjoys sharing the benefits of yoga with her patients. Prior to working as a nurse practitioner, N.P. Rediger worked as an emergency and trauma nurse for 8 years. She has volunteered abroad working in medical programs in Haiti, Peru and India.

Katherine Shaw, M.D., practices internal medicine and pediatrics at East Baltimore Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and completed her residency in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Shaw is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics.

Kevin Klembczyk M.D., practices internal medicine and pediatrics at East Baltimore Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Columbia University and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Primary Care Residency program.

Board: American Board of Pediatrics

Professional School: Universidad de Buenos Aires

Professional Training: University of Chicago Hospital

Dr. Manfredi graduated from Universidad de Buenos Aires and completed her professional training at University of Chicago Hospital. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Manfredi is practicing Pediatrics at the Highlandtown location. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Professional School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Professional Training: University of Maryland Medical System

Dr. Lisa A. Cooper is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health.  She is also the James F. Fries Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine and a core faculty member  in the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology, and Clinical Research, and she holds a joint appointment in the School of Nursing. Dr. Cooper was born in Liberia, West Africa, where she witnessed the effects of social deprivation on the health of many of her fellow citizens and developed the passion for her career in medicine and public health.

Professional School: John Hopkins University

Professional Training: Maria J. Khanuja, MSN, CRNP, practices internal medicine at East Baltimore Medical System. She received her nursing degree at the Binghamton University and Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. Maria J. Khanuja is a Certified Nurse Practitioner in Adult-Gerontology.

Denisse Mueller, M.D., is a pediatrician at East Baltimore Medical Center. She also serves as office medical director for pediatrics at the practice. Dr. Mueller earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed her residency training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Mueller is board certified in pediatrics.

Dr. Venkataramani is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a general internist and general pediatrician with a clinical interest in primary care. Her research interests include improving the delivery of primary care and preventive services to underserved and low-income communities through family-oriented, community-based approaches and studying the impacts of health-related policies across generations.

She received her M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the Harvard Brigham and Women’s/Boston Children’s Hospital combined internal medicine/pediatrics residency program. She completed a research fellowship in General Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins. She also earned an M.P.H. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health.

Melanie Bukhari, M.D., practices obstetrics and gynecology at East Baltimore Medical Center. She grew up in Toronto, Ontario, where she received her bachelor’s degree from the Queen’s University in Kingston. After graduating, she relocated to Norfolk, Virginia where she earned her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. In 2016, Dr. Bukhari was honored with the Esprit de Corp Award after being selected as the obstetrics and gynecology resident who best exemplified the spirit of cooperation and congeniality. The following year, she was presented with the Tom P. Barden, M.D., 2017 Award by the University of Cincinnati Obstetrics and Gynecology Department for excellence in Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Monica Mix, M.D., practices general internal medicine and pediatrics at East Baltimore Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Mix is board-certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics.

Naomi Berkenbilt, LCSW-C, is a clinical social worker at the Highlandtown Healthy Living Center. She received her master’s degree from Bryn Mawr College where she studied clinical social work, with a speciality in working with people with disabilities.

Naomi Berkenbilt, LCSW-C, is a clinical social worker at the Highlandtown Healthy Living Center. She received her master’s degree from Bryn Mawr College where she studied clinical social work, with a speciality in working with people with disabilities.

Dr. Abraham is an Instructor of Pediatrics

Board: American Board of Internal Medicine

Professional School: University of Kozhikode

Professional Training: Harbor Hospital Center

Dr. Shanbhag is an Internal Medicine Physician at Middlesex. She attended Kozhikode Medical College in India and completed her residency at Harbor Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Shanbhag is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is a member of the Patient Care Team Committee. Dr. Shanbhag grew up in a small town in India and has always been interested in providing compassionate medical care to the underserved.

Expertise: General obstetrics, Family planning, Childbirth education, Management of inpatient obstetric patients

Professional School: Coppin State University

Dr. Langhorne completed her medical prerequisites here at Johns Hopkins University and moved to Missouri after graduation to attend Saint Louis University School of Medicine where she received her medical degree. She then continued on to complete her residency training in her hometown of New Orleans at Louisiana State University.

Board: American College of Nurse Midwives

Professional School: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing

Ms. Latimore graduated from Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing with her Masters of Nursing and is board certified through the American Midwifery Certification Board. Ms. Latimore is practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology at the St. Agnes location.

Dr. Rachel M. Kruzan is an instructor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her area of clinical expertise is internal medicine. Dr. Kruzan earned her M.D. from Rush Medical College. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

Rachel Purser, D.N.P., received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baylor University, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. She is board certified by the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP). N.P. Purser has experience in primary care for adults with complex care needs, and enjoys collaborating with patients to meet their unique goals.

When N.P. Purser is not with her patients, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her family and dog.

Rachelle Smith, M.D., practices internal medicine and pediatrics at East Baltimore Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, and completed her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Smith is board-certified in pediatrics and internal medicine.

Raymond Taylor, M.D., received his medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine, and completed his residency at District of Columbia General Hospital, where he also completed his fellowship. Dr. Taylor is board-certified in internal medicine.

Board: American Board of Pediatrics

Professional School: Howard University College of Medicine

Residency: Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital

Committee(s): co-chair for the Pediatrics Performance Improvement Team

Dr. Dayie is a Pediatrician at Highlandtown. She attended the Howard University College of Medicine and completed her residency at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. Dr. Dayie is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is a member of the Patient Care Team (PCT) Group and the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Committee.

Professional School: College of Medical Sciences, Nepal

Dr. Ghimire was a primary track resident. She is interested in longitudinal care for her patients and understanding their emotional and social aspects in addition to their physical health.

Board: National Commission on Cert of Physicians Assistants

Professional School: Towson State University

Ms. Rudiger is a Physician Assistant at Saint Agnes specializing in Family Practice. She attended the Towson University/Community College of Baltimore County-Essex Physician Assistant program and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is on “Team Efficient” at Saint Agnes which focuses on providing the highest quality of patient care.

Expertise: Adolescent Medicine, General Pediatrics, Pediatrics

Research Interests: Adolescent mental health; Sexually transmitted infections

Dr. Polk is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Board: American Midwifery Certification Board

Professional School: University of Colorado Nurse Midwifery Program

Residency: Not Available

Ms. Proett is a Certified Nurse Midwife at Highlandtown. She attended the University of Colorado College of Nursing and is certified from the American Midwifery Certification Board. Ms. Proett is the co-leader of the Baltimore Medical System OB Working Group and is passionate about providing empowering healthcare to women and their families.

Shannon C. Webb, M.D., practices family medicine at Belair-Edison Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed his residency at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Webb is board certified in family medicine.

Sharon Gaines, M.D., earned her medical degree from George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., and completed her residency training at University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore. Dr. Gaines is board certified in pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Board: National Certification Corporation

Professional School: Case Western Reserve School of Medicine

Ms. Deese is a Nurse Practitioner in OB/GYNn at Saint Agnes. She attended the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and is certified by the National Certification Corporation. Ms. Deese is passionate about patient’s health care and is mission driven!

I spent my undergraduate years at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. After leaving Charlottesville, I moved to Louisiana and worked with Habitat for Humanity coordinating building homes for victims of the regions hurricanes. I then moved to Washington, D.C. and earned my medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine with membership in Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. In 2015, I completed my residency program at the Johns Hopkins Hospital before joining Johns Hopkins Community Physicians as an obstetrician and gynecologist.

Dr. Caballero is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Tara Hebert, M.D., received her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and also completed her residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine School of Medicine. Dr. Hebert is board-certified in internal medicine.

Board: American Board of Family Medicine/ American Board of Geriatric Medicine

Professional School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Professional Training: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Board-certified family physician Ursula McClymont received her Bachelor of Science in microbiology from Howard University in Washington, D.C.

She completed her doctorate at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and her residency from the university’s program in Family and Community Medicine. Following her residency, Dr. McClymont completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Md. In 2001, she coauthored a chapter in the geriatric text Geriatrics – 20 Common Problems. She has lectured on numerous geriatric topics, including alcohol and drug abuse, care of the acutely ill hospitalized patient and perioperative care of the elderly.

Dr. McClymont serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Family and Community Medicine. She holds active membership in many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, The American Geriatrics Society and the American Association of Physician Leaders. Since joining Baltimore Medical System in 2006 as a full-time provider (and as-needed since 2004), she has served in several roles, such as chair of the addictions and pain medicine committee, Center Medical Director for two of Baltimore Medical System’s centers, interim Chief Medical Officer and her current role as Vice President of Medical Affairs.

Xiomara Penn-Becoat, M.D., practices pediatrics at Highlandtown. She received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, and completed her residency in pediatrics at the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Dr. Penn-Becoat is board-certified in pediatrics.