2017-2018 Top Docs: Eastern Shore

We take the peer review process very seriously here at What’s Up? Media. Our Top Docs, Top Dentists, and Leading Lawyers surveys (each produced every other year) require a surprising amount of time and energy to execute. The extent of this hands-on work might explain why so many publications (in our area and across the country) now subcontract their “Top” issues for doctors, lawyers, and dentists. They let someone in another state entirely do “samplings” and “polling.” We, on the other hand, make the effort to contact each professional personally. And we’re proud of that fact. br

brThe extent of the effort expended explains why we are so gratified by and grateful for the enthusiastic support and response from so many Chesapeake Region professionals. Our physicians, for instance, are very busy people. Yet many, many took the time to fill out a long survey form which listed more than 40 areas of specialty and conditions. Doctors didn’t have to fill in each category, of course, but a surprising number did. Some filled in particular specialties with which they deal most often. (No survey forms, by the way, were accepted which had only one specialty filled in.)br

brThe Top Docs contained on these pages (listed in alphabetical order) represent the individuals who received the highest number of nominations from their peers. Please note that many fine physicians who are either new to the area or affiliated with other medical institutions may not be included. Additionally, this list represents only those “winners” who received the most substantial number of votes, not everyone who was nominated. br

brOnce again, we would like to thank all the busy doctors who took the time to respond to this important survey. Knowing who medical professionals consider the best in their respective fields is an invaluable asset. Many of our well-informed readers will keep this issue year-round for ready reference. What’s Up? readers know the real thing when they see it.br

Allergy & Immunology

Dealing with allergies and an exaggerated immune response or reaction to substances.

Duane Gels, M.D.
Annapolis Allergy & Asthma, L.L.C.
br227 N. Liberty Street, Centreville
br443-998-0038
annapolisallergy.com



Lawrence Schieken, M.D.
Chesapeake Asthma & Allergy Center
br8695 Commerce Drive, Ste. 5, Easton
br410-822-5575

Anesthesiology

The practice of blocking pain, discomfort, or distress during surgery or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure.

Brad Kleinert, M.D.
Tidewater Anesthesia Associates
br219 S. Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-1000 Ex: 5603
tidewateranesthesia.com



John Snell, M.D.
Tidewater Anesthesia Associates
br219 S. Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-1000 Ex: 5603
tidewateranesthesia.com

Back Pain

A common, painful condition affecting portion(s) of the spine.

Robert Ding, M.D.
Integrax L.L.C.
br29466 Pintail Drive, Ste. 14, Easton
br410-822-0695
spineuniverse.com

Breast Cancer

A cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.

Roberta Lilly, M.D.
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
br219 S. Washington Street, Easton
br410-820-9400
umshoreregional.org

Cardiovascular Disease

Dealing with the heart, its actions and diseases.

Bruce Helmly, M.D.
Chesapeake Cardiology
br522 Idlewild Avenue, Easton
br410-822-5571 
umshoreregional.org

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Dealing with surgery involving the colon and rectum.

Charles DiNapoli, M.D.
Dr. Charles DiNapoli, M.D.
br404 Marvel Court, Easton
br410-822-4281 Ex: 5886



Kevin Stitely, M.D.
AAMG Surgical Specialists
br505 Dutchmans Lane, Stes. A3–A4, Easton
br443-924-2900
myaamg.org/surgical-specialists

Critical Care Medicine

Providing life support or organ support to patients who require intense monitoring.

Peyman Otmishi, M.D.
br500 Cadmus Lane, Ste. 209, Easton

410-822-0110
umcmg.org

Dermatology

Dealing with the skin and its diseases.

Lisa Anderson, M.D.
Anne Arundel Dermatology
br200 St. Claire Place, Ste. 150, Stevensville
br443-351-3376
aadermatology.com



Michael Del Torto, M.D.
Easton Dermatology Associates
br403 Marvel Court, Easton
br443-330-2128 
eastondermatology.com



Donald Stranahan, Jr., M.D.
Easton Dermatology Associates
br403 Marvel Court, Easton
br443-330-2128 
eastondermatology.com

Diabetes

A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose).

Jack Snitzer, M.D.
Peninsula Regional Endocrinology
br1415 S. Division Street, Ste. A, Salisbury
br410-572-8848
peninsula.org

Endocrinology

Dealing with the endocrine glands, involved in the secretion of hormones.

Faustino Macuha, Jr., M.D.
The University of Maryland Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology
br219 South Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-1000 ext. 5757
umshoreregional.org

Gastroenterology

Dealing with the structure, functions, diseases, and pathology of the stomach and intestines.

brbrMichael Fisher, M.D.
Digestive Health Associates
br511 Idlewild Avenue, Easton
br410-822-6005
digestivehealtheaston.com

General Surgery

Dealing with diseases and conditions requiring or amenable to operative or manual procedures.

brbrKevin Stitely, M.D.
AAMG Surgical Specialists
br505 Dutchmans Lane, Stes. A3–A4, Easton
br443-924-2900
myaamg.org/surgical-specialists

Gynecology

Dealing with the diseases and routine physical care of the reproductive system 
of women.

William Katz, M.D.
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
br598 Cynwood Drive, Suite 105, Easton
br410-822-1221
umshoreregional.org



Sharon Liu, D.O.
Mid-Shore Women’s Health, L.L.C.
br401 Purdy Street, Ste. 102, Easton
br410-822-3246 ext. 5883

Hematology & Oncology

Dealing with the blood and blood-forming organs (hematology) and dealing with the treatment and management of cancer (oncology).

Mary DeShields, M.D.
Eastern Shore Oncology PC
br509 Idlewild Avenue, Ste. 1, Easton
br410-819-3332



David Smith, M.D.
Bay Hematology/Oncology
br8221 Teal Drive, Ste. 301, Easton
br410-820-5945

Hospice & Palliative

Providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of serious illness.

Lakshmi Vaidyanathan, M.D.
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton
br219 S. Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-1000 ext. 5041
umshoreregional.org

Internal Medicine

Dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of non-surgical diseases.

Ludwig Eglseder, M.D.
Ludwig J. Eglseder, III, M.D., P.A.
br503 Cynwood Drive, Easton
br410-820-8824
umshoreregional.org



Matthew Fischer, M.D.
Chesapeake Bay Internal Medicine
br2 Martin Court, Ste. 1, Easton
br410-820-0621



Carolyn Helmly, M.D.
Miles River Physicians
br508 Idlewild Avenue, Ste. 3, Easton
br410-822-9133 ext. 5887
umshoreregional.org

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

An intestinal disorder causing pain in the belly, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.

Michael Fisher, M.D.
Digestive Health Associates
br511 Idlewild Avenue, Easton
br410-822-6005
digestivehealtheaston.com

Nephrology

Dealing with the structure, function, and diseases of the kidneys.

Anish Hinduja, M.D.
Kidney Health Center
br5 Martin Court, Easton
br410-820-9823
khcmd.com



Adam Weinstein, M.D.
Kidney Health Center
br5 Martin Court, Easton
br410-820-9823
khcmd.com

Neurological Surgery

Dealing with nervous structures such as nerves, the brain, or the spinal cord.

Khalid Kurtom, M.D.
University of Maryland Community Medical Group
br490 Cadmus Lane, Easton
br410-820-9117
umcmg.org

Neurology

Dealing with the nervous system, especially in respect to its structure, functions, and abnormalities.

brbrTerry Dietrich, M.D.
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
br140 S. Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-6677 ext. 5892
umshoreregional.org



Karl Maki, M.D.
Annapolis Neurology Associates
br130 Love Point Road, Ste. 107, Stevensville
br410-604-2759
annapolisneurology.com

Obstetrics

Dealing with birth and its antecedents and after effects.

brbrAnthony Moorman, M.D.
Chester River OB-GYN
br521 Washinton Avenue, Chestertown
br410-810-0767
myaamg.org



Aisha Siddiqui, M.D.
University of Maryland Community Medical Group
br508 Idlewild Avenue, Ste. 3, Easton
br410-820-4888
umshoreregional.org

Ophthamology

Dealing with the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye.

Paul Dyer, M.D.
James & Dyer, M.D.
br4 Caulk Lane, Ste. A, Easton
br410-822-7931
jamesanddyer.com



Zuleika Ghodsi, M.D.
Delmarva Laser Eye Center
br405 Marvel Court, Easton
br410-822-9801
delmarvaeye.com

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Dealing with the medical and therapeutic aspects of sports participation and physical activity.

Richard Mason, M.D.
The Orthopedic Center
br510 Idlewild Avenue, Ste. 200, Easton
br410-820-8226 ext. 5891
theorthopediccenter.net

Orthopedic Surgery

Dealing with conditions involving musculoskeletal systems.

brbrMyron Szczukowski, M.D.
The Orthopedic Center
br510 Idlewild Avenue, Ste. 200, Easton
br410-820-8226 ext. 5891
theorthopediccenter.net

Orthopedic Surgery-Hand

Dealing with surgery of the hand.

brbrTom Stauch, M.D.
The Orthopedic Center
br510 Idlewild Avenue, Ste. 200, Easton
br410-820-8226 ext. 5891
theorthopediccenter.net

Orthopedic Surgery-Hip

Dealing with surgery of the hip.

Myron Szczukowski, M.D.
The Orthopedic Center
br510 Idlewild Avenue, Ste. 200, Easton
br410-820-8226 ext. 5891
theorthopediccenter.net

Orthopedic Surgery-Knee

Dealing with surgery of the knee.

brbrRichard Mason, M.D.
The Orthopedic Center
br510 Idlewild Avenue, Ste. 200, Easton
br410-820-8226 ext. 5891
theorthopediccenter.net



Myron Szczukowski, M.D.
The Orthopedic Center
br510 Idlewild Avenue, Ste. 200, Easton
br410-820-8226 ext. 5891
theorthopediccenter.net

Otalaryngology

Dealing with the ear, nose, and throat.

Laurie Porter, M.D.
Chesapeake Ear Nose and Throat
br490 Cadmus Lane, Ste. 101, Easton
br410-820-9119
umcmg.org



Timothy Schneider, M.D.
Chesapeake Ear Nose and Throat
br490 Cadmus Lane, Ste. 101, Easton
br410-820-9119
umcmg.org

Pediatrics

The medical sciences dealing with children.

Mark Langfitt, M.D.
University of Maryland Community Medical Group
br500 Cadmus Lane, Ste. 210, Easton
br410-822-8550
umcmg.org



Elizabeth Mason, M.D.
Bay Pediatric Center
br606 Dutchmans Lane, Ste. 2, Easton, MD 21601
br410-763-8272
baypeds.com

Physical Medicine-Pain Management

Dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain.

Brian Kahan, M.D.
The Kahan Center for Pain Management
br1630 Main Street, Ste. 215, Chester
br410-571-9000
thekahancenter.com

Plastic Surgery-Enhancement

Dealing with modifying or improving the appearance of a physical feature using the techniques of plastic surgery.

Roger Orsini, M.D.
Shore Aesthetic & Reconstructive Associates
br505 Dutchmans Lane, Ste. B1, Easton
br410-822-7703 ext. 5894
rogerorsinimd.com

Plastic Surgery-Facial

Dealing with plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, nose, head, and neck.

Kelly Sullivan, M.D.
Sullivan Surgery & Spa
br130 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Ste. 300, Annapolis
br410-571-1280
sullivansurgery.com

Plastic Surgery-Reconstructive

Dealing with the restoration of appearance and function following injury or disease or the correction of congenital defects using the techniques of plastic surgery.

Claire Duggal, M.D.
Sandal Duggal Center for Plastic Surgery
br104 Ridgely Avenue, Annapolis
br410-266-7120
duggalplasticsurgery.com



Chris Spittler, M.D.
Plastic Surgery Specialists, P.C.
br611 Dutchmans Lane, Easton
br410-841-5355
plasticsurgeryspec.com



Kelly Sullivan, M.D.
Sullivan Surgery & Spa
br130 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Ste. 300, Annapolis
br410-571-1280
sullivansurgery.com

Pulmonology

Dealing with the function and diseases of the lungs.

Peyman Otminshi, M.D.
Shore Pulmonary Care
br503 Cynwood Drive, Easton
br410-822-0110 ext. 5858
umshoreregional.org

Radiation Oncology

Dealing with the use of radiant energy in the treatment of disease.

John Mastandrea, M.D.
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
br509 Idlewild Avenue, Easton
br410-820-6411 ext. 2258
umshoreregional.org

Radiology

Dealing with the science of X-rays and other high energy radiation, especially in the use of such radiation for the treatment and diagnosis of disease.

Chris Levey, M.D.
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
br219 S. Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-1000 ext. 5678
umshoreregional.org



Kimberly Oster, M.D.
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
br219 S. Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-1000 ext. 5678
umshoreregional.org

Rheumatology

Dealing with rheumatic diseases or any of the various conditions characterized by inflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue.

Elizabeth Clayton, M.D.
Edmund J. MacLaughlin L.L.C.
br510 Idlewild Avenue, Ste. 100, Easton
br410-228-0556

Urology

Dealing with the urinary or urogenital organs.

brbrJohn Foley, M.D.
University of Maryland Community Medical Group
br490 Cadmus Lane, Easton
br410-820-0560 ext. 699
umcmg.org

Varicose Veins

Gnarled, enlarged veins, most commonly appearing in the legs and feet.

Kelly O’Donnell, M.D.
O’Donnell Vein & Laser
br505A Dutchmans Lane, Ste. 1, Easton
br877-461-1564
odonnellveinandlaser.com

Vascular Surgery

Dealing with a tube or a system of tubes for conveyance of body fluids, such as blood vessels.

Marshall Benjamin, M.D.
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
br219 S. Washington Street, Easton
br410-822-1000 ext. 5067
umshoreregional.org