JHAH launches its 2025 program of on-site rotations
JHAH is proud to announce the start of our 2025 JHM On-site program. Continuing with our person-centered care model, Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM) On-site has Johns Hopkins Medicine expert physicians from a wide range of specialties share their expertise during ongoing medical rotations on the ground at JHAH, from reviewing cases, providing patient consultations, to performing surgeries for our patients.
Depending upon their area of expertise and clinical specialty, JHAH will provide registered patients with details for requesting a consultation with the physician, as the criteria may differ for each specialty. Other JHM On-site physicians will be pre-scheduled for complex cases and procedures.
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Eligible Saudi Aramco employees and their dependents are invited to register for healthcare at JHAH
Current & Upcoming Visits 2025
JHM On-site physicians visit dates may be subject to change based on international travel events beyond our control.
November 30 – December 11, 2025.
Dr Ahmet Kilic, M.D.
Program Director, Johns Hopkins Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program
Professor of Clinical Cardiac Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Surgery expert Dr. Ahmet Kilic will join the JHAH Dhahran Cardiac Surgery Team on surgical rotation from November 30 – December 11, 2025.
Dr. Kilic's areas of clinical expertise include adult cardiac surgery with a special interest in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.
Dr. Kilic's visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
December 7-11, 2025
Dr Mohammed Emam, M.D.
Director, Musculoskeletal Center
Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Johns Hopkins Medicine expert, Dr. Mohammed Emam, will join the JHAH Sports Medine team on a surgical rotation from December 7-11, 2025.
Dr. Mohammed Emam, M.D., is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician specializing in sports medicine, with clinic locations in the Baltimore metropolitan area. His expertise is in musculoskeletal conditions, including overuse and acute injuries and chronic conditions affecting the spine, shoulder and elbow, hip and knee, and other joints.
Dr. Emam's visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
Sports Medicine at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
At Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH), our expert Sports Medicine team specializes in the treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of sports-related injuries for athletes of all levels – from professionals to recreational enthusiasts. We focus on preserving joint health and ensuring a safe, timely return to activity for sports enthusiasts of all ages.
December 14-18, 2025
James Hamilton Black, III, M.D.
Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
David Goldfarb, MD Research Professor of Surgery
Attending Surgeon
Johns Hopkins Medicine Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy expert, Dr. James Hamilton Black will join the JHAH Vascular Surgery program on surgical rotation from December 14-18, 2025.
Dr. Black joined the surgical faculty of the Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2004. He completed his General Vascular Surgery Fellowship in the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital and received his General Surgery Training in the Halsted General Surgery Training Program at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. In addition to his interest with open surgical reconstruction of carotid, extremity and complex aortic disease, he aggressively pursues the application of minimally invasive endovascular technologies for patients with aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection, occlusive disease of the carotid, renal, mesenteric, and lower extremity arteries. His research interests include the cellular and molecular events underpinning the development of aortic catastrophe in both atherosclerotic and connective tissue disorders, as well as diagnosis of aortic dissection and malperfusion syndromes.
Our surgeons at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) treat a number of artery and vein diseases, from aneurysm or dissection of the aorta, to the narrowing or occlusion of vessels such as the carotid or the lower-extremity arteries. We also provide diabetic foot care, limb-salvage procedures, and consultations if you are suffering from renal failure and are in need of hemodialysis.
December 21-25, 2025.
Karen Chiu Wang, M.D.
Fellowship Director, AAGL Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Johns Hopkins Medicine Gynecologic Surgery Expert, Dr. Karen Wang, will join JHAH on a surgical rotation from December 21-25, 2025.
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. Her research interests include quality and safety, surgical outcomes, and surgical training.
Dr. Wang's visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
Obstetrics and Gynecology at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
With the latest surgical techniques and expertise, including high-risk and general obstetrics, and infertility services, our Obstetrics and Gynecology team are here to diagnose, treat and support you.
Meet Dr. Brian Matlaga
Past visits
Rheumatology
Christopher Mecoli, M.D., M.H.S.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director of Research Operations and Physician Lead for the Myositis Precision Center of Excellence
Johns Hopkins Medicine Rheumatology expert Dr. Christopher Mecoli joined JHAH Dhahran for a medical rotation on October 2-6, 2022.
Dr. Mecoli’s research focus includes the association between cancer and myositis, the development of myositis patient-reported outcome measures, and auto-antibodies.
Dr. Mecoli’s visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Haitham Al Grain, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine expert, Dr. Haitham Al-Grain joined the JHAH Vascular Surgery Program on surgical rotation from September 4 to 15, 2022.
Dr. Haitham Al Grain is an instructor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise is anesthesiology. Dr. Al Grain is a clinical associate at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Bayview Medical Center.
Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
Wojtek Mydlarz, M.D.
Director, Head and Neck Surgery, National Capitol Region
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine U.S. ENT Expert, Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz, was on surgical rotation at JHAH Al-Hasa from February 6-10, 2022.
Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including the upper aerodigestive tract, salivary glands, skull base, thyroid, skin, and soft tissue.
Dr. Mydlarz’s visit was allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
JHAH has been delivering expert care for all ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions for more than 30 years. We are the leading provider of ENT care in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Our team includes licensed and certified audiologists, pediatric otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, speech-language pathologists, and a first-rate clinical support team.
September 1-5, 2024
Simon Best, M.D.
Director, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Dr Best will join the JHAH ENT team on Surgical Rotation at JHAH on September 1-5, 2024.
Dr. Best is a fellowship-trained laryngeal surgeon whose clinical interests are focused on voice and airway disorders, including the comprehensive care of professional voice users and performers. Dr. Best treats various conditions, including recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), vocal cord paralysis, laryngeal cancer, precancerous vocal cord dysplasia, benign laryngeal lesions (polyps, cysts, nodules), and laryngeal and tracheal stenosis. He has expertise in the operative management of vocal cord disorders, including laser surgery (KTP laser) and office-based management of vocal cord papilloma, dysplasia, and vocal cord paralysis.
Dr. Best visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
JHAH has been delivering expert care for all ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions for more than 30 years. We are the leading provider of ENT care in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Our team includes licensed and certified audiologists, pediatric otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, speech-language pathologists, and a first-rate clinical support team.
Breast Cancer
Mehran Habibi, M.D.
Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Breast Cancer at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Medicine U.S. Breast Cancer expert Dr. Mehran Habibi was on surgical rotation at JHAH Dhahran from February 6-10 and September 11-15, 2022.
Mehran Habibi, M.D. specializes in breast surgical oncology, with an emphasis on compassionate patient care and personalized surgical treatment for breast cancer patients. His expertise includes complex breast cancer cases, including male breast cancer, sarcoma, rare tumors, and breast cancer in pregnant and young patients.
Dr. Mehran's visit was allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
JHAH offers an extensive range of cancer-care services and facilities. These include specialists at our Oncology Institute, adult and pediatric oncology and hematology, radiation oncology, and palliative care.
September 10 - 14, 2023
Hien Nguyen, M.D.
Director, Comprehensive Hernia Center
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Bariatric Surgery expert Dr. Hien Nguyen will join the JHAH Dhahran Bariatric Surgery Team on surgical rotation September 10 - 14, 2023.
Dr. Nguyen, Director, Comprehensive Hernia Center, Associate Professor of Surgery, is an expert in single-incision surgery, robotic surgery, and laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
Dr. Nguyen’s visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
Bariatric Surgery at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
The JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program has an excellent long-term success rate. The program achieves consistently high-quality outcomes and delivers comprehensive follow-up care to help patients sustain a healthier lifestyle.
June 11 - 15, 2023
Brian Matlaga, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, The Stephens Center for Stone Disease
Professor of Urology
Johns Hopkins Medicine Urology expert Dr. Brian Matlaga is on medical rotation at JHAH Dhahran and Al-Hasa on June 11-15, 2023.
If you are JHAH-registered, have experienced kidney stones, and wish to request a consultation with Dr Matlaga, please speak with your Primary Care physician by June 8, 2023, by calling 800 305 4444, or by logging in to MyChart.
Dr. Matlaga is an internationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical management of patients with urinary stone disease. This expertise is built on his academic investigations of the pathophysiology and epidemiology of stone formation and the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Urology at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Our Urology team at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) uses the latest techniques and equipment to help with disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and male reproductive organs.
Edward James Wright, III, M.D.
Chief of Urology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Director, Division of Reconstructive and Neurological Urology
Associate Professor of Urology
Johns Hopkins Medicine Urology expert Dr. Edward Wright joined the JHAH Urology Team on medical rotation at JHAH Dhahran and Al-Hasa on January 23-27, 2022, March 13-17, 2022, June 26-30, 2022, and October 9-13, 2022.
Dr. Wright is the Director of Neuro-urology and Chief of Urology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Edward Wright’s specialty is mending urological body parts and restoring their functionality. His clinical and research interests include male and female urinary incontinence, complex voiding dysfunction, and pelvic genitourinary reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Wright’s visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
February 16-20, 2025
Uma Srikumaran, M.D
Chair, Johns Hopkins Orthopedic Surgery at Howard County General Hospital
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Orthopedic Surgery expert, Dr. Uma Srikumaran, will join the JHAH Orthopedic team on a surgical rotation from February 16-20, 2025.
Specializing in shoulder surgery, Dr. Srikumaran treats patients with shoulder pain, rotator cuff disease, traumatic injuries, instability or dislocations, fractures, osteoarthritis, or other sports-related injuries.
Dr. Srikumaran’s visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
Orthopedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Whether you need help to treat a sports-related injury, a condition related to aging, or an accident injury, our orthopedic teams at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care.
July 24-28, 2022
Nicholas Pereira Risko, M.D., M.H.S.
Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine
Associate Director of the Center for Global Emergency Care
Johns Hopkins Medicine U.S. Emergency Medicine expert, Dr. Nicholas Risko, will be on medical rotation at JHAH Dhahran, Abqaiq, Al-Hasa, Ras Tanura, and ‘Udhailiyah on July 24-28, 2022.
Dr. Risko is a leading researcher in the economics of global emergency care development.
Dr. Risko ‘s visit is allotted for emergency cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Haitham Al Grain, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine expert, Dr. Haitham Al-Grain joined the JHAH Vascular Surgery Program on surgical rotation from August 15 to 26, 2021.
Dr. Haitham Al Grain is an instructor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise is anesthesiology. Dr. Al Grain is a clinical associate at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Bayview Medical Center.
Oncology, Breast Cancer
Mehran Habibi, M.D.
Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Breast Center at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Breast Cancer expert, Dr. Mehran Habibi, joined the JHAH Oncology institute on a surgical rotation August 29 - September 2, 2021.
Mehran Habibi, M.D. specializes in breast surgical oncology, with an emphasis on compassionate patient care and personalized surgical treatment for breast cancer patients. His expertise includes complex breast cancer cases including male breast cancer, sarcoma, rare tumors and breast cancer in pregnancy and young patients.
JHAH offers an extensive range of cancer-care services and facilities. These include specialists at our Oncology Institute, adult and pediatric oncology and hematology, radiation oncology, and palliative care.
Urology
Brian Matlaga, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, The Stephens Center for Stone Disease
Professor of Urology
Johns Hopkins Medicine Urology expert, Dr. Brian Matlaga joined the JHAH Urology Team on a medical rotation August 29 - September 2, and October 3 - 7, 2021 .
Dr. Matlaga is an internationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical management of patients with urinary stone disease. This expertise is built on his academic investigations of the pathophysiology and epidemiology of stone formation, as well as the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Our urology team at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) uses the latest techniques and equipment to help with disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and male reproductive organs.
Edward James Wright, III, M.D.
Chief of Urology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Director, Division of Reconstructive and Neurological Urology
Associate Professor of Urology
Johns Hopkins Medicine Urology expert, Dr. Edward Wright joined the JHAH Urology Team on medical rotation October 10-14, 2021.
Dr. Wright is Director of Neuro-urology and Chief of Urology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Edward Wright’s specialty is mending urological body parts and restoring functionality in them. His clinical and research interests are in male and female urinary incontinence, complex voiding dysfunction and pelvic genitourinary reconstructive surgery.
Our urology team at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) uses the latest techniques and equipment to help with disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs.
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Atif Zaheer
Associate Program Director Diagnostic Radiology Residency,
Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science
Johns Hopkins Medicine diagnostic radiology expert, Dr. Atif Zaheer, was at JHAH September 5-16, 2021.
Dr. Zaheer is clinically active in cross-sectional imaging of the body using CT, MRI and ultrasound and is also involved in multidisciplinary conferences for liver, rectal cancer, pancreas and prostate imaging. His research interests include imaging of tumors and inflammatory disorders of the pancreas. He has contributed to clinical trials, publications and presentations.
JHAH’s Radiology team provides a comprehensive range of medical imaging services that include: diagnostic radiography, mammography, bone densitometry, nuclear medicine, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, interventional procedures, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Bariatric Surgery
Michael Allen Schweitzer, M.D.
Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Bariatric Surgery expert, Dr. Michael Allen Schweitzer, joined the JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program on surgical rotation September 26-30, 2021.
Dr. Schweitzer currently has an extremely active laparoscopic bariatric practice that includes laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion, and revision of previous surgery.
The JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program has an excellent long-term success rate. The program achieves consistently high quality outcomes and delivers comprehensive follow up care to help patients sustain a healthier lifestyle.
Orthopedic Surgery
Uma Srikumaran, M.D
Chair, Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery at Howard County General Hospital
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Orthopedic Surgery expert, Dr. Uma Srikumaran joined the JHAH Orthopedic Team on surgical rotation October 3-7,2021 .
Specializing in shoulder surgery, Dr. Srikumaran treats patients with shoulder pain, rotator cuff disease, traumatic injuries, instability or dislocations, fractures, osteoarthritis or other sports related injuries.
His surgical expertise includes fracture fixation, rotator cuff repair, shoulder stability procedures, revision shoulder surgery, as well as total shoulder replacements and reverse shoulder replacements.
Whether you need help to treat a sports-related injury, a condition related to aging, or an accident injury, our orthopedic teams at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care.
Our experts are here to help improve your quality of life, range of motion and mobility, using the most up-to-date practices and equipment. We pride ourselves on providing orthopedic services rarely seen in the region, and on a par with the most advanced centers in the world.
Oncology, Breast Cancer
Mehran Habibi, M.D.
Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Breast Center - Johns Hopkins Bayview campus
Johns Hopkins Medicine Breast Cancer expert, Dr. Mehran Habibi, joined the JHAH Oncology institute on surgical rotation from February 23 to 27, 2020.
Mehran Habibi, M.D. specializes in breast surgical oncology, with an emphasis on compassionate patient care and personalized surgical treatment for breast cancer patients. His expertise includes complex breast cancer cases including male breast cancer, sarcoma, rare tumors and breast cancer in pregnancy and young patients.
JHAH offers an extensive range of cancer-care services and facilities. These include specialists at our Oncology Institute, adult and pediatric oncology and hematology, radiation oncology, and palliative care.
Urology
Brian Matlaga, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, The Stephens Center for Stone Disease
Professor of Urology
Johns Hopkins Medicine Urology expert, Dr. Brian Matlaga joined the JHAH Urology Team on medical rotation from February 9 to 13, 2020.
Dr. Matlaga is an internationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical management of patients with urinary stone disease. This expertise is built on his academic investigations of the pathophysiology and epidemiology of stone formation, as well as the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Our urology team at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) uses the latest techniques and equipment to help with disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and male reproductive organs.
Orthopedic Surgery
Uma Srikumaran, M.D.
Chair, Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery at Howard County General Hospital
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Orthopedic Surgery expert, Dr. Uma Srikumaran will join the JHAH Orthopedic Team on surgical rotation from January 26 to 30, 2020.
Specializing in shoulder surgery, Dr. Srikumaran treats patients with shoulder pain, rotator cuff disease, traumatic injuries, instability or dislocations, fractures, osteoarthritis or other sports related injuries.
His surgical expertise includes fracture fixation, rotator cuff repair, shoulder stability procedures, revision shoulder surgery, as well as total shoulder replacements and reverse shoulder replacements.
Whether you need help to treat a sports-related injury, a condition related to aging, or an accident injury, our orthopedic teams at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care.
Our experts are here to help improve your quality of life, range of motion and mobility, using the most up-to-date practices and equipment. We pride ourselves on providing orthopedic services rarely seen in the region, and on a par with the most advanced centers in the world.
Urology
Brian Matlaga, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, The Stephens Center for Stone Disease
Professor of Urology
Johns Hopkins Medicine Urology expert, Dr. Brian Matlaga joined the JHAH Urology Team on medical rotation from November 10 to 14, 2019.
Dr. Matlaga is an internationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical management of patients with urinary stone disease. This expertise is built on his academic investigations of the pathophysiology and epidemiology of stone formation, as well as the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Our urology team at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) uses the latest techniques and equipment to help with disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and male reproductive organs.
Whether your treatment is elective or an emergency procedure, our experts have considerable experience of working at consultant level in prestigious teaching hospitals in Europe and North America.
Bariatric Surgery
Michael Allen Schweitzer M.D.
Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Bariatric Surgery expert, Dr. Michael Allen Schweitzer, joined the JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program on surgical rotation from June 30 to July 4 and December 15 to 19, 2019.
Dr. Schweitzer currently has an extremely active laparoscopic bariatric practice that includes laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion, and revision of previous surgery.
The JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program has an excellent long-term success rate. The program achieves consistently high quality outcomes and delivers comprehensive follow up care to help patients sustain a healthier lifestyle.
Cardiology
Harikrishna Tandri, M.B.B.S.
Co-Director, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD) Program
Associate Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine cardiology expert, Dr. Harikrishna Tandri, was on-site at JHAH from October 22 to 24, 2019.
Dr. Tandri has been involved in innovating new methods and devices for treating arrhythmias while reducing the pain of cardiac defibrillation, and for rapidly cooling vulnerable brain and spinal tissue to protect them during cardiac arrest.
Our cardiology team at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare provides comprehensive treatment if you are living with heart problems. This includes coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, various arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy and congenital heart disease.
Vascular Surgery
Christopher Joseph Abularrage, M.D.
The Bertram M. Bernheim Associate Professor of Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine vascular surgery expert, Dr. Christopher Abularrage, joined the JHAH Vascular Surgery Program on surgical rotation from October 15 to 17, 2019.
Dr. Abularrage specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery, with a specific interest in minimally invasive techniques for lower extremity peripheral arterial disease and aneurysm repair. His clinical interests include limb preservation, Diabetic peripheral arterial disease and limb salvage, aortic aneurysms, endovascular aneurysm repair, visceral stents and bypass, and carotid stents and carotid endarterectomy.
Vascular surgery deals with blood-vessel conditions. Our surgeons at Johns Hopkins Aramaco Healthcare treat a number of artery and vein diseases, from aneurysm or dissection of the aorta, to the narrowing or occlusion of vessels such as the carotid or the lower-extremity arteries. We also provide diabetic foot care, limb-salvage procedures, and consultations if you are suffering from renal failure and are in need of hemodialysis.
Neurology
Christopher Oakley, M.D
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Director of Johns Hopkins Pediatric Headache Center
Johns Hopkins Medicine neurology expert, Dr. Christopher Oakley, was on-site at JHAH from September 7 to 10, 2019.
Dr. Christopher Oakley is the Director of Johns Hopkins Pediatric Headache Center and pediatric neurologist, specializes in pediatric headaches, vertigo and head pain. As Assistant Professor of Neurology, Dr. Oakley sees patients with a variety of general pediatric neurological issues, but he focuses his clinical efforts primarily on the treatment of pediatric and adolescent headaches. He lectures frequently to the general public and healthcare providers on a multitude of pediatric neurology topics but focuses on migraine and other childhood headaches, as this is his primary clinical focus.
Our JHAH neurology team offers a full range of specialized neurological services, with experts dedicated to providing you with comprehensive care. Our services range from outpatient consultations to neuro-intensive care. We are here to help you with conditions such as strokes, headaches, epilepsy, movement disorders, memory disorders, multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer’s disease, and neuromuscular degenerative problems.
Hematology
Alison Rae Moliterno, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine hematology expert, Dr. Alison Moliterno, was on-site at JHAH August 24 to 27, 2019.
In 1998, Dr. Moliterno was awarded a prestigious Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Award and joined the Johns Hopkins faculty, and since then has directed numerous basic and translational projects in blood diseases. Dr. Moliterno maintains an active clinical and hospital consultation practice focused on the diagnosis and management of blood disorders.
At JHAH’s Blood Disorders Center, we treat a variety of complex blood disorders and cancers, including sickle cell, chronic anemia, leukemia and thalassemia. Treatments may include blood product transfusions, iron infusions, injections and autologous bone marrow stem cell transplants.
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology
Mark D. Duncan, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Vice Chair, Department of Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery and Oncology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Chief of Surgical Oncology, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Medicine gastrointestinal surgical oncology expert, Dr. Mark D. Duncan, was on-site at JHAH from July 14 to 18, 2019.
Dr. Duncan is a gastrointestinal surgical oncologist who specializes in surgery for cancers of the stomach, intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, and sarcoma. He has been at Johns Hopkins for 22 years. His clinical focus is on gastric cancer and hereditary gastric cancer. Dr. Duncan is the clinical leader of the Johns Hopkins Gastric Cancer Program. His research examines gastroesophageal cancer tumorigenesis and molecular changes in gastric cancer.
JHAH offers an extensive range of cancer-care services and facilities. These include specialists at our Oncology Institute, adult and pediatric oncology and hematology, radiation oncology, and palliative care.
Ophthalmology
Albert S. Jun, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief, Division of Cornea, Cataract and External Eye Diseases Professor of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Medicine ophthalmology expert, Dr. Albert Jun, joined the JHAH Ophthalmology department on academic rotation from April 28 to 30, 2019.
Dr. Jun specializes in corneal disorders - including Fuchs dystrophy and keratoconus - refractive surgery (LASIK), cataracts and external eye diseases. Dr. Jun's clinical and research interests include endothelial keratoplasty, refractive surgery, granular corneal dystrophy, genetic analysis of corneal diseases and corneal gene therapy.
Doctor Jun spoke on Cataract Surgery and Laser Vision Correction at a JHAH community outreach lecture Monday, April 29, 2019.
JHAH adopts a team approach to taking care of your sight. Our eye care experts include consultants, technicians and nurses, who are trained to treat a variety of conditions. We provide a wide range of diagnostic and medical expertise for eye treatments including cornea, retina, glaucoma and pediatric surgeries, as well as a contact lens clinic.
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Atif Zaheer
Associate Program Director Diagnostic Radiology Residency,
Associate Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science
Johns Hopkins Medicine diagnostic radiology expert, Dr. Atif Zaheer, was on-site at JHAH from April 13 to 28, 2019.
Dr. Zaheer is clinically active in cross-sectional imaging of the body using CT, MRI and ultrasound and is also involved in multidisciplinary conferences for liver, rectal cancer, pancreas and prostate imaging. His research interests include imaging of tumors and inflammatory disorders of the pancreas. He has contributed to clinical trials, publications and presentations.
JHAH’s Radiology team provides a comprehensive range of medical imaging services that include: diagnostic radiography, mammography, bone densitometry, nuclear medicine, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, interventional procedures, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
James Hamilton Black, III, M.D.
Chief of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy Division at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy expert, Dr. James Hamilton Black joined the JHAH Vascular Surgery Program on surgical rotation from April 2 to 4, 2019.
Dr. Black joined the surgical faculty of the Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2004. He completed his General Vascular Surgery Fellowship in the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital and received his General Surgery Training in the Halsted General Surgery Training Program at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. In addition to his interest with open surgical reconstruction of carotid, extremity and complex aortic disease, he aggressively pursues the application of minimally invasive endovascular technologies for patients with aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection, occlusive disease of the carotid, renal, mesenteric, and lower extremity arteries. His research interests include the cellular and molecular events underpinning the development of aortic catastrophe in both atherosclerotic and connective tissue disorders, as well as diagnosis of aortic dissection and malperfusion syndromes.
Our surgeons at Johns Hopkins Aramaco Healthcare (JHAH) treat a number of artery and vein diseases, from aneurysm or dissection of the aorta, to the narrowing or occlusion of vessels such as the carotid or the lower-extremity arteries. We also provide diabetic foot care, limb-salvage procedures, and consultations if you are suffering from renal failure and are in need of hemodialysis.
Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz
Director, Head and Neck Surgery, National Capitol Region
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine ENT expert, Dr.Wojtek Mydlarz, joined the JHAH Department of Otolaryngology on surgical rotation from June 23 to 27, 2019 and October 13 to 17, 2019.
Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz is the director of Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Surgery for the National Capitol Region. Dr. Mydlarz specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including the upper aerodigestive tract, salivary glands, thyroid, skin and soft tissue.
JHAH’s Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery – has been delivering expert care for all ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions for more than 30 years. We are the leading provider of ENT care in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Our team includes licensed and certified audiologists, pediatric otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, speech language pathologists, and a first-rate clinical support team.
Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Haitham Al Grain, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine expert, Dr. Haitham Al-Grain joined the JHAH Vascular Surgery Program on surgical rotation from November 3 to 14, 2019.
Dr. Haitham Al Grain is an instructor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise is anesthesiology. Dr. Al Grain is a clinical associate at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Bayview Medical Center.
Vascular surgery deals with blood-vessel conditions. Our surgeons at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) treat a number of artery and vein diseases, from aneurysm or dissection of the aorta, to the narrowing or occlusion of vessels such as the carotid or the lower-extremity arteries. We also provide diabetic foot care, limb-salvage procedures, and consultations if you are suffering from renal failure and are in need of hemodialysis.
Bariatric Surgery
Hien T. Nguyen, M.D., FACS
Assistant professor of surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Johns Hopkins Medicine Bariatric Surgery expert, Dr. Hien Nguyen, joined the JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program on surgical rotation from March 3 to 14, 2019 and September 15 to 24, 2019.
Dr. Nguyen is an expert in single-incision surgery, robotic surgery and laparoscopic bariatric surgery (which includes Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric bands, sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch). He was instrumental in helping to establish the single-incision approach for laparoscopic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.
The JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program has an excellent long-term success rate. The program achieves consistently high quality outcomes and delivers comprehensive follow up care to help patients sustain a healthier lifestyle.
Past visits
Rheumatology
Christopher Mecoli, M.D., M.H.S.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director of Research Operations and Physician Lead for the Myositis Precision Center of Excellence
Johns Hopkins Medicine Rheumatology expert Dr. Christopher Mecoli joined JHAH Dhahran for a medical rotation on October 2-6, 2022.
Dr. Mecoli’s research focus includes the association between cancer and myositis, the development of myositis patient-reported outcome measures, and auto-antibodies.
Dr. Mecoli’s visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Haitham Al Grain, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine expert, Dr. Haitham Al-Grain joined the JHAH Vascular Surgery Program on surgical rotation from September 4 to 15, 2022.
Dr. Haitham Al Grain is an instructor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise is anesthesiology. Dr. Al Grain is a clinical associate at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Bayview Medical Center.
Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
Wojtek Mydlarz, M.D.
Director, Head and Neck Surgery, National Capitol Region
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine U.S. ENT Expert, Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz, was on surgical rotation at JHAH Al-Hasa from February 6-10, 2022.
Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including the upper aerodigestive tract, salivary glands, skull base, thyroid, skin, and soft tissue.
Dr. Mydlarz’s visit was allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
JHAH has been delivering expert care for all ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions for more than 30 years. We are the leading provider of ENT care in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Our team includes licensed and certified audiologists, pediatric otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, speech-language pathologists, and a first-rate clinical support team.
September 1-5, 2024
Simon Best, M.D.
Director, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Assistant Professor of Oncology
Dr Best will join the JHAH ENT team on Surgical Rotation at JHAH on September 1-5, 2024.
Dr. Best is a fellowship-trained laryngeal surgeon whose clinical interests are focused on voice and airway disorders, including the comprehensive care of professional voice users and performers. Dr. Best treats various conditions, including recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), vocal cord paralysis, laryngeal cancer, precancerous vocal cord dysplasia, benign laryngeal lesions (polyps, cysts, nodules), and laryngeal and tracheal stenosis. He has expertise in the operative management of vocal cord disorders, including laser surgery (KTP laser) and office-based management of vocal cord papilloma, dysplasia, and vocal cord paralysis.
Dr. Best visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
JHAH has been delivering expert care for all ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions for more than 30 years. We are the leading provider of ENT care in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Our team includes licensed and certified audiologists, pediatric otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, speech-language pathologists, and a first-rate clinical support team.
Breast Cancer
Mehran Habibi, M.D.
Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Breast Cancer at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Medicine U.S. Breast Cancer expert Dr. Mehran Habibi was on surgical rotation at JHAH Dhahran from February 6-10 and September 11-15, 2022.
Mehran Habibi, M.D. specializes in breast surgical oncology, with an emphasis on compassionate patient care and personalized surgical treatment for breast cancer patients. His expertise includes complex breast cancer cases, including male breast cancer, sarcoma, rare tumors, and breast cancer in pregnant and young patients.
Dr. Mehran's visit was allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
JHAH offers an extensive range of cancer-care services and facilities. These include specialists at our Oncology Institute, adult and pediatric oncology and hematology, radiation oncology, and palliative care.
September 10 - 14, 2023
Hien Nguyen, M.D.
Director, Comprehensive Hernia Center
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Bariatric Surgery expert Dr. Hien Nguyen will join the JHAH Dhahran Bariatric Surgery Team on surgical rotation September 10 - 14, 2023.
Dr. Nguyen, Director, Comprehensive Hernia Center, Associate Professor of Surgery, is an expert in single-incision surgery, robotic surgery, and laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
Dr. Nguyen’s visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
Bariatric Surgery at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
The JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program has an excellent long-term success rate. The program achieves consistently high-quality outcomes and delivers comprehensive follow-up care to help patients sustain a healthier lifestyle.
June 11 - 15, 2023
Brian Matlaga, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, The Stephens Center for Stone Disease
Professor of Urology
Johns Hopkins Medicine Urology expert Dr. Brian Matlaga is on medical rotation at JHAH Dhahran and Al-Hasa on June 11-15, 2023.
If you are JHAH-registered, have experienced kidney stones, and wish to request a consultation with Dr Matlaga, please speak with your Primary Care physician by June 8, 2023, by calling 800 305 4444, or by logging in to MyChart.
Dr. Matlaga is an internationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical management of patients with urinary stone disease. This expertise is built on his academic investigations of the pathophysiology and epidemiology of stone formation and the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Urology at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Our Urology team at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) uses the latest techniques and equipment to help with disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and male reproductive organs.
Edward James Wright, III, M.D.
Chief of Urology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Director, Division of Reconstructive and Neurological Urology
Associate Professor of Urology
Johns Hopkins Medicine Urology expert Dr. Edward Wright joined the JHAH Urology Team on medical rotation at JHAH Dhahran and Al-Hasa on January 23-27, 2022, March 13-17, 2022, June 26-30, 2022, and October 9-13, 2022.
Dr. Wright is the Director of Neuro-urology and Chief of Urology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Edward Wright’s specialty is mending urological body parts and restoring their functionality. His clinical and research interests include male and female urinary incontinence, complex voiding dysfunction, and pelvic genitourinary reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Wright’s visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
February 16-20, 2025
Uma Srikumaran, M.D
Chair, Johns Hopkins Orthopedic Surgery at Howard County General Hospital
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Orthopedic Surgery expert, Dr. Uma Srikumaran, will join the JHAH Orthopedic team on a surgical rotation from February 16-20, 2025.
Specializing in shoulder surgery, Dr. Srikumaran treats patients with shoulder pain, rotator cuff disease, traumatic injuries, instability or dislocations, fractures, osteoarthritis, or other sports-related injuries.
Dr. Srikumaran’s visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
Orthopedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Whether you need help to treat a sports-related injury, a condition related to aging, or an accident injury, our orthopedic teams at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care.
July 24-28, 2022
Nicholas Pereira Risko, M.D., M.H.S.
Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine
Associate Director of the Center for Global Emergency Care
Johns Hopkins Medicine U.S. Emergency Medicine expert, Dr. Nicholas Risko, will be on medical rotation at JHAH Dhahran, Abqaiq, Al-Hasa, Ras Tanura, and ‘Udhailiyah on July 24-28, 2022.
Dr. Risko is a leading researcher in the economics of global emergency care development.
Dr. Risko ‘s visit is allotted for emergency cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Haitham Al Grain, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine expert, Dr. Haitham Al-Grain joined the JHAH Vascular Surgery Program on surgical rotation from August 15 to 26, 2021.
Dr. Haitham Al Grain is an instructor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise is anesthesiology. Dr. Al Grain is a clinical associate at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Bayview Medical Center.
Oncology, Breast Cancer
Mehran Habibi, M.D.
Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Breast Center at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Breast Cancer expert, Dr. Mehran Habibi, joined the JHAH Oncology institute on a surgical rotation August 29 - September 2, 2021.
Mehran Habibi, M.D. specializes in breast surgical oncology, with an emphasis on compassionate patient care and personalized surgical treatment for breast cancer patients. His expertise includes complex breast cancer cases including male breast cancer, sarcoma, rare tumors and breast cancer in pregnancy and young patients.
JHAH offers an extensive range of cancer-care services and facilities. These include specialists at our Oncology Institute, adult and pediatric oncology and hematology, radiation oncology, and palliative care.
Urology
Brian Matlaga, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, The Stephens Center for Stone Disease
Professor of Urology
Johns Hopkins Medicine Urology expert, Dr. Brian Matlaga joined the JHAH Urology Team on a medical rotation August 29 - September 2, and October 3 - 7, 2021 .
Dr. Matlaga is an internationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical management of patients with urinary stone disease. This expertise is built on his academic investigations of the pathophysiology and epidemiology of stone formation, as well as the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Our urology team at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) uses the latest techniques and equipment to help with disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and male reproductive organs.
Edward James Wright, III, M.D.
Chief of Urology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Director, Division of Reconstructive and Neurological Urology
Associate Professor of Urology
Johns Hopkins Medicine Urology expert, Dr. Edward Wright joined the JHAH Urology Team on medical rotation October 10-14, 2021.
Dr. Wright is Director of Neuro-urology and Chief of Urology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Edward Wright’s specialty is mending urological body parts and restoring functionality in them. His clinical and research interests are in male and female urinary incontinence, complex voiding dysfunction and pelvic genitourinary reconstructive surgery.
Our urology team at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) uses the latest techniques and equipment to help with disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs.
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Atif Zaheer
Associate Program Director Diagnostic Radiology Residency,
Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science
Johns Hopkins Medicine diagnostic radiology expert, Dr. Atif Zaheer, was at JHAH September 5-16, 2021.
Dr. Zaheer is clinically active in cross-sectional imaging of the body using CT, MRI and ultrasound and is also involved in multidisciplinary conferences for liver, rectal cancer, pancreas and prostate imaging. His research interests include imaging of tumors and inflammatory disorders of the pancreas. He has contributed to clinical trials, publications and presentations.
JHAH’s Radiology team provides a comprehensive range of medical imaging services that include: diagnostic radiography, mammography, bone densitometry, nuclear medicine, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, interventional procedures, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Bariatric Surgery
Michael Allen Schweitzer, M.D.
Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Bariatric Surgery expert, Dr. Michael Allen Schweitzer, joined the JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program on surgical rotation September 26-30, 2021.
Dr. Schweitzer currently has an extremely active laparoscopic bariatric practice that includes laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion, and revision of previous surgery.
The JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program has an excellent long-term success rate. The program achieves consistently high quality outcomes and delivers comprehensive follow up care to help patients sustain a healthier lifestyle.
Orthopedic Surgery
Uma Srikumaran, M.D
Chair, Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery at Howard County General Hospital
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Orthopedic Surgery expert, Dr. Uma Srikumaran joined the JHAH Orthopedic Team on surgical rotation October 3-7,2021 .
Specializing in shoulder surgery, Dr. Srikumaran treats patients with shoulder pain, rotator cuff disease, traumatic injuries, instability or dislocations, fractures, osteoarthritis or other sports related injuries.
His surgical expertise includes fracture fixation, rotator cuff repair, shoulder stability procedures, revision shoulder surgery, as well as total shoulder replacements and reverse shoulder replacements.
Whether you need help to treat a sports-related injury, a condition related to aging, or an accident injury, our orthopedic teams at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care.
Our experts are here to help improve your quality of life, range of motion and mobility, using the most up-to-date practices and equipment. We pride ourselves on providing orthopedic services rarely seen in the region, and on a par with the most advanced centers in the world.
Oncology, Breast Cancer
Mehran Habibi, M.D.
Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Breast Center - Johns Hopkins Bayview campus
Johns Hopkins Medicine Breast Cancer expert, Dr. Mehran Habibi, joined the JHAH Oncology institute on surgical rotation from February 23 to 27, 2020.
Mehran Habibi, M.D. specializes in breast surgical oncology, with an emphasis on compassionate patient care and personalized surgical treatment for breast cancer patients. His expertise includes complex breast cancer cases including male breast cancer, sarcoma, rare tumors and breast cancer in pregnancy and young patients.
JHAH offers an extensive range of cancer-care services and facilities. These include specialists at our Oncology Institute, adult and pediatric oncology and hematology, radiation oncology, and palliative care.
Urology
Brian Matlaga, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, The Stephens Center for Stone Disease
Professor of Urology
Johns Hopkins Medicine Urology expert, Dr. Brian Matlaga joined the JHAH Urology Team on medical rotation from February 9 to 13, 2020.
Dr. Matlaga is an internationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical management of patients with urinary stone disease. This expertise is built on his academic investigations of the pathophysiology and epidemiology of stone formation, as well as the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Our urology team at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) uses the latest techniques and equipment to help with disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and male reproductive organs.
Orthopedic Surgery
Uma Srikumaran, M.D.
Chair, Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Surgery at Howard County General Hospital
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Orthopedic Surgery expert, Dr. Uma Srikumaran will join the JHAH Orthopedic Team on surgical rotation from January 26 to 30, 2020.
Specializing in shoulder surgery, Dr. Srikumaran treats patients with shoulder pain, rotator cuff disease, traumatic injuries, instability or dislocations, fractures, osteoarthritis or other sports related injuries.
His surgical expertise includes fracture fixation, rotator cuff repair, shoulder stability procedures, revision shoulder surgery, as well as total shoulder replacements and reverse shoulder replacements.
Whether you need help to treat a sports-related injury, a condition related to aging, or an accident injury, our orthopedic teams at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical care.
Our experts are here to help improve your quality of life, range of motion and mobility, using the most up-to-date practices and equipment. We pride ourselves on providing orthopedic services rarely seen in the region, and on a par with the most advanced centers in the world.
Urology
Brian Matlaga, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, The Stephens Center for Stone Disease
Professor of Urology
Johns Hopkins Medicine Urology expert, Dr. Brian Matlaga joined the JHAH Urology Team on medical rotation from November 10 to 14, 2019.
Dr. Matlaga is an internationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical management of patients with urinary stone disease. This expertise is built on his academic investigations of the pathophysiology and epidemiology of stone formation, as well as the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Our urology team at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) uses the latest techniques and equipment to help with disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, and male reproductive organs.
Whether your treatment is elective or an emergency procedure, our experts have considerable experience of working at consultant level in prestigious teaching hospitals in Europe and North America.
Bariatric Surgery
Michael Allen Schweitzer M.D.
Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Bariatric Surgery expert, Dr. Michael Allen Schweitzer, joined the JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program on surgical rotation from June 30 to July 4 and December 15 to 19, 2019.
Dr. Schweitzer currently has an extremely active laparoscopic bariatric practice that includes laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic duodenal switch with biliopancreatic diversion, and revision of previous surgery.
The JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program has an excellent long-term success rate. The program achieves consistently high quality outcomes and delivers comprehensive follow up care to help patients sustain a healthier lifestyle.
Cardiology
Harikrishna Tandri, M.B.B.S.
Co-Director, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD) Program
Associate Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine cardiology expert, Dr. Harikrishna Tandri, was on-site at JHAH from October 22 to 24, 2019.
Dr. Tandri has been involved in innovating new methods and devices for treating arrhythmias while reducing the pain of cardiac defibrillation, and for rapidly cooling vulnerable brain and spinal tissue to protect them during cardiac arrest.
Our cardiology team at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare provides comprehensive treatment if you are living with heart problems. This includes coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, various arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy and congenital heart disease.
Vascular Surgery
Christopher Joseph Abularrage, M.D.
The Bertram M. Bernheim Associate Professor of Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine vascular surgery expert, Dr. Christopher Abularrage, joined the JHAH Vascular Surgery Program on surgical rotation from October 15 to 17, 2019.
Dr. Abularrage specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery, with a specific interest in minimally invasive techniques for lower extremity peripheral arterial disease and aneurysm repair. His clinical interests include limb preservation, Diabetic peripheral arterial disease and limb salvage, aortic aneurysms, endovascular aneurysm repair, visceral stents and bypass, and carotid stents and carotid endarterectomy.
Vascular surgery deals with blood-vessel conditions. Our surgeons at Johns Hopkins Aramaco Healthcare treat a number of artery and vein diseases, from aneurysm or dissection of the aorta, to the narrowing or occlusion of vessels such as the carotid or the lower-extremity arteries. We also provide diabetic foot care, limb-salvage procedures, and consultations if you are suffering from renal failure and are in need of hemodialysis.
Neurology
Christopher Oakley, M.D
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Director of Johns Hopkins Pediatric Headache Center
Johns Hopkins Medicine neurology expert, Dr. Christopher Oakley, was on-site at JHAH from September 7 to 10, 2019.
Dr. Christopher Oakley is the Director of Johns Hopkins Pediatric Headache Center and pediatric neurologist, specializes in pediatric headaches, vertigo and head pain. As Assistant Professor of Neurology, Dr. Oakley sees patients with a variety of general pediatric neurological issues, but he focuses his clinical efforts primarily on the treatment of pediatric and adolescent headaches. He lectures frequently to the general public and healthcare providers on a multitude of pediatric neurology topics but focuses on migraine and other childhood headaches, as this is his primary clinical focus.
Our JHAH neurology team offers a full range of specialized neurological services, with experts dedicated to providing you with comprehensive care. Our services range from outpatient consultations to neuro-intensive care. We are here to help you with conditions such as strokes, headaches, epilepsy, movement disorders, memory disorders, multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer’s disease, and neuromuscular degenerative problems.
Hematology
Alison Rae Moliterno, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine hematology expert, Dr. Alison Moliterno, was on-site at JHAH August 24 to 27, 2019.
In 1998, Dr. Moliterno was awarded a prestigious Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Award and joined the Johns Hopkins faculty, and since then has directed numerous basic and translational projects in blood diseases. Dr. Moliterno maintains an active clinical and hospital consultation practice focused on the diagnosis and management of blood disorders.
At JHAH’s Blood Disorders Center, we treat a variety of complex blood disorders and cancers, including sickle cell, chronic anemia, leukemia and thalassemia. Treatments may include blood product transfusions, iron infusions, injections and autologous bone marrow stem cell transplants.
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology
Mark D. Duncan, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Vice Chair, Department of Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery and Oncology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Chief of Surgical Oncology, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Medicine gastrointestinal surgical oncology expert, Dr. Mark D. Duncan, was on-site at JHAH from July 14 to 18, 2019.
Dr. Duncan is a gastrointestinal surgical oncologist who specializes in surgery for cancers of the stomach, intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, and sarcoma. He has been at Johns Hopkins for 22 years. His clinical focus is on gastric cancer and hereditary gastric cancer. Dr. Duncan is the clinical leader of the Johns Hopkins Gastric Cancer Program. His research examines gastroesophageal cancer tumorigenesis and molecular changes in gastric cancer.
JHAH offers an extensive range of cancer-care services and facilities. These include specialists at our Oncology Institute, adult and pediatric oncology and hematology, radiation oncology, and palliative care.
Ophthalmology
Albert S. Jun, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief, Division of Cornea, Cataract and External Eye Diseases Professor of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Medicine ophthalmology expert, Dr. Albert Jun, joined the JHAH Ophthalmology department on academic rotation from April 28 to 30, 2019.
Dr. Jun specializes in corneal disorders - including Fuchs dystrophy and keratoconus - refractive surgery (LASIK), cataracts and external eye diseases. Dr. Jun's clinical and research interests include endothelial keratoplasty, refractive surgery, granular corneal dystrophy, genetic analysis of corneal diseases and corneal gene therapy.
Doctor Jun spoke on Cataract Surgery and Laser Vision Correction at a JHAH community outreach lecture Monday, April 29, 2019.
JHAH adopts a team approach to taking care of your sight. Our eye care experts include consultants, technicians and nurses, who are trained to treat a variety of conditions. We provide a wide range of diagnostic and medical expertise for eye treatments including cornea, retina, glaucoma and pediatric surgeries, as well as a contact lens clinic.
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Atif Zaheer
Associate Program Director Diagnostic Radiology Residency,
Associate Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science
Johns Hopkins Medicine diagnostic radiology expert, Dr. Atif Zaheer, was on-site at JHAH from April 13 to 28, 2019.
Dr. Zaheer is clinically active in cross-sectional imaging of the body using CT, MRI and ultrasound and is also involved in multidisciplinary conferences for liver, rectal cancer, pancreas and prostate imaging. His research interests include imaging of tumors and inflammatory disorders of the pancreas. He has contributed to clinical trials, publications and presentations.
JHAH’s Radiology team provides a comprehensive range of medical imaging services that include: diagnostic radiography, mammography, bone densitometry, nuclear medicine, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, interventional procedures, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
James Hamilton Black, III, M.D.
Chief of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy Division at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Professor of Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy expert, Dr. James Hamilton Black joined the JHAH Vascular Surgery Program on surgical rotation from April 2 to 4, 2019.
Dr. Black joined the surgical faculty of the Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2004. He completed his General Vascular Surgery Fellowship in the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital and received his General Surgery Training in the Halsted General Surgery Training Program at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. In addition to his interest with open surgical reconstruction of carotid, extremity and complex aortic disease, he aggressively pursues the application of minimally invasive endovascular technologies for patients with aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection, occlusive disease of the carotid, renal, mesenteric, and lower extremity arteries. His research interests include the cellular and molecular events underpinning the development of aortic catastrophe in both atherosclerotic and connective tissue disorders, as well as diagnosis of aortic dissection and malperfusion syndromes.
Our surgeons at Johns Hopkins Aramaco Healthcare (JHAH) treat a number of artery and vein diseases, from aneurysm or dissection of the aorta, to the narrowing or occlusion of vessels such as the carotid or the lower-extremity arteries. We also provide diabetic foot care, limb-salvage procedures, and consultations if you are suffering from renal failure and are in need of hemodialysis.
Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery)
Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz
Director, Head and Neck Surgery, National Capitol Region
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine ENT expert, Dr.Wojtek Mydlarz, joined the JHAH Department of Otolaryngology on surgical rotation from June 23 to 27, 2019 and October 13 to 17, 2019.
Dr. Wojtek Mydlarz is the director of Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Surgery for the National Capitol Region. Dr. Mydlarz specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including the upper aerodigestive tract, salivary glands, thyroid, skin and soft tissue.
JHAH’s Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery – has been delivering expert care for all ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions for more than 30 years. We are the leading provider of ENT care in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Our team includes licensed and certified audiologists, pediatric otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, speech language pathologists, and a first-rate clinical support team.
Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Haitham Al Grain, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine expert, Dr. Haitham Al-Grain joined the JHAH Vascular Surgery Program on surgical rotation from November 3 to 14, 2019.
Dr. Haitham Al Grain is an instructor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise is anesthesiology. Dr. Al Grain is a clinical associate at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Bayview Medical Center.
Vascular surgery deals with blood-vessel conditions. Our surgeons at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) treat a number of artery and vein diseases, from aneurysm or dissection of the aorta, to the narrowing or occlusion of vessels such as the carotid or the lower-extremity arteries. We also provide diabetic foot care, limb-salvage procedures, and consultations if you are suffering from renal failure and are in need of hemodialysis.
Bariatric Surgery
Hien T. Nguyen, M.D., FACS
Assistant professor of surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Johns Hopkins Medicine Bariatric Surgery expert, Dr. Hien Nguyen, joined the JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program on surgical rotation from March 3 to 14, 2019 and September 15 to 24, 2019.
Dr. Nguyen is an expert in single-incision surgery, robotic surgery and laparoscopic bariatric surgery (which includes Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric bands, sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch). He was instrumental in helping to establish the single-incision approach for laparoscopic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.
The JHAH Bariatric Surgery Program has an excellent long-term success rate. The program achieves consistently high quality outcomes and delivers comprehensive follow up care to help patients sustain a healthier lifestyle.