Patient Relations
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.
Eligible Saudi Aramco employees and their dependents are invited to register for healthcare at JHAH
JHM On-site physicians visit dates may be subject to change based on international travel events beyond our control.
February 2- 6, 2025
Director of the Johns Hopkins Voice Center
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine U.S. ENT Expert, Dr. Lee Akst, on surgical rotation at JHAH on February 2- 6, 2025.
Dr. Lee Akst, Director of the Johns Hopkins Voice Center and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, specializes in treating the larynx (voicebox), in particular the treatment of voice and swallowing disorders.
He is a leading laryngologist in office-based procedures such as vocal fold injection augmentation, pulsed KTP laser treatment, and laryngeal Botox injections.
Dr. Lee Akst’s 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.
February 2- 6, 2025
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Breast Surgeon
Johns Hopkins Medicine general surgery expert Dr. Olutayo Sogunro will join the JHAH team on surgical rotation on February 2- 6, 2025.
Dr. Olutayo Sogunro is a breast surgeon at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Sogunro works closely with experts from medical oncology, radiation oncology, imaging and pathology to deliver comprehensive multidisciplinary breast cancer care to patients in a convenient community setting.
Dr. Sogunro clinical focus is breast surgical oncology and the comprehensive multidisciplinary care of the patient with breast cancer. Her interest in health literacy and education about breast cancer screening in average and high-risk populations in addition to successful survivorship plans. Dr. Sogunro’s interest also includes oncoplastic surgery.
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.
February 9-13, 2025
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 February 9-13, 2025.
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.
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.
February 16-20, 2025
Director, Division of Reconstructive and Neurological Urology
Director of Urology, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Associate Professor of Urology
Johns Hopkins Medicine Urology expert Dr. Edward Wright will join the JHAH Urology team on surgical rotation from February 16-20, 2025.
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.
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.
February 16-20, 2025
Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Johns Hopkins Medicine Gynecology and Obstetrics expert, Dr. Danielle Patterson, will join the JHAH OB/GYN team on a surgical rotation at JHAH Dhahran from February 16-20, 2025.
Dr. Danielle Patterson has extensive training in urogynecology and reconstructive surgery. Her expertise includes diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders, stress and urinary incontinence, and uterine prolapse.
Dr. Patterson’s research interests mirror her clinical practice and include identifying risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction and improving minimally invasive treatments for recurrent stress and urinary incontinence.
Dr. Patterson’s visit is allotted for pre-scheduled complex cases and procedures for JHAH patients.
Our obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) experts can assure you of the best possible medical care for women aged 14 and above. We provide a warm and caring environment for all aspects of women’s health; from pregnancy and birth care to gynecological problems and cancers.
February 16-20, 2025
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.
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.
Disclaimer: The following footage was filmed during Dr. Matlaga’s visit at JHAH in 2019 and prior to COVID-19 restrictions.