Jennifer Schwartz, MD - CLOSED

Dr. David Monroe is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His expertise is in general pediatrics.He joined the Children’s Center at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in 1996 and has served as the director since that time.Dr. Monroe earned his M.D. from SUNY Upstate Medical University. He was a member of the National Health Services Core, providing pediatric care to underserved children, and a member of the executive committee of Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network. He has lived in Columbia, Maryland, for over 20 years and enjoys the challenges and rewards of caring for children.

Dr. Anatoliy Rudin is a distinguished endocrine surgeon and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology. With a specialization in the treatment of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal diseases, Dr. Rudin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his practice. He completed his General Surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, followed by an Endocrine Surgery Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Rudin's research interest is dedicated to improving surgical outcomes through the integration of emerging technologies, advanced imaging, and minimally invasive techniques. His contributions to the field are well-documented through multiple publications and book chapters. Additionally, he has extensive leadership experience and holds committee responsibilities with organizations, including the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons. In his clinical practice, Dr. Rudin provides comprehensive surgical evaluations for patients with endocrine disorders and cancer. He employs a variety of diagnostic techniques, including ultrasound, fine needle aspiration, cytology, and molecular testing, to ensure accurate diagnosis and assessment. Dr. Rudin is adept in the latest surgical techniques, including robotic surgery, and offers personalized treatment options for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal diseases. He is committed to a holistic approach to patient care, working closely with individuals to develop tailored treatment plans that address their unique needs. Currently, Dr. Rudin sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center To support Dr. Rudin's research, visit: https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Rudin

Dr. Jacobs is the Division Chief of the Division of Breast Cancer Surgery. She also established the Johns Hopkins Medicine Breast Center at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Centerl in Columbia. Dr. Jacobs sees patients at both The Johns Hopkins Hospital and at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. As division chief of breast cancer surgery, Dr. Jacobs leads an expert team of 9 surgeons located at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore; Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center; Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C.; and Suburban Hospital in Bethesda. She has also initiated new clinics at Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station in Lutherville; Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, and the Skip Viragh Outpatient Center Building in Baltimore. Dr. Jacobs is committed to providing excellent, comprehensive, and patient-centered breast cancer care throughout Johns Hopkins Medicine through close collaboration with oncology, plastic surgery, nursing, rehabilitation medicine, and genetic services. Additionally, Dr. Jacobs has a clinical interest in the treatment of early stage melanoma. She works closely with dermatologists and medical oncologists at Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center to improve awareness and care of melanoma patients by participating in educational programs and clinical research trials. She has also launched research programs in lymphedema and oncoplastic surgery to increase the number of women eligible for breast prevention by combining lumpectomy with plastic surgery techniques to reshape the breast. In addition, Dr. Jacobs is the surgery representative to the National Clinical Trials Network for the Johns Hopkins Executive Committee and the institutional surgery representative to the Translational Breast Cancer Research Consortium. She serves as the Chair of the Cancer Committee at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, which establishes both programmatic and quality improvement goals for cancer care across the health system on a yearly basis. To support Dr. Jacobs' research, visit: https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Jacobs