UMMS in the News
Articles and Media Appearances
June 5, 2025
Dr. Shere-Wolfe explains the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease. (U.S. News & World Report)
- Kalpana D. Shere-Wolfe, MD, Infectious Diseases physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
June 4, 2025
Dr. Raufman explains what can cause elevated liver enzymes, and how they can be lowered. (Parade)
- Jean-Pierre Raufman, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and the Moses Paulson, MD and Helen Golden Paulson Chair of the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the UM School of Medicine
June 2, 2025
- Michael Reavis, RD, Nutrition Specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Woodworth reacts to new studies on CAR-T cell therapy. (STAT)
- Graeme Woodworth, MD, Neurosurgical Oncologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at the UM School of Medicine
May 30, 2025
Dr. Crino reacts to a new study that finds autism on the rise in adults. (WJZ-TV)
- Peter Crino, MD, PhD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor and Chair of Neurology at the UM School of Medicine
May 29, 2025
Lai discusses the cybersecurity landscape in the health care industry. (Cyber Defense Radio)
- Duc Lai, Chief Information Security Officer for the University of Maryland Medical System
May 27, 2025
Dr. Singman explains how eye tests can provide evidence of brain conditions. (Flow Space)
- Eric Singman, MD, Neuro-Opthalmologist at the Friedenwald Eye Institute at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus and Professor of Ophthalmology at the UM School of Medicine
May 26, 2025
Dr. Norton-Rosko discusses the retention of nursing staff. (HealthLeaders)
- Peggy Norton-Rosko, DNP, RN, Senior Vice President and System Chief Nurse Executive for the University of Maryland Medical System
May 24, 2025
Dr. McCoy explains how to interpret blood sugar readings. (Woman's World)
- Rozalina McCoy, MD, Endocrinologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, and Associate Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
May 23, 2025
- Arif Hussain, MD, Oncologist at the UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
May 20, 2025
As part of National Stop the Bleed Week, Dr. Ghneim appeared on WJZ-TV and WBFF-TV segments, in which she demonstrated how to respond to traumatic injuries.
- Mira Ghneim, MD, Critical Care Surgeon at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine
- Jessica Kahler, Cytopathology Supervisor at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Samuel Rosner, MD, Oncologist at the UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
May 19, 2025
Dr. Vakharia reflects on a groundbreaking spinal tumor surgery in which he took part. (MPT)
- Kalpesh Vakharia, MD, MS, Otolaryngologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and Chief of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, and Director of the Facial Nerve Center at the UM School of Medicine
May 18, 2025
Dr. Siddiqui discussed prostate cancer in stories from outlets WTOP-FM, WBAL-AM and WBFF-TV in light of former President Joe Biden's diagnosis.
- M. Minhaj Siddiqui, MD, Director of Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine
May 16, 2025
- Stuart Martin, PhD, Deputy Director of the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Drs. Angela and Harry Brodie Professor of Translational Cancer Research at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Gatz offers heat safety tips for people attending the Preakness Stakes. (WBFF-TV)
- David Gatz, MD, Assistant Medical Director of the Adult Emergency Department at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
- Toni Aluko-Anuforom, MD, Family Medicine physician with UM Capital Region Medical Group
May 15, 2025
Dr. Jones discusses the role of inflammation in heart disease. (Medscape)
- Niya Jones, MD, Cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Kim offers ways to improve blood sugar levels. (Woman's World)
- Yoon Kook Kim, MD, Endocrinologist at UM St. Joseph Medical Center
Goff discusses stroke risk among cancer patients. (WMAR-TV)
- Lindsay Goff, BCN, RN, NREMT-P, Primary Stroke Program Coordinator at UM Upper Chesapeake Health
May 14, 2025
- Giora Netzer. MD, Vice President and Chief Experience Officer of the University of Maryland Medical System
Dr. Klein reflects on transitioning from emergency medicine to IT. (Information Week)
- Joel Klein, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for the University of Maryland Medical System
- Kalpana D. Shere-Wolfe, MD, Infectious Diseases physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
May 13, 2025
Dr. McCoy discusses a new type of diabetes linked to childhood malnutrition. (Verywell Health)
- Rozalina McCoy, MD, Endocrinologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, and Associate Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
May 12, 2025
Dr. Nichols speaks about issues in pediatric mental health. (MPT)
- Tanya Nichols, PhD, Psychologist at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
May 2, 2025
- Rosa Drummond, MD, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Mary Maldarelli, MD, Pulmonology and Critical Care Fellow at the University of Maryland Medical Center
May 1, 2025
Dr. Gupta discusses the various tests available for colorectal cancer. (AARP)
- Ekta Gupta, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus and Associate Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine,
April 30, 2025
- Cristina Haas, MSN, Nurse Manager for the NEST program
- Donna Neale, MD, Medical Director for NEST, OB/GYN at UM Capital Region Health Medical Group, and Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the UM School of Medicine
April 28, 2025
- Abid Fakhri, MD, Cardiologist at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
April 25, 2025
Dr. Meier discusses advances in xenotransplantation surgery. (MPT)
- Raphael P.H. Meier, MD, PhD, Transplant Surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Associate Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine
April 22, 2025
- Asghar Fakhri, MD, Associate Chair of Cardiology at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
April 17, 2025
- Carmen Farrior, MD, MBA, OB/GYN at UM St. Joseph Medical Center and Adjunct Instructor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the UM School of Medicine
April 16, 2025
Dr. Kanagie-McAleese offers tips for how you can work more walking into your daily routine. (WJZ-TV)
- Marie Kanagie-McAleese, MD, Pediatric Hospitalist and Lifestyle Medicine physician at UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
April 15, 2025
- Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, President and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System
April 11, 2025
- Wuqaas Munir, MD, Ophthalmologist at UM Eye Associates and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the UM School of Medicine
April 9, 2025
Audia shares tips for waking up with more energy. (Real Simple)
- Donna Audia, RN, Integrative Care Nurse at the University of Maryland Medical Center
April 8, 2025
- Cristina Haas, MSN, Nurse Manager for the University of Maryland Medical System’s NEST program
April 7, 2025
Dr. Norton-Rosko discusses the System's nursing staff and successes. (Becker's Hospital Review)
- Peggy Norton-Rosko, DNP, RN, Senior Vice President and System Chief Nurse Executive for the University of Maryland Medical System
April 4, 2025
- Marie Kanagie-McAleese, MD, Pediatric Hospitalist and Lifestyle Medicine physician at UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
March 24, 2025
- Jean-Pierre Raufman, MD, Chief of Gastroenterology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and the Moses Paulson, MD and Helen Golden Paulson Chair of the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Rocksmith discusses the treatment of and recovery from traumatic brain injuries. (MPT)
- Eugenio Rocksmith, MD, Co-Director of the Brain Injury Unit at UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute, and Assistant Professor of Neurology at the UM School of Medicine
March 22, 2025
Dr. Theyagaraj explains the prognosis for patients recovering from spinal cord strokes. (Newsweek)
- Melita Theyagaraj, MD, Neurorehabilitation physician at the UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute
March 21, 2025
Dr. Lee discusses a new study on bacterial vaginosis, a common infection affecting women. (WBFF-TV)
- Jessica K. Lee, MD, an OB/GYN physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and an Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the UM School of Medicine
March 20, 2025
Dr. Nurudeen highlights the hospital's Breast Health Center. (WMAR-TV)
- Suliat Nurudeen, MD, a breast surgical oncologist at UM St. Joseph Medical Center
March 19, 2025
- Lachelle Lazarus, AuD, Audiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
- Anish Hinduja, MD, Medical Director of UM Shore Medical Group – Nephrology and Vice President of the Medical Staff at UM Shore Regional Health
March 18, 2025
- Emerson Wickwire, PhD, Psychologist and Sleep Disorder Specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, and Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine and Section Head of Sleep Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
March 17, 2025
- Mihir K. Patel, MD, MS, an Internal Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
March 14, 2025
- Rebecca Greenberg Carter, MD, Pediatrician at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Center for Pediatrics, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Division Head of General Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Shah discusses a lung transplant patient's recovery. (Newsweek)
- Nirav Shah, MD, Pulmonologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Center for Lung Health and Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
March 11, 2025
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Infectious Diseases physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
- Elizabeth Hammershaimb, MD, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital and Instructor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine
March 8, 2025
- Mariellen Synan, Community Outreach Manager at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Ntiri talks about the importance of representation in medicine. (Black Information Network)
- Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, Family Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Director of the Baltimore City Cancer Program at the UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Family & Community Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
March 7, 2025
Dr. Schrank says vaccinations are key to preventing the spread of measles. (WBFF-TV)
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Infectious Diseases physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
March 6, 2025
- Jeremy Pollock, MD, Cardiologist at UM St. Joseph Medical Center
Dr. Smith warns of the bacteria that may be lurking on your smartphone. (Parade)
- L. Leigh Smith, MD, MAS, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology & Public Health at the UM School of Medicine
March 5, 2025
- Jessica R. Lee, MD, Internal Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
March 3, 2025
- Mira Ghneim, MD, Critical Care Surgeon at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine
March 1, 2025
- Andrew Pollak, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for the University of Maryland Medical System, and the James Lawrence Kernan Professor and Chair of Orthopedics at the UM School of Medicine
February 28, 2025
- Esther Liu, MD, Chair of Pediatrics at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Infectious Diseases physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
February 27, 2025
- Esther Liu, MD, Chair of Pediatrics at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center,
February 25, 2025
- Ian Davis, MD, Medical Director of the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic at the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
February 24, 2025
- Albert Hicks III, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Cardiac Transplantation at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
February 21, 2025
- Kinjal Sethuraman, MD, MPH, Medical Director of the Center for Hyperbaric and Dive Medicine at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
February 17, 2025
- Krishnaj Gourab, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs at UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute and Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at the UM School of Medicine
February 14, 2025
Dr. Owonikoko shares proactive ways to reduce cancer risk. (WBFF-TV)
- Taofeek Owonikoko, MD, PhD, Executive Director of the UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Professor in Oncology in the Department of Medicine and Executive Director of the Program in Oncology at the UM School of Medicine
Febuary 13, 2025
- Wendie Graber-Beck, MD, Pediatrician at UM St. Joseph Medical Center
- Scott Burger, DO, Chief Medical Officer of UM Urgent Care
February 11, 2025
- Eric Weintraub, MD, an addiction specialist and Division Director of Alcohol and Drug Abuse at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a Professor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Sunshine explains why eyes can become more sensitive to light later in life. (Scary Mommy)
- Sarah Sunshine, MD, Cornea Specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and UM Eye Associates, and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the UM School of Medicine
February 10, 2025
Dr. Ntiri discusses small lifestyle changes that can improve your health. (MPT)
- Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, Family Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Director of the Baltimore City Cancer Program at the UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Family & Community Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
February 7, 2025
- Scott Jerome, DO, Sports Cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Director of Ambulatory Services and Outreach in Cardiology and Director of Sports Cardiology at the UM School of Medicine
February 6, 2025
Lai discusses challenges facing health care cybersecurity leaders. (This Week Health)
- Duc Lai, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for the University of Maryland Medical System
February 5, 2025
- Eric Weintraub, MD, an addiction specialist and Division Director of Alcohol and Drug Abuse at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a Professor of psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine
February 4, 2025
- Eric Weintraub, MD, an addiction specialist and Division Director of Alcohol and Drug Abuse at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a Professor of psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine
- Brian Corwell, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
February 3, 2025
- Madeline Marks, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine
January 31, 2025
- Emerson Wickwire, PhD, Psychologist and Sleep Disorder Specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, and Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine and Section Head of Sleep Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
- Jessica R. Lee, MD, Internal Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
January 30, 2025
- Shannon Temple, BSN, RN, FNE A/P, Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Coordinator at UM Shore Regional Health
January 29, 2025
- Cheyenne Falat, MD, Assistant Medical Director for the Adult Emergency Department at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
January 27, 2025
Dr. Hammershaimb talks about flu season and other seasonal illnesses in circulation. (MPT)
- Elizabeth Hammershaimb, MD, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital and Instructor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine
- Lindsay Goff, BSN, RN, NRP, Stroke Program Coordinator at UM Upper Chesapeake Health
January 23, 2025
- Rishi Kundi, MD, Vascular Surgeon at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and Associate Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Packer explains potential causes of pain behind the knee. (The Healthy)
- Jonathan Packer, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon at UM Orthopedics and Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the UM School of Medicine
January 22, 2025
Dr. Lee explains the benefits of taking part in "dry January." (WYPR-FM)
- Jessica R. Lee, MD, Internal Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
- Merissa Weiss, MD, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at UM Capital Region Medical Center,
January 18, 2025
Dr. Chaturvedi says puzzles are an easy way to help keep the memory sharp. (Parade)
- Seemant Chaturvedi, MD, Neurologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Director of the UMMS Stroke Program and the Stewart J. Greenebaum Endowed Professor in Stroke Neurology at the UM School of Medicine
January 16, 2025
- Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, Family Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Director of the Baltimore City Cancer Program at the UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Family & Community Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
January 15, 2025
- Michael Reavis Jr., MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitian at the University of Maryland Medical Center
January 14, 2025
- Cheyenne Falat, MD, Assistant Medical Director for the Adult Emergency Department at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
- Kathryn Schlaffer, MD, Infectious Diseases physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
January 13, 2025
- Kay Connors, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Worker at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Instructor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Lee shares ways viewers can stick to their health-related resolutions. (MPT)
- Jessica R. Lee, MD, Internal Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
January 10, 2025
- Nirav Shah, MD, Pulmonologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Center for Lung Health and Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
In interviews with WMAR-TV and WJZ-TV, Dr. Barrueto says several circulating illnesses, including RSV, are putting a strain on hospital emergency department resources.
- Fermin Barrueto, MD, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of UM Upper Chesapeake Health
January 9, 2025
- Duc Lai, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for the University of Maryland Medical System
January 7, 2025
Dr. Brown explains a surgery for a common complication of Crohn's disease. (HealthCentral)
- Rebecca Brown, MD, Colon and Rectal Surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Hammershaimb explains how to identify and respond to a case of norovirus. (Parade)
- Elizabeth Hammershaimb, MD, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital and Instructor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine
- Mary Maldarelli, MD, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellow at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and Post-Doctoral Fellow in Epidemiology & Public Health at the UM School of Medicine
- Bradley Maron, MD, Cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the Melvin Sharoky, MD Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
January 6, 2025
- Saskia Popescu, PhD, MPH, MA, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at the UM School of Medicine
January 5, 2025
Dr. Redd shares important precautions people should take ahead of winter weather. (WJZ-TV)
- Vanessa Redd, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine at UM St. Joseph Medical Center
January 3, 2025
Dr. Lee explains the health benefits of cutting out alcohol for "Dry January." (WBFF-TV)
- Jessica R. Lee, MD, Internal Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Liu explains precautions to take before letting your kids enjoy a snow day. (Yahoo)
- Esther Liu, MD, Chair of Pediatrics at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
- Niharika Khanna, MD, Family Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Family Medicine at the UM School of Medicine
January 2, 2025
- Vanessa Redd, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine at UM St. Joseph Medical Center,