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Misaki Kiguchi, MD

Misaki Kiguchi, MD, is a vascular surgeon with the MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute (MHVI) with office hours in Washington, DC and Chevy Chase, MD.

She is a trained specialist in the treatment of both arterial and venous diseases. Her surgical expertise spans the treatment of aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, hemodialysis access, peripheral artery disease and venous insufficiency, using the most effective and safest therapies. An expert in cosmetic and non-cosmetic vein treatment, Dr. Kiguchi brings a wealth of experience to her vein practice. She is dedicated to helping patients, who are often dealing with venous insufficiency to dramatically improve their quality of life.

Dr. Kiguchi was born in Japan; her family subsequently immigrated to the United States, and she grew up in Austin, Texas. She received her undergraduate degree in molecular biology from Yale University and her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. In addition, her interest in health care policy motivated her to concurrently pursue an M.B.A. She completed her internship and surgical residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, one of the largest and most prestigious vascular training programs in the country. She has published a variety of articles based on her research and serves on several national academic vascular committees.

Education:
Residency Program: UPMC Montefiore University Hospital
Medical School: Yale School of Medicine

Certification and Professional Associations:
American Board of Surgery, Surgery

Margaret Arnold, MD

Margaret Arnold, MD, FACS, is the director of the MedStar Health Baltimore surgical residency program and the director of the MedStar Health Vein Centers in Baltimore. She is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon who is board certified in both vascular surgery and general surgery.

Dr. Arnold is experienced in both endovascular and open surgery and in the medical management of vascular issues. She treats all forms of vascular disease including aortic disease and thoracic outlet syndrome, but primarily focuses her practice on treating venous disease such as varicose veins.

Her research focuses on medical and surgical training and education. A strong advocate for making wellness and lifestyle changes and modifications, she weaves this into her curriculum when teaching residents and counsels patients on this as well.

Dr. Arnold’s practice is patient-centered. She gets to know her patients on a personal level so that she can better understand their needs and goals. She involves her patients in the decision-making process so that they become more invested in their treatment plan. She has found this to be very successful as it contributes to a better quality of life for her patients.

Dr. Arnold is published widely, including book chapters and peer-reviewed articles and has spoken at regional and national vascular surgery conferences. She is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, Association of Women’s Surgeons, Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, and is a Fellow, American College of Surgeons.

Education:
Fellowship Program: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Residency Program: University of North Carolina Hospitals
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center

Certifications and Professional Associations:
American Board of Surgery, Surgery
American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Sonya Alekseyev, FNP-BC

Sonya Alekseyev, FNP, is the Lead Advanced Practice Provider in vascular surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre. Ms. Alekseyev is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular health problems and illnesses. She is able to diagnose and manage arterial and venous diseases such as aortic aneurysms, carotid stenosis, peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis and many others. She also provides cosmetic and non-cosmetic treatment for venous diseases related to varicose and spider veins. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Ms. Alekseyev is committed to a holistic, educational, and interdisciplinary approach to patient care. She has previous experience as a Clinical Adjunct Professor at Northern Virginia Community College where she led and provided guidance to nursing students in a clinical setting. Whether working with nurses or her patients, Ms. Alekseyev is a passionate advocate of providing education concerning cardiovascular disease including risk factors, preventative care, and treatment and management. When it comes to venous disease patients, she is not only able to diagnose venous disease by performing comprehensive medical evaluations but can also treat it with in-office procedures such as sclerotherapy and radiofrequency ablations.

Ms. Alekseyev is particularly interested in new advances in vein treatments.

Ms. Alekseyev received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Registered Nurse from James Madison University. She worked as a registered nurse for several years and then went on to obtain her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University.

Ms. Alekseyev is fluent in Russian.

Philosophy of Care:
“Growing up in a Russian family, I often accompanied my family members, especially my grandparents, to their appointments so that I could translate for them. Due to my firsthand experience as a translator and point person for my grandparents’ care, I am deeply understanding and empathetic to patients and their families whose native language may be different from my own. I want all my patients to know that I will work tirelessly to provide the clearest and easiest-to-understand information about their disease and treatment plan.

“When patients walk into my office, they are often confused and scared about their diagnosis. The first step I take is to review their background and histories so that I can help put all the pieces together for them. Medical care is complicated, and it is my goal to educate and guide my patients so that they leave my office feeling understood, well-informed, and confident about their plan.”

Education:
Graduate Education: Georgetown University Nursing & Health Studies

Certifications and Professional Associations:
American Nurses Credentialing Center

Joshua Dearing, MD

Dr. Dearing earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and researched molecular and cell biology at Duke University. He attended medical school at the University of North Carolina’s Chapel Hill School of Medicine. While there, he conducted research on abdominal transplant surgery. His residency took place at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine with the Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Dr. Dearing completed his fellowship in vascular surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.

Dr. Dearing speaks French and is proficient in medical Spanish. He performs procedures Tuesdays and Thursdays at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and has office hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays. He also operates at MedStar Washington Hospital Center on Wednesdays.

Education:
Fellowship Program: MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Residency Program: Montefiore Medical Center
Medical School: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Lauren Marie Hensler, PA-C

Education:
Medical School: Duquesne University

Certifications and Professional Associations:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant

Geetha Jeyabalan, MD

Geetha Jeyabalan, MD, is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon with MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute. She leads MedStar Health Vein Centers in Annapolis.

Dr. Jeyabalan brings the latest surgical techniques to her patients using her extensive clinical and research background. She is part of a comprehensive and connected system of MedStar Health outpatient centers offering convenient minimally invasive techniques for treating venous disease including varicose veins and venous ulcers.

She has an outstanding foundation in all forms of endovascular, minimally invasive, and open surgery procedures. She treats the full breadth of vascular disorders including: carotid disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, limb preservation for peripheral arterial disease, dialysis access, and venous disease.

She enjoys being able to tailor appropriate therapies to individual patients’ needs and base decisions on the latest evidence-based medicine and cutting-edge technology.

Education:
Fellowship Program: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Residency Program:University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Internship Program: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Medical School: University of Michigan School of Medicine

Certification and Professional Associations:
American Board of Surgery, Surgery
American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Wendy Lobo, AGACNP-BC

Wendy Lobo, DNP, MBA, AG-ACNP, is the Chief Advanced Practice Provider at the MedStar Health Heart and Vascular Institute. Her role involves overseeing all Advanced Practice Providers (APP) in vascular surgery at every MedStar location in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas. In addition to her administrative tasks, Ms. Lobo manages vascular surgery patients pre- and post-operatively and attends to patients with conditions such as peripheral arterial disease, venous disease, carotid artery disease, and varicose veins at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center and McLean locations.

Ms. Lobo has a strong commitment to providing her patients with candid and transparent information regarding their medical condition. She believes that it is crucial for her patients to be aware of the factors that led them to their current condition and to explore opportunities for lifestyle improvements. Extremely thorough, Ms. Lobo explores a range of medical and surgical options (e.g., sclerotherapy for treating incompetent veins), ensuring that her patients are aware of all the potential treatments available to them. She is also dedicated to educating her patients on vascular health and disease. With a deep understanding of the importance of teamwork and practitioner excellence, Ms. Lobo takes the lead in guiding other nurse practitioners and physician assistants in their professional development to also provide quality health care.

Ms. Lobo holds memberships in several professional societies including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the Society of Vascular Nursing, the Vascular Surgery Clinical, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Council, and the Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Council.

Ms. Lobo received her Master of Science in Nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University. She went on to attend John Hopkins University School of Nursing to obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Master of Business Administration.

Ms. Lobo is fluent in Spanish.

Philosophy of Care:
“Patient education is really important to me, so I hope that my patients leave my office feeling well-informed about their medical condition. I hope that my patients say that I am kind, straightforward, and supportive. I would like referring physicians to know that I am a collaborative APP and if they send someone to me that they will be contacted and kept informed about their patients and their progress.”

Education:
Allied Health Education: Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Graduate Education: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Certifications and Professional Associations:
American Nurses Credentialing Center

Krystal C. Maloni, MD

Kryssy Maloni, MD, is a vascular surgeon with MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Health Vein Centers at Lafayette Centre and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

She provides treatment for the full spectrum of venous and arterial disease, with a special focus on venous insufficiency. Dr. Maloni’s practice offers testing, diagnosis, and treatment for varicose and cosmetic veins in a convenient and comfortable specialty-clinic setting.

If a more serious underlying condition is discovered, Dr. Maloni is able to fully manage the patient’s care through her comprehensive vascular expertise and extensive, acute-care resources of MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute.

Philosophy of Care:
“In my practice, I aim to develop longitudinal relationships with my patients and their physicians— often extending for many years. Through these partnerships, my goal is to not only treat the patients’ vascular condition, but to help them live their lives with confidence and without pain.”

Education:
Fellowship Program: Pennsylvania Hospital
Residency Program: Brown University
Medical School: University of South Carolina

Certification and Professional Associations:
American Board of Surgery, Surgery

Melissa Meghpara, DO

Melissa Meghpara, DO, is an attending vascular surgeon at MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute. As a vascular surgeon, Dr. Meghpara treats the whole spectrum of vascular disease, from the arteries to the veins, including carotid, aortic, and peripheral vascular disease.

Dr. Meghpara has been trained in both endovascular and open treatments. Providing the best individualized approach, she offers a minimally invasive endovascular approach whenever appropriate. Dr. Meghpara is highly advanced in endovascular techniques, and is able to offer a number of options that patients might not find everywhere. Procedures performed by Dr. Meghpara include EVAR (endovascular aortic aneurysm repair), TEVAR (thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair), and TCAR (transcarotid artery revascularization).

Dr. Meghpara’s main clinical focus is in arterial work, primarily in endovascular approaches. She is interested in clinical research that explores practical improvements on modern methods–anything that can enhance current treatment measures. She is excited about several new branch devices coming onto the market, and for new devices for the treatment of carotid, peripheral vascular, and venous disease. Dr. Meghpara is especially excited to offer a new method of transcervical carotid stenting using fusion modeling to create a 3-D model based on CT scans that can be overlaid onto patients during the procedure.

Dr. Meghpara received her medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT-COM), as well as a master’s degree in Neuromusculoskeletal Science. After graduation, she completed a general surgery residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center (Medisys) and served one year as the program’s Chief Resident. Afterwards, she completed a 2-year vascular surgery fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center.

Dr. Meghpara has published five papers on vascular disease, received multiple awards, and is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery, the Association of Women Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the Eastern Vascular Society.

Dr. Meghpara has known she wanted to work in vascular surgery since her first year of general surgery training. She looks forward to her day to day work and is always looking forward to new challenges.

Philosophy of Care:
“I think that all of our patients should be treated as if they’re family. I treat every single one of my patients as if they were my family members. I provide the highest level of care I can. I’m also realistic and I think it’s important to be honest with your patients as to what you can and can’t do for them to provide a high quality of life.

“I’d like my patients to say that I not only provided a high level of care, but that I care as if they are my family members and that the ongoing relationship is something that they are happy to have. As vascular is a long-term relationship, I want patients and referring physicians to feel like they can easily speak with me regarding vascular concerns.

Education:
Fellowship Program: Maimonides Medical Center
Residency Program: Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Certification and Professional Associations:
American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Danielle Salazar, MD

Danielle Salazar, MD, is vascular surgeon at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.

In her practice, Dr. Salazar sees patients with complex vascular pathology spanning aortic, carotid artery, venous occlusive, deep venous, and peripheral arterial diseases. Her research interests include deep venous disease management with a focus on the use of minimally invasive mechanical thrombectomy devices for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Dr. Salazar is also trained in vascular hemodialysis access and provides an array of options for percutaneous fistulae, AV fistulae, and bypass grafts, using some of the most innovative, minimally invasive options available.

Philosophy of Care:
“There is a continuity of care in vascular surgery that allows me to build relationships with patients over time. I always aim to establish trust and make it easy for them to relax, talk, and feel heard. Sometimes patients come in for one reason and we uncover others. I believe that this–plus technical expertise and keen collaboration with colleagues–delivers optimal outcomes.”

Education:
Fellowship Program: MedStar Georgetown Univ Hosp/Washington Hosp Ctr
Residency Program: MedStar Georgetown Univ Hosp/Washington Hosp Ctr
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Graduate Education: Boston University

Certification and Professional Associations:
American Board of Surgery, Surgery
American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Amanda Simonton, PA-C

Amanda Simonton, PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant with over nineteen years of experience as a PA, and treats patients for various vascular diseases and disorders under the supervision of Dr. Maggie Arnold, director of the MedStar Health Vein Centers in Baltimore.

With a strong foundation in emergency medicine, Amanda brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the vascular surgery team. Having spent several years in high-pressure environments, she developed exceptional skills in critical decision-making and patient care.

Philosophy of Care:
“My mission is to utilize my skills, professionalism, experience, and knowledge to provide my patients with the highest quality of care. As a highly experienced professional, referring physicians and patients can trust me to always be compassionate and do what is best for my patients.”

Education:
Graduate: Towson University

D'Andre Beth Williams, MD

D’Andre Williams, MD, RPVI, is a vascular surgeon practicing at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. She treats the full spectrum of vascular disease, including carotid artery disease, mesenteric and peripheral arterial disease, aortic aneurysms, and dissections.

Dr. Williams’ treatment approach is rooted in offering the least invasive but most effective treatment options based on her patients' personal needs. She often recommends lifestyle modifications first and discusses surgery only when necessary. When surgical interventions are required, she discusses the risks and benefits of each procedure, including open surgery and minimally invasive techniques such as endovascular surgery or hybrid procedures. Her ultimate goal is to provide durable, long-lasting solutions that reduce the need for future interventions.

Her clinical interests include advanced aortic repair, lower extremity limb salvage, carotid artery revascularization, and dialysis access. She stays abreast of medical innovations, particularly as new technologies expand surgical possibilities for patients with advanced vascular disease.

Dr. Williams obtained her medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine and completed her residency in vascular surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. She is an active member of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the Society of Black Vascular Surgeons.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys intramural sports, especially soccer and beach volleyball, and spending time with family and friends.

Philosophy of Care:
“My approach to care is centered on helping patients through a challenging moment in their lives by offering clear communication, compassion, and collaboration. I always aim to use the least invasive but most effective treatment, whether that means lifestyle changes, medication, or surgery, when needed."

Education:
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine