Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

04/08/2026

Say hello to Dr. Johnson! 👋

We are excited to welcome Dr. Aleda Johnson to our Hagerstown care team. Dr. Johnson treats patients of all ages and has a special interest in preventative care. She enjoys having the opportunity to educate her patients about their medical conditions and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Originally from Ohio, Dr. Johnson lives in Maryland with her husband and two children. When she’s not seeing patients, she enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her family. 🍳✈️

Learn more about our Hagerstown practice ⬇️
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/community-physicians/locations/hagerstown

04/01/2026

Say hello to Dr. Son! 👋

Mi Na Son, M.D., is an internal medicine physician at our Downtown Bethesda location. With more than a decade of experience, Dr. Son has expertise in integrating lifestyle medicine pillars into her practice, including nutrition, stress management, physical activity, restorative sleep and more. 🧘😴

Dr. Son worked as a general physician for underserved rural populations in Ecuador before moving to the United States of America to complete her residency program. There, she served as chief resident. 🩺❤️

Dr. Son is fluent in Spanish. She enjoys a quiet life, contemplating nature, gardening and spending time with her two children.

Learn more about Dr. Son ⬇️
https://profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org/provider/mi-na-son/3297461

03/31/2026

Celebrating our doctors 🩺🙌

It's National Physicians Week! Photographed here are a few of our gynecologists and obstetricians, our Arlington team, and our White Marsh team.

Says Lindsay Cheu, M.D., gynecologist and obstetrician at Johns Hopkins Medicine Gynecology & Obstetrics, Columbia: "I became an OB/GYN because I love being able to care for people throughout their lifetime from adolescence to menopause and beyond. It is a privilege to walk with people throughout their lifetime, and challenging times in their lives, and I enjoy building long term relationships with my patients."

03/25/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️

Our teams are wearing blue to raise awareness. Pictured here: The team at our colorectal surgery practice in Bethesda 💙

Read more information from Johns Hopkins Medicine experts:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/colon-cancer

03/17/2026

Is your reproductive health on track? 🧬

There’s a lot of noise online, but we’re here to help.

Curious about birth control options, what your period symptoms might be telling you, or how best to prepare for pregnancy? Catch this 30-minute deep dive with Dr. Mariam Gomaa, Arlington Gyn/Ob physician, about what you need to know for reproductive health in your 20s and 30s.

Watch on YouTube here:

Your 20s and 30s are a critical time to build a strong foundation for reproductive health. In this recorded webinar, Dr. Mariam Gomaa, MD, an Obstetrics & Gy...

03/13/2026

It takes a team ✅🙌

It's Patient Safety Awareness Week! 🩺 This week offers a great opportunity to bring awareness to safety programs and share appreciation for our teams that make great contributions to patient safety.

Featured today: our team at Johns Hopkins Medicine – Arlington. During a recent flood, the team's quick-thinking and collaboration kept our patients safe and diminished the impact of water damage to supplies and equipment.

Do you have a patient safety shout out? Leave it in the comments. ⬇️⬇️

03/13/2026

*achoo!* 🤧🌿🪻

Allergens such as pollen, air pollution, dust and mold can cause seasonal allergy symptoms including sniffling and sneezing. Check out this article, where a Johns Hopkins Medicine expert answers some of the most commonly asked questions about environmental allergies.

An expert in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery answers common questions about seasonal allergies, how to tell if your symptoms are allergies or COVID, and more.

03/12/2026

Welcome, Dr. Hunter! 🩺

Dr. Ahan Hunter is one of our newest gynecologists and obstetricians. He provides comprehensive care for women through all stages of life, including prenatal care, fertility care, fibroid and endometriosis management, and perimenopause/menopause care.

Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, Dr. Hunter is excited to bring his passion for women’s health to the DMV!📍Dr. Hunter sees patients at our Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine practice and will expand his services to our Rockville location this spring. (Hello, MoCo!)

When he’s not seeing patients, Dr. Hunter enjoys traveling (like his recent trip to Egypt with his wife), visiting family, watching sports and trying every new restaurant in town. ✈️🍽️🏈

Dr. Hunter is accepting new patients and would be honored to care for you.

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Hunter: https://profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org/provider/ahan-lamar-hunter/6803839

02/14/2026

❤️💗❤️

From our teams, to you and yours, happy Valentine's Day! 🫶

📸 Featured here: Our Westminster and Annapolis practices.

02/13/2026

Meet Dr. Cheu! 👋

Lindsay Cheu, M.D., is a gynecologist and obstetrician at our Columbia and Odenton Gyn/Ob practices. From annual wellness visits to delivering babies, surgical procedures and everything in between, she enjoys partnering with her patients through every stage of life.

Dr. Cheu ran cross-country and track in college for Johns Hopkins University ( !). Growing up in upstate New York, she enjoys hiking with her family and loves trying out new bakeries on the drives back from the trailheads. 🥐⛰️🍃

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Cheu: https://profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org/provider/lindsay-cheu/5147488

02/12/2026

Heart-Healthy Grocery List ❤️✔️

A Johns Hopkins Medicine dietitian put together a grocery list guide that will make you feel confident about your choices for heart-healthy foods. It includes foods that lower your blood pressure, like broccoli and kale, and good fats, like nuts and avocados.

A Johns Hopkins nutrition expert shows how easy it can be to fill your cart with foods that lower blood pressure and good fats for your heart.

02/11/2026

Above and beyond 🌠

It's Ambulatory Care Nurses Week! Today, meet Keanna, registered nurse at Johns Hopkins Medicine – Arlington.

Keanna was recently nominated for the DAISY Foundation Award for nurses. Her nominator said, "She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every patient feels cared for, respected, and understood. Her genuine kindness and attention to detail truly make a difference in the patient experience."