• MS: medical school
• RS,FS: residency and/or fellowships
• YIP: years in practice
• BC: board certification
• HP: hospital privileges
• NP: accepting new patients?
• TP: types of patients, diagnoses most often seen
• APT: how long to get an appointment?
• AW: average waiting time for patients in waiting room
• AT: average time per patient visit
• PW: number of patients seen per week
• ND: number of days per week allotted to seeing patients

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David Nagey, 46

MS: Duke. RS: Duke, obstetrics and gynecology. YIP: 18. BC: Obstetrics and gynecology, maternal-fetal medicine. HP: Primarily Johns Hopkins. NP: Yes. TP: "General obstetrics and gynecology and high-risk obstetrics. Most common diagnosis: pre-term labor." APT: 2-4 weeks. AW: 15 minutes. AT: Return Ob patient 8-15 minutes, return Gyn 30 minutes, new Ob or new Gyn 60 minutes. PW: 20. ND: 1; also travel the state providing consultation to patients referred by other obstetricians. Hobbies: Sailing, jogging. How managed care affects patient relationships: "I don’t think it has." How accurately is medicine portrayed in film/television? "Probably as accurately as they portray other professions, which is not very." 601 N. Caroline St., Baltimore, 410-955-6700.

Hugh E. Mighty, 40

MS: U. of Maryland. RS: U. of Maryland. YIP: 15. BC: Critical care obstetrics, Ob/Gyn. HP: St. Joseph’s, GBMC, Johns Hopkins, Mercy. NP: Yes. TP: "The practice is diverse, dealing predominantly with high-risk pregnancies. The entire scope of perinatal medicine is covered, including early prenatal diagnosis of fetal anomalies, genetic counseling, and management of pregnant patients with medical diseases." APT: 1 week, 1 day for urgent. AW: 15-20 minutes. AT: 20-30 minutes. PW: 120-130. ND: 5. Hobbies: Computers, running. 7505 Osler Dr., Suite 310, Baltimore, 410-337-4480.

Clare M. Weitz, "44, but I look younger"

MS: Albany Medical College of Union U. RS: Ob/Gyn, Johns Hopkins. YIP: 12. BC: Ob/Gyn, maternal fetal medicine, high-risk obstetrics. HP: GBMC. NP: Yes (specific types—16 to 45 years old, high risk/low risk OB, routine Gyn). TP: Mainly reproductive-age women who at some time will want pregnancy. Also will consult on high-risk OB, pre-conceptual risks. APT: Pregnant, less than 2-3 weeks; routine Gyn 3 months; high-risk consultation within 1 week. AW: 15-30 minutes. AT: 15-30 minutes. PW: 50-60. ND: 4 half-day sessions. When was your last physical exam? "No comment." Hobbies: Raising two kids, music. Do you play golf? "No way." Thoughts on physician-assisted suicide: "It is appropriate." How managed care affects patient relationships: "Fairly severe impact, limits my ability to do what is individually appropriate." Thoughts on the drug-approval process: "It’s too long, but this is merely a function of our highly litigious society." 6565 N. Charles St., Suite 406, GBMC, Towson, 410-828-2568.

Ob/Gyn/oncology

Neil Rosenshein, 53

MS: U. of Florida. RS: Johns Hopkins. YIP: 21 years. BC: Obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology. HP: Mercy, St. Joseph’s, Hopkins. NP: Yes. TP: Practice limited to gynecology and gynecological oncology; treatment of preinvasive and invasive cancers of the female genital tract, and complex gynecology. APT: 1-4 weeks depending on diagnosis. AW: 45 minutes. AT: First visit, 45 minutes. PW: 100. ND: 4. Hobbies: Jogging, reading. How managed care affects patient relationships: "I don’t think its had an adverse effect." Other info: See related story, page 57. Mercy Medical Center, 301 St. Paul Pl., Baltimore, 410-332-9200.

Francis Grumbine, 51

MS: U. of Virginia. RS: Johns Hopkins. YIP: 17. BC: Obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic oncology. HP: GBMC, St. Joseph’s, Johns Hopkins, St. Agnes. NP: Yes. TP: Patients with gynecologic malignancies, complicated operative gynecologic problems including urinary incontinence and pelvic relaxation. APT: 3-4 weeks routine. AW: 45 minutes. AT: 10-15 minutes for uncomplicated patients, 30-60 minutes for complex problems. ND: 2 1/2-3. Hobbies: Tennis, golf. 6569 N. Charles St., Towson, 410-828-2765.

Ob/Gyn/surgery

Harry W. Johnson Jr., 41

MS: Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest U. RS: U. of Maryland. YIP: 8. BC: Ob/Gyn. HP: U. of Maryland, Mercy, GBMC. NP: Yes. TP: "Uro-gynecology, pelvic reconstructive surgery; 35-plus-year-old women, peri-menopausal and menopausal women. Common diagnosis: Pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence." APT: 4 weeks. AW: 10 minutes. AT: 30 minutes. PW: 50. ND: 3. Hobbies: Sailing. Thoughts on the drug-approval process: "Slow and cumbersome." 419 W. Redwood St., Baltimore, 410-328-6640.

Neil Rosenshein

See listing above.

Oncology/chemotherapy

Gary Cohen, 48

MS: U. of Maryland. RS: Dana Farber Cancer Center at Harvard Medical School. YIP: 19. BC: Medical oncology, hematology, internal medicine. HP: GBMC. NP: Yes. TP: "Special interest in melanoma, breast cancer, lymphoma, and stern cell transplant. Adults only, with cancer or hematalogic problems. APT: New oncology patients are seen usually within 7 days, hematology patients are seen within 3-4 weeks. AW: 15-45 minutes. AT: New consultations 1 hour, followup visits 15-20 minutes. PW: N/A. ND: 5. Your personal physician: None. Thoughts on direct-to-the-consumer advertising of prescription drugs: "I am appalled that drugs with no therapeutic value (i.e. Rogaine) are marketed to the public. Why didn’t the public hear about the dangers of hypertension, diabetes, danger signs of cancer and other health-related issues? The pharmaceutical companies should be required to air one health-related public service announcement for every product advertisement." How accurately is medicine portrayed in film/television? "Very badly." 6569 N. Charles St., Suite 205, Towson, 410-828-3051.

Oncology/pediatric

Barbara Duffy, 37

MS: Brown U. RS, FS: Pediatrics residency and ambulatory pediatrics fellowship at The Children’s Hospital, Boston; pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Oncology Center. YIP: 7. BC: Pediatrics, pediatric hematology/oncology. HP: Johns Hopkins, Sinai, GBMC, St. Joseph’s. NP: Yes. TP: "General pediatrics with subspecialty of pediatric hematology-oncology." APT: Urgent problems same day, routine well visits 6 weeks. AW: 20 minutes. AT: Well visits 30 minutes, urgent visits 15 minutes. PW: 75-100. ND: 5. Hobbies: Gardening. How medicine will change in 10 years: "I suspect there will be a revolt against the current managed-care system or there will be a significant move towards a single payer system." Your favorite medical film: The Fantastic Voyage. Best wisdom you’ve received: "My father was a practicing internist for over 40 years and emphasized the importance of listening to patients’ complaints about their health and not dismissing any issues just because a patient seems anxious or depressed with his health. He used to say, ‘Sick people get crazy and crazy people get sick.’" 10807 Falls Rd., Suite 200, Lutherville, 410-321-9393.

Oncology/radiation

Albert L. Blumberg, 45

MS: Jefferson Medical College. RS: UCSF, radiation oncology. YIP: 19. BC: Yes. HP: GBMC, St. Joseph’s, Union Memorial, Carroll County General, Northwest Hospital Center. NP: Yes. TP: "Adult Oncology/breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer." APT: Less than 1 week for routine, 24 hours or less for urgent. AW: 5-15 minutes. AT: Followup 15 minutes, new patient 1-1 1/2 hours. PW: 45. ND: 4. Hobbies: Bicycling, traveling, medical organizations. Are you an organ donor? "Not yet." Do you play golf? "Not yet." How will medicine change in 10 years? "I anticipate that traditional fee-for-service indemnity insurance will be almost impossible to obtain." 6701 N. Charles St., Baltimore, 410-828-2540.

Eva S. Zinreich, 50

MS: Medical School of Tirgu-Mures, Romania. RS: Johns Hopkins and Sinai. YIP: 18. BC: General radiology, radiation therapy. HP: Various local hospitals. NP: Yes. TP: "I see all types of cancer patients, e.g. breast, lung, prostate, head and neck, etc." APT: One day or same day. AW: 15 minutes. AT: New patient 90 minutes. PW: 40-50. ND: 5. Hobbies: Exercise, skiing, reading. How medicine will change in 10 years: "Business will control medicine, but costs will not decrease." Radiation Oncology, GBMC, 6701 N. Charles St., Baltimore, 410-828-2540.

Oncology/surgery

E. George Elias, 63

MS: Cairo U., Egypt. RS, FS: Union Memorial; fellowship in surgical oncology at Roswell Park Memorial Institute, in Buffalo, New York. YIP: 30. BC: General surgery (there is no specialty board for surgical oncology). HP: Franklin Square. NP: Yes. TP: "Patients of almost any age who have been diagnosed with or suspected to have solid tumor cancers, i.e., breast, colon, rectum, liver, gastric, sarcoma, melanoma, head and neck, to list some of them. . . . I have a strong interest in tumor immunology, particularly with melanoma." APT: Less than 1 week. AW: 10-15 minutes. AT: Routine office visits 15 minutes, new patients visits 45 minutes-1 hour. PW: 40. ND: 3. Hobbies: Reading, particularly world history and the Civil War. Should medical-outcomes data be public? "NO. A lot of pending litigation is being filed erroneously and without basis for the sake of bad publicity, as well as to threaten a physician to settle quickly before it is publicly announced on the Net." Franklin Square Medical Arts Building, 9101 Franklin Square Dr., Baltimore, 410-682-7911.

Mukund S. Didolkar, 55

MS: Government Medical College, Nagpur, India. RS: Roswell Park Memorial Institute, Buffalo, New York. YIP: 18. BC: Surgery, surgical oncology. HP: Sinai, GBMC, St. Joseph’s, Union Memorial, Mercy. NP: Yes. TP: "Surgical oncology, melanoma, hepato pancreatic, bilia cancers, advanced GI cancers." APT: New referrals are seen in 1 week. AW: 1/2 hour. AT: 1 hour. PW: 40-45. ND: 2. Hobby: Tennis. Thoughts on physician-assisted suicide: "May be allowed if two physicians and one lay person agree to the situation." Thoughts on the medical use of marijuana: "Should be decriminalized." 2435 W. Belvedere Ave., Baltimore, 410-601-8317.

Ophthalmology/general

Allan D. Jensen , 53

MS: Johns Hopkins. RS: Johns Hopkins (Wilmer). YIP: 21. BC: Ophthalmology. HP: Union Memorial, Johns Hopkins, GBMC. NP: Yes. TP: Solo practice, personal care and glaucoma, cataracts, corneal disease. APT: Emergency same day, other patients 2 weeks. AW: 10-15 minutes. AT: 30 minutes. PW: 160. ND: 6. Hobbies: Opera. How will medicine change in 10 years? "Mostly groups, little solo practice." 200 E. 33rd St., Baltimore, 410-235-1133.

Ivan H. Garcia , 42

MS: U. of Puerto Rico. RS: Hahnemann U. Hospital, Philadelphia. YIP: 12. HP: Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins, St. Joseph’s, Howard Co., Dulaney Eye Institute, St. Agnes. NP: Yes. TP: "As a multi-specialty group called Omni Eye Specialists, we offer subspecialty care for complicated cataract and lens implant cases, medical and surgical retinal cases, complicated glaucoma patients, and also oculoplastic problems. . . . I do a good number of refractive surgery cases, including radial keratotomy, astigmatic keratotomy, and laser-vision correction surgery for nearsighted and astigmatic patients." APT: Non-emergency 1 week; emergency within 24 hours. AW: 15-20 minutes. AT: 90 minutes. PW: 120. ND: 3 in office and 2 in surgery. Hobbies: Swimming. 7008 Security Blvd., Suite 100, Baltimore; 7939 Honeygo Blvd., Baltimore; 3327 Superior Ln., Bowie;410-281-2656, 410-931-4500, 310-262-0778.

Marcos T. Doxanas, 46

MS: U. of Virginia. RS: GBMC. YIP: 17. BC: Ophthalmology, opthalmic plastic surgery. HP: N/A. NP: Yes. APT: Emergencies seen immediately, otherwise 1 week. AW: 30 minutes. AT: 20 minutes. PW: 150. ND: 4. Hobbies: Tennis, boating. Thoughts on the medical use of marijuana: "Ridiculous." Should medical-outcomes data be public? "We are judged by very other criteria, why not outcome?" How managed care affects patient relationships: "Reducing number of patients seen. I will not subject myself to poor management systems and therefore do not participate in managed care." 6565 N. Charles St., No. 302, Baltimore, 410-583-1100.

Ophthalmology/cataracts and cornea

Walter Jackson Stark Jr. 54

MS: U. of Oklahoma. RS: Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute. YIP: 26. BC: Yes. HP: Johns Hopkins. NP: Yes. APT: 2-4 weeks. AW: 15 minutes. AT: Complex patients only seen. About 2 hours. PW: 150. ND: 2. Hobbies: Gardening, tennis, skiing. The Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, 410-955-5490.

Ivan H. Garcia, 42

See listing above.

Ophthalmology/glaucoma

Harry Quigley, 51

MS: Johns Hopkins. RS: Johns Hopkins. YIP: 22. BC: Ophthalmology. HP: Hopkins. NP: Yes. TP: Glaucoma, primary and referral practice. APT: 1 week. AW: Less than 20 minutes. AT: 3 hours. PW: 100. ND: 2 1/2. Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, 410-955-6052.

Ophthalmology/neuro

Neil Richard Miller, 51

MS: Johns Hopkins. RS: Johns Hopkins. YIP: 22. BC: Ophthalmology. HP: Johns Hopkins. NP: Only by physician referral. TP: Neuro-ophthalmology and orbital disease. APT: 2 weeks-4 months, depending on urgency. AW: 5 minutes. AT: 3 hours. PW: 35. ND: 2 1/2. Hobbies: Swimming, music. Best wisdom you’ve received: "Either never take a vacation or never come back.’" Other info: See related story, page 47. Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, 410-955-8679.

Ophthalmology/ocular oncology

Andrew P. Schachat, 44

MS: Johns Hopkins. RS: Johns Hopkins YIP: 13. BC: Ophthalmology. HP: Johns Hopkins. NP: Yes. TP: Eye tumors, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy. APT: Usually about 1 week. AW: Under 1 hour. AT: New patients 3 hours, followup 2 hours. PW: 50. ND: 3 1/2. Hobbies: Wine, travel. Thoughts on the drug-approval process: "It is good, it works, and it’s the best in the world." Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, 410-955-7411.

Ophthalmology/pediatric

Michael X. Repka, 43

MS: Jefferson Medical College. RS: Willis Eye Hospital. YIP: 12. BC: Ophthalmology. HP: Johns Hopkins, St. Joseph’s, GBMC, Bayview, Sinai, Mt. Washington. NP: Yes. TP: Consultative practice in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and neuro-ophthalmology in children. Strabismus, visual loss, amblyopia. APT: 2 weeks. AW: Less than 10 minutes. AT: 40 minutes. PW: 55 ND: 5. Hobbies: Cycling, gardening, light carpentry. Wilmer Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore; 10755 Falls Rd., Baltimore; 410-955-8314.

Stuart R. Dankner, 52

MS: Upstate Medical Center. RS: Ophthalmology, Brooklyn Eye and Ear; fellowships in pediatric ophthalmology, U. of Wisconsin, and strabismus, Smith Kettlewell Institute. YIP: 19. BC: Ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and strabismus. HP: GBMC, Sinai, Johns Hopkins (Wilmer Eye Institute), Union Memorial, St. Joseph’s, Carroll County. NP: Yes. TP: "Pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. Many of my pediatric patients have lazy eye (amblyopia) and misaligned eyes (strabismus). I believe strongly in early eye exams for children because most cases of lazy eye can be cured if detected early enough in childhood." APT: 1-2 weeks. AW: 10-15 minutes. AT: 1 to 1 1/2 hours. PW: 150. ND: 4. Hobbies: Autograph collecting, jogging. Village of Cross Keys, 345 West Quadrangle, Baltimore; Billingslea Building, 295 Stoner Ave., Suite 201, Westminster; 410-433-8488.

Mark Preslan, 42

MS: Case Western Reserve. RS: Cleveland Clinic Foundation. YIP: 12. BC: Ophthalmology. HP: Mercy, U. of Maryland, St. Agnes. NP: Yes. TP: Pediatric ophthalmology, adult eye muscle disorders, congenital cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity. APT: 1-2 weeks. AW: 30 minutes. AT: 15-30 minutes. PW: 60. ND: 3 1/2. Hobbies: Exercising, skiing. How accurately is medicine portrayed in film/television? "On a scale of 1-10, probably 5." 9101 Franklin Square Dr., Suite 108, Baltimore; 1600 Crain Hwy., Suite 608, Glen Burnie; McDonogh Crossroads, 20 Crossroads Dr., Suite 114, Owings Mills; 410-356-9876.

Ophthalmology/plastic surgery

Nicholas Iliff, 50

MS: Johns Hopkins. RS: Ophthalmology at Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins. YIP: 20. BC: Ophthalmology. HP: Johns Hopkins. NP: Yes. TP: Oculoplastic surgery. Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, 410-955-1112.

James Karesh, 49

MS: U. of Maryland. RS: U. of Maryland; fellowship at U. of Illinois at Chicago. YIP: 14. BC: Ophthalmology, subspecialty ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. HP: Johns Hopkins, Sinai, Mercy, U. of Maryland. NP: Yes. TP: Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, thyroid disease, skin cancer, trauma, tearing, cosmetic surgery, droopy eyelids, other eyelid abnormalities, uroital tumors. APT: 3 weeks. AW: 20 minutes. AT: 30 minutes. PW: 70. ND: 2. Hobbies: Bicycling, bridge. The Krieger Eye Institute, Sinai Hospital, 2411 W. Belvedere Ave., Baltimore, 410-601-8143

Ophthalmology/radial keratotomy

Anthony Kameen, 40

MS: Georgetown U. RS: GBMC. YIP: 11. BC: Ophthalmology. HP: GBMC. NP: Yes. TP: "I specialize in laser vision correction." APT: Within a week. AW: 15 minutes. AT: 30 minutes. PW: 180. ND: 5. Hobbies: Gardening, tennis, Civil War history. 6569 N. Charles St., Suite 400, Baltimore, 410-339-7200.

Ophthalmology/retinal

Bert Glaser, 47

MS: Columbia U. RS: Johns Hopkins, Wilmer Institute. YIP: 17. BC: Ophthalmology. HP: St. Joseph’s Dulaney Eye Institute. NP: Yes. TP: Retinal disorders. APT: 1 day. AW: 30 minutes. AT: 20 minutes. PW: 100. ND: 4. Hobbies: Fishing, skiing, boating. How managed care affects patient relationships: "Improving it." Best wisdom you’ve received: "Think." 901 Dulaney Valley Rd., Towson, 410-337-4500.

Ophthalmology/surgery

Marcos T. Doxanas, 46

See listing under ophthalmology/general.

Osteopathy

Tyler Cymet, 34

MS: Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine. RS: Yale. YIP: 5. BC: N/A. HP: Sinai. NP: Yes. TP: "I take care of people, of all types, most of whom have experienced minor trauma physically or psychologically." APT: 2 weeks. AW: 20-30 minutes. AT: 30-40 minutes. PW: 60. ND: 5. Hobbies: Writing, jogging, computers, and dating. Do you play golf? "Only on virtual courses." Thoughts on physician-assisted suicide: "Death is not an enemy. Premature death is what we fight. When death occurs as the natural conclusion to a condition, it is healthy to understand, accept, and plan for what we know will occur." Why you would/would not want to be cloned: "I can think of a better, more natural way for me to reproduce." How accurately is medicine portrayed in film/television? "About as accurately as everyday life is portrayed in soap operas." 2435 W. Belvedere Ave., Suite 22, Baltimore, 410-601-6842.

Otolaryngology/general

William C. Gray, 51

MS: George Washington U. RS: U. of Maryland. YIP: 20 years. BC: Otolaryngology. HP: U. of Maryland, Maryland General. NP: Yes. TP: Head and neck cancer patients, including cancer of the oral cavity, throat, larynx; general ear, nose, throat problems and tinnitus. APT: Urgent immediately, otherwise 1-2 weeks. AW: 5-15 minutes. AT: New patient, 30-60 minutes. PW: 40-50. ND: 3. Hobbies: Reading, model railroading. How will medicine change in 10 years? There will be a strong reaction against managed care resulting in less intrusion by insurers in medical decision making, but medical care will have to become more cost-conscious and efficient." 419 W. Redwood St., Suite 360, Baltimore, 410-328-6866.

Robert Clayton, 38

MS: Princeton. RS: U. of Maryland. YIP: 6. BC: Otolaryngology. HP: St. Joseph’s, GBMC. NP: Yes. TP: General eye, ear, nose throat, especially allergies, ear infections. APT: 10 days. AW: 15-20. AT: 30 minutes. PW: 40. ND: 3. 120 Sister Pierre Dr., Suite 202, Towson; 2014 Tollgate Rd., Belair; 410-825-3900.

Karl W. Diehn, 47

MS: U. of Maryland. RS: U. of Maryland, internal medicine; Union Memorial, general surgery; Johns Hopkins, ENT. YIP: N/A. BC: Otolaryngology. HP: GBMC, Johns Hopkins, St. Joseph’s, Union Memorial. NP: Yes. TP: "Nose and throat, sinus disease. We love pediatrics." APT: Urgent immediately, routine 1-2 weeks. AW: 10-20 minutes. AT: Varies with the complexity of the problem. PW: 140-160. ND: 4-4 1/2. Hobbies: Family skiing, coaching little league. Do you play golf? Some might say so. Should medical-outcomes data be public? "Yes, the public needs to be involved in the medical decision-making process." How managed care affects patient relationships: "Insurance companies routinely delay or try to deny indicated medical treatment for their financial benefit." How will medicine change in 10 years? "Genetic medicine will revolutionize the practice of medicine if managed care does not choke off the needed research." Thoughts on health care for the uninsured: "All providers, including HMOs, need to do their share to provide care. The HMOs get off scot free." Thoughts on direct-to-the-consumer advertising of prescription drugs: "Inappropriate because patients come in the office wanting designer prescriptions that may or may not help them." Suite 601, 6565 N. Charles St., Baltimore, 410-821-5151.

Charles W. Cummings, 61

MS: U. of Virginia. RS: Harvard, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Institute. YIP: 29. BC: Otolaryngology. HP: Johns Hopkins. NP: Yes. TP: Head and neck surgery. APT: Less than 1 week. AW: 0-30 minutes. AT: 15-30 minutes. PW: 40-30. ND: 4 1/2. Hobbies: Art. How will medicine change in 10 years? "Will be reminiscent of the English system: health care for all, with an option for private care." Thoughts on direct-to-the-consumer advertising of prescription drugs: "A vehicle to deceive the public." Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 601 N. Caroline St., Baltimore, 410-955-7900.

Douglas C. McCorkle, 44

MS: Marshall U. School of Medicine. RS: West Virginia U. YIP: 11. BC: Otolaryngology, head and neck surgery. HP: GBMC, Sinai, Northwest. NP: Yes. TP: Nasal and sinus disease, pediatric. APT: Urgent problems same day, otherwise less than 1 week. AW: 10-15 minutes. AT: As long as necessary. PW: 75-125. ND: 5. Hobbies: Boating, tennis, wine tasting. 23 Crossroads Dr., Suite 400, Owings Mills, 410-456-2626.

Doug Mattox, 49

MS: Yale. RS: Stanford. YIP: 20. BC: Otolaryngology. HP: U. of Maryland, Maryland General. NP: Yes. TP: Otology, hearing loss, dizziness, tumors of the skull base. APT: 2-3 weeks. AW: 15 minutes. AT: 20-30 minutes. ND: 2. How will medicine change in 10 years? "Increased reliance on partially trained para-professionals and less access to physicians." Thoughts on health care for the uninsured: "I thought that is what I am doing now." Thoughts on direct-to-the-consumer advertising of prescription drugs: "Bizarre." U. of Maryland Professional Building, Suite 360, 419 W. Redwood St., Baltimore, 410-328-6866.