Our Physicians

Committed to excellence in gastroenterology, Dr. Epstein founded Digestive Disorders Associates in 1990 to serve the health needs of the Anne Arundel community. In 1992, he expanded the practice's services with the opening of the Arundel Ambulatory Surgery Center. Graduate, University of Colorado, honors / Internal Medicine Residency, George Washington University / Staff Gastoenterologist, U.S. Air Force and Recipient Distinguished Service Medal / Board Member, Anne Arundel Medical ExecutiveCommittee / Consultant for the FDA's Gastroenterology Advisory Committee / Past President, Maryland Ambulatory Surgery Association / Board Member, American Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers / Board Certified, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology / Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology.

Dr. King joined the practice in 1991, with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of digestive and liver diseases, including acid-peptic disease, pancreatic and biliary disorders, nutrient malabsorption, gastrointestinal bleeding, biliary and pancreatic obstruction and cancer of the intestinal tract. Graduate, Johns Hopkins University and Bowman Gray-Wake Forest University / Alpha Omega Alpha, Honor Medical Society / Residency Internal Medicine University of Pennsylvania Hospital / Fellowship Gastroenterology, University of Florida / Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology / Fellow, American College of Physicians / Former State Air Surgeon, Air National Guard (F-16 and F-15 units) / Former Associate Professor/Chief of Endoscopy, University of Florida. Dr. King is a member of the Rotary Club of Annapolis and an elder at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Annapolis.

Dr. Cukor received his Bachelor Degree in Biological Psychology from Tufts University and attended medical school at Boston University School of Medicine. He received his Internal Medicine training at Tulane University Medical Center and completed his GI fellowship at the University of Texas Southwest Medical Center. Before coming to Annapolis he practiced Gastroenterology in Virginia. Dr. Cukor and his wife reside in Annapolis with their two sons. He is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is accepting new patients in both the Annapolis and Chester offices. His area of interest includes reflux, capsule endoscopy, and research of new treatments of GI disease.

Dr. Krishna received her medical degree from Gandhi Medical College, University Health Sciences in India. Both her Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowships were completed at the State University of New York (SUNY). Dr. Krishna is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Before coming to Annapolis, Dr. Krishna practiced Gastroenterology in Colorado. Dr. Krishna resides in Annapolis with her husband and daughter. Her primary interests are GI motility, reflux, and research of new treatments of GI diseases.

Dr. Wolov, a native of the Philadelphia area, earned his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Delaware before attending medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Both his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship were served at The Lankenau Hospital, an affiliate of the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology . Dr. Wolov has co-authored and published several articles on various gastrointestinal topics. He is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Wolov’s areas of interest include hepatobiliary disease and inflammatory bowel disease.

Internship: Georgetown University Medical Center & Veterans Administration Medical Center, 1991
Residency: Georgetown University Medical Center, 1991
Fellowship: Georgetown University Medical Center, 1993
Certification: Internal Medicine, 1992; Gastroenterology, 1995
Research: Oncology and GI cancer
Languages: Arabic, French, Spanish

Special interests:

* Endoscopic ultrasonography
* Gastrintestinal cancer
* Gastrointestinal bleeding, using the wireless "Capsule" endoscopy for evaluation
* Endoscopic ultrasonography/hepatobiliary/pancreatic
* Endoscopy for evaluation

Lisa Medeiros graduated with honors from the University of Maryland at Baltimore with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She continued her education at the University of Maryland and received her Master of Science degree in the Family Nurse Practicioner program. Lisa received her national board certification as a Family Nurse Practicioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practicioners. She has a wide range of interests in all digestive disorders ranging from celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease and swallowing disorders.
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