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Forward Care Family Practice

Forward Care Family Practice provides comprehensive family medical care from their office in Glendale, Arizona. Led by Ellana Davidov, PA-C, the medical team can address a variety of acute health conditions and chronic diseases during in-office consultations or through the online telehealth platform.

The office is fully equipped with an on-site medical lab to provide a fast and accurate diagnosis for conditions like urinary tract infections (UTIs) and strep throat. The team also uses the lab to test for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like herpes and gonorrhea. In-office electrocardiogram (EKG) testing is available as well to diagnose and monitor heart-related symptoms. 

Preventive care services are also available for adults and children. The Forward Care Family Practice team provides routine wellness visits and vaccinations for school, sports, and travel. Those with chronic health issues like diabetes can receive individualized medical care through chronic disease management services. 

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Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, it is my goal to deliver the best healthcare that utilizes the most up to date advancements in medicine. I am especially interested in immediate and primary care and value the time of each and every patient I care for.

Erick Suarez, APRN, is the chief clinical officer at Pineapple Healthcare in Orlando, Florida. Erick is a board-certified nurse practitioner with more than five years of experience working with LGBTQ individuals. 

After earning his bachelor of science in nursing at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Myers, Florida, Erick completed his master of science in Nursing at Kaplan University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

Erick is an HIV/AIDS care specialist and a member of the American Academy of HIV. Dedicated to providing his patients the best care possible, Erick attended a post-graduate continuing education course in transgender care at Harvard School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Erick is certified in basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), and pediatric life support (PLS) by the American Heart Association (AHA). He’s also fluent in English and Spanish.

When not at the office, Erick enjoys visiting the local theme park and relaxing at home.

We are a group of Advanced Practice Family Nurse Practitioner that provide high quality, compassionate health care to all we serve. We assist our patients in blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and weight management, as well as the management of acute illnesses to help improve their quality of life and to help them live longer healthier lives.

Kendra Poole received her Bachelors In Nursing from Methodist College of Nursing in Peoria, Il in 2014. She later attended Bradley University where she received her Masters in Nursing specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner in 2020. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Her nursing background includes medical/surgical nursing and obstetrics. She recently worked as an inpatient hospitalist nurse practitioner in the Quad Cities and left that position to focus on growing her private medical practice in the Illinois Valley.

Uloma Ibe, MD, is an experienced, board-certified family medicine physician at TRiiBE Medical LLC in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She cares for patients of all ages and makes them feel right at home with her welcoming, calm, compassionate demeanor. 

Dr. Ibe received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados and completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly, Maryland.

She maintains her medical credentials with continuing education to stay current in the latest advances in family medicine. Dr. Ibe is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and is a member of numerous professional organizations. Also, she works as Faculty for the University of Maryland Capital Region Health Family Medicine Residency Program.

Dr. Ibe treats patients who are ill, injured, or have chronic diseases. She specializes in preventive medicine to help them avoid serious medical problems. Dr. Ibe uses integrative, holistic, evidence-based, practical approaches during family medicine care to maximize patients’ quality of life.

When she isn’t busy caring for patients, Dr. Ibe likes to travel and spend time with her family.

She warmly welcomes her patients to TRiiBE Medical LLC and looks forward to helping them achieve their best life.

Jose Mendez, DO, has over twenty years of experience as a physician practicing in various settings, including dermatology, dermatologic surgery, wound care, critical care, primary care, and medical research. He applies his extensive experience at Dermatology Consultants P.A. in Miramar and Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Mendez has over thirteen years of experience in general dermatology and specializes in Mohs surgery.

Dr. Mendez served as a voluntary Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He has also served as a Clinical Professor for Internal Medicine and Dermatology with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Clinical Professor for the Department of Dermatology Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Mendez has been the principal investigator for several dermatology research trials.

Dr. Mendez graduated from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Mendez is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Physician Specialties and is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. He is also board certified in Geriatric Care and Family Medicine.

Jose Mendez, DO, has over twenty years of experience as a physician practicing in various settings, including dermatology, dermatologic surgery, wound care, critical care, primary care, and medical research. He applies his extensive experience at Dermatology Consultants P.A. in Miramar and Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Mendez has over thirteen years of experience in general dermatology and specializes in Mohs surgery.

Dr. Mendez served as a voluntary Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He has also served as a Clinical Professor for Internal Medicine and Dermatology with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and Clinical Professor for the Department of Dermatology Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Mendez has been the principal investigator for several dermatology research trials.

Dr. Mendez graduated from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Mendez is board certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Physician Specialties and is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. He is also board certified in Geriatric Care and Family Medicine.

Zavier Ash, MD, is a board-certified family practitioner with over 22 years of experience. Through his work at CommunityMD, Dr. Ash brings the communities of Atlanta and Newnan, Georgia, the health care they deserve. He dedicates his considerable skills to addressing and treating all your concerns.

Dr. Ash’s journey began at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he obtained a bachelor of science in biology. His diligence and passion allowed him immediate acceptance into Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, where he graduated with the highest honors.

Following his initial education, Dr. Ash completed OBGYN and family medicine residencies at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Ash continues to drive quality health care through his memberships with the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. 

When not enriching the lives of others in the CommunityMD office, Dr. Ash enjoys spending time outdoors. He loves gardening and farming, bass sportfishing, and tending to his livestock.

If you’re looking to enhance your quality of life, there’s no better physician than Dr. Ash. Call the Atlanta or Newnan, Georgia, office today to schedule with Dr. Ash or book through the online portal.

Through active listening, and thoughtful questioning, I will strive to deliver quality, compassioniate care. Access to healthcare is an ongoing problem, and I am working to change that. I want to be involved in the care of my patients, and will work to decrease the number of urgent care and ER visits by being available. I provide primary care, weight loss management, and hormone replacement therapy. I want my patients to feel their best and acheive optimal health. As a wife, a mother of 5, I understand the importance of feeling well and having energy to complete daily tasks, which is what I desire for my patients. Throughout my nursing career, I have cared for patients in the hospital setting, outpatient surgery, and in hospice care. As a Nurse Practitioner, I began my career in pain management and transitioned to family practice. Throughout my many healthcare experiences, the thing that remains is that I enjoy caring for patients and their healthcare needs.

Amber Jackson is a certified family nurse practitioner who works closely with Veronika Harris FNP and Dr. Travis Lehman. Jackson received her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Nursing from West Texas A&M. She worked at United Regional Health Care System for over 11 years as a Nurse, Nurse Manager, and finally a Nurse Practitioner in the Family Medicine and CarePlus Walk-in Clinic. She recalls being gifted her first pair of scrubs as a young child and knew from that point on she wanted to be a nurse. A spiritual gifts assessment as an adult affirmed she had chosen the right profession. Jackson enjoys getting to know her patients and their families while caring for them through different stages of life. Jackson is married to her high school sweetheart and has twin daughters. She is a devoted coach’s wife and has spent many evenings cheering on the teams he coaches. She also enjoys spending time with her "mini" farm animals located in her backyard.

Michael A. Ahearn, MD, is the owner and one of the general medicine physicians practicing at Ahearn & Associates Medical Center in Kewanee, Illinois.

Dr. Ahearn was born in 1959 in Mexico City, the oldest of ten kids. Dr. Ahearn was raised in Acapulco, Mexico, but his interest in medicine and passion for helping others brought him back to his hometown when he attended the University of La Salle in Mexico City. He graduated with his Physician-Surgeon degree in 1982 with the highest honors. In 1987, he completed his family practice residency at St Luke’s and Mercy Hospitals in Davenport, Iowa. He then became board-certified in family practice, emergency room, and integrative & holistic medicine. In 2010, he graduated from Harvard Medical School with a certification in acupuncture.

For the past 30 years, Dr. Ahearn has lived in Kewanee, Illinois, where he’s run/owned Ahearn & Associates Medical Center since 2003.

Outside of running Ahearn & Associates Medical Center, Dr. Ahearn also visits 24 nursing homes and acts as Medical Director for several of them. Maintaining a passion for the emergency room, he still works in the ER department at Hammond- Henry Hospital Geneseo, IL and OSF Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee.  

Dr. Ahearn likes to volunteer and has contributed his time and expertise to Hospital De La Familia in Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala, in 2007, 2009, and 2017. Additionally, in August 2010, Dr. Ahearn visited the town of Ukwala in Kenya, Africa, to assist the Matibabu Health Clinic & Tiba Foundation. Today, Dr. Ahearn is in contact with his fellow doctors in Ukwala to help whenever they need him.

Despite all the formal training Dr. Ahearn has received, what has helped him better serve his patients has been traveling to foreign countries and helping those in need; this has really opened his eyes to a new world of medicine. It’s allowed him to take in new cultures, treat patients who usually wouldn’t receive care, and learn to practice with minimal resources. 

During his medical career, Dr. Ahearn has received several awards, including the Physician of the Year in 1998 & 1999 by the Illinois American Academy of Family Practice, the National Leadership Award in 2003 by the Republican Party for Health Care Reform, and the Physician of the Year 2004 & 2005 by the NRCC Physician’s Advisory Board in Washington DC.

In 2012, Dr. Ahearn was recognized by the American Association of Family Practice for his 25 years of membership, helping establish the specialty of family medicine, maintaining high standards and principles of medicine, and his commitment to providing comprehensive quality care to the American public. Emergency Physicians Staffing Solutions also recognized Dr. Ahearn with the “Most Valuable Physician Award” in 2015.

Dr. Ahearn is also a faculty speaker for Novartis Pharmaceuticals and has participated in trialing three new medications for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson, and Chronic Kidney Failure. He’s also served as a principal investigator for numerous protocols.  

On October 5, 2013, Dr. Ahearn and the Ahearn & Associates Medical Center team organized the First Community Walk to Stop Diabetes in the Kewanee Area. The event was a resounding success and made the Top Ten Community Walk list for nationwide fundraising. 

In his leisure time, Dr. Ahearn enjoys reading, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with his lovely wife Rebecca, stepson Austin, Bella, and his other family and friends.

For over ten years of experience I have been devoted to serving others. Over a long period of time I delivered high quality care through active listening and dedication. Providing patients the maximum health care with the most recent advancement in medicine.

Dr. Bastani is a Licensed Family Medicine specialist in the state of Illinois. He graduated from Rush Medical School and received his residency training at the Northwestern University-St. Joseph Hospital Family Medicine Program where he also served as chief resident. In addition, he completed an externship in Family Therapy at the Family Institute of Chicago, a Northwestern University affiliate. In addition to 20 plus years as a faculty member of one of Chicago’s leading Family Medicine residency programs, he has worked as a private physician in an ethnically diverse neighborhood of the city. He has extensive experience in hospitalist medicine, and previously served as the Medical Director of an alternative health center focused on the care of AIDS patients. His areas of special interest and expertise include academic evidence based medicine, geriatrics, complex medical cases as well as general family and preventive medicine.

Jennifer Mumford is a board-certified Physician Assistant with 24 years of varied experience including Emergency Medicine and Family Practice.  Originally from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, she moved with her husband to Aiken in 2016 to escape the cold winters.

Jennifer attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Science and Policy. Graduated from the Physician Assistant Program at Towson University/CCBC in Baltimore, Maryland.

I am committed to excellent and compassionate patient care. I have personal experience with chronic neck and back pain, and I know that there are so many options available to effectively relieve pain without dependence on medications.

I enjoy reading, traveling, dancing, and going out to listen to live music and spending time with my rescued cats and dogs.

Thomas Rambacher, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA, is a double board-certified surgeon and wound doctor at Foot Ankle Leg Wound Care Orange County in Mission Viejo, California. He is one of the few wound care specialists and podiatrists in the region who specializes in orthoplastics (flap reconstruction), limb salvage, and highly specialized wound care.

Dr. Rambacher received his degree in podiatric medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, now called the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM).

His primary podiatry residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation involved many subspecialty rotations like orthopedics, endocrinology, rheumatology, emergency medicine, and podo-pediatrics.

Dr. Rambacher has performed numerous surgical rotations in Ohio at Cleveland Veteran Administration Hospital, The Podiatry Institute, Ohio State University (OSU), Kaiser Permanente, and the Jewish Hospital Ohio.

He also had high-volume surgical training in the Saddleback Valley Residency Training Program at Los Angeles and Orange County hospitals.

Incorporating extensive training from the East and West coasts, Dr. Rambacher works closely with patients to limit downtime so they can quickly return to hobbies and work. He provides the most advanced treatments and integrates them into his patients’ lifestyles.

Dr. Rambacher offers nonsurgical and surgical treatments for leg and foot conditions, including reconstruction with external fixation for extreme abnormalities, wound care, diabetic amputation prevention, advanced graft wounds, and skin grafting (skin substitutes).

He is certified by The American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Professional Wound Care Association®.

Dr. Rambacher enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and surfing. He is very active in the local community with hospital outreach programs and event promotion outdoor activities.

Dr. Ebere Israel Azubuike, MD ("Dr. Izzy"), is a family doctor serving patients of all ages at Mercy Family Clinic in Dallas, Texas. He has about 15 years of experience, and he specializes in primary care and family medicine. 

Dr. Izzy Azubuike graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in Galveston, Texas, in 2005. He completed his residency at the Methodist Health System Dallas, Texas, in 2008.

After finishing his formal education, Dr. Azubuike started initially as a hospitalist, seeing patients at various hospitals in Dallas area. During this period he realized that most of his hospital patients do not have a primary care doctor. For this reason, he opened his private practice, Mercy Family Clinic, (M.F.C.) in 2010. His main purpose was to start early preventive care with holistic approach to treatment, hence decreasing the need for these patients to go back to the hospital. He regularly sees every member of the family, and he’s proud to establish long-term relationships with everyone, from young children to seniors. Appointments with Dr. Azubuike aren’t rushed, and he ensures that all your questions are answered during each visit.

Dr. Azubuike understands the diverse health needs that families have. He takes time to understand each individual to diagnose their health conditions better and make the best recommendations for their treatment. He employs compassion and empathy in his art and that’s why his patients love him so much.

Dr. Azubuike is affiliated with the Methodist Health System in Dallas, Texas, and UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Trust Dr. Azubuike and his team at Mercy Family Clinic to provide the best evidence based medical care to you and your family.