Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Barbara Pierre, PA, is a licensed and NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant with experience in primary and urgent care medicine. She sees patients of all ages at TriiBE Medical LLC in the Upper Marlboro, Maryland area.
Barbara is a Florida native. In 2012 she received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of South Florida (USF) with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota, followed by a Master of Science in Health Science in 2013.
Later, in 2021, Barbara achieved a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Frostburg University (FSU) in Frostburg, Maryland.
Before transitioning to clinical medicine and patient care, Barbara worked in allied health education, teaching Biology and Psychology for associate degree health programs.
As a primary care PA, Barbara has evaluated and managed a range of patients with both chronic and acute health concerns. She hopes to serve as an effective resource and advocate for patients throughout their health journey.
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.
Haritha Yalamanchilli, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician at Prima Medicine, with two locations in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area: Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia. Dr. Yalamanchilli has over two decades of experience in primary care and urgent care settings treating children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Yalamanchilli earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Sri Venkateswara Medical College Tirupati in India. She completed externships at Alma Illery Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and at Harbor Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where she did clinical rotations in the critical care unit, intensive care unit, and internal medicine. She then completed her residency training in family medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) McKeesport Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident. To further her training, Dr. Yalamanchilli completed a women’s health fellowship at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse, New York.
Over the last decade, Dr. Yalamanchilli has served diverse patient populations in various cities across Virginia, offering everything from physical exams and primary care treatment to preventive services and chronic disease management. Dr. Yalamanchilli is known by her patients as a great listener who is compassionate and attentive at all times.
Siddique Toghral, MD, is a family medicine physician at Prima Medicine, with two offices in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia. Prima Medicine is happy to welcome Dr. Toghral to the practice as he is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Dr. Toghral completed his Bachelor’s of Science in Biology at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. He then went on to pursue his Doctorate in Medicine (MD) at St. George's University School of Medicine in 2015. Once he received his medical degree, he sought the opportunity to further his specialty in family medicine through the Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency program, where he was eventually named intern of the year at the practice.
As a passionate physician who enjoys gaining broad experiences, Dr. Toghral is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and their peer-review journal, the American Family Physician. In addition, he is fluent in English and Farsi, and is able to discuss health needs with his patients in their most comfortable language.
In his free time, Dr. Toghral enjoys weight training, playing soccer, and watching cool sci-fi movies.
Josephine Anne Torno, MD, DipABLM, is a board-certified physician in family medicine and lifestyle medicine at Prima Medicine in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia. Dr. Torno has a particular interest in the management of chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Dr. Torno started her education in medicine in the Philippines. In 2009, she graduated from the University of Santo Tomas, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, in Manila, the Philippines, as a Doctor of Medicine and Surgery.
She went on to complete a one-year internship at Philippine General Hospital, also in Manila, Philippines. Before coming to the US to continue her medical career, Dr. Torno worked as a research associate at the Philippine Pediatric Society, Inc. Dr. Torno then came to the US to complete her medical training at Wheeling Hospital, located in Wheeling, West Virginia. There she was a Family Medicine Resident from 2012 to 2015. She’s a member of both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Virginia Academy of Family Physicians.
Prima Medicine is proud to incorporate Dr. Torno and her expertise in the practice. Dr. Torno is highly driven to find the root cause of her patient’s symptoms and strives to provide compassionate and professional care. Dr. Torno enjoys traveling and reading a good book in her free time. She also lives an active lifestyle, participating in both yoga and running regularly. Dr. Torno is also fluent in English and Filipino.
Dr. Rohit Suri is a board-certified obesity medicine specialist at Nova Physician Wellness Center. Serving patients in Fairfax andAshburn, Virginia, he is dedicated to providing individuals with care to ensure their future health, using both cutting-edge medical research and more traditional, conventional methods.
As an expert in weight loss, he helps men and women navigate the challenges associated with nutrition, exercise, behavioral change, and more.
He is a board-certified obesity medicine specialist and also a long-standing member of the American Society of Obesity Medicine and has completed specialized training in this new and emerging field. He is also a board-certified family physician and has been practicing medicine for the last 12 years.
Dr. Suri enjoys creating trusting, confident relationships with his patients. His goal is to help each individual prevent disease, achieve a healthy weight, and reduce risk factors for health complications through positive lifestyle changes. With an emphasis on safe, long-lasting results, he helps patients transform their bodies and their lives.
“Dr. Suri is very caring and patient. He works to partner with his patients and he makes sure that the patients have a good experience in the office. He is also very responsive when issues arise and always goes the extra mile.”
At Nova Physician Wellness Center, the goal is to help you live a healthy lifestyle, achieve weight loss, and improve your health. Dr. Rohit Suri and Dr. Seema Chaudhary, along with their staff at Nova Physician Wellness, offer compassionate care to men, women, and children over 12 throughout Virginia, with over a decade of experience in obesity management.
Nova Physician Wellness Center provides a high standard of weight management and takes a holistic approach to your healthcare. Dr. Suri and Dr. Chaudhary are both experienced weight loss specialists and board-certified in obesity medicine. Both are also board-certified family physicians and have been practicing medicine for over 14 years.
Our team of specialists creates individualized treatment plans and incorporates medical, nutritional, and exercise therapies that are the most effective for your unique physique.
As preventive medicine experts and obesity physicians, Dr. Chaudhary and Dr. Suri help patients achieve their healthiest weight and wellness, and reverse cardiovascular risk factors.
The focus isn’t just on your weight, but on your overall wellness. Obesity comes along with many increased risks for health complications, such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and heart disease.
Nova Physician Wellness Center offers advanced testing, including a complete bio-metabolic analysis with your comprehensive medical exam.
The Nova Physician Wellness Center staff emphasizes maintaining a healthy lifestyle in the future and utilizes medically proven safe and effective methods to help you achieve your weight loss goals and feel your best. It’s widely known that doctor-supervised weight loss is highly effective and yields impressive and lasting results.
The first step is a consultation with Dr. Suri and Dr. Chaudhary. Use the online scheduler, or call the Nova Physician Wellness Center today. New patients are welcome.
Nova Physician Wellness Center is a proud affiliate of the Privia Medical Group.
Dr. Victoria Ngozi Ogbuji is a rare Family Practice provider who renders an integrated care influenced by not only a wealth of her 28 years experience in the active health care system but also by her personal experience as a single mother that successfully raised her 4 sons in a God fearing way. Dr. V. as popularly called, acquired her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the prestigious Walden University, after her Masters in Nursing also from Walden University and becoming Board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner with American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Although, Dr. Victoria is a Family/General practitioner dedicated to making a difference in her patient clientele (Men, women and children) across the lifespan, she has a special interest in women's health and has many years of focused care in obstetrics and gynecology. She is full of positive energy, polite, spiritually sound and ready to make a difference in each and every of her patients. We Touch, God Heals
Ritz Behavioral Care in Greenbelt, Maryland, provides comprehensive, convenient, and cost-effective services for anyone 18 and over struggling with mental health problems. Board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Rita Dexter, DNP, takes a holistic, non-judgmental approach to helping patients.
She excels at diagnosing and treating anxiety and panic disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Her expertise also extends to treating psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, sleep problems like insomnia, and developmental conditions like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Dr. Dexter completed her online master’s nursing degree through Walden University, graduating with honors as a nurse practitioner with a psychiatric/mental health concentration. Her passion for knowledge led her to complete a Doctorate in Nursing Practice at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dr. Dexter uses her extensive experience to help patients from various age groups and backgrounds at Ritz Behavioral Care. She has advanced skills in psychiatric evaluations, therapeutic services, medication management, and client education. She also excels at treatment planning and follow-ups, ensuring patients receive ongoing support for as long as they need.
Ritz Behavioral Care offers the best services in the region and champions excellence in mental health wellness. Dr. Dexter provides solutions that guarantee high-quality mental health treatment and sustainable management regardless of a patient’s cultural or socio-economic background.
Call Ritz Behavioral Care to arrange an in-person or telehealth visit. Same-day appointments are available, and patients are welcome to book online.
“Dr. Dexter, was very understanding and patient.
Easy to talk to, she seemed to truly listen to what I had to say, I think we can work as a team to accomplish my goals.
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Elizabeth York, PA-C, is an experienced physician assistant at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC.
Growing up as a high school science teacher’s daughter, Elizabeth always gravitated toward studying medicine. She received her bachelor’s in science from Boston College in Boston, Massachusetts, before beginning her career managing clinical research trials.
After spending several years in the research sector, Elizabeth realized she wanted to work directly with patients. She earned her physician assistant degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth’s interest in colorectal surgery grew during her general surgery training, and she ultimately completed formal training.
Elizabeth is proud to serve patients struggling with anal pain, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, and other colorectal ailments at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC. She truly enjoys taking an active role in her patients’ health care management and well-being.
In her spare time, Elizabeth loves spending time with her husband, Chris, and their daughter. The family especially enjoys exploring the culture and diversity Washington, D.C., has to offer.
John Roxborough, MD is a board certified Family Medicine Doctor and has been in practice since 2017. Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, John delivers high-quality care to newborn babies, children of all ages, and adults.
“Dr. Roxborough is a fantastic Doctor, but he a better person. I love I found him as my primary care physician. Look forward to having him take care of my son & I.”
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Mrs. Sharita Sivels, LCPC, LPC, is the clinical director of One Alkaline Life, LLC in Waldorf, Maryland. As a therapist, Sharita works with individuals, couples, and families to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and address the side effects of a variety of mental illnesses. She provides services virtually through an online telemedicine platform to make mental health care accessible to everyone, regardless of their location.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland, Sharita stayed on to complete her master’s degree in counseling and psychology.
With more than 10 years of experience working in clinical mental health, Sharita is known for her patient-centered, holistic approach. She provides compassionate care for adults and children dealing with mood disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse problems, and trauma.
Sharita utilizes several advanced therapeutic techniques, including interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational therapy, to address issues that negatively impact a patient’s mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.
She also has extensive experience helping people incorporate breathwork, meditation, and other mindfulness techniques into daily life to better manage stress. Sharita values the time she spends helping others live up to their potential, so they can enjoy happier, fuller lives.
With a firm professional background in traditional and functional medicine, Jennifer has blended the best of both to deliver personalized care to her patients. After receiving her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia, where she was a member of the women’s swim team, she went on to complete her degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She went on to complete the Schering Corporation Fellowship Program in Liver Disease in 1999 with excellence and distinction. During the fellowship, she was an integral part of establishing and running the Frederick County Hepatitis Clinic in Frederick, MD. The central mission of the clinic was to diagnose and treat Hepatitis C in the under-served and under-insured population in Western Maryland.
In 2000 Jennifer joined The Washington Clinic as a Primary Care PA and saw patients acutely and preventatively within a multi-specialty facility which promoted collaboration with many different physicians with a team-treatment approach. In 2003, she was given the opportunity to join the oncology practice of Dr. Frederick Smith in Chevy Chase, MD. Here she was the lead PA and was tasked with navigating cancer patients and their families through the chemotherapy treatment process and, in many cases, dealing with the dying process. During this time, Jennifer was instrumental in incorporating nutritional considerations as well as acupuncture to treatment protocols. These modalities allowed many patients to recover more quickly between treatments while experiencing reduced nausea and a bolstered immune system.
In 2007, Jennifer became the Clinical Director at Restorasis Health and Sylvana Med Spa. During her 12 years at this practice, she acquired extensive aesthetic skills as well as experience in Hormone Replacement and Functional and Regenerative Medicine. She has been an aesthetic trainer for many MD’s, PA’s., CRNP’s, and RNs all over the east coast and prides herself on creating a natural look for those wanting dermal fillers and neuromodulators. Jennifer has completed Functional Medicine training through The Institute for Functional Medicine as well as the American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine. For over a decade, she continues to enable patients to optimize their hormone, thyroid, and adrenal functions by using lifestyle modifications as well as nutrition and nutritional supplements in conjunction with traditional medications, if needed.
Jennifer joined the Osteopathic Center for Healing in November 2019. Jennifer brings over 20 years of patient-centered, personalized clinical practice to the team. She looks at patients as a “whole person” and helps to formulate ways to help patients look as good as they feel and feel as good as they look. Working collaboratively with Dr. Spiegel to ensure the best possible patient outcomes, Jennifer follows the Functional Medicine approach, which utilizes conventional and integrative treatments by assessing all aspects of an individual’s lifestyle, genetics, environment, emotions, beliefs, and social relationships which influence health and disease.
Carlos Fagbenro is an ANCC board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 19 years of experience. Carlos started is career at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in 2003, then worked at Chantilly Family Practice Center and James Werner family Medicine with focus on management of chronic and acute medical condition, emphasis on preventive education. I am devoted to healthy triad of wellness, prevention and quality care based on sound evidence. We believe in holistic model of practice.
Dr. Sebastian a doctorally prepared ANCC board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of direct patient care experience in various clinical settings including acute (hospital) and outpatient facilities. she has experience working in critical care and other acute care areas like ICU, CCU, ER, cardiac, Medical, surgical and pediatrics. She had received Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP), with honors, in 2016 from GMU, VA. She had many years of extensive training and professional experience in comprehensive wellness, dermatology, women’s health, chronic disease management, psychiatric management, pediatric wellness, pediatric acute problem management and weight management. She evaluates, diagnose, and treat her patients by understanding and addressing the physical, emotional, mental, environmental, and social needs that can affect their wellbeing. She is very personable, approachable, and very passionate about preventative medicine and thorough healthcare for all.
“The Doctor and staff were great! Felt like I was a regular patient even though it was my first visit. They took care of me well. Check me well and got my health results. Definitely coming back”
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