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Madeline Burke, MHS, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant at Acton Urgent Care, with an office in Acton, Massachusetts. Madeline is passionate about delivering her insight into urgent care, acute care, internal medicine, and infectious disease, to help improve the health and lives of her patients. She uses a well-informed and thorough approach to diagnose and treat medical conditions.

Madeline earned her bachelor’s degree in health sciences, as well as her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is certified by NCCPA, and holds certifications in basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). 

Prior to joining Acton Urgent Care, Madeline practiced in the field of metabolic health and cared for patients with metabolic dysfunction. She has gained broad experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, behavioral health, obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine, and internal medicine to meet individual needs.

Her outside interests include visiting local and out-of-state destinations, such as Cape Cod and Lake Winnipesaukee, to swim and bicycle. She also enjoys reading a compelling book, running outdoors, traveling, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Outside the therapy room, Rebecca lives in Maine with her husband and three mischievous dogs. She finds joy in outdoor work clearing land with her battery-powered chainsaw and in nurturing her flourishing rose gardens, a passion sparked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

I understand that it is painful to live with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, difficulty sleeping, unhealthy coping skills, despair, and to cope with trauma memories and difficult people in your life, and everyone needs a safe space to process and talk about these complicated experiences and implement healthy coping while making sense and coming to peace with your stories and complex people in your life. I will hear your story and help you to come to your truth and ownership of your healing as you brave authenticity and assertive boundaries to prioritize your values.

Dr. Qays Munir graduated with academic distinction from Baqai Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan, in 2013. He completed his psychiatry residency training at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, MA, in 2022, and subsequently joined Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (BNBA). As an early career psychiatrist, Dr. Munir strives to accommodate the wide spectrum of his patients' needs. He is a staunch proponent of patient advocacy and emphasizes the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance.

Zainab Nawab, MD, is a skilled physician at Vitalize MD Skin Care & Laser Center in Westborough, Massachusetts. Dr. Nawab is the aesthetics medical director and is board-certified in family medicine.

 

Dr. Nawab received her medical degree at Rural Medical College of Pravara Medical Trust in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. She completed family medicine residencies at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

 

Dr. Nawab is a practicing primary care physician who focuses on preventive medicine. She applies this philosophy to all aspects of patient care, including cosmetic treatments. Dr. Nawab realizes that a big part of being healthy is maintaining beautiful skin.

 

She specializes in treating all types of skin types and signs of aging, such as lines, wrinkles, sagging skin,  age spots, and much more. Dr. Nawab offers Botox®, Dysport®, fillers like Restylane®, Radiesse®, Versa™, Kybella®, laser resurfacing treatments, skin-tightening procedures, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels.

 

She also provides microneedling, body contouring, and more to help patients look and feel as young as possible. Dr. Nawab achieves natural-looking results for her patients by utilizing techniques that ensure organic-looking results to create a younger, more refreshed appearance.

 

She maintains her medical credentials with continuing education and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS). Dr. Nawab warmly welcomes her patients to Vitalize MD Skin Care & Laser Center and looks forward to helping them exceed their beauty goals.

I understand that it is painful to live with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, difficulty sleeping, unhealthy coping skills, despair, and to cope with trauma memories and difficult people in your life, and everyone needs a safe space to process and talk about these complicated experiences and implement healthy coping while making sense and coming to peace with your stories and complex people in your life. I will hear your story and help you to come to your truth and ownership of your healing as you brave authenticity and assertive boundaries to prioritize your values.

Outside the therapy room, Rebecca lives in Maine with her husband and three mischievous dogs. She finds joy in outdoor work clearing land with her battery-powered chainsaw and in nurturing her flourishing rose gardens, a passion sparked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Qays Munir graduated with academic distinction from Baqai Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan, in 2013. He completed his psychiatry residency training at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, MA, in 2022, and subsequently joined Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (BNBA). As an early career psychiatrist, Dr. Munir strives to accommodate the wide spectrum of his patients' needs. He is a staunch proponent of patient advocacy and emphasizes the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance.

Carly Ramos RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Safe Harbor Psychiatry in Newburyport, Massachusetts. She is clinically educated in treating patients with mental health diagnoses across the lifespan. 

Carly earned her Bachelor of Nursing Degree at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York, where she was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society, received the Emerson International Internship Scholarship, and was named Faculty Scholar. As a member of the Hartwick College Nursing Program, Carly was elected as the president of the Hartwick College Association of Student Nurses and was a leader of the Unified Nurses Instructional Team. Post graduation, Carly elected to continue her nursing education at Northeastern University, earning a Master’s Degree in Advanced Psychiatric Nursing.

Acknowledged for her extensive nursing experience in the field of psychiatry, Carly started her nursing career working on an inpatient adult psychiatry unit at Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook, Maine. She later moved to Boston and accepted a position as the Director of Nursing at the Ivy Street School in Brookline, a residential school focused on providing trauma-informed psychiatric care to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, behavioral health diagnoses, brain injury, and other major mental illnesses.

Upon graduation from Northeastern University, Carly began her advanced psychiatric nursing practice at South Shore Psychiatric Services in Hingham, Massachusetts, where she provided psychotherapy and psychopharmacology services to individuals across the lifespan with a focus on treating children and adolescents. Carly received additional research training from South Shore CEO and former director of clinical trials at MGH, MaryAnn McDonnell, PhD, NP, and has participated as a co-investigator on ADHD clinical research trials.   

Carly is recognized for her subspecialty in autism. In 2018, Carly was awarded a position at Boston Medical Center as an Autism Fellow, where she received specialized training, education, and clinical experience working specifically with transition-aged youth with autism, intellectual disability, and co-morbid mental health diagnoses. Presently, Carly works part-time at Massachusetts General Hospital at the Bressler Clinic and Research Program, providing diagnostic evaluation and ongoing medication management to individuals aged 6-40 with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other co-morbid psychopathologies.

In addition to providing direct patient care, Carly is dedicated to furthering the education and training of others in the field of psychiatric nursing by acting as a clinical preceptor to students enrolled in advanced psychiatric nursing graduate programs. Carly also provides supervision to newly licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners who are working towards independent practice after two years of collaborative practice. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Rivier University to expand her clinical and leadership skills to better provide support and advocacy for her patients.

Carly is passionate about providing holistic and comprehensive mental health care for patients and families. Carly believes strongly in providing her patients with education regarding diagnosis/medication/accessing the mental health care system and encourages clients to practice autonomy as it pertains to psychiatric treatment.

Dr. Rajesh Shoor is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with extensive experience providing compassionate, high-quality care. He earned his Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and went on to complete his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Stratford, NJ. Dr. Shoor completed his residency training in Internal Medicine in 2005 at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark.

Following residency, Dr. Shoor served as a physician in the U.S. Army, including a 15-month deployment in Iraq, where he cared for soldiers in demanding environments. In 2008, he relocated to Southern New Hampshire, where he has since been dedicated to serving the local community through roles at Parkland Medical Center in Derry and Catholic Medical Center in Manchester.

Dr. Shoor is excited to welcome new patients to Southern New Hampshire Internal Medicine. He is committed to building lasting relationships with patients and delivering personalized care focused on wellness and prevention.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Shoor enjoys running, exploring New England, and spending quality time with his family and friends.

Dr. Shoor is accepting new patients and looks forward to seeing you in the office!

Dr. Qays Munir graduated with academic distinction from Baqai Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan, in 2013. He completed his psychiatry residency training at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, MA, in 2022, and subsequently joined Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (BNBA). As an early career psychiatrist, Dr. Munir strives to accommodate the wide spectrum of his patients' needs. He is a staunch proponent of patient advocacy and emphasizes the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance.

I understand that it is painful to live with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, difficulty sleeping, unhealthy coping skills, despair, and to cope with trauma memories and difficult people in your life, and everyone needs a safe space to process and talk about these complicated experiences and implement healthy coping while making sense and coming to peace with your stories and complex people in your life. I will hear your story and help you to come to your truth and ownership of your healing as you brave authenticity and assertive boundaries to prioritize your values.

Outside the therapy room, Rebecca lives in Maine with her husband and three mischievous dogs. She finds joy in outdoor work clearing land with her battery-powered chainsaw and in nurturing her flourishing rose gardens, a passion sparked during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Laura earned her Masters of Science in Nursing Practice from George Mason University and specializes in Family Practice. Prior to her board certification she worked in dermatology and pediatrics, with a focus on health promotion for the underserved populations within the community. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Pace University and a Bachelor of Music from Syracuse University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, husband, two sons, dog and two cats. Laura is accepting new patients 7 years old and up.