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.
Dr. Dan Bishwakarma is a board-certified family physician at Prime Medical Care, LLC, serving residents living in the Alexandria, Virginia area. He earned his M. B., B. S. (Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery) degree from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, New York, affiliated with Cornell University, in June 2008. He served as a chief resident in the last year of his residency. His residency training in the metropolitan environment of New York City and work experience soon after have given him the knowledge and skillset required to manage a wide variety of illnesses in a diverse patient population. He is currently practicing in Alexandria, VA providing primary and immediate care to the surrounding D.C. Metro areas.
At Prime Medical Care LLC, Dr. Bishwakarma places a strong emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion. To prevent illness, he encourages his patients to participate in annual comprehensive physical exams and periodic health checkups. He promotes health screening based on each patient’s individual personal history, family history, and risk factors. To promote health, he provides education on healthy habits such as exercise, good nutrition, smoking cessation and stress management. He treats a variety of chronic medical conditions including but not limited to:
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Thyroid disease
Asthma
Chronic bronchitis
Acid reflux
Depression/anxiety
Arthritis
In addition, he also treats patients who need immediate care like:
Allergies
Flu
Acute sinusitis
Strep throat
Ear infections
Acute bronchitis
Pneumonia
UTIs & STIs
He’s very experienced as to when to refer patients to emergency care facilities and/or specialists where they can receive the level of care they need. Through social media, his patients say Dr. Bishwakarma is a very efficient and knowledgeable doctor with excellent bedside manner.
Personally, Dr. Bishwakarma is a family oriented person. He has been married for nearly 25 years. He has a very supportive wife and three wonderful children: two sons and one daughter. He loves to listen to music, read and spend time with his family when he is not working. He strongly believes that good family support is essential to cope with illnesses and to be healthy.
“The doctor listens and is empathetic. He sat with me, reviewing history and goals, for nearly 30 minutes, in an effort for the best preventive medicine which is almost always less costly and difficult as treatment. He is great!”
Dr. Dan Bishwakarma, MD
Family Physician
8101 Hinson Farm Road
Suite 209
Alexandria, VA 22306
4.87(101)
Emily Floode, Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 21.0 mi
Melissa Falkowski attended Mount Saint Mary College where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. Melissa has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare field, including Oncology, Preoperative and Postoperative care, and Operating Room experience. After working for 2 years in the Operating Room with Dr. Desai, Melissa joined the team at International Spine, Pain & Performance Center in 2017. As Chief Operating Officer, Melissa is focused on ensuring all clinical standards are met to guarantee that our patients receive optimal and cutting edge care. Melissa partners with the clinicians at ISPPC to execute our mission statement of being leaders in clinical excellence. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys traveling the world with her husband and daughters, and spending time with their family and friends.
Practice
International Spine, Pain & Performance Center and Mountain Spine & Pain
“Dr. Tkarkal was initially dismissive suggesting previous procedure, outcome not encouraging. Convinced another treatment worth a try. One week hence.”
Melissa Vincent, PA-C
Physician Assistant
2021 K Street NW
Suite 615
Washington, DC 20006
4.88(330)
Emily Floode, Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 21.9 mi
Capital City Primary and Immediate Care’s approach to family medicine gives you the flexibility to focus on your health when it works for you. Fernando Porter, MD, and the attentive care team partner with you to support your day-to-day health and self-care routines, at the office location in Silver Spring, Maryland. When you’re sick and need care, the team is standing by around the clock. They will be available to you 24/7 virtually or in-person during routine office hours with providers that can help get you on track. They’ll take the hassle and guesswork out of feeling better.
When you need to manage urgent, preventive, or chronic health conditions, we try our very best to make it easy and are there for you at the touch of a button. From healthy eating to vaccinations and preventive physical exams, we provide trusted health care solutions that are driven by compassion, integration of technology, and use of the most up-to-date, evidence-based information.
Capital City Primary and Immediate Care is a proud member of Privia Medical Group - a physician-led, multi-specialty, national medical group.
To make an appointment, call Capital City Primary and Immediate Care or book an appointment online today.
“Dr. Porter is exceptional.He is attentive and most of all very knowledgeable. His staff is the same way also friendly. I was glad I had gone to see him.”
Dr Fernando Porter, MD
Family Physician
1145 19th St NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
4.9(157)
4.9
(91)
Sheeri Jonnala, RD
Family Physician 23.1 mi
4.9(91)
50 West Edmonston Drive
Suite 602
Rockville, MD 20852
Sheeri Jonnala is an experienced Clinical Dietitian with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. She is skilled in health promotion, weight management and clinical nutrition. She obtained her Master of Science (MS) focused in Human Nutrition from Drexel University. Sheeri enjoys trying new recipes, traveling and playing with her two girls.
Dr. Samia Waseem is a compassionate physician dedicated to helping patients achieve lasting health and wellness. She earned her medical degree from King Edward Medical University and went on to complete her Family Medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh.
In 2021, Dr. Waseem became board certified in Obesity Medicine, complementing her Family Medicine expertise and allowing her to provide comprehensive, evidence based care for patients seeking long term weight management and healthier lifestyles. Her approach combines medical knowledge with a patient centered philosophy, empowering individuals to reach their wellness goals with confidence.
Beyond her medical profession, Dr. Waseem enjoys gardening, traveling with her family, and listening to music, which bring balance and creativity to her life.
At Nova Physician Wellness Center, Dr. Waseem is committed to guiding patients on their journey to better health with compassion and personalized care.
Dr. Rohit Suri is a board-certified obesity medicine specialist at Nova Physician Wellness Center. Serving patients in Fairfax, Arlington, Tysons Corner, Sterling, Woodbridge and Lansdowne/Ashburn, 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.
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.
Anise Green, MSN, NP-C, is a board certified Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with a Master's of Science in Nursing from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, OH. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining NOVA Physician Wellness Center, Anise worked with a transplant nephrology practice. She has a varied nursing background caring for patients in both the acute and long term care settings. Anise is passionate about reducing health inequalities and promoting a holistic, preventive care model. She focuses on providing individualized care tailored to each patient's weight loss and lifestyle goals. In her leisure time, she enjoys scuba diving, baking, and cuddling her two dogs.
Ndubuisi Okafor, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 20 years of experience. At his practice, Okafor Medical Associates, located in Washington, DC, Dr. Okafor offers patients compassionate care for a variety of conditions including chronic disease management, ADHD, and internal medicine concerns as a leading primary care physician.
Dr. Okafor obtained his medical degree from the Howard University Hospital and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also specially trained in Advanced Trauma Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
Dr. Okafor is a registered Civil Surgeon with the United States Center for Immigration Services, so he can provide Immigration Medical examinations with all the required tests in the facility. In addition, is a Registered Certified Medical Examiner with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, so he can provide medical examination and certification for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
When he is not treating his patients, Dr. Okafor enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing his hobbies which include football, soccer, and running. Dr. Okafor also speaks English, Ibo, Yoruba, and Hausa.
He looks forward to meeting new patients and giving them the best care possible.
Xinna Yi is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing from Wilkes University, which she completed in 2023. She brings a wealth of experience from her work in a family medical clinic and her previous role as a Registered Nurse specializing in cardiology medicine. Before transitioning to nursing, she graduated from medical school in China and gained one and a half years of experience as a gastrointestinal physician at an academic hospital in China.
Xinna is committed to patient-centered care, employing a collaborative, team-based approach to healthcare. She has a passion for continuous learning and teaching. In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, watching movies, and traveling.
