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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.

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.

Annie Chan, FNP-BC, is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Duo Wellness Rejuvenation in Washington, DC. She works with teens and adults to develop customized solutions that maximize inner well-being and outer beauty using both an Eastern and Western approach to medicine.

Annie earned her Bachelor of Science in chemistry and graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She graduated one year early to study Chinese Studies in Beijing, China, which was the beginning of her passion for alternative medicine. She continued her education at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in nursing.

After several years of working as a Registered Nurse in emergency departments and neonatal intensive care units nationwide, Annie returned to school. She earned her Master of Science in nursing from Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts, and graduated magna cum laude.

As a nurse practitioner, Annie worked with Forward Healthcare as a remote nurse practitioner and in the emergency department at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, before opening Duo Wellness Rejuvenation with her co-founder, Marissa Rehman, FNP-BC. She has also held several volunteer positions, including caring for orphans with congenital disorders while abroad, organizing a medical team to aid refugees at the Mexico-US border, and traveling to Ukraine to provide medical care for refugees.

At Duo Wellness Rejuvenation, Annie offers medical weight loss management supported by advanced analysis, vitamin injections, and more to ensure patients get the most from treatment. Her goal is to promote longevity, health, and anti-aging medicine to improve quality of life and confidence. She also specializes in aesthetic services, including botox, fillers, laser treatment, microneedling, chemical facials, and hair restoration with platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

Annie is certified in medical weight loss management and aesthetic medicine by the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine. She’s also certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). She is fluent in English, Teochew, and Mandarin.

Praveen Bolarum, MD, has over 25 years of experience providing outstanding primary care services. At Primary Care Associates of Maryland, Dr. Bolarum serves patients of all ages at their two locations in Frederick - on Thomas Johnson Drive and Urbana Pike - and in Clarksburg, Maryland.

Offering the highest quality medical care with a kind and respectful bedside manner, Dr. Bolarum provides a wide range of services. With specialized training in pediatrics, geriatrics, diabetes management, cardiovascular services, and many other medical specialties, his patients reap great benefit from his knowledge and skills.

As an expert diagnostician, Dr. Bolarum prides himself on making an accurate diagnosis and designing highly personalized care plans that meet the unique needs of the individual patient.

After earning his Doctor of Medicine from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India, Dr. Bolarum completed both his internship and residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in New York City. He is a Healthgrades recognized physician and a three-time recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award.

Dr. Bolarum is fluent in both French and English and welcomes new patients to Primary Care Associates of Maryland.

Maghal Gorre-Ndiaye, FNP, is a dedicated family nurse practitioner, providing exceptional care to patients of all ages at Primary Care Associates of Maryland, which has locations in Frederick and Clarksburg, Maryland. 

Maghal earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Stevenson University in Owings Mills, Maryland. She then went on to complete her Master of Science in family nurse practitioner at the Chamberlain College of Nursing, located in Downer's Grove, Illinois, where she also completed over 600 hours of clinical training. 

As an experienced nurse, Maghal has worked in several different health care settings, including hospitals and family practice settings in the state of Maryland. She previously worked as a night shift charge nurse at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, Maryland, for several years before taking a position as a family nurse practitioner at Menocal Family Practice in Frederick. 

Maghal is committed to providing accurate assessments, diagnoses, and treatments to her patients to ensure that all of their needs are met and improve their quality of life. 

Melissa Ramsey is a native of Maryland and is a graduate of Towson State University. She started her career as a Coronary Care nurse at The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. She stayed there for seven years, seeing firsthand the effects of poor health. She worked the night shift and often spoke to her patients who were either recovering from a heart attack or waiting for a transplant. Often patients would say, “If I could do life over again, I would have taken better care of my health.”

That’s where her desire to help people reach their health goals began. She became certified as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She is certified in Body Combat, Body Pump, Body Flow, and Warrior Strength.

Mrs. Ramsey obtained her master's from Bowie State University in 2015 and started working at Doctors Community Hospital as a breast cancer nurse practitioner managing their high-risk program.

In 2020 Get Your Body Back Wellness Center opened its doors to assist patients in their weight loss needs medically. Mrs. Ramsey is a certified injector trained in injectables and body contouring. Patients who come to the center learn how to safely lose 1-2 pounds weekly, learn lifestyle changes, and enjoy pampering services for reaching weight loss milestones.

Mrs. Ramsey is an active member of the American Associations of Nurse Practitioners and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, and Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society.

Melissa is a recently completed Aspen University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program in leadership in 2023 with a 3.85 GPA.

Melissa lives in Bowie with her 3 children Jubemi, Hilton, and Halle Ramsey. In her spare time, she enjoys training for half and full marathons.

Praveen Bolarum, MD, has over 25 years of experience providing outstanding primary care services. At Primary Care Associates of Maryland, Dr. Bolarum serves patients of all ages at their two locations in Frederick - on Thomas Johnson Drive and Urbana Pike - and in Clarksburg, Maryland.

Offering the highest quality medical care with a kind and respectful bedside manner, Dr. Bolarum provides a wide range of services. With specialized training in pediatrics, geriatrics, diabetes management, cardiovascular services, and many other medical specialties, his patients reap great benefit from his knowledge and skills.

As an expert diagnostician, Dr. Bolarum prides himself on making an accurate diagnosis and designing highly personalized care plans that meet the unique needs of the individual patient.

After earning his Doctor of Medicine from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India, Dr. Bolarum completed both his internship and residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in New York City. He is a Healthgrades recognized physician and a three-time recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award.

Dr. Bolarum is fluent in both French and English and welcomes new patients to Primary Care Associates of Maryland.

Maghal Gorre-Ndiaye, FNP, is a dedicated family nurse practitioner, providing exceptional care to patients of all ages at Primary Care Associates of Maryland, which has locations in Frederick and Clarksburg, Maryland. 

Maghal earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Stevenson University in Owings Mills, Maryland. She then went on to complete her Master of Science in family nurse practitioner at the Chamberlain College of Nursing, located in Downer's Grove, Illinois, where she also completed over 600 hours of clinical training. 

As an experienced nurse, Maghal has worked in several different health care settings, including hospitals and family practice settings in the state of Maryland. She previously worked as a night shift charge nurse at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, Maryland, for several years before taking a position as a family nurse practitioner at Menocal Family Practice in Frederick. 

Maghal is committed to providing accurate assessments, diagnoses, and treatments to her patients to ensure that all of their needs are met and improve their quality of life. 

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. 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.

Catherine Holder, PA-C, is a physician assistant with more than 10 years of experience. At Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC. Catherine specializes in diagnosing and treating anal pain, hemorrhoids, abscesses, and other colorectal conditions.

Catherine completed her undergraduate and physician assistant training at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before returning to her home state of Alaska to specialize in colon and rectal surgery. During the early years of her career, Catherine met her husband, an Air Force pilot, and relocated to Washington state, where she continued to specialize in surgery.

After welcoming their third child, Catherine and her husband were stationed in Illinois. Catherine transitioned into being a stay-at-home parent during this time before having her third child and moving to Northern Virginia. She is thrilled to rejoin the workforce and return to her passion of helping others at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC.

With extensive education, training, and a compassionate demeanor, Catherine hopes to help her patients feel empowered to face their medical and surgical concerns.