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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. 

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.

Dr. John Roxborough, MD, is a compassionate and dedicated family medicine physician with over a decade of experience in providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. He specializes in a wide range of medical services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, minor procedures like suture removal, geriatric care, and weight loss treatments. At Roxborough Clinic, Dr. Roxborough is committed to delivering personalized, patient-centered care. He offers innovative weight loss solutions, including FDA-approved GLP-1 medications such as Tirzepatide and Semaglutide, helping patients achieve their health goals safely and effectively. Dr. Roxborough believes in building strong, lasting relationships with his patients, taking the time to listen and create tailored care plans that focus on overall wellness. His approach emphasizes not just treating illnesses but empowering patients to take control of their health and lead fulfilling lives.

Ali Hendi, MD, is a widely recognized skin cancer specialist who has been caring for patients in the Washington, DC area for over a decade. A double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Hendi opened a state-of-the-art surgical facility, dedicated to the treatment of skin cancers, in Chevy Chase, Maryland in 2008. Since then, he has performed over 20,000 Mohs surgeries and reconstructions. He is active in the medical community as an Associate Professor of Dermatology (Clinician Track) at Georgetown University Medical Center. He is involved in resident education at the Washington Hospital Center Dermatology Residency Program.

Dr. Hendi’s academic endeavors also encompass research and publishing, with over 20 peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters, including Atlas of Skin Cancers. He serves as a reviewer for the journal Dermatologic Surgery and is a frequent speaker at national and international meetings. He has been a primary investigator of two research projects related to melanoma diagnosis and is the inventor of the Hendi-Frazier and Hendi-Roth skin hooks. Additionally, Dr. Hendi regularly appears in television and print media, advocating for regular skin cancer screenings and sun safety.

EDUCATION:

• Undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Immunology, Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, University of Miami
• Doctor of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Miami School of Medicine accelerated Medical Scholars Program
• Internship in Internal Medicine and Residency in Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh
• Fellowship training in Mohs Surgery, Cutaneous Oncology, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery under Drs. John Zitelli and David Brodland, former presidents of the American College of Mohs Surgery

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

• Mohs surgeon and Assistant Professor, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
• Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
• Fellow, American College of Mohs Surgery

Kristina Lim, DO, FAAD, is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgeon. She is a Volunteer Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and previously served as the Director of Dermatologic Surgery at Lehigh Valley Health Network's dermatology residency program and clinical faculty for their Mohs fellowship program. She has performed over 1,500 Mohs surgeries and reconstructive surgeries.

Dr. Lim grew up in Port Charlotte, FL then moved to New York to attend Cornell University for her undergraduate studies. She earned her medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating with numerous awards and with clinical honors as a top graduate in her class. She completed her dermatology residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network, serving as Chief Resident in her final year. Dr. Lim continued to complete her Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at Lehigh Valley Health Network. 

Dr. Lim has published numerous scientific articles and given lectures and presentations regionally and nationally on various topics including dermatologic surgery techniques and quality improvement in patient care. Her academic endeavors also include a passion for medical education, and specifically, she has been previously involved in the founding of and curriculum development of a Mohs surgery fellowship program. 

Dr. Lim approaches her patients with compassion, understanding, and respect. She is focused on optimal treatment outcomes and is invested in alleviating patients' concerns and providing education regarding skin cancer and skin health. Dr. Lim enjoys the art of medicine, the precision of surgery and reconstruction, and especially values building strong, trusting relationships with her patients. Dr. Lim enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, discovering new restaurants, and staying active, especially with reformer Pilates, yoga, tennis, and golf. 

Education:

• B.A. in Biological Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Sigma Sigma Phi Honors, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV
• Internship, Dermatology Residency, and Surgical Fellowship at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA

Professional Positions:

• Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology
• Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
• Associate, American College of Mohs Surgery

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. 

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.

Alyssa Laeser PA-C, is the owner and founder of Mobile Medical Health. She has over 21 years of medical experience. Her varied background includes working in local Emergency Departments, Urgent Care facilities, Weight Loss Management, Diabetes Education, and Orthopedic surgery. In addition to practical expertise, Alyssa is bilingual in Spanish, ACLS, PALS certified, and a FMCSA DOT certified examiner, and Veterans Compensation and Disability exams. Alyssa's supervising physician Dr. Greenberg, is consulted when creating treatment plans for Mobile Medical Health patients. Her treatment philosophy is to listen to and address the patient's concerns individually. She works together with her patients as a team. In her spare time, Alyssa loves being active, coaching her son's basketball team and spending time outdoors, spending time with her family.

Dr. Unegbu received his medical degree from Spartan Health Science University at St. Lucia, West Indies He completed his family medicine residency from Howard University Teaching Hospital in Washington DC He has experience in both inpatient and outpatient medical practice He is the present appointed City of Laurel Chief Health Officer He is a member of American Academy of Family Physicians He is a member of American Nigerian Physician Association in U.S.A He is fluent in Spanish. Igbo and English

Dr. Blessing Ayanou, DNP, CRNP received her doctorate degree in nursing practice from Chatham University and master’s degree from Walden University at Minneapolis, MN She completed her family nurse practitioner from Walden University Minneapolis, MN She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient medical practice She is fluent in French

I have been working in the healthcare field for over twenty-five years. Through active listening and utilization of up-to-date evidence in healthcare, I offer individualized, compassionate, and holistic healthcare to a diverse patient population. I enjoy caring and providing an empathic and person-centered approach to optimize patient outcomes. I provide care for the whole family in a time-sensitive manner and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to eliminate fragmentation of care.

Dr. Zeenat Hashmi is a board-certified and an active member of the American Academy of Family Medicine. She has been setting the highest standards of excellence in medical care for several years. Dr. Hashmi completed her post-graduate residency in Family Medicine at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Although Dr. Hashmi provides complete healthcare services to both men and women, she also has a special interest in women's health. 

Dr. Barlatt is a wife, mother, runner, avid traveler and physician who provides compassionate and quality care to patients. Smarter Health Medical Clinic is dedicated to providing comprehensive primary care services with a focus on medical weight loss and travel medicine. We prioritize patient well-being and offer a supportive, collaborative environment.