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.
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.
David Schoenfish is a physician assistant Board Certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). David is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and he is currently licensed to practice by the Virginia Board ofMedicine and the Maryland Board of Physicians.
David graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, SD, during which he was also a member of the USF men’s cross country and track and field teams. He then received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, NE. During his physician assistant education, David gained experience in assessing and treating various neurologic conditions including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, polytrauma, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, migraine, and multiple sclerosis in inpatient and outpatient settings while rotating with the UNMC Neurological Sciences department and at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Omaha, NE. He has previous clinical experience working as a patient care technician in the neurology unit at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center in Sioux Falls, SD.
Outside of practicing medicine, David enjoys running, cycling, music, following the Minnesota Twins, and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Ron Rakowski, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician for more than 25 years, was born and raised in Northern New Jersey and received his undergraduate degree in Biology with honors from Harvard College. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD and completed his Emergency Medicine residency as an active duty USAF officer in the integrated program at Wright Patterson AFB / Wright State University in Dayton, OH. After achieving the rank of Major and completing his obligation to the USAF at The First Fighter Wing Hospital Langley AFB, he separated from the military and became a staff physician and director of the Emergency Department at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, VA. In 2001, following the birth of his third child, he and his family relocated to Maryland, where he became a staff physician at Frederick Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department, eventually becoming its Vice Chairman and then Medical Director.
Dr. Rakowski left FMH after 13 years and since has held various appointments, including as an internal travel physician with TeamHealth (staff EM physician at St. Joseph’s in Syracuse, NY and staff EM physician and director at St. Joseph’s in Reading, PA), staff EM physician with Holy Cross Hospital (Germantown, MD), staff EM physician with UPMC (Susquehanna / Williamsport, PA), and staff EM physician with WellSpan (Gettysburg, PA and Good Samaritan in Lebanon, PA). When not in the ED, Dr. Rakowski has organized several medical mission trips to the Amazon basin in Peru and the mountain communities in Costa Rica.
He continues to reside in Maryland with his wife and two dogs. Dr. Rakowski looks forward to his involvement with RediCare Mobile Health Service and the impact the organization will have in keeping our communities at home, safe and healthy.
“Is a blessing for my mom to receive medical care in the comfort of our home. It’s difficult to take her out most times due to her advance dementia. This team of nurse practitioners are very personable and professional. They are attentive and on point.”
Shemicka Asom, CRNP
Family Physician
13828 Bethpage Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20906
5.0(14)
4.99
(115)
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician 18.3 mi
For over 10 years, I have been combining conventional and innovative methods to modern medicine in order to attain unbelievable healing results for my patients. Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am able to deliver high-quality care that utilizes the most advancement in medicine. I am particularly interested in health prevention, creating access and delivery of care that is cost-effective and appropriate for the individual.
I graduated in 2009 with honors, where I completed my clinical training in Family Medicine. I am a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. I was also a clinical faculty at DeSales University for 5 where I had the privilege of helping to mentor the next generation of nurse practitioners.
“Is a blessing for my mom to receive medical care in the comfort of our home. It’s difficult to take her out most times due to her advance dementia. This team of nurse practitioners are very personable and professional. They are attentive and on point.”
Dr. Chantal D. Lewis is a board-certified family medicine physician with over ten years of experience in providing care for the elderly, young adults and children. She was one of the proud recipients of the Northern Virginia Top Doctors award in 2015 and 2016. Naturally enthusiastic, driven, and passionate about learning, she brings a comprehensive approach to medical care by helping patients optimize their mental, spiritual, and physical health.
Over the years, Dr. Lewis has recognized the need for providing care for the elderly, disabled and home bound at their place of residence and has spent the latter part of her career providing in home physician services to patients in Northern Virginia. Treating every patient as if they were family, she provides a listening ear, a warm heart, and a patient centered medical home for those in need.
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
“Scheduling was simple and timely.
Staff was friendly and attentive.
Dr. Unegbu was thorough and a great communicator, very attentive to my needs and responsive to my concerns.”
Dr. Uzochukwu Unegbu, MD
Family Physician
6500 Riggs Rd
Hyattsville, MD 20783
4.87(230)
4.78
(103)
Dr. Blessing Ayanou, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC
Family Physician 19.5 mi
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
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
“Scheduling was simple and timely.
Staff was friendly and attentive.
Dr. Unegbu was thorough and a great communicator, very attentive to my needs and responsive to my concerns.”
Dr. Uzochukwu Unegbu, MD
Family Physician
1801 Metzerott Road
Hyattsville, MD 20783
4.87(230)
4.78
(103)
Dr. Blessing Ayanou, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC
Family Physician 20.2 mi
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
Dr. Chantal D. Lewis is a board-certified family medicine physician with over ten years of experience in providing care for the elderly, young adults and children. She was one of the proud recipients of the Northern Virginia Top Doctors award in 2015 and 2016. Naturally enthusiastic, driven, and passionate about learning, she brings a comprehensive approach to medical care by helping patients optimize their mental, spiritual, and physical health.
Over the years, Dr. Lewis has recognized the need for providing care for the elderly, disabled and home bound at their place of residence and has spent the latter part of her career providing in home physician services to patients in Northern Virginia. Treating every patient as if they were family, she provides a listening ear, a warm heart, and a patient centered medical home for those in need.