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.
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 daughter, and spending time with their family and friends.
Lindsay Zilling is a doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington, D.C. training under Dr. Brosius in psychological assessment. She can offer psychological and psychoeducational testing under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Debra Brosius, Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Ms. Zilling earned a Master of Science in Psychology from Arizona State University while working as a Mental Health Specialist at behavioral health hospital Kahi Mohala - Sutter Health. Prior to that, she worked as a Registered Behavior Technician providing comprehensive services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
Her clinical interests are in integrative interventions in the treatment of complex trauma and PTSD, particularly with survivors of interpersonal trauma and military populations.
Ms. Zilling currently teaches various psychology courses as an adjunct professor at Northern Virginia Community College where she enjoys sharing her passion for psychology with her students.
Jenn Jafari is a doctoral student at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) in ‘Washington, DC training under Dr. Debra Brosius, Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She will be focusing on providing therapeutic services, but can also offer psychological and psychoeducational testing under Dr. Brosius' supervision.
Jenn graduated with distinction from Loyola University Maryland, before receiving a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from TCSPP in Washington, DC. Jenn has expansive clinical experiences as an ABA therapist, working with children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders. Additionally, she has worked under doctoral supervision at Children’s National Hospital, providing clinical assessments for young children.
Jenn is eager to begin serving clients that are coping with a variety of life circumstances, with a focus on children and adolescents. Because Jenn is a graduate student in training, she is on site Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
If you would like to inquire about working with Jenn, please contact our scheduling assistant, Gretchen, at 703-288-3300.
Dr. Oluremi Akinlade has been in clinical practice for over 20 years. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr Akinlade is a primary care provider and patient advocate who takes great pride in providing personalized and excellent care to her patients. Her interests include general medicine, preventive health, chronic disease management, adolescent and women's health.
Rapid Response Clinic, LLC has a team of multidisciplinary providers supporting patients in achieving optimum health and wellness. Located in Lanham, Maryland, the practice offers compassionate, comprehensive preventive, primary, and urgent care to adults 18 and older.
Rapid Response Clinic providers are experienced registered practitioners who has earned an advanced degree and clinical training. With many years of experience, they are skilled at providing annual physicals, DOT physicals, writing prescriptions, addressing acute health problems, and helping patients manage chronic diseases.
The practice offers the latest treatments and therapies for weight loss. Additional services includes instant COVID19 and PCR testing along with treatment. We also offer medical marijuana certification.
The knowledgeable practitioners provide personable, individualized care in a comfortable setting that’s dependable and welcoming. The practice strives to treat each person with dignity, respect, and compassion to develop strong, trusting relationships with patients.
The practice welcomes patients to call Rapid Response Clinic today to arrange an appointment.
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.
Blessing Ayanou CRNP received her 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
Gastro Center of Maryland, with locations in Annapolis, Columbia, Olney, Riverdale, Timonium and Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a medical facility that offers treatment for a variety of gastrointestinal and liver disorders:
Management of a complete range of Gastrointestinal, Liver and Pancreatic disorders, including Acid reflux/GERD, Stomach ulcers, Celiac disease, Irritable bowel syndrome, Colitis & Crohn’s Disease, Liver disease, Hemorrhoids and Constipation, Rectal bleeding etc.
Onsite Ambulatory Surgery Centers with State of the Art HD equipment, GI Genius™GIQuiC participation, and with accreditation from the Accreditation Associates for Abulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC.)
Innovative and cutting edge Diagnostics and Medical Treatment- including Bravo pH Testing, PillCam SB Capsule Endoscopy, STRETTA anti-reflux procedure, Orbera intragastric balloon procedure for weight loss and more.
IBD Infusion Center for Biologic (Remicade, Entyvio, Stelara) and Injectafer infusions.
These are only a few of the many gastrointestinal conditions treated on a regular basis. Patients are offered individualized treatment plans based on state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and techniques that provide them with accurate and complete information. The professional staff at the facility have many years of experience to provide their patients with the most innovative and advanced treatments possible. The Providers focus on a comprehensive and Integrative treatment plan.
Gastro Center of Maryland is currently welcoming new patients, call or book an appointment online today!
Gastro Center of Maryland, with locations in Annapolis, Columbia, Olney, Riverdale, Timonium and Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a medical facility that offers treatment for a variety of gastrointestinal and liver disorders:
Management of a complete range of Gastrointestinal, Liver and Pancreatic disorders, including Acid reflux/GERD, Stomach ulcers, Celiac disease, Irritable bowel syndrome, Colitis & Crohn’s Disease, Liver disease, Hemorrhoids and Constipation, Rectal bleeding etc.
Onsite Ambulatory Surgery Centers with State of the Art HD equipment, GI Genius™GIQuiC participation, and with accreditation from the Accreditation Associates for Abulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC.)
Innovative and cutting edge Diagnostics and Medical Treatment- including Bravo pH Testing, PillCam SB Capsule Endoscopy, STRETTA anti-reflux procedure, Orbera intragastric balloon procedure for weight loss and more.
IBD Infusion Center for Biologic (Remicade, Entyvio, Stelara) and Injectafer infusions.
These are only a few of the many gastrointestinal conditions treated on a regular basis. Patients are offered individualized treatment plans based on state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and techniques that provide them with accurate and complete information. The professional staff at the facility have many years of experience to provide their patients with the most innovative and advanced treatments possible. The Providers focus on a comprehensive and Integrative treatment plan.
Gastro Center of Maryland is currently welcoming new patients, call or book an appointment online today!
Mrs. Monica Lovins, is a Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner who has been in health care for the last 40 years, advancing her career as a registered nurse in the ICU, Educator in the ICU as well as teaching at Catholic University of America while attaining her master’s in science with a GPA of 3.89, from Felician University, Lodi, New Jersey. She has received multiple nursing award to include excellence and expertise in multiple nursing modalities.
Monica joined Gastro Center of Maryland in 2017 after many years at John’s Hospital Bayview in the Department of Surgery, Bariatric Department. Her mission to treat all gastrointestinal diseases and facilitate, best outcomes for patients who suffer from chronic gastrointestinal diseases.
When off Monica enjoys quilting as well as spending time with family and friends.
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