Mercy Ijoma
Family Physician
5457 Twin Knolls Rd Ste 300
Columbia, MD 21045
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Mercy Ijoma
Family Physician
5457 Twin Knolls Rd Ste 300
Columbia, MD 21045
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician
8107 Tide Rock Square
Columbia, MD 21045
Abraham Mbangowah, MSN, FNP, is a compassionate family nurse practitioner with nearly 15 years of experience working with patients of all ages. He’s highly skilled in all areas of primary, urgent, and preventive care.
Abraham earned his associate's degree in general studies at Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Maryland. He received his bachelor’s degree in nursing at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he graduated cum laude and was a member of the Mary Mahoney Honors Society. Abraham received his master’s degree and family nurse practitioner training at Chamberlain University in Irving, Texas.
He’s a certified family nurse practitioner (FNP). Abraham specializes in general medicine and all areas of primary care, including the treatment of illnesses, diseases, and mental health conditions. He completes continuing education to provide the latest advances in medical care.
Abraham speaks English, French, and Creole. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Abraham is passionate about caring for his patients and warmly welcomes them to Diversity Health Clinic LLC.
Abraham Mbangowah, NP
Nurse Practitioner
4 Executive Park Court
Germantown, MD 20874
Akukeng W. Mba, MSN, FNP, CFCS, is an experienced family nurse practitioner with 15 years of experience, including almost five experience as a foot care specialist. She’s highly skilled in exceeding the general and podiatry needs of patients aged 12 and older.
Akukeng received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing and family nurse practitioner credentials from Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland. She is a registered nurse and family nurse practitioner (FNP) who maintains her advanced medical credentials with continuing education.
Akukeng has worked in hospital and clinic settings. She has expertise in medication administration, nursing education, critical care medicine, healthcare management, advanced cardiac life support, and foot care. Akukeng specializes in routine foot assessments, diabetic foot exams, callus debridement, and managing conditions that affect the toenails.
Akukeng loves spending time with her friends and family when she’s not caring for patients. She welcomes new and existing patients to Diversity Health Clinic LLC and looks forward to improving their health and quality of life.
Akukeng Mba
Nurse Practitioner
4 Executive Park Court
Germantown, MD 20874
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:
In addition, he also treats patients who need immediate care like:
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.
Dr. Dan Bishwakarma, MD
Family Physician
8101 Hinson Farm Road
Suite 209
Alexandria, VA 22306
Veena Railan, MD
Family Physician
101 Holly Avenue
Unit 9
Sterling, VA 20164
Kiranjyot is a Registered Dietitian focusing on weight management and preventative care. With an academic background in biochemistry, physiology, and nutrition, Kiranyot employs an integrative, science-based approach to assist individuals in achieving sustainable health goals. She holds an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), and a Master’s degree in Physiology and Integrative Medicine from Georgetown University. She furthered her expertise by completing a Master’s in Dietetics and Community Nutrition at George Mason University. Kiranjyot supports individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools necessary for healthier lifestyles, using a personalized, evidence-based method for weight management that focuses on long-term wellness rather than quick fixes. At the weight loss clinic, she aids clients in developing habits that promote overall health and well-being. In addition to working with clients, Kiranjyot participates in community health initiatives, advocating for nutrition education and policies aimed at fostering healthier communities.
Kiranjyot Sawhney-Duran
Dietitian
3903 Fair Ridge Dr.
Suite 209
Fairfax, VA 22033
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.
Lindsey Paniszczyn, MS, RDN, LDN
Dietitian
3903 Fair Ridge Dr.
Suite 209
Fairfax, VA 22033
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.
Sheeri Jonnala, RD
Family Physician
3903 Fair Ridge Dr.
Suite 209
Fairfax, VA 22033
Dr. Rohit Suri is a board-certified obesity medicine specialist at Nova Physician Wellness Center. Serving patients in Fairfax, Arlington, Tysons Corner, Sterling, 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.
Dr. Rohit Suri, MD
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
3903 Fair Ridge Dr.
Suite 209
Fairfax, VA 22033
Elizabeth York, PA-C, is an experienced physician assistant at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC.
Growing up as a high school science teacher’s daughter, Elizabeth always gravitated toward studying medicine. She received her bachelor’s in science from Boston College in Boston, Massachusetts, before beginning her career managing clinical research trials.
After spending several years in the research sector, Elizabeth realized she wanted to work directly with patients. She earned her physician assistant degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth’s interest in colorectal surgery grew during her general surgery training, and she ultimately completed formal training.
Elizabeth is proud to serve patients struggling with anal pain, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, and other colorectal ailments at Fairfax Colon & Rectal Surgery, PC. She truly enjoys taking an active role in her patients’ health care management and well-being.
In her spare time, Elizabeth loves spending time with her husband, Chris, and their daughter. The family especially enjoys exploring the culture and diversity Washington, D.C., has to offer.
Elizabeth York, PA-C
Physician Assistant
3580 Joseph Siewick Dr
Ste 302
Fairfax, VA 22033
Shemicka Asom, CRNP
Family Physician
9950 Oak Lea Ct
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician
9950 Oak Lea Ct
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Shemicka Asom, CRNP
Family Physician
12799 Buttercup Court
West Friendship, MD 21794
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician
12799 Buttercup Court
West Friendship, MD 21794