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.
Xinna Yi is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing from Wilkes University, which she completed in 2023. She brings a wealth of experience from her work in a family medical clinic and her previous role as a Registered Nurse specializing in cardiology medicine. Before transitioning to nursing, she graduated from medical school in China and gained one and a half years of experience as a gastrointestinal physician at an academic hospital in China.
Xinna is committed to patient-centered care, employing a collaborative, team-based approach to healthcare. She has a passion for continuous learning and teaching. In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, watching movies, and traveling.
Capital City Primary and Immediate Care’s approach to family medicine gives you the flexibility to focus on your health when it works for you. Fernando Porter, MD, and the attentive care team partner with you to support your day-to-day health and self-care routines, at the office location in Silver Spring, Maryland. When you’re sick and need care, the team is standing by around the clock. They will be available to you 24/7 virtually or in-person during routine office hours with providers that can help get you on track. They’ll take the hassle and guesswork out of feeling better.
When you need to manage urgent, preventive, or chronic health conditions, we try our very best to make it easy and are there for you at the touch of a button. From healthy eating to vaccinations and preventive physical exams, we provide trusted health care solutions that are driven by compassion, integration of technology, and use of the most up-to-date, evidence-based information.
Capital City Primary and Immediate Care is a proud member of Privia Medical Group - a physician-led, multi-specialty, national medical group.
To make an appointment, call Capital City Primary and Immediate Care or book an appointment online today.
“Dr. Porter is exceptional.He is attentive and most of all very knowledgeable. His staff is the same way also friendly. I was glad I had gone to see him.”
Dr Fernando Porter, MD
Family Physician
1145 19th St NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
4.9(157)
Emily Floode, Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 6.4 mi
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 daughters, and spending time with their family and friends.
Practice
International Spine, Pain & Performance Center and Mountain Spine & Pain
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.
“My mother is 88 years old and she has advanced dementia. It is extremely difficult to take her out of the house for appointments. This in home service has been absolutely wonderful for us. The medical staff is very personable and caring.”
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician
1801 Briggs Chaney Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
5.0(95)
Emily Floode, Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 7.2 mi
Laverne Watts has over 14 years’ experience in nursing working in various hospital settings, clinics, physician offices, and skilled nursing facilities. Her experience spans from medical-surgical , post-operative care, gastroenterology, primary care and more. Ms. Watts obtained her associates degree in nursing at Goodwin College in East Hartford, Connecticut, then her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut. She has a passion for meeting the care needs of her patients through education and clinical expertise, and later completed her Master of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner at the American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. Ms. Watts has a special interest in Gastroesophageal reflux disease, weight management and chronic disease management. She believes in making a difference in patient lives by showing respect and dignity in decision making and helping her patients live their healthiest lives.
“Although the office is somewhat disorganized and inefficient. Nurse Watts is really a superb care giver. She will refer to patients notes and prescriptions lists and make sure all health issues are addressed. She listens to patient concerns and never ignores them.”
Laverne Watts, NP
Family Physician
4301 Garden City Dr. Ste 304
Hyattsville, MD 20785
5.0(57)
4.78
(103)
Dr. Blessing Ayanou, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC
Family Physician 9.4 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
14200 Laurel Park Drive
Laurel, MD 20707
4.87(230)
4.9
(22)
Dr. Dimitri Coupet, MD
Family Physician 9.5 mi
4.9(22)
14201 Laurel Park Drive
Suite 106
Laurel, MD 20707
“I've already discussed with Dr. Coupet so that it is known. I would like to see an improvement in the area of timeliness of the appointment. I understand that things do happen that can throw the schedule off for the day, but this should be be an exception, not the rule. As patients, our time is valuable too, so I would like to feel that as part of the totality of the visit.”
Dr. Dimitri Coupet, MD
Family Physician
14201 Laurel Park Drive
Suite 106
Laurel, MD 20707
4.9(22)
4.87
(226)
Melissa Vincent, PA-C
Physician Assistant 9.8 mi
4.87(226)
1635 North George Mason Drive
Suite 180
Arlington, VA 22205
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 daughters, and spending time with their family and friends.
Practice
International Spine, Pain & Performance Center and Mountain Spine & Pain
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.”
