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.
Anise Green, MSN, NP-C, is a board certified Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with a Master's of Science in Nursing from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, OH. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining NOVA Physician Wellness Center, Anise worked with a transplant nephrology practice. She has a varied nursing background caring for patients in both the acute and long term care settings. Anise is passionate about reducing health inequalities and promoting a holistic, preventive care model. She focuses on providing individualized care tailored to each patient's weight loss and lifestyle goals. In her leisure time, she enjoys scuba diving, baking, and cuddling her two dogs.
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.
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)
4.78
(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
“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
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
7350 Van Dusen Road
Suite 390
Laurel, MD 20707
4.87(230)
4.78
(103)
Dr. Blessing Ayanou, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC
Family Physician 9.6 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
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. Tkarkal was initially dismissive suggesting previous procedure, outcome not encouraging. Convinced another treatment worth a try. One week hence.”
Melissa Vincent, PA-C
Physician Assistant
1635 North George Mason Drive
Suite 180
Arlington, VA 22205
4.88(330)
5.0
(61)
Ms. Carmen Chatten, FNP-BC
Family Physician 9.8 mi
“I absolutely love Carmen Chattin she’s amazing she listens she so sympathetic and she knows her knows her stuff I absolutely appreciate my primary care physician for the referral she has a patient for life ”
Ms. Carmen Chatten, FNP-BC
Family Physician
901 N Glebe Rd
5th Floor
Arlington, VA 22203
5.0(61)
Jarita Hagans, MD
Family Physician 10.1 mi
2616 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
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
9001 Cherry Lane
Laurel, MD 20708
4.87(230)
4.78
(103)
Dr. Blessing Ayanou, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC
Family Physician 10.8 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
Gastro Center of Maryland (GCM) is one of the largest GI group practices in the state. We provide expert, compassionate care across multiple locations for a wide range of digestive and liver conditions.
We treat everything from acid reflux and IBS to Crohn’s disease, liver disorders, and colon cancer screenings. Our experienced providers use the latest technology to create personalized treatment plans focused on your individual needs.
Our state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Centers offer advanced procedures such as Bravo pH testing, PillCam capsule endoscopy, STRETTA for reflux, and Orbera for weight loss. We also provide onsite pathology and an IBD Infusion Center for faster, more accurate care in one place.
Appointments are easy to schedule with same-week and NextDay GI availability to fit your busy life.
At GCM, we are here to help you feel your best every step of the way. We are currently welcoming new patients. Call or book online today to get started.
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.
Priscilla Lobo is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in critical care nursing. She began her nursing career after earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Her journey began in telemetry, where she built a strong foundation in patient care and cardiac monitoring. Seeking greater challenges, she transitioned to the intensive care unit, specializing in cardiology and neurology. During this time, she served as a charge nurse and preceptor, mentoring new nurses and leading her team in delivering high-quality patient care.
Her passion for advanced practice nursing led her to attain a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University, where she became a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, she is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care and making a meaningful impact on her patients’ lives.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and hiking with her husband, two children, and their dog.
