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Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician
8107 Tide Rock Square
Columbia, MD 21045
Mercy Ijoma
Family Physician
5457 Twin Knolls Rd Ste 300
Columbia, MD 21045
Ms. Shannon Martin, FNP-C
Family Physician
1406-B Crain Highway S
Suite 304
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
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Sultana Afrooz, DO, is a holistic and integrative medicine physician at Be The Change Health & Wellness, located in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Afrooz specializes in diagnosing and treating highly complex health challenges confronting many patients and providing them with the in-depth, compassionate, and individualized care they deserve.
Dr. Afrooz has practiced osteopathic medicine since receiving her doctorate from Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, in 2002. Her training included an osteopathic internship and family practice residency at the Frankford Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Afrooz was board certified in family practice from 2005 to 2014 and is currently board-eligible. She has successfully completed the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners NBOME Part I, II, III Boards, the State Osteopathic Licensing Examination, and is licensed to practice medicine in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.
Dr. Afrooz is committed to evaluating and treating the individual while improving their physical health and spiritual well-being. She is well-versed in testing and discovering environmental, genetic, and infectious factors connected to chronic health issues. Dr. Afrooz utilizes the best available integrative laboratory evaluations to get to the root cause of disease and help patients regain their health. Dr. Afrooz brings to her practice of medicine a history of continued excellence in her training and education, an intellectual curiosity that's motivated by compassion, and a life-long commitment to learning. Dr. Sultana Afrooz specializes in treating patients who have been chronically ill from the effects of tick-borne infection, mold toxicity, and environmental toxicity.
Dr. Afrooz uses an integrative approach to treatment using prescription antimicrobials, herbal supplements, and nutritional supplements. She has an exceptional knowledge of mind-body medicine, food as medicine, and other integrative functional approaches to health and healing. Dr. Afrooz is dedicated to helping her patients achieve wellness and healing in all aspects of their lives. She believes that the body has an inherent ability to heal itself and that it is her goal as a practitioner to guide patients in their journey to healing. Dr. Afrooz has had extensive training in the treatment of tick-borne infections and has attended annual ILADS conferences to keep up to date on the latest research and treatments in tick-borne infections and Multiple Infectious Disease Syndrome. With this training, she has become extremely involved in learning about the systemic effects of mold toxicity and treating the chronic systemic effects of mold illness. Dr. Afrooz has also spent years studying the various methods of persistence in chronic infections.
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Dr. Sultana Afrooz, DO
Family Physician
10630 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 224
Columbia, MD 21044
Melanie Slack, MD
Family Physician
1694 Water Tower Way
Suite 104
Forest Hill, MD 21050
Shemicka Asom, CRNP
Family Physician
9534 Angelina Circle
Columbia, MD 21045
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician
9534 Angelina Circle
Columbia, MD 21045
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician
5984 Grand Banks Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
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
Shemicka Asom, CRNP
Family Physician
6438 Amherst
Columbia, MD 21046
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician
6438 Amherst
Columbia, MD 21046
Colleen Abell is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University in 2006. She has practiced as a nurse practitioner for the past sixteen years. Ms. Abell's experience includes working in a family medical clinic, but she spent most of her career providing care for patients recovering from Bariatric and GI surgical/oncology procedures. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Ms. Abell worked as a Registered Nurse in cardiology and emergency medicine.
Colleen joined the Gastro Center of Maryland in 2021 after relocating from the NY/NJ area. She is dedicated to being a great provider and advocate for her patients. Outside of work, Ms. Abell enjoys spending time with her husband and three boys.
Colleen Abell, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
7120 Minstrel Way
Suite #100 & 211
Columbia, MD 21045
Abbi Lamparelli is a Nurse Practitioner with Gastro Centers of Maryland, bringing over a decade of hands-on clinical experience to her role. She began her career in medical-surgical and emergency medicine and transitioned into advanced practice nursing in 2023 after completing her training at Drexel University. She further advanced her education by earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Aspen University.
Abbi’s approach to patient care is deeply rooted in compassion and respect. She emphasizes a patient-centered, holistic, and evidence-based philosophy—ensuring that each individual receives personalized care tailored to their unique health journey. She remains committed to empowering patients with clear communication, shared decision-making, and attentive follow-up.
Beyond her clinical work, Abbi has a strong interest in healthcare research and ongoing professional development. Outside of work, Abbi enjoys reading, birdwatching, and trying new restaurants—interests that highlight her curiosity and appreciation for both quiet moments and fun new experiences.
Abbi Lamparelli
Nurse Practitioner
7120 Minstrel Way
Suite #100 & 211
Columbia, MD 21045
