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.
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
You are the reason we are here. Our goal is to help you feel better mentally, physically and spiritually. Our primary tools are listening to you sensitively, examining you carefully and then discussing with you thoroughly, our opinions and your options. We see health care as both a science and an art. There is rarely one right answer, and one size almost never fits all. When it comes to your health we will incorporate highly accurate diagnostic laboratories and advance imaging studies with our medical expertise. We will derive diagnoses and treat appropriately as well as make a referral to our affiliated specialist. We will be attentive to your specific needs, concerns and fears. We see you each as special individuals and not merely as people with high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, obesity or high cholesterol. We see ourselves as your primary care providers, health care advisers, educators, and teammates. Patients that take an active role in their health care generally do better.
“I was seen in a timely manner and the experience overall was pleasant. Dr. Welsh was very kind and attentive. She gave gave me her undivided attention and I felt heard.”
Dr. Jean Welsh, MD
Family Physician
12162 Tech Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
4.84(234)
5.0
(7)
Dr. Zivago Bunting, DNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 30.5 mi
5.0(7)
12301 Old Columbia Drive
Suite 104
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Colleen Abell is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She graduated with aMaster 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.
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.
“Is a blessing for my mom to receive medical care in the comfort of our home. It’s difficult to take her out most times due to her advance dementia. This team of nurse practitioners are very personable and professional. They are attentive and on point.”
Shemicka Asom, CRNP
Family Physician
28928 Ridge Road
Mt Airy,, MD 21771
5.0(14)
5.0
(97)
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician 30.9 mi
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.
Have over 35 years of experience in medicine. Attended VCU-MCV for undergraduate studies majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. Attended Meharry Medical College in Nashville and completed my Family Medicine residency at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital system.
“Is a blessing for my mom to receive medical care in the comfort of our home. It’s difficult to take her out most times due to her advance dementia. This team of nurse practitioners are very personable and professional. They are attentive and on point.”
Shemicka Asom, CRNP
Family Physician
1812 Briggs Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
5.0(14)
5.0
(97)
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician 32.0 mi
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.
“Is a blessing for my mom to receive medical care in the comfort of our home. It’s difficult to take her out most times due to her advance dementia. This team of nurse practitioners are very personable and professional. They are attentive and on point.”
Shemicka Asom, CRNP
Family Physician
13828 Bethpage Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20906
5.0(14)
4.97
(68)
Ms. Shannon Martin, FNP-C
Family Physician 32.2 mi
4.97(68)
3169 Braverton Street
Suite 102
Edgewater, MD 21037
