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Swapna Kanuri, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist at Cardiology Associates of Frederick in Frederick, Maryland. She’s board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular ultrasonography.

After graduating from Shri B.M. Patil Medical College and Hospital Research Center in Vijayapura, Karnataka, India, Dr. Kanuri relocated to the United States to complete her internal medicine residency at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She remained in Omaha for her fellowship training in cardiology with a specialization in noninvasive cardiology.  

With more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Kanuri specializes in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions including heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and acute coronary syndrome. She also provides expert care for conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Dr. Kanuri is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital, previously known as Frederick Memorial Hospital. To provide excellent health care to the diverse community. 

At Cardiology Associates of Frederick, Dr. Kunari takes a patient-centered approach to care. She spends time talking to her patients and educating them about their diagnosis and her treatment recommendations so they can take a proactive role in their care and personal health.

Steven Fisher, MD, FACC, is a skilled cardiologist who is board-certified in cardiovascular disease. 
Dr. Fisher sees patients at Cardiology Associates of Frederick in Frederick, Maryland and is also affiliated with Frederick Memorial Hospital. 

Dr. Fisher graduated Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Biology and Anthropology. He also obtained his Medical Degree from the University of Pennsylvania. 

Following his medical education, Dr. Fisher completed an internal medicine residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He completed a clinical and research Cardiology Fellowship at the Medical Center of/ University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. 

Dr. Fisher worked as a cardiologist and  NIH funded research scientist at academic medical centers (AMC) for 30 years prior to joining Cardiology Associates of Frederick, initially  in Cleveland , OH and subsequently at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.

He was active in all activities at the AMC including teaching/training  physicians and cardiologists of the future, developing new understanding of and therapies for cardiovascular disease,  and taking care of patients as a general cardiologist. Patients of Dr. Fisher can expect the highest level of patient-centered cardiology care.

About Us

Cardiology Associates of Frederick focuses on comprehensive care that encompasses risk assessment, screening tests, preventive care, regular heart check-ups, and exceptional treatment if heart or vascular disease develops. 
At the office in Frederick, Maryland, the entire team devotes every day to providing exceptional cardiac care to better the lives of their patients. 
The team gives personalized care together with enough time during appointments to teach about each person’s cardiovascular health and talk about their treatment options. 
Cardiology Associates of Frederick strives to develop relationships with each patient and their referring providers, working as a collaborative health care team devoted to maintaining lifelong cardiac health. 
Patients at Cardiology Associates of Frederick look forward to the convenience of diagnostic services provided in the office, including echocardiograms, stress testing, and vascular ultrasounds. The team offers Holter and event monitoring and advanced nuclear cardiology, and defibrillators. 
Cardiology Associates of Frederick treats the full range of cardiovascular conditions, from common problems like high blood pressure, peripheral vascular disease, and coronary artery disease to complex challenges such as aortic aneurysms, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. 
Patients who suffer a heart attack receive the full support they need to recover, including a long-term treatment plan that includes healthy lifestyle changes, exercise, and ongoing medication management. 
To learn more about scheduling heart evaluations and preventive care, or to obtain ongoing management of an existing cardiovascular condition, call the office or book an appointment online today.

Internal Medicine Physician, 2016-present, Dr. Wilbur Kuo & Associates Internal Medicine. Provide the full spectrum of general outpatient primary care Internal Medicine Physician, 2002-2016, Westminster Internal Medicine Associates, Cared for inpatients, including the critically ill, at Carroll Hospital Center. Provided care for patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Provided general outpatient primary care Internal Medicine Residency, 2001-2002, University of Maryland Hospital Internal Medicine Internship, 2000, University of Maryland Hospital

Internal Medicine Physician Assistant, 2021-present at Dr Wilbur Kuo & Associates, Sykesville, MD Hospitalman 1st Class, US Navy - 12 years, Iraq/Afghanistan Combat Veteran

Dr. Laughlin’s nurse Patricia Donoho has been in plastic surgery nursing for over 30 years. She is a phenomenal nurse who’s been working with Dr. Laughlin since 1994. Before working with Dr. Laughlin, Pat was a plastic surgery nurse for 10 years. She assists with all surgeries offered at Laughlin Plastic Surgery and also performs sclerotherapy.

Patricia G. Gao, MD specializes in primary care at her private practice in Glen Burnie, Maryland. She started the practice in 2004, affiliating with Baltimore Washington Medical Center also in Glen Burnie. Dr. Gao’s mission is to diagnose and treat acute and chronic diseases, and to help patients understand and maintain good health and make better lifestyle choices. Dr. Gao believes in the power of preventive medicine. She obtained certifications for dermatologic procedures at the National Procedures Institute, Austin, Texas in 2003 and at the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine, Las Vegas in 2011. Dr. Gao is highly experienced at meeting a variety of dermatological needs including removal of skin tags, moles, cysts, and performing skin biopsies. She also has unique skills in Botox®  and filler injections.

Dr. Gao has seventeen years of experience practicing internal medicine as a primary care physician. After graduating from Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangdong, China, Dr. Gao came to the United States where she performed cancer research at MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston. She received a master’s degree in molecular biology from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas, Houston. She began her internship at Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia. Dr. Gao completed her internal medicine residency and worked as a hospitalist and teaching physician at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore.

Dr. Erika M Benns graduated from the MCP- Hahnemann University School of Medicine in 2000. Dr. Benns completed her internship and residency at the Atlanta Medical Center in Georgia. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Benns has an interest in preventive health care, especially in the areas of hypertension and diabetes.

Dr. Charles W. Phelps graduated from the University of Maryland in 1988 and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Phelps has experience in private practice and started the hospitalist program at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Dr. Phelps was Chief of Medicine at AAMC. In addition, Dr. Phelps received the Washington-Baltimore Top Doctors award for several years

Jessica Campbell is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science from Notre Dame of Maryland University and a Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons College in Boston, Mass. She is a certified Emergency Department Nurse and worked at the emergency department at AAMC for 20 years prior to becoming a nurse practitioner. She is from Iowa and was a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman for eight years. She has a special interest in preventive medicine, orthopedics and women’s health. She also enjoys doing home visits for our wellness exams and for sick visits if needed

Suresh Kumar Misra, MD, is the newest member of Anne Arundel Gastroenterology Associates, P.A., seeing patients from the offices in Bowie and Greenbelt, Maryland. He identifies with the pronouns he/his and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. 

Inspired by his grandfather’s dedication to medicine in India, Dr. Misra is passionate about listening to his patients with the goal of improving their health and quality of life. He strives to be a knowledgeable and accessible expert resource, both to his patients and to the community he serves. 

After completing his undergraduate degree at Tulane University, Dr. Misra received a Doctorate of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. He continued his training at Temple University Hospital to provide much-needed quality care to the economically distressed area of North Philadelphia. 

After obtaining his Internal Medicine Board Certification, Dr. Misra practiced as an internist for six years. The highlight of his post-graduate career was serving the diverse community of Astoria, Queens, as an ICU hospitalist and completing a one-year Hepatitis Fellowship at the Institute of Liver Medicine in the Mount Sinai Health System. The fellowship focused on hepatitis and general hepatology. Dr. Misra’s practice in New York inspired him to pursue a Gastroenterology Fellowship, which he completed at the University of Arizona in Tucson. 

His research has included the pulmonary complications of cirrhosis and the predictors of liver cancer. He has published multiple reviews on Hepatitis C and presented the results at national conferences. 

Dr. Misra values diversity, equality, integrity, and caring for others. He is currently taking new patients and is excited to serve the community of Annapolis and the Maryland area.