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About Dr. Bolling

Dr. Kimberly L. Bolling is a native of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. She excelled at James Madison University where she completed her undergraduate studies majoring in Biology/Pre-Medicine. She successfully obtained her medical degree and completed her internship/residency training at the prestigious University of Maryland in Baltimore in 2001. She became Board Certified in Internal Medicine also in 2001. She is the sole owner of her medical practice called Metropolitan Medical Group, located in Bowie, MD, which is a state of the art medical facility which focuses on delivering high quality individualized care, since 2004.

Her clinical exposure has expanded a wide spectrum of clinical entities from dealing with the management of diabetes, to hypertension, congestive heart failure, and various autoimmune disorders. Her areas of special interest include the above and dealing with the issues of obesity and its clinical impact on various healthcare related issues. Dr. Bolling's philosophy is aimed to help emphasize the importance of promoting a lifelong commitment to a healthier way of living.

Dr. Bolling has dedicated her life to volunteerism, not only locally but abroad as well. She has completed medical missionary trips to Kenya, and Guyana. The medical clinics were able to deliver healthcare and medicine to thousands of patients while also worshipping with fellow Christians. She was also part of the initiative called Shoes for Salawa, in Kenya. This project delivered gently used shoes to those in need abroad.

She has started a nonprofit organization called HUGS,LLC, Helping the Underserved Get Financial Assistance for Seniors. Its mission is designed to help reduce financial barriers for seniors. The aim is to help facilitate and allocate money not otherwise available to seniors related to health care costs such as payment for prescriptions and other medically related costs. The endpoint is to improve the overall quality of life for seniors thru compliance, essentially reducing barriers to healthcare.

She is also a member of the Community Outreach Committee of the Bowie of the City Council. She also has a second business dedicated to losing and maintaining successful weight loss for life called A Why Weight Loss Medical Center. She is affiliated with Anne Arundel Medical Center. She has been recently asked to serve on one of their Boards and has accepted. She is married to a wonderful husband and although she does not have any children, her patients are her extended family. She has been a faithful and obedient member of the First Baptist Church of Glenarden since the 1990s.

A board-certified internist, Dr. Kathleen Farrell has a passion for improving the lives of men, women, and teens through better health and aesthetics. She founded Laser Lisse to bring state-of-the-art, medical-grade aesthetic and cosmetic services to the Gaithersburg, Maryland, area.

Dr. Farrell completed her undergraduate degree at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. At Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, she earned her MD degree and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She completed an internship and residency in internal medicine with a special focus on primary care and dermatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, in Boston.

After marrying a fellow Georgetown School of Medicine graduate, Dr. Farrell worked as an internist at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, Minnesota, for one year.

In addition to heading Laser Lisse, Dr. Farrell practices outpatient medicine with her father and two sisters at Frekko Primary Care in Gaithersburg, Maryland. She is on staff at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and is a member of the Montgomery County Medical Society, MedChi, and Georgetown Clinical Society.

Dr. Farrell was chosen as a “Top Doc” in Washingtonian and Consumers’ Checkbook magazines. She was also named a “Rising Star” in Super Doctors magazine. In her spare time, Dr. Farrell loves tennis, yoga, and playing sports and engaging in other activities with her husband and three children.

Kevin Griffiths, MD, is board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University before earning his medical degree and masters in public health and health policy and administration at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Griffiths then completed his internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship training at the same institution.

Currently, he is a partner at Metro Renal Associates in Washington, DC. Dr. Griffiths manages patients that have developed chronic kidney disease and have to perform in-center hemodialysis and specializes in treating kidney disease patients who prefer home dialysis. Additionally, he has experience treating renal transplant patients, difficult to control hypertension, as well as helping patients who suffer from renal stones, lupus, and polycystic kidney disease.

Dr. Griffiths is the medical director at Fresenius Kidney Care Southeast DC and Fresenius Kidney Care Southeast Washington. As the medical director for both facilities, he oversees the care and safety of over 160 dialysis patients.

As a leading voice in his field, Dr. Griffiths gives lectures and seminars on the benefits of home hemodialysis, and his clinical acumen has led to numerous awards. He’s also a fellow with the American Society of Nephrology.

Dr. Griffiths has been recognized as one of “America’s Top Physicians” in nephrology for the years 2009-2013 by the Consumer Research Council of America. For the year 2012, Dr. Griffiths was selected as one of the “Leading Physicians of the World” in the field of nephrology. He was also selected as one of the “Top 10 Nephrologist” by the American Registry.

Oyije Susannah Iheagwara, MD,  is board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology. She practices at Metro Renal Associates in Washington, DC. 

Dr. Iheagwara completed a nephrology fellowship at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC and has a Master's in clinical and translation research from Georgetown University. 

Dr. Iheagwara is a member of several professional societies and is certified as Hypertension Specialist by the American Society of Hypertension. 

Before joining Metro renal Associates in 2022, she worked in academia for several years, where she assisted with the teaching of medical students and residents in training at Howard University. She now returns to private practice bringing her cutting-edge nephrology knowledge and wonderful bedside manner to help kidney disease patients in the DC Metro area. Her clinical interests include the management of chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte disorders. 

Dr. Iheagwara is passionate about the care she provides and believes optimal healthcare involves a partnership between the patient and the provider. She strives to educate her patients about their disease conditions fully.

She is married and has three children. She enjoys reading, writing poetry, listening to audiobooks, and working out in her free time.

Narender Bharaj, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and the medical director at Maryland Medical First P.A., located in Parkville, Maryland. He is also an expert in wound care and has been working with patients since 1998.

Dr. Bharaj earned his Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine from Sri Devraj Urs Medical College in India, where he earned honors in preventive medicine. He then went on to complete a residency in internal medicine from St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey. 

Dr. Bharaj is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is certified as a medical director through the American Medical Directors Association – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

In addition to his role at Maryland Medical First, Dr. Bharaj works at the Good Samaritan Hospital Wound Care Center with patients who have complicated, non-healing wounds. He is also involved in teaching the staff and residents in the internal medicine department at Franklin Square Hospital.

Vinu Ganti, MD, FACP, CMD, is a board-certified internist and the director of his private practice in Germantown, Maryland. He provides one-on-one attention and care to his patients and shares his knowledge with them about their health and the treatments that are available to them. 

Dr. Ganti has an extensive background in medicine. He earned his medical degree at Osmania University Medical School in Hyderabad, India. After finishing his education, he moved to the United States to complete his internal medicine residency through Georgetown University at the District of Columbia General Hospital in Washington, DC. Then, he completed a one-year nuclear cardiology fellowship at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital and Medical Center, associated with the University Hospital of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. 

Dr. Ganti stays up to date with the latest information in medicine. He holds memberships with several organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Directors Association. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has an affiliation with several hospitals in his area, including Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital of Germantown, and the Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland.

Each day at his private practice, Dr. Ganti performs physical exams for patients of all ages and can provide on-site lab services when necessary. He frequently treats patients for high blood pressure, diabetes, and other health conditions, both chronic and acute. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ganti and his team, call the office or request an appointment online.

Kevin Griffiths, MD, is board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University before earning his medical degree and masters in public health and health policy and administration at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Griffiths then completed his internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship training at the same institution.

Currently, he is a partner at Metro Renal Associates in Washington, DC. Dr. Griffiths manages patients that have developed chronic kidney disease and have to perform in-center hemodialysis and specializes in treating kidney disease patients who prefer home dialysis. Additionally, he has experience treating renal transplant patients, difficult to control hypertension, as well as helping patients who suffer from renal stones, lupus, and polycystic kidney disease.

Dr. Griffiths is the medical director at Fresenius Kidney Care Southeast DC and Fresenius Kidney Care Southeast Washington. As the medical director for both facilities, he oversees the care and safety of over 160 dialysis patients.

As a leading voice in his field, Dr. Griffiths gives lectures and seminars on the benefits of home hemodialysis, and his clinical acumen has led to numerous awards. He’s also a fellow with the American Society of Nephrology.

Dr. Griffiths has been recognized as one of “America’s Top Physicians” in nephrology for the years 2009-2013 by the Consumer Research Council of America. For the year 2012, Dr. Griffiths was selected as one of the “Leading Physicians of the World” in the field of nephrology. He was also selected as one of the “Top 10 Nephrologist” by the American Registry.

Oyije Susannah Iheagwara, MD,  is board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology. She practices at Metro Renal Associates in Washington, DC. 

Dr. Iheagwara completed a nephrology fellowship at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC and has a Master's in clinical and translation research from Georgetown University. 

Dr. Iheagwara is a member of several professional societies and is certified as Hypertension Specialist by the American Society of Hypertension. 

Before joining Metro renal Associates in 2022, she worked in academia for several years, where she assisted with the teaching of medical students and residents in training at Howard University. She now returns to private practice bringing her cutting-edge nephrology knowledge and wonderful bedside manner to help kidney disease patients in the DC Metro area. Her clinical interests include the management of chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte disorders. 

Dr. Iheagwara is passionate about the care she provides and believes optimal healthcare involves a partnership between the patient and the provider. She strives to educate her patients about their disease conditions fully.

She is married and has three children. She enjoys reading, writing poetry, listening to audiobooks, and working out in her free time.

Onyekachi Ezeibe, MD, is a compassionate physician and steadfast advocate for maternal and women's health. She provides compassionate and expert care to patients at Capital Women's Care in Arlington, Virginia. 

Dr. Ezeibe graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Howard University in Washington, DC, and earned a master's degree in biomedical sciences from Tufts University in Medford, Connecticut. She completed her medical degree at Howard University and her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, where she served as chief resident and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

As a child of Nigerian immigrants, Dr. Ezeibe values cultural competency and multiculturalism in healthcare. Her training emphasized the importance of diversity and representation, shaping her dedication to improving Black maternal health and serving underserved communities. Her clinical interests include general obstetrics, contraception counseling, comprehensive gynecology, adolescent gynecology, menopause, and minimally invasive and robotic gynecologic surgeries.

Dr. Ezeibe fosters a safe, open environment for her patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality care and feel empowered in their healthcare decisions. Outside of work, she enjoys international travel, reading, running, and exploring the diverse cuisines of the DMV area.

Dr. Ezeibe is a compassionate physician and advocates for women's health, providing trusted, personalized care to her patients.

Susan George, MD completed her medical training at Medical College Trivandrum and completed her residency at Medstar Harbour Hospital in Baltimore, MD.  She joined Seven Corners Medical Center in May of 2022. 

As a board-certified internal medicine physician, Anu George, MD, provides her patients with comprehensive care for a variety of health conditions. At Seven Corners Medical Center in Falls Church, Virginia, Dr. George takes an integrative approach to diagnosing and treating patients. In addition to her role as a primary care physician, she is also a civil surgeon, principal medical research investigator, certified medical review officer, and board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. George believes in giving patients the time they need to discuss their health concerns. Her holistic approach ensures that she addresses not only each patient’s acute symptoms but also their preventive care, as each care plan focuses on long-term health and wellness. She also supervises the in-office truSculpt® 3D body-contouring treatments, weight-loss programs, and the clinical trials at Seven Corners Research Center.

After completing her medical training at the University of Kerala Medical College in Kerala, India, Dr. George finished her residency training at Catholic Medical Center in Queens, New York. Following graduation, she gained extensive experience working at urgent care and primary care facilities. Dr. George has admitting privileges at several area hospitals, including Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia.

At Seven Corners Medical Center, Dr. George is known for her warm demeanor and compassionate approach to health care. She enjoys building long-term relationships with her patients and making resources available to help them achieve optimal health.