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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.

Onyekachi Ezeibe, MD, is a compassionate physician and dedicated advocate for maternal and women’s health, providing expert, personalized care to patients at Capital Women’s Care in Arlington, Virginia. She has a strong clinical focus on benign gynecologic surgery, with particular focus in the management of fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, and ovarian masses, offering thoughtful evaluation and advanced surgical options tailored to each patient’s needs.

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 Boston, MA. 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 the child of Nigerian immigrants, Dr. Ezeibe values cultural competency and multiculturalism in healthcare. Her training emphasized diversity, equity, and representation, shaping her commitment to improving Black maternal health and caring for underserved communities. In addition to comprehensive obstetric care, her clinical interests include contraception counseling, adolescent gynecology.

Dr. Ezeibe fosters a safe, open, and supportive environment where patients feel heard, informed, and empowered in their healthcare decisions. Outside of work, she enjoys international travel, reading, pilates, and exploring the diverse cuisines of the DMV area.

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.

He comes from a family of scientists, researchers and pharmacists. He has extensive experience in treating hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases, asthma, emphysema, smoking cessation, weight loss , hyperlipidemia, osteoporosis, preventive care, skin conditions and cosmetics.

Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care in Lanham, Maryland, is a full-service clinic and medical testing facility offering primary care services and immediate medical treatment to people in Maryland and Washington, DC. 

Sherif Hassan, MD, and his colleagues at Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care take expert care of patients' medical needs, including men’s and women’s health, preventive care services such as immunizations and screening, and chronic disease management.

Dr. Hassan has 30 years of experience in internal medicine, having earned his medical degree from Cairo University Faculty of Medicine in Egypt in 1988. Dr. Hassan underwent postgraduate training at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC.

As an internist, Dr. Hassan has the skills to accurately diagnose and effectively treat a broad spectrum of adult diseases. He’s known for his patience and understanding, the concise explanation he gives patients regarding their health issues, and his approach to treatment.

Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care treats patients with long-term health problems and acute care needs. The practice has on-site lab services provided by Quest Diagnostics™ and an auto accident clinic for patients who suffer injuries in vehicle collisions. 

Patients have the option of walk-in visits for urgent care and a choice of telehealth or in-person appointments.

Dr. Hassan offers pre-employment and routine annual physicals and is an authorized provider of immigration physicals. Patients benefit from specialist services like sleep studies, preoperative clearances, and convenient access to diagnostics, including echocardiography for assessing heart health. 

Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care also provides patients with information and resources that help them maintain optimum health.

To find out more about the exceptional care Dr. Hassan and his colleagues provide, call Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care today or book an appointment online. 

Marshalee George, PhD, MSPH, MSN, CRNP, AOCNP, PMHNP, is a board-certified medical, oncology, and mental health nurse practitioner at Your Wellness Sources in Hyattsville, Maryland. She boasts more than 24 years of extensive clinical experience, specializing in primary care, oncology, psychiatry, chronic disease management, and addiction medicine.

Dr. George earned her undergraduate degrees from Coppin State College in Baltimore, Maryland, and Hunter College in New York City.

She also holds master’s degrees in nursing and oncology from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She obtained master’s and doctorate degrees in public health from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a post-graduate psychiatric nurse practitioner degree from Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts. 

Dr. George completed her fellowship training at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, specializing in reducing health disparities in underserved and vulnerable populations.

he maintains her advanced medical credentials by attending annual continuing education conferences and seminars. Dr. George is a professional member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Oncology Nursing Society, American Psychosocial Oncology Society, and American Society of Addiction Medicine.

She has authored numerous research publications in prestigious medical journals and is the lead author of the book Detecting and Living with Breast Cancer for Dummies.

Dr. George has served as a clinical and faculty member at Johns Hopkins University Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center for 14 years and currently serves as an assistant professor in women’s malignancies at the same institution. She is part of the adjunct clinical nursing faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. 

She’s presented at community meetings and national and international medical conferences. Dr. George is a trailblazer in the field of integrated wellness using multidisciplinary team approaches. 

Dr. George warmly welcomes her patients to Your Wellness Sources and looks forward to improving their physical health, mental health, and overall quality of life.

 

Dr. Kurwa Nyigu is a caring and patient primary care doctor. She works at Pinnacle Healthcare Services in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Nyigu attended the State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center, where she received her medical degree. Additionally, she is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nyigu treats illnesses and conducts general consultations. She also performs annual physical examinations/check-ups, annual pap smear/GYN tests, addiction care, weight management, and immigration physical. She is bilingual in English and Swahili and provides ethnically sensitive care to underserved communities.

Anita Banerjee, MD, FACC, is an experienced cardiology specialist at Premier Cardiac and Vascular in Annandale and Fredericksburg, Virginia. She is a female cardiologist and patient-centered physician who, instead of just prescribing medications, focuses on helping her patients make lifestyle changes to improve heart health.

After securing a scholarship and earning her medical degree from Odessa National Medical University in Odessa, Ukraine, Dr. Banerjee went on to complete her residency training in Internal medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in New York. She remained there to complete her fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease, specializing in Non-Invasive Cardiology. She also performed extensive research in Heart Failure under Drs. Thierry LeJemtel and Edmund Sonnenblick and has published in leading cardiology journals. She has been practicing cardiology for 16 years, 11 of which have been in the midst of the Fredericksburg community.

Dr. Banerjee provides comprehensive cardiology care, from prevention of cardiovascular disease to disease management of coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, valvular heart disease, as well as atrial fibrillation, aneurysms, and stroke. She has a special focus on the management of heart failure. She uses the latest advancements in medical technology to evaluate and optimize cardiovascular health.

She is certified in Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Banerjee is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and holds a Virginia state medical license.

To meet the needs of her diverse community, Dr. Banerjee is multilingual and speaks Bengali, Hindi, and Russian. Dr. Banerjee is known for being a great communicator and helping her patients achieve their health goals.

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.

Primary Care & Wellness Expert Medical Director of Primary Care Services Dr. Nancy Fleurancois is a compassionate and dedicated physician, specializing in Adult Primary Care, Wellness, and Weight Loss. Dr. Fleurancois is committed to empowering patients to achieve their best health. Double Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine Dr. Fleurancois earned her Medical Degree from Case School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Christiana Care. She has an esteemed 15+ year career where she developed a reputation for providing exceptional care and fostering long-term patient relationships. As the Medical Director for Primary Care at NuPathway, Dr. Fleurancois combines her extensive medical training with a passion for preventive health, offering a collaborative holistic approach to achieving lasting wellness. Whether you’re looking to improve your overall health, manage your weight, or prevent future health issues, Dr. Fleurancois can help you.

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.

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.