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.
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.
Abisoye Fakayode, MD, is a board-certified Internal medicine physician with more than a decade of experience providing high-quality in person and telehealth care to teens and adults .
Dr. Fakayode studied at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos in Lagos, Nigeria, earning her medical degree.
After graduation, she moved to the United States and completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey. There, she received extensive training in all aspects of health care, including acute care,preventive medicine, primary care, and chronic disease management.
Dr. Fakayode is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. At Dovecare Medical Group, she serves patients 18 and older. Dr. Fakayode takes an integrative and personalized approach to medicine. She spends quality one-on-one time with each person and develops custom care plans based on each individual’s symptoms, health history, and needs.
Dr. Fakayode is friendly and compassionate. She never rushes appointments via telehealth so she can accommodate patient needs.
Sohan R. Varma, MD, is an internal medicine physician at Washington Internal Medicine in Chantilly, Virginia. Dr. Varma is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides comprehensive patient-centered medical care to patients in Northern Virginia.
He is a native of the Washington, DC, metro area. He graduated cum laude from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in chemistry. He graduated with honors and obtained a doctorate degree in medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, in 2009. Afterward, he completed his internship training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and his residency training at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York in 2014.
Dr. Varma has nearly a decade of experience working in acute care, primary care, and skilled nursing facilities as a hospitalist/internist in the states of New York and Virginia. His focus of research has been chronic Hepatitis B and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Varma has co-authored a case report published in Chest Journal on Dengue Shock Syndrome in 2015.
Dr. Varma believes in a complete health care plan for the patient, which includes physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. He aims to provide the highest quality care and spend time getting to know his patients on an individual level.
Yetunde Sannoh, MD, is a board-certified internist with over a decade of industry experience and the primary care provider at Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic.
Dr. Sannoh provides outstanding primary care, chronic disease management, medical weight loss, and aesthetics solutions to adults in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and Prince George’s County.
Early in her career, Dr. Sannoh focused on hospital medicine, where she encountered many patients who could have avoided hospitalization with better outpatient care. This life experience directed her personal and career paths, and she became devoted to providing high-quality outpatient care.
She is also passionate about addiction medicine and is committed to helping patients with substance use disorder take back control of their lives, improving their health and relationships.
Dr. Sannoh currently partners with patients in her Upper Marlboro and Waldorf, Maryland offices. She works closely with each individual, helping patients reach their goals and maintain optimal health and wellness.
Whether you have questions about services, want to schedule a consultation, or are simply curious about how Dr. Sannoh can help you achieve your wellness goals, she is here for you.
Call Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic to schedule a visit, or request an appointment online today.
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.
Chethana Rao, MD, is the medical director and primary care physician at Prima Medicine with two offices in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area: Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia. For more than two decades, Dr. Rao has not only provided superior care to her patients but has served as a leader in her profession, earning the respect of her colleagues. In 2018 her peers nominated her Washingtonian magazine’s Top Doc.
Dr. Rao’s drive for excellence began during her medical education in India. She earned her medical degree from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in Bengaluru, Karnataka, graduating with the Gold Medal award. Dr. Rao did an internal medicine internship at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she earned the distinction of Best EKG Interpretation. Dr. Rao completed her postdoctoral clinical training with an internal medicine residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania.
Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Rao’s areas of special interest include chronic diseases, headache management, diabetes, hypertension, and preventive care. She is active in numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Physicians, Virginia Chapter, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.
“Dr. Rao is the best a physician can be. She cares about spending the time to listen to the patient and addresses every concern, big or small, with the same commitment and care. We like that she leaves no stone unturned in her approach to diagnosis and treatment. She and her entire staff are pleasant and super efficient. So glad we use her practice.”
Amanda Leyh, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, is a board-certified nurse practitioner at Prima Medicine, serving individuals and families in South Riding and Fairfax, Virginia.
Amanda began her career pursuits at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, earning her Bachelor of Science in nursing. After graduation, she enrolled at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan, and obtained her Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in adult gerontology primary care.
Before joining the team at Prima Medicine, Amanda spent more than seven years honing her skills as a clinical nurse. She has served in various medical facilities, including hospitals, progressive care units, and primary care clinics.
Amanda holds certifications in basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). She diagnoses and treats most acute and chronic medical conditions and has special interests in intravenous (IV) management, wound care, and geriatrics.
Patients from all over Northern Virginia visit Prima Medicine to access Amanda’s expertise. Her empathy, attention to detail, and compassionate bedside manner ensure everyone feels welcomed, understood, and cared for.
Amanda welcomes anyone seeking improved health to schedule an appointment at Prima Medicine today.
“Dr. Amanda Leyh is one of the best in the Med society. She is always above and beyond of her patients needs. I am so grateful that she is my provider.”
‘Joan’ Qiong Wang is a board-certified family and primary care nurse practitioner at Prima Medicine in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia. Joan has over 20 years of clinical nursing experience, working with diverse patients, from HIV/AIDS patients to those in intensive care units. With each patient, Joan seeks to bring compassion into every interaction.
Joan received her nursing diploma in 1997 from Hangzhou Normal University in Hangzhou, China. After graduation, she traveled to the Philippines to complete her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at Adventist University of the Philippines in 2002.
Following her bachelor’s degree, she pursued her Master’s of Public Health (with a central focus on Health Promotion) at Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Master’s of Science in Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at Loma Linda University, as well as her Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certification through George Washington University.
Through continuing education, Joan strives to learn at every chance that allows her to better the lives of her patients. She is a member of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
At Prima Medicine, she has a special focus on preventive health and evidence-based medicine. Joan is truly dedicated to her patients’ overall health, and works hard to ensure they maintain excellent wellness across a lifespan.
Professional Organizations:
Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Education 2017: Post-Master Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certification, George Washington University, DC, U.S.A 2006: MS, Master of Science, emphasis in Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Loma Linda University, CA, U.S.A 2004: MPH, Master of Public Health, emphasis in Health Promotion, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines 2002: BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Adventist University of the Philippines, Philippines 1997: Diploma in Nursing, Hangzhou Normal University (Former Hangzhou Nursing School), Zhejiang, China
“I sustained a knee injury playing tennis. I called Prima in the morning, and got an appointment with Joan Wang for that afternoon. I got in with no waiting, and Joan was great. She listened carefully, 'got' that I was generally strong and in good health for a 74 year old, and gave me excellent advice as to how to move forward with treatment and physical therapy. I have been a Prima member for seven years, and recommend it, and Joan, highly.”
Alexa Kulick, PA-C, is a skilled physician assistant at Prima Medicine in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia. She knew she wanted to help people from a young age. She began her quest to become a Certified Physician’s Assistant at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, where she majored in Biology and was part of the honor program. Alexa continued her education at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 2017.
She started out her medical career in 2017 as a certified medical assistant. During this time, she worked at Bristow Pediatrics in Bristow, Virginia. There, she carefully practiced her skills at obtaining vital signs, drawing lab work, and her favorite part, caring for patients. She enjoyed her time in Bristow, but Alexa knew she wanted to help people even more. In 2019, she went back to school to obtain her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies. She graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in 2021
Alexa has years of medical knowledge and experience, so Prima Medicine is proud to bring her on as part of the team. She’s certified in advanced life support, pediatric advanced life support, and is fluent in Spanish for healthcare professionals. Alexa is a caring, compassionate, and well-rounded provider for Prima Medicine. She encompasses the practice’s high regard for the patients, treating each one as if they were family.
“While Alexa was very sweet and professional I am a bit taken back by the dirty lab coat. I understand that it was the end of the day however her lab coat appeared to have been over worn with tan/light brown ring around the collar. While the facility is antiquated again it was not clean. I would otherwise recommend if overall was cleaner”
Dr. Seema Chaudhary is a preventive medicine expert and obesity physician at Nova Physician Wellness Center. As a health advocate for the people of Fairfax and Ashburn, Virginia, she has been in clinical practice for about 15 years.
She finished her residency from the University of Florida, Gainesville, and she joined Community Health Center Clearwater so that she could help the poor and underserved population. She moved from Florida to Northern Virginia and worked with Kaiser Permanente for about seven years.
During her tenure at Kaiser, she became more passionate about preventive medicine, especially treating obesity, which is the root cause of most chronic medical illnesses, like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, heartburn, and arthritis.
Seeing the growing need for weight management expertise, she switched her area of specialty to bariatric medicine. She is now a board-certified obesity medicine specialist and helps patients achieve their healthiest weight, wellness, and a reversal of cardiovascular risk factors.
As a primary care physician, Dr. Chaudhary understands the complexity of chronic medical illness associated with abnormal weight gain. She is comfortable and confident with the treatment of obesity, while also monitoring all associated diseases.
Dr. Chaudhary works closely with her patients and collaborates with primary care physicians to help her patients live happy, healthier lives.
Alexa Kulick, PA-C, is a skilled physician assistant at Prima Medicine in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia. She knew she wanted to help people from a young age. She began her quest to become a Certified Physician’s Assistant at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, where she majored in Biology and was part of the honor program. Alexa continued her education at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 2017.
She started out her medical career in 2017 as a certified medical assistant. During this time, she worked at Bristow Pediatrics in Bristow, Virginia. There, she carefully practiced her skills at obtaining vital signs, drawing lab work, and her favorite part, caring for patients. She enjoyed her time in Bristow, but Alexa knew she wanted to help people even more. In 2019, she went back to school to obtain her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies. She graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in 2021
Alexa has years of medical knowledge and experience, so Prima Medicine is proud to bring her on as part of the team. She’s certified in advanced life support, pediatric advanced life support, and is fluent in Spanish for healthcare professionals. Alexa is a caring, compassionate, and well-rounded provider for Prima Medicine. She encompasses the practice’s high regard for the patients, treating each one as if they were family.
“While Alexa was very sweet and professional I am a bit taken back by the dirty lab coat. I understand that it was the end of the day however her lab coat appeared to have been over worn with tan/light brown ring around the collar. While the facility is antiquated again it was not clean. I would otherwise recommend if overall was cleaner”
Sohan R. Varma, MD, is an internal medicine physician at Washington Internal Medicine in Chantilly, Virginia. Dr. Varma is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides comprehensive patient-centered medical care to patients in Northern Virginia.
He is a native of the Washington, DC, metro area. He graduated cum laude from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in chemistry. He graduated with honors and obtained a doctorate degree in medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, in 2009. Afterward, he completed his internship training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and his residency training at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York in 2014.
Dr. Varma has nearly a decade of experience working in acute care, primary care, and skilled nursing facilities as a hospitalist/internist in the states of New York and Virginia. His focus of research has been chronic Hepatitis B and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Varma has co-authored a case report published in Chest Journal on Dengue Shock Syndrome in 2015.
Dr. Varma believes in a complete health care plan for the patient, which includes physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. He aims to provide the highest quality care and spend time getting to know his patients on an individual level.
Dr. Seema Chaudhary is a preventive medicine expert and obesity physician at Nova Physician Wellness Center. As a health advocate for the people of Fairfax and Ashburn, Virginia, she has been in clinical practice for about 15 years.
She finished her residency from the University of Florida, Gainesville, and she joined Community Health Center Clearwater so that she could help the poor and underserved population. She moved from Florida to Northern Virginia and worked with Kaiser Permanente for about seven years.
During her tenure at Kaiser, she became more passionate about preventive medicine, especially treating obesity, which is the root cause of most chronic medical illnesses, like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, heartburn, and arthritis.
Seeing the growing need for weight management expertise, she switched her area of specialty to bariatric medicine. She is now a board-certified obesity medicine specialist and helps patients achieve their healthiest weight, wellness, and a reversal of cardiovascular risk factors.
As a primary care physician, Dr. Chaudhary understands the complexity of chronic medical illness associated with abnormal weight gain. She is comfortable and confident with the treatment of obesity, while also monitoring all associated diseases.
Dr. Chaudhary works closely with her patients and collaborates with primary care physicians to help her patients live happy, healthier lives.
Chethana Rao, MD, is the medical director and primary care physician at Prima Medicine with two offices in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area: Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia. For more than two decades, Dr. Rao has not only provided superior care to her patients but has served as a leader in her profession, earning the respect of her colleagues. In 2018 her peers nominated her Washingtonian magazine’s Top Doc.
Dr. Rao’s drive for excellence began during her medical education in India. She earned her medical degree from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in Bengaluru, Karnataka, graduating with the Gold Medal award. Dr. Rao did an internal medicine internship at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she earned the distinction of Best EKG Interpretation. Dr. Rao completed her postdoctoral clinical training with an internal medicine residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania.
Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Rao’s areas of special interest include chronic diseases, headache management, diabetes, hypertension, and preventive care. She is active in numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Physicians, Virginia Chapter, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.
“Dr. Rao is the best a physician can be. She cares about spending the time to listen to the patient and addresses every concern, big or small, with the same commitment and care. We like that she leaves no stone unturned in her approach to diagnosis and treatment. She and her entire staff are pleasant and super efficient. So glad we use her practice.”
Dr. Chethana Rao, MD
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Suite 130
South Riding, VA 20152
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South Riding, VA 20152
Amanda Leyh, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, is a board-certified nurse practitioner at Prima Medicine, serving individuals and families in South Riding and Fairfax, Virginia.
Amanda began her career pursuits at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, earning her Bachelor of Science in nursing. After graduation, she enrolled at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan, and obtained her Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in adult gerontology primary care.
Before joining the team at Prima Medicine, Amanda spent more than seven years honing her skills as a clinical nurse. She has served in various medical facilities, including hospitals, progressive care units, and primary care clinics.
Amanda holds certifications in basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). She diagnoses and treats most acute and chronic medical conditions and has special interests in intravenous (IV) management, wound care, and geriatrics.
Patients from all over Northern Virginia visit Prima Medicine to access Amanda’s expertise. Her empathy, attention to detail, and compassionate bedside manner ensure everyone feels welcomed, understood, and cared for.
Amanda welcomes anyone seeking improved health to schedule an appointment at Prima Medicine today.
“Dr. Amanda Leyh is one of the best in the Med society. She is always above and beyond of her patients needs. I am so grateful that she is my provider.”
Amanda Leyh
Nurse Practitioner
43130 Amberwood Plaza
Suite 130
South Riding, VA 20152
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