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.
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.
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”
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.
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.
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.
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
Internist
43130 Amberwood Plaza
Suite 130
South Riding, VA 20152
4.9(284)
4.9
(139)
Amanda Leyh
Nurse Practitioner 21.7 mi
4.9(139)
43130 Amberwood Plaza
Suite 130
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
4.9(139)
4.9
(183)
Alexa Kulick
Physician Assistant 21.7 mi
4.9(183)
43130 Amberwood Plaza
Suite 130
South Riding, VA 20152
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”
Alexa Kulick
Physician Assistant
43130 Amberwood Plaza
Suite 130
South Riding, VA 20152
4.9(183)
4.9
(155)
Qiong Wang
Nurse Practitioner 21.7 mi
4.9(155)
43130 Amberwood Plaza
Suite 130
South Riding, VA 20152
‘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.”
Qiong Wang
Nurse Practitioner
43130 Amberwood Plaza
Suite 130
South Riding, VA 20152
4.9(155)
4.87
(31)
Dr. Marshalee George, PhD, CRNP, PMHNP
Internist 22.7 mi
4.87(31)
4301 Garden City Dr. Ste 304
Hyattsville, MD 20785
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