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Samir Ahuja, MD, is a skilled cardiologist who has achieved board certification in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and vascular ultrasonography (RPVI/ARDMS). Dr. Ahuja sees patients at  Cardiology Associates of Frederick in Frederick, Maryland. He is also affiliated with Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Ahuja graduated from the accelerated/combined six-year BS/MD program completing two years at Pennsylvania State University and then four years at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He went on to complete his internal medicine residency and a one-year advanced fellowship in cardiomyopathy and heart failure at Boston University Medical Center.

Dr. Ahuja then fulfilled his general cardiology fellowship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-University Hospital. He then completed his cardiac and peripheral interventional fellowship at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He is proud to bring his expertise to his practice at Cardiology Associates of Frederick and is passionate about helping patients improve their cardiovascular health.

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.

Hitesh Patel, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He practices at Cardiology Associates of Frederick in Frederick, Maryland, and is affiliated with Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Patel graduated Magna Cum Laude in just three years from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. He went on to receive his Medical Degree from the University of Maryland Medical School.

He completed his internal medicine residency and subsequently a Cardiology Fellowship at Temple University Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a focus on general cardiology.

Dr. Patel has advanced expertise in Pacemaker and Defibrillator placement and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC). Known for his patient-first approach, Dr. Patel is committed to delivering compassionate, comprehensive, and cutting-edge cardiac care.

His clinical approach emphasizes patient-centered care, cutting-edge diagnostics, and individualized treatment plans designed to optimize long-term heart health.

Dr. Deepthi Gadde, MD is a board-certified adult/pediatric allergist and clinical immunologist, who provides expert care in managing allergy and asthma symptoms.

Dr. Gadde offers her patients a variety of treatments, including allergy immunotherapy and biologics, to address environmental allergies and allergic asthma.

Dr. Gadde helps patients with a wide range of conditions, including non-allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma, drug allergies, food allergies, anaphylaxis, eczema, and hives.

Dr. Gadde earned her bachelor’s degree in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She completed her medical degree and internal medicine residency at George Washington University. She received her training in Allergy and Immunology at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, where she continues to be on staff as an assistant professor.

Dr. Gadde works with you as a partner in health, helping you to understand your condition and treat it effectively. Education is a critical part of managing allergies and asthma, and her goal is to help you make informed decisions about your health.

Dr. Gadde is available in the Gainesville and Warrenton offices.

Dr. Sree Gogineni, MD: Compassionate, Comprehensive Care in Internal and Obesity Medicine

Dr. Sree Gogineni, MD, is dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, dedicated to offering holistic, patient-centered care across multiple locations. Through her practice, Capital Area Internal Medicine, with clinics in Vienna and Ashburn, Virginia, Dr. Gogineni provides a full range of internal medicine services. Additionally, her specialized Obesity Medicine Clinic, Capital Area Physician Weight & Wellness Center, serves patients in Vienna, Ashburn, and Woodbridge, Virginia, as well as Waldorf, Maryland.

Dr. Gogineni’s approach combines the best of modern medical technology with the timeless value of preventive care, focusing on both mind and body to support patients in achieving optimal health. She sees health as a journey of empowerment and education, mentoring her patients to manage daily health challenges with confidence and resilience. Her commitment to deeply listening to her patients allows her to fully understand their concerns, fostering trust as she partners with them on the path to better health.

A graduate of the renowned Guntur Medical College in India, Dr. Gogineni completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Patients value her warmth, dedication, and culturally attuned care, as she is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, offering a familiar touch to diverse communities. Dr. Gogineni is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital in Northern Virginia, where her reputation for excellence and compassionate care is well-regarded.

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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, Sterling, 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.

Families in the greater Ashburn area can get all of their medical needs met — from routine treatment to urgent care — under one roof. As one of Ashburn, Virginia’s only physicians who specialize in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Fuad Alykhan, MD offers a wide range of medical care at the Loudoun Walk In Medical Center, conveniently located in Ashburn near Sterling, Lansdowne, and Leesburg.

After earning his medical degree from Nishtar Medical College in Pakistan, Dr. Alykhan went through his residency training at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, completing his residency in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Dr. Alykhan also went through a transitional year interning at Frankford Hospital in Philadelphia.

As a trusted Internist and Pediatrician, Dr. Alykhan’s patients commend his caring, yet informative bedside manner. Dr. Alykhan is fluent in English and Spanish and is also fluent in both Hindi and Urdu. He is known for his ability to diagnose and treat the most complex of conditions and help patients work to prevent future chronic issues.

Dr. Alykhan treats your family as if he were treating his own. When Dr. Alykhan isn’t busy caring for patients in the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He and his family reside in Loudoun County and enjoy being an active part of the community.

Jill Forbes, A-CNP, GS-C is an experienced provider holding an Autonomous Practice license from the Virginia Board of Medicine. She has been a practicing NP since 2005 who provides primary care for ages 14 and up. Her background includes working as a charge nurse in a 28-bed Intensive Care Unit, private internal medicine practice for ten years, skilled nursing, rehab and assisted living facilities.  Jill has a passion for caring for the elderly population and aiding her patients during end-of-life. She is a Certified Gerontological Specialist (GS-C). Her services include providing primary care via Telehealth and in-person to homebound patients and to patients living in assisted living communities. Jill delivers quality and compassionate care to her patients. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and her Masters Degree in Nursing from the collaborative program of George Mason University and GW School of Medicine.