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.
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.
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.
Racquel Tiara Malone is currently a masters level intern at One Alkaline Life. While therapy is her second career, she is a lifelong advocate for bridging clinical care, arts, and advocacy for whole-person growth. A retired massage therapist with 14 years of bodywork experience, Racquel has witnessed the power of somatic therapy and will bring this same enthusiasm and grounding energy to her new clients. As a licensed masters social worker, she encourages liberatory practices and self-advocacy above all. She is excited to learn more about the field and work as a creative collaborator with clients seeking new narratives.
Brooke is a Clinical Mental Health Intern with a solid educational foundation and extensive hands-on experience in the mental health field. She is working towards a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has a Master’s in Health Administration, with a Bachelor’s in Community Health and Human Services. With this diverse academic background, Brooke is equipped to approach mental health care from a holistic and integrated perspective. Brooke specializes in treating individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including substance abuse, adjustment issues, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and anger management. She works with clients to build resilience and develop effective coping strategies, utilizing evidence-based practices such as CBT and DBT. Passionate about mental health advocacy, Brooke is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges and work toward positive change.
Eric C. Nager, MD, is a Board-Certified Anti-Aging, Functional, and Regenerative Medicine specialist. He is committed to providing his patients with exceptional care at OptiHealth Institute located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Nager was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He pursued his undergraduate education at New York University, where he majored in psychology and minored in biology and chemistry. Dr. Nager then attended medical school at the State University of New York in Brooklyn. He graduated Cum Laude and went on to complete a residency in Emergency Medicine at the Medical Center of Delaware.
Throughout his career, Dr. Nager has practiced at multiple hospitals and thoroughly enjoyed being able to help very sick patients. He has devoted much of his career to public service and served as a Medical Manager for the Pennsylvania Urban Search and Rescue Team, Fire Surgeon for the Baltimore County Fire Department, and Tactical Physician for the Harford County Sheriff's Office.
Over time, Dr. Nager realized that much of what he learned in medical school and residency supported a reactionary approach towards illness. In other words, he felt that he was treating the symptoms as opposed to the root cause of disease. This practice was sick care — not wellness care. Dr. Nager felt a duty to create a proactive approach to medicine. He researched and explored every method and treatment that promised positive results, including lifestyle changes, nutrition, supplements, hormones, IV therapy, and Regenerative Medicine therapy.
Dr. Nager’s journey led him to embrace Functional Medicine, which is an evidence-based practice that views the doctor-patient relationship as a partnership. Functional Medicine focuses on the whole person and uses an array of scientific disciplines to heal illnesses and help people regain and maintain optimal health. To further this goal, Dr. Nager enrolled in the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine’s fellowship program in Anti-Aging, Metabolic, and Functional Medicine. He went on to become Board-Certified in Anti-Aging, Functional, and Regenerative Medicine.
With a desire to continually expand his knowledge and improve the well-being of his patients, Dr. Nager stays up-to-date on the latest medical research and routinely participates in advanced medical education. Functional and Regenerative Medicine and its ability to heal patients is Dr. Nager’s “Friday Night Essence,”. He uses a combination of traditional, Functional, and Regenerative Medicine to keep himself — and his patients — in top physical and mental condition. To schedule a visit with Dr. Nager, call the office or use the convenient online booking tool to set up your appointment.
“Excellent initial appointment and information gathering my Dr. Nager. Looking forward to continuing to work with him to optimize my health and performance.”
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.
Frimpong Kodua, MD, is a compassionate and upbeat physician at Maryland Medical First P.A. in Parkville, Maryland. He brings both clinical excellence and a warm, patient-centered approach to care to the practice's already exceptional team.
Originally from Ghana, West Africa, Dr. Kodua immigrated to the United States in 1997. Motivated and highly self-driven, Dr. Kodua is passionate about building long-term relationships with his patients and guiding them toward healthier lives. With a strong foundation in clinical research, he thrives in team-based environments and is committed to delivering high-quality, coordinated care.
Dr. Kodua's professional goal is to grow as a dedicated, community-focused physician who always prioritizes empathy, trust, and collaboration in his practice.
Outside of the office, Dr. Kodua values spending time with his friends and family.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kodua or another member of the team at Maryland Medical First P.A., call the office or request one online today.
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, Woodbridge 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.
“I was under regular care of Dr. Chaudhary for four plus years with well managed glucose and weight loss. I strayed away for six months due to an unrelated health issue only to see my glucose and weight out of control. I am back and I am already seeing the greenshoots of good results. I am optimistic I will achieve my goals under Dr. Chaudhary's care. Dr. Chaudhary operates well within items that are normally available in regular grocery stores with no fancy supplements. I can't thank her enough.”
Dr. Seema Chaudhary, MD
Internist
50 West Edmonston Drive
Suite 602
Rockville, MD 20852
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