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.
Tarique Zahir, MD, is an internal medicine physician at Prosperity Internal Medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Zahir is proud to deliver exceptional medical care to adults, working closely with them to improve their health and quality of life.
Dr. Zahir was born and raised in Beckley, West Virginia. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He then went on to pursue his medical education at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia.
After completing his formal education, Dr. Zahir received internship training from Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Since practicing internal medicine, he was recognized for being a “Top Doctor” by Northern Virginia Magazine for four years,from 2018-2021. He was also honored with the Washingtonian “Top Doctors Award” for eight years in a row, starting in 2016 through 2023.
At Prosperity Internal Medicine, Dr. Zahir looks forward to meeting you and learning more about your health needs. He aims to ensure your experience is positive and helps you achieve your health goals.
Taseen Mir, MD, is a family medicine physician at Prosperity Internal Medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Mir is passionate about helping you and your loved ones stay healthy at all times, and partners with you to find the best care plans.
Dr. Mir obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan. She then went on to complete her medical education at St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in Cambridge, England. After obtaining her doctorate in medicine, she pursued residency training in family medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan.
During her time as a physician, she was awarded the “Claire Knighten-Ward Award” for her humanism and excellence. She was also honored by Northern Virginia Magazine and the Washingtonian with a “Top Doctors Award.”
At Prosperity Internal Medicine, Dr. Mir specializes in general practice, as well as allergy treatment and women’s health. She has been practicing family medicine for over fifteen years, and is committed to excellent health outcomes.
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.
Dr. Laughlin’s nurse Patricia Donoho has been in plastic surgery nursing for over 30 years. She is a phenomenal nurse who’s been working with Dr. Laughlin since 1994. Before working with Dr. Laughlin, Pat was a plastic surgery nurse for 10 years. She assists with all surgeries offered at Laughlin Plastic Surgery and also performs sclerotherapy.
Dr. Charles W. Phelps graduated from the University of Maryland in 1988 and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Phelps has experience in private practice and started the hospitalist program at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Dr. Phelps was Chief of Medicine at AAMC. In addition, Dr. Phelps received the Washington-Baltimore Top Doctors award for several years
“Dr. Phelps and his entire staff are simply awesome. I've been a patient of his for at least 5 years. He is extremely knowledgeable, is caring, and takes time to understand my issues and is very patient and doesn't rush. I couldn't be more c enthusiastic in offering this most positive rexiew!”
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Dr. Erika Benns, MD
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Dr. Erika M Benns graduated from the MCP- Hahnemann University School of Medicine in 2000. Dr. Benns completed her internship and residency at the Atlanta Medical Center in Georgia. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Benns has an interest in preventive health care, especially in the areas of hypertension and diabetes.
Jessica Campbell is a Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science from Notre Dame of Maryland University and a Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons College in Boston, Mass. She is a certified Emergency Department Nurse and worked at the emergency department at AAMC for 20 years prior to becoming a nurse practitioner. She is from Iowa and was a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman for eight years. She has a special interest in preventive medicine, orthopedics and women’s health. She also enjoys doing home visits for our wellness exams and for sick visits if needed
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.
Dr. Thi Khuc, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Gastro Center of Maryland's location in Riverdale, Maryland. Trained with expertise in evidence-based medicine and clinical research by national and international authorities in the field, Dr. Khuc is committed to providing quality, personalized patient care. Dr. Khuc values her patients’ opinions in the medical decision-making process.
Dr. Khuc completed her medical degree at the University of Virginia, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at Loma Linda University in California. Thereafter, she completed her Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship under the Clinical Scholars Program at the University of Maryland and Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. She was elected as a 2023 American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Innovations Fellow for the Center for GI Innovation and Technology and is currently a member of the AGA and American College of Gastroenterology (ACG).
Dr. Khuc is skilled in colonoscopy, endoscopy, video capsule endoscopy and esophageal manometry and breath testing interpretation. She treats a wide variety of gastrointestinal disorders including colorectal cancer screening, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acid reflux (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, microscopic colitis, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), constipation, infectious diarrheal disorders, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
In her spare time, Dr. Khuc enjoys painting, traveling, and trying new ice cream flavors with her family and friends.
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.
Suresh Kumar Misra, MD, is the newest member of Anne Arundel Gastroenterology Associates, P.A., seeing patients from the offices in Bowie and Greenbelt, Maryland. He identifies with the pronouns he/his and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
Inspired by his grandfather’s dedication to medicine in India, Dr. Misra is passionate about listening to his patients with the goal of improving their health and quality of life. He strives to be a knowledgeable and accessible expert resource, both to his patients and to the community he serves.
After completing his undergraduate degree at Tulane University, Dr. Misra received a Doctorate of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. He continued his training at Temple University Hospital to provide much-needed quality care to the economically distressed area of North Philadelphia.
After obtaining his Internal Medicine Board Certification, Dr. Misra practiced as an internist for six years. The highlight of his post-graduate career was serving the diverse community of Astoria, Queens, as an ICU hospitalist and completing a one-year Hepatitis Fellowship at the Institute of Liver Medicine in the Mount Sinai Health System. The fellowship focused on hepatitis and general hepatology. Dr. Misra’s practice in New York inspired him to pursue a Gastroenterology Fellowship, which he completed at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
His research has included the pulmonary complications of cirrhosis and the predictors of liver cancer. He has published multiple reviews on Hepatitis C and presented the results at national conferences.
Dr. Misra values diversity, equality, integrity, and caring for others. He is currently taking new patients and is excited to serve the community of Annapolis and the Maryland area.
David Bauder, PA-C: CEO, Assistant Medical Director, Co-Founder, and Author
David Bauder, PA-C, serves as the CEO, Assistant Medical Director, and co-founder of Weight Loss & Vitality, with locations in Manassas, Alexandria, Stafford, Washington, D.C., and Gaithersburg, Maryland. With over 30 years of diverse medical experience, David is dedicated to helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals, enhancing both their physical and mental well-being for a higher quality of life.
Education and Professional Development
David’s dedication to advancing healthcare is reflected in his extensive academic and professional training. He earned his physician assistant degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and further advanced his expertise by completing a graduate program in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska Health Science Center in Omaha.
David also completed the prestigious RAND Arroyo Research Fellowship, where he contributed to cutting-edge studies aimed at improving health systems and policies. This fellowship reflects his commitment to leveraging research and innovation to enhance healthcare delivery.
Throughout his career, David has cultivated expertise across multiple medical disciplines, including:
Family Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Expeditionary Medicine
General Surgery
Urgent Care
Functional and Integrative Medicine
Podiatry
Leadership and Vision as CEO
As the CEO of Weight Loss & Vitality, David has guided the organization’s growth into a leading provider of medical weight loss, hormone therapy, functional medicine, and aesthetic treatments. His leadership ensures that the practice remains at the forefront of medical innovation, offering cutting-edge solutions tailored to the individual needs of every patient.
Under David’s guidance, Weight Loss & Vitality has expanded to five locations, providing exceptional healthcare across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
Distinguished Military Career
David proudly served for 27 years in the United States Army, excelling in both clinical and leadership roles. His military service included:
Three combat tours in Southwest Asia, where he provided critical medical care in high-pressure environments.
Executive Officer of the Army Medical Specialist Corps at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, overseeing medical operations and advancing healthcare initiatives.
Strategic Advisor at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, contributing to the development of military health policies and programs.
David’s military career reflects his unwavering dedication to service and his ability to lead in complex, high-stakes situations.
Author of "Thrive Beyond Your Limits"
David is the author of the newly released book, “Thrive Beyond Your Limits,” now available on Amazon. In this inspiring guide, he shares actionable strategies for achieving optimal health, weight loss, overcoming challenges, and living a more fulfilling life. Drawing from his decades of medical experience and personal dedication to fitness, David empowers readers to unlock their full potential.
A Personal Commitment to Health and Fitness
David’s passion for health extends into his personal life. An avid cyclist, he has competed in national cycling events for over a decade. His commitment to fitness mirrors his professional advocacy for a healthy lifestyle, inspiring patients to prioritize wellness in their own lives.
Why Patients Trust David Bauder
Patients value David’s unique combination of:
30 years of medical expertise across a range of disciplines.
Leadership as the CEO of Weight Loss & Vitality, driving innovation and patient-centered care.
The RAND Arroyo Research Fellowship, showcasing his dedication to research-driven healthcare improvements.
Compassionate, tailored care that empowers patients to achieve lasting results.
A proven commitment to health, fitness, and personal growth, both professionally and personally.
Inspiring Health, Fitness, and Vitality
As a dedicated healthcare professional, CEO, and author, David Bauder continues to guide individuals toward a healthier, more fulfilling future. Whether through personalized care at Weight Loss & Vitality or his book, “Thrive Beyond Your Limits,” David remains a pivotal figure in helping others reclaim their vitality and confidence.
Schedule Your Consultation with David Bauder, PA-C
Take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. Schedule a consultation with David Bauder, PA-C, at Weight Loss & Vitality today and experience his expertise, leadership, and personalized approach to health and wellness.
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