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.
For over 10 years, I have been combining conventional and innovative methods to modern medicine in order to attain unbelievable healing results for my patients. Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am able to deliver high-quality care that utilizes the most advancement in medicine. I am particularly interested in health prevention, creating access and delivery of care that is cost-effective and appropriate for the individual.
I graduated in 2009 with honors, where I completed my clinical training in Family Medicine. I am a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. I was also a clinical faculty at DeSales University for 5 where I had the privilege of helping to mentor the next generation of nurse practitioners.
“He was very knowledgeable and commented on every medicine my husband was currently taking. He took him off medication that was not needed and explained the reason my husband really did not need to continue to use in language I understood. He was kind and professional. I enjoyed speaking to him.”
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician
12799 Buttercup Court
West Friendship, MD 21794
5.0(85)
5.0
(85)
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician 9.3 mi
For over 10 years, I have been combining conventional and innovative methods to modern medicine in order to attain unbelievable healing results for my patients. Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am able to deliver high-quality care that utilizes the most advancement in medicine. I am particularly interested in health prevention, creating access and delivery of care that is cost-effective and appropriate for the individual.
I graduated in 2009 with honors, where I completed my clinical training in Family Medicine. I am a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. I was also a clinical faculty at DeSales University for 5 where I had the privilege of helping to mentor the next generation of nurse practitioners.
“He was very knowledgeable and commented on every medicine my husband was currently taking. He took him off medication that was not needed and explained the reason my husband really did not need to continue to use in language I understood. He was kind and professional. I enjoyed speaking to him.”
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician
1801 Briggs Chaney Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20905
5.0(85)
Kevin Graves, DO
Family Physician 9.6 mi
785 Elkridge Landing Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
For over 10 years, I have been combining conventional and innovative methods to modern medicine in order to attain unbelievable healing results for my patients. Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am able to deliver high-quality care that utilizes the most advancement in medicine. I am particularly interested in health prevention, creating access and delivery of care that is cost-effective and appropriate for the individual.
I graduated in 2009 with honors, where I completed my clinical training in Family Medicine. I am a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. I was also a clinical faculty at DeSales University for 5 where I had the privilege of helping to mentor the next generation of nurse practitioners.
“He was very knowledgeable and commented on every medicine my husband was currently taking. He took him off medication that was not needed and explained the reason my husband really did not need to continue to use in language I understood. He was kind and professional. I enjoyed speaking to him.”
Dr. Unegbu received his medical degree from Spartan Health Science University at St. Lucia, West Indies
He completed his family medicine residency from Howard University Teaching Hospital in Washington DC
He has experience in both inpatient and outpatient medical practice
He is the present appointed City of Laurel Chief Health Officer
He is a member of American Academy of Family Physicians
He is a member of American Nigerian Physician Association in U.S.A
He is fluent in Spanish. Igbo and English
Blessing Ayanou CRNP received her master’s degree from Walden University at Minneapolis, MN
She completed her family nurse practitioner from Walden University Minneapolis, MN
She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient medical practice
She is fluent in French
For over 10 years, I have been combining conventional and innovative methods to modern medicine in order to attain unbelievable healing results for my patients. Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am able to deliver high-quality care that utilizes the most advancement in medicine. I am particularly interested in health prevention, creating access and delivery of care that is cost-effective and appropriate for the individual.
I graduated in 2009 with honors, where I completed my clinical training in Family Medicine. I am a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. I was also a clinical faculty at DeSales University for 5 where I had the privilege of helping to mentor the next generation of nurse practitioners.
“He was very knowledgeable and commented on every medicine my husband was currently taking. He took him off medication that was not needed and explained the reason my husband really did not need to continue to use in language I understood. He was kind and professional. I enjoyed speaking to him.”
Xinna Yi is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing from Wilkes University, which she completed in 2023. She brings a wealth of experience from her work in a family medical clinic and her previous role as a Registered Nurse specializing in cardiology medicine. Before transitioning to nursing, she graduated from medical school in China and gained one and a half years of experience as a gastrointestinal physician at an academic hospital in China.
Xinna is committed to patient-centered care, employing a collaborative, team-based approach to healthcare. She has a passion for continuous learning and teaching. In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, watching movies, and traveling.
Gastro Center of Maryland, with locations in Annapolis, Columbia, Olney, Riverdale, Timonium and Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a medical facility that offers treatment for a variety of gastrointestinal and liver disorders:
Management of a complete range of Gastrointestinal, Liver and Pancreatic disorders, including Acid reflux/GERD, Stomach ulcers, Celiac disease, Irritable bowel syndrome, Colitis & Crohn’s Disease, Liver disease, Hemorrhoids and Constipation, Rectal bleeding etc.
Onsite Ambulatory Surgery Centers with State of the Art HD equipment, GI Genius™GIQuiC participation, and with accreditation from the Accreditation Associates for Abulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC.)
Innovative and cutting edge Diagnostics and Medical Treatment- including Bravo pH Testing, PillCam SB Capsule Endoscopy, STRETTA anti-reflux procedure, Orbera intragastric balloon procedure for weight loss and more.
IBD Infusion Center for Biologic (Remicade, Entyvio, Stelara) and Injectafer infusions.
These are only a few of the many gastrointestinal conditions treated on a regular basis. Patients are offered individualized treatment plans based on state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and techniques that provide them with accurate and complete information. The professional staff at the facility have many years of experience to provide their patients with the most innovative and advanced treatments possible. The Providers focus on a comprehensive and Integrative treatment plan.
Gastro Center of Maryland is currently welcoming new patients, call or book an appointment online today!
Mrs. Monica Lovins, is a Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner who has been in health care for the last 40 years, advancing her career as a registered nurse in the ICU, Educator in the ICU as well as teaching at Catholic University of America while attaining her master’s in science with a GPA of 3.89, from Felician University, Lodi, New Jersey. She has received multiple nursing award to include excellence and expertise in multiple nursing modalities.
Monica joined Gastro Center of Maryland in 2017 after many years at John’s Hospital Bayview in the Department of Surgery, Bariatric Department. Her mission to treat all gastrointestinal diseases and facilitate, best outcomes for patients who suffer from chronic gastrointestinal diseases.
When off Monica enjoys quilting as well as spending time with family and friends.
You are the reason we are here. Our goal is to help you feel better mentally, physically and spiritually. Our primary tools are listening to you sensitively, examining you carefully and then discussing with you thoroughly, our opinions and your options. We see health care as both a science and an art. There is rarely one right answer, and one size almost never fits all. When it comes to your health we will incorporate highly accurate diagnostic laboratories and advance imaging studies with our medical expertise. We will derive diagnoses and treat appropriately as well as make a referral to our affiliated specialist. We will be attentive to your specific needs, concerns and fears. We see you each as special individuals and not merely as people with high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, obesity or high cholesterol. We see ourselves as your primary care providers, health care advisers, educators, and teammates. Patients that take an active role in their health care generally do better.
“I was seen in a timely manner and the experience overall was pleasant. Dr. Welsh was very kind and attentive. She gave gave me her undivided attention and I felt heard.”
Dr. Jean Welsh, MD
Family Physician
12162 Tech Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
4.84(234)
5.0
(7)
Dr. Zivago Bunting, DNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 12.0 mi
5.0(7)
12301 Old Columbia Drive
Suite 104
Silver Spring, MD 20904
For over 10 years, I have been combining conventional and innovative methods to modern medicine in order to attain unbelievable healing results for my patients. Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am able to deliver high-quality care that utilizes the most advancement in medicine. I am particularly interested in health prevention, creating access and delivery of care that is cost-effective and appropriate for the individual.
I graduated in 2009 with honors, where I completed my clinical training in Family Medicine. I am a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. I was also a clinical faculty at DeSales University for 5 where I had the privilege of helping to mentor the next generation of nurse practitioners.
“He was very knowledgeable and commented on every medicine my husband was currently taking. He took him off medication that was not needed and explained the reason my husband really did not need to continue to use in language I understood. He was kind and professional. I enjoyed speaking to him.”
For over 10 years, I have been combining conventional and innovative methods to modern medicine in order to attain unbelievable healing results for my patients. Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am able to deliver high-quality care that utilizes the most advancement in medicine. I am particularly interested in health prevention, creating access and delivery of care that is cost-effective and appropriate for the individual.
I graduated in 2009 with honors, where I completed my clinical training in Family Medicine. I am a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. I was also a clinical faculty at DeSales University for 5 where I had the privilege of helping to mentor the next generation of nurse practitioners.
“He was very knowledgeable and commented on every medicine my husband was currently taking. He took him off medication that was not needed and explained the reason my husband really did not need to continue to use in language I understood. He was kind and professional. I enjoyed speaking to him.”
Tavershima Asom, MSN, RN, NP-C
Family Physician
4010 Buckingham Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
5.0(85)
4.97
(68)
Ms. Shannon Martin, FNP-C
Family Physician 12.6 mi
