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.
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 17.3 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
1812 Briggs Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
5.0(85)
4.5
(4)
Ms. Sandra Wittholz, CRNP OBGYN
Nurse Practitioner 18.5 mi
4.5(4)
504 East Ridgeville Boulevard
Suite 108
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Sandra Wittholz is a native of Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland, Canada. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing, with honors from the University of Kentucky and her Masters of Science in Nursing with a major in Women's Health from the University of Cincinnati. In 2002 she was awarded her Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate from NCC; she was then licensed as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner- OB/GYN through the Maryland Board of Nursing in 2003 when site relocated to the state.
With over twenty years nursing experience, she has focused on Women's Health since 1997. Her previous work experience includes a position at Howard County General Hospital where she was a labor and delivery nurse. She is a member of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health.
Sandra is an avid runner enjoying everything from 5k’s to full and half marathons. She and her husband, Mark, are the proud and busy parents of two children.
“Overall good experience. The front desk staff were friendly. My nurses Lexi and Juliet were great. Dr Lee seemed very knowledgeable. I was seen in a timely matter and felt that the whole process went well.”
Ms. Sandra Wittholz, CRNP OBGYN
Nurse Practitioner
504 East Ridgeville Boulevard
Suite 108
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Alyssa Larimore, CRNP is a certified registered Nurse Practitioner specializing in women's health. She received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree from the University of Maryland School of Nursing in 2001. She is a certified Nurse Practitioner in Women's Health through the University of Maryland School of Nursing and the National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing. Alyssa is a busy mother of three young children. She loves spending time with her family and still manages to exercise regularly. As a native of Maryland, Alyssa is a Ravens and Terps fan and enjoys attending their games.
“Overall good experience. The front desk staff were friendly. My nurses Lexi and Juliet were great. Dr Lee seemed very knowledgeable. I was seen in a timely matter and felt that the whole process went well.”
Ms. Alyssa Larimore, MS, CRNP, RN
Nurse Practitioner
504 East Ridgeville Boulevard
Suite 108
Mount Airy, MD 21771
4.5(6)
4.66
(6)
Ms. Leah Oxendine
Family Nurse Practitioner 18.5 mi
4.66(6)
504 East Ridgeville Boulevard
Suite 108
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Leah is a family nurse practitioner with clinical experience in women’s health and pediatrics. Most recently Leah worked at an outpatient pediatric facility in Loudoun County VA. Leah received a Masters of Science in the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Shenandoah University in 2013. Leah received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Shepherd University in 2006. Leah was a labor and delivery nurse at Fredrick Memorial Hospital from 2006-2013. In her spare time, Leah enjoys recreational running and spending time with her family.
“Overall good experience. The front desk staff were friendly. My nurses Lexi and Juliet were great. Dr Lee seemed very knowledgeable. I was seen in a timely matter and felt that the whole process went well.”
Ms. Leah Oxendine
Nurse Practitioner
504 East Ridgeville Boulevard
Suite 108
Mount Airy, MD 21771
4.66(6)
4.5
(4)
Selamawit Abegaz
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner 18.5 mi
4.5(4)
504 East Ridgeville Boulevard
Suite 108
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Selamawit Abegaz, MS, CRNP, WHNP-BC, joined Frederick's Capital Women's Care team in 2024. Her healthcare career began after graduating from Montgomery College in 2017 with an Associate Degree in Nursing. While working as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a high-risk perinatal center at Holy Cross Hospital, Selamawit continued her education and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland in 2020. Her deep compassion for improving women's health and commitment to promoting equity and inclusivity within the healthcare system motivated her to pursue a Master's degree in the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Program at Georgetown University, which she completed in 2024. With extensive experience caring for high-risk obstetric patients, Selamawit has honed the ability to build therapeutic relationships with patients from diverse communities. The rigorous WHNP program at Georgetown University further equipped her to deliver high-quality, evidence-based healthcare.
Selamawit is a dedicated advocate for equal access to exceptional care. Her mission is to ensure everyone receives the highest standard of evidence-based care regardless of their background or circumstances. This commitment reflects her core belief that high-quality healthcare is a fundamental right for all, inspiring hope for a more equitable future.
Dr. Selanawit speaks Amharic fluently
When not working, Selamawit enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, and traveling.
“Overall good experience. The front desk staff were friendly. My nurses Lexi and Juliet were great. Dr Lee seemed very knowledgeable. I was seen in a timely matter and felt that the whole process went well.”
Selamawit Abegaz
Nurse Practitioner
504 East Ridgeville Boulevard
Suite 108
Mount Airy, MD 21771
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
3816 Ridge Road
Westminster, MD 21157
5.0(85)
Mrs. Augusta Jalloh, Nurse Practitioner
Family Physician 18.6 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.”
Capital City Primary and Immediate Care’s approach to family medicine gives you the flexibility to focus on your health when it works for you. Fernando Porter, MD, and the attentive care team partner with you to support your day-to-day health and self-care routines, at the office location in Silver Spring, Maryland. When you’re sick and need care, the team is standing by around the clock. They will be available to you 24/7 virtually or in-person during routine office hours with providers that can help get you on track. They’ll take the hassle and guesswork out of feeling better.
When you need to manage urgent, preventive, or chronic health conditions, we try our very best to make it easy and are there for you at the touch of a button. From healthy eating to vaccinations and preventive physical exams, we provide trusted health care solutions that are driven by compassion, integration of technology, and use of the most up-to-date, evidence-based information.
Capital City Primary and Immediate Care is a proud member of Privia Medical Group - a physician-led, multi-specialty, national medical group.
To make an appointment, call Capital City Primary and Immediate Care or book an appointment online today.
“Dr. Porter is exceptional.He is attentive and most of all very knowledgeable. His staff is the same way also friendly. I was glad I had gone to see him.”