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.
Dabo Xu, MD, is a board-certified physician in gastroenterology, hepatology, and internal medicine at the Gastro Center of Maryland, with locations in Annapolis, Columbia, Olney, Riverdale, Timonium and Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Dr. Xu treats a wide variety of conditions at the practice, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, colon cancer, liver disease, and other gastrointestinal conditions.
Dr. Xu completed his medical residency at St. Agnes Hospital, as well as a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Michigan. He has conducted clinical and translational research on several topics, such as GERD, intestinal inflammation, liver diseases and cancers, and gastrointestinal pharmacology.His works were published in the most prestigious gastroenterology journals and presented at national and international medical conferences.
He has more than 20 years of clinical experience in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Xu has a special interest in preventive care, often working alongside patients to prevent disease and improve their quality of life through precise and effective personalized treatments.
With a passion and dedication to patient experiences, Dr. Xu believes it’s important to build relationships with those in his care and enjoys helping patients find better health and wellness.
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.
Dabo Xu, MD, is a board-certified physician in gastroenterology, hepatology, and internal medicine at the Gastro Center of Maryland, with locations in Annapolis, Columbia, Olney, Riverdale, Timonium and Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Dr. Xu treats a wide variety of conditions at the practice, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, colon cancer, liver disease, and other gastrointestinal conditions.
Dr. Xu completed his medical residency at St. Agnes Hospital, as well as a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Michigan. He has conducted clinical and translational research on several topics, such as GERD, intestinal inflammation, liver diseases and cancers, and gastrointestinal pharmacology.His works were published in the most prestigious gastroenterology journals and presented at national and international medical conferences.
He has more than 20 years of clinical experience in gastroenterology and hepatology. Dr. Xu has a special interest in preventive care, often working alongside patients to prevent disease and improve their quality of life through precise and effective personalized treatments.
With a passion and dedication to patient experiences, Dr. Xu believes it’s important to build relationships with those in his care and enjoys helping patients find better health and wellness.
At Eze Health in Waldorf, Maryland, Chinyere Eze and her team are committed to providing high-quality holistic healthcare. The philosophy of the practice is to work in partnership with patients to support healthy choices and provide high-quality, customized health care to improve your overall well-being.
This unique practice offers preventive health practices to help you lead a healthier life, including health screenings, physical exams, women’s health services, and weight loss support. The team also offers innovative cosmetic treatments like SculpSure® laser body contouring and TempSure™ Envi radiofrequency skin tightening to help you look as good as you feel.
Chinyere Eze is the owner and CEO of Eze Health Center. She’s a certified health consultant with several degrees in health sciences, including a master’s degree in osteopathic medicine. She leads a team of dedicated health professionals that includes Sepideh Dadras, MD, and Jeffery Mazique, MD. Every member of the Eze Health Center team is focused on delivering high-quality patient care to help you lead your healthiest and best life.
The medical team believes in creating a partnership with you to work together to improve your health. They offer holistic health care and integrative medical approaches to improve your overall well-being, instead of focusing on alleviating symptoms and disease management. They want to encourage and support you to take care of your whole being and make healthy choices.
In addition, Eze Health Center is recognized as the highest rated weight loss center for patient satisfaction and services in Southern Maryland. Fast becoming the place to go for non-surgical weight loss solutions, Eze Health Center recently featured their first patient to lose over 100 lbs on the Eze Wellness & Weight Loss program. This patient, Lawrence Pugh, filmed a testimonial of his weight loss journey at Eze Health Center that can be found on their Eze Health Center YouTube page. In June 2017 Ms. Eze partnered with Legere Pharmaceuticals to develop an all-natural weight loss supplement, the EZE Crave Control Capsules which has helped many patient successfully lose weight. Eze Health Center was also featured in the September 2017 edition of Southern Maryland Your Health Magazine and recognized as one of the TOP Medical Weight Loss centers in Southern Maryland. Also, in October 2017, Eze Health Center expanded services to include SculpSure, the latest technology in non-invasive fat reduction and in 2018 TempSure Envi, a highly advanced skin tightening and cellulite reducing treatment. Eze Health Center is already being recognized as among the top healthcare facilities to offer this level of Medical Aesthetics in the region with remarkable patient results!
The experts at Eze Health Center don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to health management. If you want personalized attention, clear communication, and customized advice and support, call to schedule an appointment today. Ms. Eze and her gifted team are welcoming new patients and accept most major forms of insurance.
Niala Saeed, PA-C is a nationally board physician assistant with 16 years of experience in primary care and occupational health. She is originally from Petersburg, WV. She completed her bachelor’s in health sciences in 2005 and received a master’s in physician assistant studies from Alderson Broaddus in 2006.
After graduating, she worked in the city of Winchester, VA for 5 years after which she moved to California and continued to practice primary care for 11 years. She enjoys focusing on women’s health, diabetes management, and behavioral health. Patient education with an emphasis on preventative health is at the core of her clinical practice.
Niala is also an NRCME certified medical examiner, giving her the ability to perform DOT physicals. Niala recently moved with her family back to Virginia from California. She is excited to return and serve the patients of Washington Internal Medicine. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and her pet cat.
Gowri Kularatna, MD, specializes in gastroenterology at GI Associates of Maryland in Waldorf, Maryland. She has years of experience in the medical field and uses her knowledge to diagnose and treat patients.
Dr. Kularatna attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, obtaining her bachelor’s degree in biology. She then received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.
Dr. Kularatna completed her internal medicine residency at Boston Medical Center in Massachusetts and a gastroenterology fellowship at The Barnes-Jewish Hospital through Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Kularatna is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. She is also a professional member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterology Association.
At GI Associates of Maryland in Waldorf, Dr. Kularatna works closely with patients to ensure she provides expert care. She has a comfortable office setting and takes an evidence-based approach to treat her patients.
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.
Family physician Nicholas Tavani, MD, PhD, leads the team at Battlefield Family Medicine & Weight Management. Having served the local residents of Manassas, Virginia, for over two decades, Dr. Tavani and the team take a compassionate approach to care and promote healthy lifestyles to patients and their families.
Dr. Tavani earned his Bachelor of Science at the Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, in 1974. Dr. Tavani recieved his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He then completed his internship in family medicine at Providence Hospital through Georgetown University, followed by his residency in family medicine at the University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly. Dr. Tavani later obtained his PhD in Biophysics and Physiology at Georgetown University in 1984.
At Battlefield Family Medicine & Weight Management, Dr. Tavani and the staff are passionate about medicine and helping patients get top-of-the-line care. Patients have access to acute care services, including same-day appointments for sick visits, urinary tract infections, and other pains and strains. The team also offers expert chronic disease management plans for diabetes, hypertension, respiratory conditions, and sleep problems. In addition, the practice boasts a superior weight loss program that provides both in-person and online options.
To learn how you can take control of your health, call Battlefield Family Medicine & Weight Management or book an appointment online today.
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.
David Bauder, PA-C, brings over 26 years of diverse medical experience to his role as the Assistant Medical Director and co-founder of Weight Loss and Vitality, located in Manassas, Alexandria, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Gaithersburg, Maryland. As a certified physician assistant, David is dedicated to helping patients enhance their physical and mental health for an improved quality of life.
After earning his physician assistant degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, David further advanced his expertise by completing a graduate program in physician assistant studies at the University of Nebraska Health Science Center in Omaha.
Throughout his career, David has honed his skills across multiple medical disciplines, including podiatry, family medicine, emergency medicine, general surgery, urgent care, and functional medicine. His breadth of experience is complemented by his distinguished 27-year service in the United States Army, including three combat tours in Southwest Asia. In the Army, he not only served in various clinical capacities but also took on leadership roles, such as the Executive Officer of the Army Medical Specialist Corps at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and a strategic advisor at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia.
David's passion for health extends beyond his professional life. An avid cyclist, he has dedicated over a decade to competitive cycling, participating in national events. This personal commitment to fitness and wellness echoes in his advocacy for a healthy lifestyle, inspiring and enabling countless patients to reclaim their vitality and self-confidence.
With a life dedicated to health, fitness, and service, David Bauder continues to be a pivotal figure in guiding individuals towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
“Very professional and educational! I was very happily surprised that in addition to medical solutions there was actual education on weight loss and how the medication works. I feel empowered and confident to reach my goals. ”
Mr. David Bauder, PA-C
Physician Assistant
7543 Presidential Lane
Unit 33-G
Manassas, VA 20109
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.
“Dr. Alykhan is one of the BEST doctors I’ve ever seen. He really cares, and he demonstrates his care by taking the time to really listen to questions and concerns. He’s incredibly thorough, and thoughtful. He’s helped me in so many ways, and my quality of life is so much better because of him. He also has a wonderful staff of nurses who are kind, compassionate, and very helpful. I absolutely recommend this practice to everyone, and I’m so grateful to Dr. Alykhan and all of the nurses! ”
