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.
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.
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.
“I feel as though I have a partner with Ms. Shannon in my health care. She educates, listens, and is compassionate. I feel as though I am talking with a friend and am in good hands on my journey for preventive care.”
Dr. Afsane Haddad has been practicing cardiology in Northern Virginia and serving the Washington DC Metropolitan Area for over 25 years. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, College Park. She finished medical school, residency, and Cardiovascular Fellowship at Georgetown University. She currently holds a certificate from the American Board of Cardiovascular Disease. McLean Cardiology has a highly professional and trained staff who will assist you in every way, from handling paperwork and insurance-related issues to prepping you for visits. We provide a professional and caring environment to make you feel as comfortable as possible.
Our interest is to be a help guide our patients experiencing complex cardiac issues. Your heart is not an isolated organ. We recognized from early on, that in order to achieve the best possible outcome, we needed to fully grasp our patients’ entire interacting medical issues.
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.
“David is amazing! He is smart and caring and thoughtful. Made me feel like my symptoms and overall health mattered. He didn’t dismiss my symptoms. He figured out what I needed and then executed the plan. My thyroid levels and sex hormone levels are now good and I’m feeling about 75% back to normal. Thank You to David and the entire WLV team! You changed my life and helped me through my Hashimotos diagnosis. ”
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.
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