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Veronica Kwegyir-Afful DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a highly experienced board-certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in family medicine, military/veteran health, and psychiatric medication management, including substance use disorders. She sees patients at KAVN Health, located in Columbia, Maryland. 

Veronica is a compassionate and understanding provider who excels in developing personalized treatment plans for patients with chronic medical and psychiatric conditions. She has exceptional skills as an assertive listener and communicator, making her an effective mental health worker. Her passion for helping active-duty military members/families and veterans with mental health needs led her to pursue a second certification as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Veronica holds a doctorate degree from the University of New Hampshire, a post-graduate certificate in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Liberty University, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a family nurse practitioner, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Walden University.

When she is not working, Veronica enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, reading, and watching movies.

Dr. Zaidi is a proud mother and caring physician who enjoys listening to her patients and providing the best care.

About Dr. Hussaini

   

In 2019, internist Azra Hussaini, MD, FACP, opened The Doc’s Here, offering telemedicine and house calls to patients. As of 2022, she is also offering in-office visits. The hope of Dr. Hussaini is to provide more accessible, patient-centered primary care to patients in Maryland, with a recent expansion to telemedicine in New York and Virginia as well. Dr. Hussaini welcomes all patients to her practice, no matter their beliefs, religions, cultures, sexuality, or backgrounds. For patients that do not have health care, she will find a way to help them.

Dr. Hussaini decided to run her practice by trying to walk in her patient’s shoes. This means she sees her patients in an unhurried fashion, and as many times it takes to satisfy their concerns. Rather than spending the average six minutes with a patient, she spends a full hour, if needed, speaking to them and addressing their needs. Additionally, she only asks patients to pay what they can afford. This vision was shaped by her training, in which she worked with patients from diverse age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds.

In 1990, Dr. Hussaini finished her medical education at the Dow University of Health Sciences in Pakistan. Afterward, she moved to the United States to pursue a residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai’s Elmhurst Hospital Center. She went on to complete a fellowship in geriatrics at the Case Western Reserve University Hospitals of Cleveland & Foleys' Elder Health Center. In 1997, she moved to Baltimore with her family and received her board certification in internal medicine.

Having trained in Pakistan and the US, Dr. Hussaini considers herself an energetic, adaptable, and culturally sensitive practitioner. In her practice, she enjoys opportunities to work as an individual or in a team to address patient needs, from wellness exams to chronic care management and mental health evaluations.

Dr. Hussaini wants to make it as easy as possible for all patients to receive compassionate, personalized, wholesome care at any time of day. She will come to you and make you feel better. She wants to be your advocate and help you feel your best. She also offers telehealth appointments for patients who prefer virtual consultations.

To learn more about Dr. Hussaini’s inclusive, personable medicine, do not hesitate to call or book an appointment online.

Dr. Bryant is a seasoned board-certified internal medicine physician with experience serving patients throughout the greater Baltimore-D.C. metro area for over 20 years. Dr. Bryant earned her medical degree from Pennsylvania State University’s Milton S. Hershey School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine Residency Program at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. She began her career as an internal medicine provider at a multispecialty practice in Kinston, North Carolina before returning to her home state of Maryland. Prior to joining Harmony Health, Dr. Bryant worked in private practice in Bowie, MD. There’s a special place in Dr. Bryant’s heart for serving underprivileged and underserved communities as well as providing care to senior citizens. Her expertise and special interests include preventive medicine measures such as mammograms, DEXA scans, colonoscopies, and PSA screenings.

Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care in Lanham, Maryland, is a full-service clinic and medical testing facility offering primary care services and immediate medical treatment to people in Maryland and Washington, DC. 

Sherif Hassan, MD, and his colleagues at Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care take expert care of patients' medical needs, including men’s and women’s health, preventive care services such as immunizations and screening, and chronic disease management.

Dr. Hassan has 30 years of experience in internal medicine, having earned his medical degree from Cairo University Faculty of Medicine in Egypt in 1988. Dr. Hassan underwent postgraduate training at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC.

As an internist, Dr. Hassan has the skills to accurately diagnose and effectively treat a broad spectrum of adult diseases. He’s known for his patience and understanding, the concise explanation he gives patients regarding their health issues, and his approach to treatment.

Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care treats patients with long-term health problems and acute care needs. The practice has on-site lab services provided by Quest Diagnostics™ and an auto accident clinic for patients who suffer injuries in vehicle collisions. 

Patients have the option of walk-in visits for urgent care and a choice of telehealth or in-person appointments.

Dr. Hassan offers pre-employment and routine annual physicals and is an authorized provider of immigration physicals. Patients benefit from specialist services like sleep studies, preoperative clearances, and convenient access to diagnostics, including echocardiography for assessing heart health. 

Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care also provides patients with information and resources that help them maintain optimum health.

To find out more about the exceptional care Dr. Hassan and his colleagues provide, call Maryland Primary Care and Urgent Care today or book an appointment online. 

Anuradha Arun, MD, opened PrimeCare Medicine in Silver Springs, Maryland, in 2004 so she could provide health care with compassion. Dr. Arun believes in the importance of building a relationship with each and every one of her patients as it helps establish trust, which improves patient care. Appointments at PrimeCare Medicine aren’t rushed, so Dr. Arun has the time to listen to patient needs and conduct thorough and detailed examinations. 

PrimeCare Medicine is focused on making sure patients get the care they need and deserve, beginning with prevention followed by medical management or cure. Areas of specialty include diabetes, hypertension, gout, lupus, and fibromyalgia. Dr. Arun also offers a medical weight-loss program to help those struggling to lose the weight. For convenience, same day appointments are available, as well as an on-site lab for bloodwork.

Dr. Arun received her medical degree from Annamalai University in India then completed her internal medicine residency at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Arun completed coursework to become a Certified Medical Director from the American Medical Directors Association (AMDA).

 

Dr. Arun's Areas of specialty include Areas of specialty include diabetes, hypertension, back pain, fibromyalgia, cough and acute infections.  Dr. Arun also offers a medical weight-loss program to help those struggling to lose the weight. For convenience, same day appointments are available, as well as an on-site lab for bloodwork.

For compassionate, non-judgmental care from a team focused on patient health, call PrimeCare Medicine or schedule an appointment online.

I am a Nurse Practitioner with several skills in many areas of medicine. Internal medicine, infectious disease, and addiction medicine are my area of passion. I used active listening and compassion to interact with my potential patients. My patient's health is my concern, and I strive to ensure comfort after their appointment.

Eric Aigbedion, MD, is the medical director at A Plus Medical in Takoma Park, Maryland. Dr. Aigbedion is a board-certified internal medicine specialist with extensive experience treating acute conditions and chronic illnesses alike. He strives to help patients become active participants in their care, educating them about their health and the treatments available to them.

Dr. Aigbedion graduated with his medical degree from the Lagos State University College of Medicine in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1987. He then moved to Brooklyn, New York, to complete his medical residency at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center. There, he held the position of chief resident. Since then, he has enjoyed over two decades of providing emergency and internal medicine care. 

At A Plus Medical, Dr. Aigbedion serves adults aged 18 and older from Takoma Park, Silver Spring, and Hyattsville, Maryland. He provides advanced diagnostic testing like electrocardiograms (EKGs), bloodwork, skin scratch allergy testing, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, and more to gather as much information as possible before creating individualized treatment plans for his patients. 

Using a collaborative approach with other specialists and providers, Dr. Aigbedion frequently sees patients for hypertension, allergies, asthma, diabetes, arthritis, and more. He is also a designated civil surgeon and can provide immigration exams to men and women who are on track to becoming US citizens. He has a keen talent for helping his patients understand their health and improve it with preventive and proactive care.

He comes from a family of scientists, researchers and pharmacists. He has extensive experience in treating hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases, asthma, emphysema, smoking cessation, weight loss , hyperlipidemia, osteoporosis, preventive care, skin conditions and cosmetics.

About Dr. Bolling

Dr. Kimberly L. Bolling is a native of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. She excelled at James Madison University where she completed her undergraduate studies majoring in Biology/Pre-Medicine. She successfully obtained her medical degree and completed her internship/residency training at the prestigious University of Maryland in Baltimore in 2001. She became Board Certified in Internal Medicine also in 2001. She is the sole owner of her medical practice called Metropolitan Medical Group, located in Bowie, MD, which is a state of the art medical facility which focuses on delivering high quality individualized care, since 2004.

Her clinical exposure has expanded a wide spectrum of clinical entities from dealing with the management of diabetes, to hypertension, congestive heart failure, and various autoimmune disorders. Her areas of special interest include the above and dealing with the issues of obesity and its clinical impact on various healthcare related issues. Dr. Bolling's philosophy is aimed to help emphasize the importance of promoting a lifelong commitment to a healthier way of living.

Dr. Bolling has dedicated her life to volunteerism, not only locally but abroad as well. She has completed medical missionary trips to Kenya, and Guyana. The medical clinics were able to deliver healthcare and medicine to thousands of patients while also worshipping with fellow Christians. She was also part of the initiative called Shoes for Salawa, in Kenya. This project delivered gently used shoes to those in need abroad.

She has started a nonprofit organization called HUGS,LLC, Helping the Underserved Get Financial Assistance for Seniors. Its mission is designed to help reduce financial barriers for seniors. The aim is to help facilitate and allocate money not otherwise available to seniors related to health care costs such as payment for prescriptions and other medically related costs. The endpoint is to improve the overall quality of life for seniors thru compliance, essentially reducing barriers to healthcare.

She is also a member of the Community Outreach Committee of the Bowie of the City Council. She also has a second business dedicated to losing and maintaining successful weight loss for life called A Why Weight Loss Medical Center. She is affiliated with Anne Arundel Medical Center. She has been recently asked to serve on one of their Boards and has accepted. She is married to a wonderful husband and although she does not have any children, her patients are her extended family. She has been a faithful and obedient member of the First Baptist Church of Glenarden since the 1990s.

A board-certified internist, Dr. Kathleen Farrell has a passion for improving the lives of men, women, and teens through better health and aesthetics. She founded Laser Lisse to bring state-of-the-art, medical-grade aesthetic and cosmetic services to the Gaithersburg, Maryland, area.

Dr. Farrell completed her undergraduate degree at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. At Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, she earned her MD degree and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She completed an internship and residency in internal medicine with a special focus on primary care and dermatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, in Boston.

After marrying a fellow Georgetown School of Medicine graduate, Dr. Farrell worked as an internist at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, Minnesota, for one year.

In addition to heading Laser Lisse, Dr. Farrell practices outpatient medicine with her father and two sisters at Frekko Primary Care in Gaithersburg, Maryland. She is on staff at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and is a member of the Montgomery County Medical Society, MedChi, and Georgetown Clinical Society.

Dr. Farrell was chosen as a “Top Doc” in Washingtonian and Consumers’ Checkbook magazines. She was also named a “Rising Star” in Super Doctors magazine. In her spare time, Dr. Farrell loves tennis, yoga, and playing sports and engaging in other activities with her husband and three children.