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.
Mahadevappa Hunasikatti, MD, FCCP, is a board-certified pulmonary care, critical care, and sleep medicine specialist at Sleep Services of Maryland LLC. He provides high-quality sleep medicine to people of all ages in Germantown, Maryland.
Dr. Hunasikatti grew up in India. He began his career pursuits at the Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (formerly Government Medical College) in Ballari, Karnataka, India, earning his medical degree. He then completed a psychiatry residency at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bangalore.
In 1989, Dr. Hunasikatti moved to the United States. Before entering private practice, he completed a psychiatry internship, an internal medicine internship, and residency at the University of Toledo Health Science Campus in Ohio (formerly the Medical College of Ohio, Toledo) and a medicine-pediatrics internship at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan.
These experiences inspired Dr. Hunasikatti to pursue specialty training. He completed a critical care medicine fellowship at Shock Trauma | University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore and a pulmonary medicine fellowship at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital (formerly Sinai Hospital Wayne State University) in Detroit, Michigan.
Dr. Hunasikatti has served in various roles throughout his career, including hospitalist, sleep medicine physician, and medical director. He diagnoses and treats most sleep-related health problems but has a special interest in sleep apnea, workplace fatigue, and restless legs syndrome.
Dr. Hunasikatti enjoys attending medical conferences, contributing to scientific journals, and speaking at sleep symposiums. He welcomes anyone experiencing insomnia or other sleep problems to Sleep Services of Maryland LLC today.
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.
“DrArun is an excellent physician and very knowledgeable. She shows that she cares about the good health of her patients. I have been seeing her for a year now. I would recommend her to my family and friends. ”
Dr. Anuradha Arun, MD
Internist
10750 Columbia Pike
Suite 320
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Oyije Susannah Iheagwara, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology. She practices at Metro Renal Associates in Washington, DC.
Dr. Iheagwara completed a nephrology fellowship at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC and has a Master's in clinical and translation research from Georgetown University.
Dr. Iheagwara is a member of several professional societies and is certified as Hypertension Specialist by the American Society of Hypertension.
Before joining Metro renal Associates in 2022, she worked in academia for several years, where she assisted with the teaching of medical students and residents in training at Howard University. She now returns to private practice bringing her cutting-edge nephrology knowledge and wonderful bedside manner to help kidney disease patients in the DC Metro area. Her clinical interests include the management of chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte disorders.
Dr. Iheagwara is passionate about the care she provides and believes optimal healthcare involves a partnership between the patient and the provider. She strives to educate her patients about their disease conditions fully.
She is married and has three children. She enjoys reading, writing poetry, listening to audiobooks, and working out in her free time.
“The staff was professional and efficient. Dr. Iheagwara was very pleasant and professional. She explained my lab work in details that I could understand, which was helpful to me and made me feel at ease. I would recommend this practice to anyone. They make you feel valued.”
Dr Oyije Iheagwara, MD
Nephrologist
106 Irving Street N.W.
2500 North
Washington, DC 20010
4.5(2)
5.0
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Dr. Kevin Griffiths, MD
Internist 17.9 mi
5.0(9)
106 Irving Street N.W.
2500 North
Washington, DC 20010
Kevin Griffiths, MD, is board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University before earning his medical degree and masters in public health and health policy and administration at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Griffiths then completed his internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship training at the same institution.
Currently, he is a partner at Metro Renal Associates in Washington, DC. Dr. Griffiths manages patients that have developed chronic kidney disease and have to perform in-center hemodialysis and specializes in treating kidney disease patients who prefer home dialysis. Additionally, he has experience treating renal transplant patients, difficult to control hypertension, as well as helping patients who suffer from renal stones, lupus, and polycystic kidney disease.
Dr. Griffiths is the medical director at Fresenius Kidney Care Southeast DC and Fresenius Kidney Care Southeast Washington. As the medical director for both facilities, he oversees the care and safety of over 160 dialysis patients.
As a leading voice in his field, Dr. Griffiths gives lectures and seminars on the benefits of home hemodialysis, and his clinical acumen has led to numerous awards. He’s also a fellow with the American Society of Nephrology.
Dr. Griffiths has been recognized as one of “America’s Top Physicians” in nephrology for the years 2009-2013 by the Consumer Research Council of America. For the year 2012, Dr. Griffiths was selected as one of the “Leading Physicians of the World” in the field of nephrology. He was also selected as one of the “Top 10 Nephrologist” by the American Registry.
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.
Kevin Griffiths, MD, is board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University before earning his medical degree and masters in public health and health policy and administration at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Griffiths then completed his internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship training at the same institution.
Currently, he is a partner at Metro Renal Associates in Washington, DC. Dr. Griffiths manages patients that have developed chronic kidney disease and have to perform in-center hemodialysis and specializes in treating kidney disease patients who prefer home dialysis. Additionally, he has experience treating renal transplant patients, difficult to control hypertension, as well as helping patients who suffer from renal stones, lupus, and polycystic kidney disease.
Dr. Griffiths is the medical director at Fresenius Kidney Care Southeast DC and Fresenius Kidney Care Southeast Washington. As the medical director for both facilities, he oversees the care and safety of over 160 dialysis patients.
As a leading voice in his field, Dr. Griffiths gives lectures and seminars on the benefits of home hemodialysis, and his clinical acumen has led to numerous awards. He’s also a fellow with the American Society of Nephrology.
Dr. Griffiths has been recognized as one of “America’s Top Physicians” in nephrology for the years 2009-2013 by the Consumer Research Council of America. For the year 2012, Dr. Griffiths was selected as one of the “Leading Physicians of the World” in the field of nephrology. He was also selected as one of the “Top 10 Nephrologist” by the American Registry.
Oyije Susannah Iheagwara, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology. She practices at Metro Renal Associates in Washington, DC.
Dr. Iheagwara completed a nephrology fellowship at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC and has a Master's in clinical and translation research from Georgetown University.
Dr. Iheagwara is a member of several professional societies and is certified as Hypertension Specialist by the American Society of Hypertension.
Before joining Metro renal Associates in 2022, she worked in academia for several years, where she assisted with the teaching of medical students and residents in training at Howard University. She now returns to private practice bringing her cutting-edge nephrology knowledge and wonderful bedside manner to help kidney disease patients in the DC Metro area. Her clinical interests include the management of chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte disorders.
Dr. Iheagwara is passionate about the care she provides and believes optimal healthcare involves a partnership between the patient and the provider. She strives to educate her patients about their disease conditions fully.
She is married and has three children. She enjoys reading, writing poetry, listening to audiobooks, and working out in her free time.
“The staff was professional and efficient. Dr. Iheagwara was very pleasant and professional. She explained my lab work in details that I could understand, which was helpful to me and made me feel at ease. I would recommend this practice to anyone. They make you feel valued.”
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.
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.
Dr. Kadie E. Leach has been an internist in the metropolitan area of Washington, DC over the last 30 years.
She graduated from medical school at the University of the West Indies which practices holistic approach to medicine and preventive approach as done in England.
She did her internal medicine residence at Prince Georges Hospital which was then an affiliate program of the University of Maryland.
On completing the residency she took the position of medical director of the emergency services of Calvert Memorial Hospital in 1983.
She worked in emergency medicine until the mid 90s where she worked in several ERs in the metropolitan area, namely Prince Georges Hospital and Trauma Center, Bowie Health Center and Patuxent Naval Emergency room.
She settled in practice in the Lanham area of Maryland in 1985.
She has been affiliated with the admissions staff of Prince Georges Hospital, Washington Hospital Center (Medstar), and Doctors Community Hospital. She was one of the physicians providing hospice care services for Prince Georges County for three years until 2013.
Dr. Leach has been part of the teaching staff for the nurse practitioner program at Georgetown University until the present time.
She had been a past member of the review and credentials committee at Doctors Community Hospital.
Dr. Leach has developed a holistic approach to care for patients emphasizing lifestyle changes, diet and exercise for overall health of the community she serves. She thinks of health as a healthy lifestyle and creating an atmosphere to make disease only a temporary situation as much as possible.
“Comfortable
Relaxed
Friendly
Professional
Attentive
Great energy
Dr Leach has taken excellent care of me for over 20 years. I looked for and found a doctor who has a wholistic approach coupled with modern medicine. It’s not medicine first! She coaches and encourages me through my wellness journey. So thank you Dr Leach for all you have done and continue to do for me!”
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.
Yetunde Sannoh, MD, is a board-certified internist with over a decade of industry experience and the primary care provider at Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic.
Dr. Sannoh provides outstanding primary care, chronic disease management, medical weight loss, and aesthetics solutions to adults in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, and Prince George’s County.
Early in her career, Dr. Sannoh focused on hospital medicine, where she encountered many patients who could have avoided hospitalization with better outpatient care. This life experience directed her personal and career paths, and she became devoted to providing high-quality outpatient care.
She is also passionate about addiction medicine and is committed to helping patients with substance use disorder take back control of their lives, improving their health and relationships.
Dr. Sannoh currently partners with patients in her Upper Marlboro and Waldorf, Maryland offices. She works closely with each individual, helping patients reach their goals and maintain optimal health and wellness.
Whether you have questions about services, want to schedule a consultation, or are simply curious about how Dr. Sannoh can help you achieve your wellness goals, she is here for you.
Call Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic to schedule a visit, or request an appointment online today.
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. 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.