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Linda Coleman, MD, is a physician specializing in preventive, routine, and acute care exams, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), medically supervised weight loss, and allergy testing and treatment. Dr. Coleman is part of the compassionate team at Coleman Primary Care, serving the residents of Northern Virginia and the greater Washington, D.C., area at their office in Sterling, Virginia.

After obtaining her undergraduate degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, Dr. Coleman continued her education at the Ohio State University School of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio, earning her medical degree in 1984.

With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Coleman has developed a comprehensive care model focusing on the total patient, not just their symptoms. She has a genuine interest in life events and how those events impact the health of her patients. Diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), and women’s health are special interests of Dr. Coleman. It’s her innovative treatment modalities that have led to Dr. Colman being voted one of America’s Top Doctors as well as receiving the Patients’ Choice Award. 

When she’s not seeing patients, Dr. Coleman remains active within the community by participating in several volunteer community organizations. Her son, the joy of her life, keeps her active at his school and with his different sporting activities. Dr. Coleman is also a passionate Buckeyes fan.

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.

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.

Vinu Ganti, MD, FACP, CMD, is a board-certified internist and the director of his private practice in Germantown, Maryland. He provides one-on-one attention and care to his patients and shares his knowledge with them about their health and the treatments that are available to them. 

Dr. Ganti has an extensive background in medicine. He earned his medical degree at Osmania University Medical School in Hyderabad, India. After finishing his education, he moved to the United States to complete his internal medicine residency through Georgetown University at the District of Columbia General Hospital in Washington, DC. Then, he completed a one-year nuclear cardiology fellowship at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital and Medical Center, associated with the University Hospital of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. 

Dr. Ganti stays up to date with the latest information in medicine. He holds memberships with several organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Directors Association. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has an affiliation with several hospitals in his area, including Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital of Germantown, and the Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland.

Each day at his private practice, Dr. Ganti performs physical exams for patients of all ages and can provide on-site lab services when necessary. He frequently treats patients for high blood pressure, diabetes, and other health conditions, both chronic and acute. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ganti and his team, call the office or request an appointment online.

Dr. Seema Chaudhary is a preventive medicine expert and obesity physician at Nova Physician Wellness Center. As a health advocate for the people of Fairfax, Sterling, and Ashburn, Virginia, she has been in clinical practice for about 15 years.

She finished her residency from the University of Florida, Gainesville, and she joined Community Health Center Clearwater so that she could help the poor and underserved population. She moved from Florida to Northern Virginia and worked with Kaiser Permanente for about seven years.

During her tenure at Kaiser, she became more passionate about preventive medicine, especially treating obesity, which is the root cause of most chronic medical illnesses, like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, heartburn, and arthritis.

Seeing the growing need for weight management expertise, she switched her area of specialty to bariatric medicine. She is now a board-certified obesity medicine specialist and helps patients achieve their healthiest weight, wellness, and a reversal of cardiovascular risk factors.

As a primary care physician, Dr. Chaudhary understands the complexity of chronic medical illness associated with abnormal weight gain. She is comfortable and confident with the treatment of obesity, while also monitoring all associated diseases.

Dr. Chaudhary works closely with her patients and collaborates with primary care physicians to help her patients live happy, healthier lives.

Dr. Sree Gogineni, MD: Compassionate, Comprehensive Care in Internal and Obesity Medicine

Dr. Sree Gogineni, MD, is dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, dedicated to offering holistic, patient-centered care across multiple locations. Through her practice, Capital Area Internal Medicine, with clinics in Vienna and Ashburn, Virginia, Dr. Gogineni provides a full range of internal medicine services. Additionally, her specialized Obesity Medicine Clinic, Capital Area Physician Weight & Wellness Center, serves patients in Vienna, Ashburn, and Woodbridge, Virginia, as well as Waldorf, Maryland.

Dr. Gogineni’s approach combines the best of modern medical technology with the timeless value of preventive care, focusing on both mind and body to support patients in achieving optimal health. She sees health as a journey of empowerment and education, mentoring her patients to manage daily health challenges with confidence and resilience. Her commitment to deeply listening to her patients allows her to fully understand their concerns, fostering trust as she partners with them on the path to better health.

A graduate of the renowned Guntur Medical College in India, Dr. Gogineni completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Patients value her warmth, dedication, and culturally attuned care, as she is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, offering a familiar touch to diverse communities. Dr. Gogineni is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital in Northern Virginia, where her reputation for excellence and compassionate care is well-regarded.

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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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.