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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Onyekachi Ezeibe, MD, is a compassionate physician and steadfast advocate for maternal and women's health. She provides compassionate and expert care to patients at Capital Women's Care in Arlington, Virginia. 

Dr. Ezeibe graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Howard University in Washington, DC, and earned a master's degree in biomedical sciences from Tufts University in Medford, Connecticut. She completed her medical degree at Howard University and her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, where she served as chief resident and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

As a child of Nigerian immigrants, Dr. Ezeibe values cultural competency and multiculturalism in healthcare. Her training emphasized the importance of diversity and representation, shaping her dedication to improving Black maternal health and serving underserved communities. Her clinical interests include general obstetrics, contraception counseling, comprehensive gynecology, adolescent gynecology, menopause, and minimally invasive and robotic gynecologic surgeries.

Dr. Ezeibe fosters a safe, open environment for her patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality care and feel empowered in their healthcare decisions. Outside of work, she enjoys international travel, reading, running, and exploring the diverse cuisines of the DMV area.

Dr. Ezeibe is a compassionate physician and advocates for women's health, providing trusted, personalized care to her patients.

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. 

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.

As a board-certified internal medicine physician, Anu George, MD, provides her patients with comprehensive care for a variety of health conditions. At Seven Corners Medical Center in Falls Church, Virginia, Dr. George takes an integrative approach to diagnosing and treating patients. In addition to her role as a primary care physician, she is also a civil surgeon, principal medical research investigator, certified medical review officer, and board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. George believes in giving patients the time they need to discuss their health concerns. Her holistic approach ensures that she addresses not only each patient’s acute symptoms but also their preventive care, as each care plan focuses on long-term health and wellness. She also supervises the in-office truSculpt® 3D body-contouring treatments, weight-loss programs, and the clinical trials at Seven Corners Research Center.

After completing her medical training at the University of Kerala Medical College in Kerala, India, Dr. George finished her residency training at Catholic Medical Center in Queens, New York. Following graduation, she gained extensive experience working at urgent care and primary care facilities. Dr. George has admitting privileges at several area hospitals, including Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia.

At Seven Corners Medical Center, Dr. George is known for her warm demeanor and compassionate approach to health care. She enjoys building long-term relationships with her patients and making resources available to help them achieve optimal health.

Susan George, MD completed her medical training at Medical College Trivandrum and completed her residency at Medstar Harbour Hospital in Baltimore, MD.  She joined Seven Corners Medical Center in May of 2022. 

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.