Annual Report 2012 - Loudoun Medical Group
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Annual Report 2012 - Loudoun Medical Group
Infinite Possibilities. Loudoun Medical Group, PC One Group • • • Infinite Possibilities Annual Report 2012 An “Evolution to Excellence” Excerpts only – Excludes Confidential Financial Information Loudoun Medical Group One Group. Infinite Possibilities. Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors Message: An “Evolution to Excellence” Table of Contents Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors Message 1 Organization Chart 2 2012 Board of Directors Members and Medical Director 3 Practice Locations / Map 4 Loudoun Medical Group Growth Chart 5 Loudoun Medical Group Shareholders 6-10 Loudoun Medical Group Shareholder Track Physicians 11 Loudoun Medical Group Clinical Providers 12-15 Administrative Staff 15-16 Office Managers 17-18 Employee Statistics Practice Profiles 19 20-48 Philanthropic Activities Office Directory 49 50-52 The LMG annual report is for shareholder use only and is not to be distributed without permission from the LMG Board of Directors. On behalf of the Board of Directors and senior administrative management team, welcome to Loudoun Medical Group’s 2012 Annual Report. As the largest multi-specialty physician owned medical group in Northern Virginia, we are again proud to present the results of a successful year to both our patients and physician owners. In the opening messages of both the 2010 and 2011 annual reports, we reported that Loudoun Medical Group (LMG) was in a unique position to embrace the changes and challenges associated with a dynamic period in the healthcare industry. Today, we are happy to report that 2012 marked a year of significant accomplishment toward steering LMG into the modern era of American healthcare as a regional industry leader. In an uncertain economy, continued long-term growth requires organizations to remain innovative. LMG has a proven record of consistent group expansion while managing practices already in the group. Throughout 2012, LMG continued strategic growth by expanding our presence in Loudoun, Fairfax and surrounding counties. An unprecedented nine practices were added to LMG’s roster in 2012 with both increased services and specialties. This wave of growth has continued into 2013, with an additional four practices joining LMG by May 1, 2013. Since the existing management team was formed in 2011, LMG has realized a 35% increase in the number of practice sites – from 60 sites at the end of 2010 to 81 sites in May 2013. And although growth is important, LMG remains committed to its original mission of providing high quality medical services. LMG currently employs over 800 individuals dedicated to fulfilling LMG’s pledge of providing excellence in patient care. Furthermore, a significant quality initiative instituted in 2012 included providing a budget for an organized quality program designed to perpetually improve each and every patient encounter. In total, over 200 LMG healthcare providers rendered services for more than 180,000 distinct patients during 2012 within 24 medical and surgical specialties – throughout a geographic footprint spanning 65 miles from Berryville to Alexandria, Virginia. Additionally, as part of our quality initiative, LMG successfully implemented the Pulse EHR system in July 2012. The EHR team worked diligently in 2012 from the “War Room” tracking the project’s progress, identifying 1,330 unique items to complete before go-live and ultimately converting 10 million scanned documents throughout 500,000 patient charts and 350 system users on a single day. The new EHR system allows for a more efficient delivery of care while providing the capability of reporting quality outcomes. Other accomplishments in 2012 include: the negotiation of a number of managed care contracts, thereby ensuring continued optimum reimbursement for LMG practices; and the reported cost savings of over $550,000 in malpractice premiums for the group. Corporate branding and marketing as well as team work were important during 2012 as LMG implemented a Corporate Wellness Program and numerous team building events. Branding and marketing continue to be important initiatives in 2013 with anticipated fully developed marketing and strategic business plans to be soon announced. In closing, as we look back on 2012, we are filled with a sense of accomplishment – yet our work as a regional healthcare leader will never be complete. Loudoun Medical Group is on a perpetual journey – committed to an “evolution to excellence”. We are fortunate to have an impressive team of clinical providers and administrative staff members dedicated to making quality and service their priority and assisting in the further development and success of LMG. Mary Beth Tamasy, CEO John Andrew, MD Anthony Crowley, MD Susan Furr, FNP-BC Kevin O’Connor, MD Sarfraz Choudhary, MD C. Bernard Cross, MD Julie Spencer, DNP G. Neil Foster, MD Richard Kim, MD Jonathan Charen, MD 1 LOUDOUN MEDICAL GROUP, P.C. - 2013 ORGANIZATION CHART 2 2012 Board of Directors Members & Medical Director Kevin O’Connor, MD Chairman G. Neil Foster, MD BOD Member John Andrew, MD Secretary/Treasurer Sarfraz Choudhary, MD Vice Chairman Richard Kim, MD BOD Member Jonathan Charen, MD BOD Member Anthony Crowley, MD BOD Member / Medical Director Susan Furr, FNP-BC BOD Member C. Bernard Cross, MD BOD Member Julie Spencer, DNP BOD Member 3 LOUDOUN MEDICAL GROUP - PRACTICE LOCATIONS 4 LOUDOUN MEDICAL GROUP, P.C. - GROWTH CHART YEAR PRACTICES / PODS (NOT SITES) 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 ASHBURN PEDS 6/2/2000 DR. COLEMAN 6/2/2000 LOUDOUN REHAB 1/1/2001 DR. SIRLIN 7/1/2002 MIDWIVES 9/1/2003 DR. AU 2/1/2004 DR. CROSS 6/1/2004 DR. KRISS 6/1/2004 DR. MCDOW 6/1/2004 CORPORATE HEALTH 6/2/2000 DR. FOSTER 6/2/2000 DR. HACKENBERG 6/2/2000 LSFP 6/2/2000 SFP 6/2/2000 LOUDOUN DERM 6/2/2000 LIMA 6/2/2000 LPA 6/2/2000 NOVA 6/2/2000 PFP 6/2/2000 UROLOGY 6/2/2000 YEAR 2005 2006 2007 2008 DR. GAVIN 4/1/2005 PEDIATRIC HC 8/1/2007 OPTIMUM PT 3/1/2008 LIMA - MDVIP 5/31/2008 8/1/2004 DR. KAVANAGH 1/1/2006 DR. SPOONER 3/13/2006 DR. MOUNTCASTLE 7/3/2006 DR. PARA 8/7/2006 DR. MELLIS 9/1/2006 DR. LESNIEWSKI LMG PRIMARY CARE DR. SHANNON LEHR 8/2/2004 DR. TODD 8/16/2004 DR. CHOUDHARY 11/15/2004 12/1/2006 8/1/2009 MANCINI & KORKOWSKI 4/1/2005 LMG ICC 8/1/2005 IFMC 10/1/2005 WENZEL & TOWE 2009 METRO ENT 5/1/2009 MITCHELL, WHITTAKER 6/1/2008 WU 6/1/2009 DR. NEKOBA 7/1/2009 MOUNTAINVIEW DRS. LUGO & MIRCEA DR. WATTENMAKER 7/1/2008 8/1/2009 LOUDOUN OB DIGESTIVE DISEASE 10/1/2008 8/1/2009 NOVA 6/2/2005 2010 DR. SIRLIN 8/9/2009 DRS. ARCHER / THOMAS 2011 2012 2013 * DR. MOSHIRFAR 6/1/2011 DR. JANIE MYERS 8/8/2011 DR. NGUYEN 11/1/2011 DR. AKHTAR 11/1/2011 DR. SETH TUWINER 1/1/2012 DR. NIKKI WADDELL 2/1/2012 DR. RAVI IYER 2/1/2012 DR. VIJAY CHADHA 2/1/2013 DR. RICHARD NEMETH 2/1/2013 FAMILY ALLERGY CENTER 3/1/2013 LOUDOUN RHEUMATOLOGY 5/1/2013 DRS. KHANNA & CHAWLA 2/1/2012 DR. PAULA MCKENZIE 3/2/2012 DR. TAREQ ABEDIN 5/14/2012 DRS. LAFSKY & KHAN 9/1/2012 DR. ANIL PATEL 9/1/2012 DR. OSCAR ADLER 9/17/2012 8/31/2010 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 * NET ADDITIONS 13 0 13 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 8 0 8 4 -1 3 6 0 6 1 0 1 5 0 5 6 -1 5 0 0 0 4 0 4 9 0 9 4 0 4 CUM. TOTAL PODS 13 POD ADDITIONS POD DIVESTITURES % YEARLY INCREASE (DECREASE) 14 15 16 24 27 33 34 39 44 44 48 57 61 (49 LOCATIONS) (57 LOCATIONS) (60 LOCATIONS) (65 LOCATIONS) (75 LOCATIONS) (81 LOCATIONS) 7.69% 7.14% 6.67% 50.00% 12.50% 22.22% 3.03% 14.71% 12.82% 0.00% 238% 9.09% 269% 18.75% 338% 7.02% 369% PHYSIATRY PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY OB/GYN PEDIATRICS PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERNAL MEDICINE ORTHOPEDICS OTOLARYNGOLOGY INTERNAL MEDICINE FAMILY MEDICINE GASTROENTEROLOGY BREAST SURGERY ORTHOPEDICS GENERAL SURGERY ALLERGIST NEUROLOGY INTERNAL MEDICINE OB/GYN PEDIATRICS INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE GASTROENTEROLOGY INTERNAL MEDICINE NEPHROLOGY INTERNAL MEDICINE FAMILY MEDICINE ALLERGIST RHEUMATOLOGY % TOTAL CUM INCREASE (DECREASE) SPECIALTIES PEDIATRICS FAMILY MEDICINE INTERNAL MEDICINE DERMATOLOGY OB/GYN UROLOGY CORPORATE MEDICINE RADIATION ONCOLOGY FAMILY MEDICINE GYNECOLOGY GENERAL SURGERY INTERNAL MEDICINE ORTHOPEDICS FAMILY MEDICINE ORTHOPEDICS OTOLARYNGOLOGY DERMATOLOGY INTEGRATIVE FAMILY MEDICINE OTOLARYNGOLOGY MEDICINE GENERAL & PLASTIC INFECT. DISEASE & SURGERY TRAVEL MEDICINE YEAR 2012 LMG # Shareholders 30 75 KEY STATISTICS # Physicians 35 # Mid-Levels LMG FACTS: YEAR 2000 YEAR 2000 YEAR 2012 # Employees 198 780 127 # Staff 152 580 10 73 Average Payroll $503 K $2.7 M # PODS 13 57 "EVOLUTION Profit Sharing N/A $2.3 M # Offices 16 75 TO # Encounters Not Avail 635 K Gross Charges $35 M $235 M EXCELLENCE" # Patients Not Avail 180 K Cash Receipts $17.5 M $110 M Charity Care Not Avail $1.4 M 86 28 Days in A/R LMG FACTS: Charitable Donations " $91 K * 2013 Additional Pods thru 5-1-13. 5 Loudoun Medical Group Shareholders Shareholder Status Date & Practice Theresa Crowley, MD 6-2-00 Ashburn Pediatrics Michele Reilly, DO 6-2-00 Ashburn Pediatrics Linda Coleman, MD 6-2-00 Carol Currier, MD 6-2-00 G. Neil Foster, MD 6-2-00 Coleman Primary Care Corporate Health Center Dr. G. Neil Foster Virginia Hackenberg, MD 6-2-00 Martha Calihan, MD 6-2-00 Anthony Crowley, MD 6-2-00 Thomas Hegerich, MD 6-2-00 Scott Nagell, MD 6-2-00 Loudoun Gynecology Associates Integrative Family Medicine Center Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Stephen Napolitano, MD 6-2-00 Colleen Wright, MD 6-2-00 Sarah Fletcher, MD 6-2-00 Van Ha, MD 6-2-00 Roberta Moreland, MD 6-2-00 Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Sterling Family Practice Loudoun Dermatology Associates Loudoun Dermatology Associates 6 Loudoun Medical Group Shareholders Shareholder Status Date & Practice Geetha Pillai, MD 6-2-00 Rebecca Fox, MD 6-2-00 Corinna Schrankel, MD 6-2-00 Loudoun Internal Medicine Associates Loudoun Pediatric Associates Loudoun Pediatric Associates 6-2-00 Nicholas Lailas, MD 6-2-00 Walter O’Brien, MD 6-2-00 Potomac Family Practice Potomac Family Practice The Urology Group The Urology Group Kin-Sing Au, MD 2-1-07 Michael Todd, MD 8-1-07 Sarfraz Choudhary, MD 4-1-08 Loudoun Radiation Oncology Skin Cancer Center of Northern Virginia Matthew Gavin, MD 4-1-08 Dr. Matthew Gavin John Andrew, MD 6-2-00 M.D. VIP John Cook, MD 6-2-00 M.D. VIP Joseph Lee, MD 6-2-00 Nikki Truong, MD 6-2-00 Valerie Williamson, MD Potomac Family Practice Kevin O’Connor, MD 6-2-00 The Urology Group Infectious Disease: Tropical Medicine & Traveler’s Health 7 Loudoun Medical Group Shareholders Shareholder Status Date & Practice Robert Hetzel, MD 5-1-08 Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Richard Kim, MD 10-1-08 Neven Ujevic, MD 10-1-08 Loudoun Internal Medicine Associates Loudoun Internal Medicine Associates Michael Kavanagh, MD 1-1-09 Gregory Schenk, MD 3-1-09 Dr. Michael Kavanagh The Urology Group Amie Beloy, MD 7-21-09 Ashburn Pediatrics Victoria Pierce, MD 7-21-09 Ashburn Pediatrics C. Bernard Cross, MD 4-1-09 Michael Wenzel, MD 10-1-08 James Towe, MD 10-1-08 Loudoun Valley Family Practice Loudoun Valley Family Practice James Lesniewski, MD 4-1-09 Surgical Specialists of Northern Virginia Surgical Specialists of Northern Virginia Maura Carroll, MD 7-21-09 Ashburn Pediatrics Mahesh Parameswaran, MD Jonathan Charen, MD 5-1-09 Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice 8-1-09 Michael Mellis, MD 9-1-09 Advanced ENT Specialists Northern Virginia ENT Associates 8 Loudoun Medical Group Shareholders Shareholder Status Date & Practice Thomas Mancini, MD 4-1-10 Mancini/Korkowski Martin Korkowski, MD 4-1-10 Mancini/Korkowski Lori Andrew, MD 8-1-10 Pediatric Healthcare Kimberly Kolb, DO 8-1-10 Pediatric Healthcare Timothy Mountcastle, MD Brita Kriss, MD 1-1-11 Loudoun Surgical Ian Wattenmaker, MD 7-1-11 Arshed Choudhry, MD 10-1-11 Loudoun OB/GYN 8-1-10 Mountcastle Plastic Surgery & Vein Institute Michelle Roberts-Borden, MD 10-1-11 Loudoun OB/GYN Center for Spinal Surgery & Spinal Disorders Jennifer Thompson, MD Mary Cecil, MD 10-1-11 1-1-12 Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Loudoun OB/GYN Russell McDow, MD 2-1-12 Loudoun Surgical C. Damon Moore, MD 8-1-10 Pediatric Healthcare Lisa Park, MD 10-1-11 Loudoun OB/GYN Michael Abidin, MD 5-1-12 Metropolitan ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery 9 Loudoun Medical Group Shareholders Shareholder Status Date & Practice Tarek Orfaly, MD 5-1-12 Iyad Saidi, MD 5-1-12 Ravi Swamy, MD 5-1-12 Michael Mitchell, MD 6-1-12 Scott Whittaker, MD 6-1-12 Wayne Wu, MD 6-1-12 Metropolitan ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Metropolitan ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Metropolitan ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Mitchell, Whittaker & Wu Mitchell, Whittaker & Wu Mitchell, Whittaker & Wu Jeffrey Nekoba, MD 7-1-12 Family Practice Alan Ansher, MD 8-1-12 Craig Ellison, MD 8-1-12 Robert Hally, MD 8-1-12 Sean Hurley, MD 8-1-12 Vivian Lugo-Eschenwald, MD Digestive Disease Physicians Digestive Disease Physicians Digestive Disease Physicians Digestive Disease Physicians Family Medicine Associates of Alexandria AnneMarie Spooner, MD 9-1-12 Max Lins, MD 1-1-13 Joel Madrid, MD 1-1-13 Imtiaz Choudhary, MD 1-1-13 Loudoun Pediatric Associates Loudoun Pediatric Associates Infectious Disease: Tropical Medicine & Traveler’s Health Mirela Mircea, MD 8-1-12 Jyotsna Shah, MD 9-1-12 Family Medicine Associates of Alexandria Ashburn Pediatrics Loudoun Gynecology Associates 8-1-12 10 Loudoun Medical Group Shareholder Track Physicians Jeffrey Martin, MD Michael Kuo, MD LMG Primary & Immediate Care Center Loudoun Spine & Rehabilitation Rahib Poonawala, MD Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Carole Smarth, MD Paria Djafari, MD Annette Hudler, DO Shannon Lehr, MD Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice MountainView Medical Associates Breast Care Consultants of Northern Virginia Ali Moshirfar, MD Janie Myers, DO Nauman Akhtar, MD Seth Tuwiner, MD Nikki Waddell, MD Ravi Iyer, MD Arvinder Chawla, MD Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery Institute Surgical Specialists of Northern Virginia Leesburg Orthopaedics Neurology Consultant Services Kingstowne Internal Medicine The Iyer Clinic Virginia Medical Arts Clinic Rajeev Khanna, MD Paula McKenzie, MD Tareq Abedin, MD Robert Lafksy, MD Nadeem Khan, MD Anil Patel, MD Oscar Adler, MD Virginia Medical Arts Clinic Alexandria WomenCare Ashburn Sterling IM and Pediatrics Loudoun Gastroenterology Loudoun Gastroenterology Dulles Medical Group Oscar Adler, MD: Kidney & Hypertension Vijay Chadha, MD Richard Nemeth, MD Kenneth R. Bergman, MD Tamara Smith, MD Jennifer Odutola, MD Internal Medicine Family Practice Family Allergy Center Family Allergy Center Loudoun Rheumatology 11 Loudoun Medical Group Clinical Providers Jane Curry, MD John Coleman, MD Haritha Yalamanchilli, MD Staci Holles-Sobota, DO Mazin Hallaj, MD Seema Nair, MD Donald Lee, MD Ashburn Pediatrics Coleman Primary Care Coleman Primary Care Corporate Health Center Corporate Health Center Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Yliana Acevedo Santana, MD Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Troy Mohler, MD Elizabeth Zapp, MD Keriya Adem, MD Nicole Connolly, MD Anya Roychoudhury, MD Lisa Scott, MD Jessica Roberson, MD Sterling Family Practice Loudoun Pediatric Associates Loudoun Pediatric Associates Loudoun Pediatric Associates Jennifer Young, MD Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Loudoun Pediatric Associates Loudoun Pediatric Associates The Urology Group Chuck Pruna, MD Felix Ma, MD Ralph Leon, MD Kenneth Bergman, MD Northern Virginia ENT Associates Jamille Cooper, MD Judith Greco, MD Jennifer Hickman, MD Pediatric Healthcare MDVIP Internal Medicine Loudoun OB/GYN Deborah Brauer, MD Digestive Disease Physicians Margie Brandquist, CNM Loudoun Community Midwives Paula Senner, CNM The Urology Group LMG Primary & LMG Primary & Immediate Care Center / IFMC Immediate Care Center Anh-Dai Nguyen, MD Wendy Dotson, CNM Family Allergy & Asthma Associates Loudoun Community Midwives Loudoun Community Midwives Courtney Hasseman, CNM Loudoun Community Midwives Courtney Marsh, CNM Loudoun Community Midwives 12 Loudoun Medical Group Clinical Providers Susan Weiner, CPNP Ashburn Pediatrics Katie Geaneas, FNP-BC Ashburn Pediatrics Kelly Welstead, CPNP Ashburn Pediatrics Hope Marshall, ANP-BC Nathan Davidson, FNP-BC Coleman Coleman Primary Care Primary Care Joy Saari, FNP-BC Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Susan Furr, FNP-BC Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Megan Walker, FNP-BC Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Rebecca Bates, FNP-BC Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Paula Kukulich, FNP-BC Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Jessica Scalzo, FNP-BC Sterling Family Practice Cynthia Yew, FNP-BC Sterling Family Practice Kathleen Pelkofski, ANP-BC Loudoun Internal Medicine Associates Marion Shortman, CPNP Loudoun Pediatric Associates Sharon Corriveau, FNP-BC Loudoun Pediatric Associates Tammy Cayou, CPNP Loudoun Pediatric Associates Lisa Cook, PA-C Loudoun Pediatric Associates Elizabeth Courts, FNP-BC Debbie Ceschin, FNP-BC Leesburg/Sterling Corporate Health Family Practice Center Colleen Donnelly, FNP-BC Nicole Woodley, FNP-BC Leesburg/Sterling Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Family Practice Melissa Hebert, FNP-BC Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Robin Woyach, FNP-BC Loudoun Internal Medicine Associates Amy Emery, FNP-BC Loudoun Internal Medicine Associates Lauren Bland, FNP-BC Loudoun Pediatric Associates Julie Loftus, FNP-BC Potomac Family Practice Julie Spencer, DNP The Urology Group Kristin Tamburro, FNP-BC The Urology Group 13 Loudoun Medical Group Clinical Providers Katie Cage, FNP-BC The Urology Group Jan Cantrell, CPNP Pediatric Healthcare Nancy Bell, FNP-BC Family Medicine Associates of Alexandria Nancy Nicolson, ANP-BC Dulles Medical Group Mari Parker, FNP-BC The Urology Group Fernando Mendez, PA-C Loudoun Spine & Rehabilitation/Dr. Gavin Cathy Thal-Larsen, FNP-BC Family Allergy Center Moira Hanley-Neiman, PA-C Drs. Mancini & Korkowski Hanna Kim, PA-C MDVIP Internal Medicine Wendy Ngassa, FNP-BC MountainView Medical Associates Stephanie Stitzel, PA-C Family Medicine Associates of Alexandria Beth Banker, FNP-BC Digestive Disease Physicians Kim Nguyen, FNP-BC The Iyer Clinic Joan Kennedy, PT Optimum Physical Therapy Michelle McGregor, PT Optimum Physical Therapy Shahla Williams, PT Optimum Physical Therapy Suzanne O’Brien, FNP-BC Elizabeth Choma, FNP-BC Pediatric Pediatric Healthcare Healthcare Kelley Boom, PA-C Family Medicine Associates of Alexandria Michael Fraykor, PA-C Skin Cancer Center of Northern Virginia Shaya Fitzgerald, PA-C Dr. Michael Kavanagh Leesburg Orthopaedics Joy Roberson, PA-C Metropolitan ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Nate Stevens, PA-C Advanced ENT Specialists Rachel Reid, FNP-BC Dr. Jeffrey Nekoba Family Practice Doreen Mattimiro, FNP-BC Stephanie Ruth-Strange, FNP-BC Ashburn Sterling Ashburn Sterling IM and Peds IM and Peds Brett Huffman, DPT Optimum Physical Therapy Bryan Spillare, PT Optimum Physical Therapy 14 Loudoun Medical Group Clinical Providers Janie Ellison, PTA Optimum Physical Therapy Anne Lowery, PTA Optimum Physical Therapy Nona Phelps, PTA Optimum Physical Therapy Husam Bani, PTA Optimum Physical Therapy Andrea Pyle, OTR Optimum Physical Therapy Erika Cole, AUD Metropolitan ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Kathryn McGee, AUD Metropolitan ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Not Pictured: Maureen Kendrick, PT, Andrew Mazur, DPT, Yi Zhang, FNP-BC, Erin Collier, FNP-BC, Devon Palermo, PTA, Chazzy Morris, DPT, Shannon Wise, CNM, Meredith West, PA-C, Jerome O’Connell, MD, Arthur Brantz, MD, Kimber Hoyler, PA-C, Lynne Scanlon, CCNP-BC, Kimberly Johnson, AUD & Darlene Payne, AUD Loudoun Medical Group Administrative Staff Regional Support Managers Angie Bentley, Dustin Smith & Jerri McLeroy Regional Directors Ross Taylor, Clara Nussbaum & Matt Cubbage Bonnie Kavanagh Sheri Gazes EMR Team Mandy Ballard, Heather Campbell, Alex Torres, Lisa Cantrell & Lesha Malam Risse Snelgrove Parker Smith 15 Loudoun Medical Group Administrative Staff Payment Posters Crystal Heflin, Heather Hickey, Judy Supinger & Danielle Carter Human Resources & Payroll Donna Penn, Maggie Colucci & Lisa Jwo Phone Team Heather Wilfong & Mary Tippett Billing Team Leaders Harmony Shane, Kathy Stephens, Kama Bradford, Michelle Porter, Barbara Falkenstine, Lynette Doleman & Melanie Staiman Finance Team Jesse Perloff, Beverly Stickel, Elaine Hockman, Sherry Heuer, Lorraine Runski, Caroline Guo, Shannon Hall, Jan Cursi & Dave Tator Accounts Receivable Jessica Lucas-Hartman, Stephanie Lederhouse, Bunny Giordano, Freya Campbell, Ayanna Gray, Tammy Tanner, Shelia Warner, Sue Wahl, Annie Daley, Lori Vardaro, Kelly Barnhardt, Holly Lehrer IT Team Dave Mautone, Chris Ott, Dennis Torres, Matt Sieh, Tyson Hoffman & Corey Perloff Not pictured: Jennifer Lucy, Jennifer Nail, Elena Balbuena & Judy Walters 16 Loudoun Medical Group Office Managers Andi Santucci Liza Jacks Sherry Walters Veneice Fox Rosa Guillen Brenda Wilkes Erica Garcia Ashburn Pediatrics Coleman Primary Care Corporate Health Center & Immediate Care Center G. Neil Foster, MD Obstetrics Loudoun Gynecology Associates Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Sterling Family Practice Patricia DeSanti Annie Pilkerton Gina Mihelarakis Camille Watts Angie Bentley Terri Jaecklein Samantha Jackson Loudoun Internal Medicine Associates Loudoun Pediatric Associates Potomac Family Practice The Urology Group Loudoun Spine & Optimum Physical Therapy Loudoun Community Midwives Surgical Specialists of Northern Virginia George King Integrative Family Medicine Center Susan Breeden Bambi Nease Debbie Rowley Melissa Starn Happy Caldon Loudoun Surgical Loudoun Valley Family Practice Skin Cancer Center of Northern Virginia Infectious Disease & Travel Medicine Drs. Mancini & Korkowski Misty Carter Bela Janis Candace Wilson Carol Rohrbaugh Judy Cox Maria Cruz Mountcastle Plastic Surgery & Vein Institute Pediatric Healthcare MDVIP Internal Medicine Center for Spinal Surgery & Spinal Disorders MountainView Medical Associates Metropolitan ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery Dianne Gabbert Dr. Michael Kavanagh Leesburg Orthopaedics Melissa Reid Drs. Mitchell, Whittaker & Wu 17 Loudoun Medical Group Office Managers Chris Needham Angel Waldo Robin Kesner Noelia Carbajal Ginny White Mina Saavedra Layline Scaliem Family Medicine Associates of Alexandria Digestive Disease Physicians Orthopaedic & Spine Institute Family Allergy & Asthma Associates Dr. Nauman Akhtar Leesburg Orthopaedics Kingstowne Internal Medicine The Iyer Clinic Leilani Kani Samantha Hartle Latania Berryman Jean Anderson Bina Patel Nina Bogdanova Nicole Gunnerson Virginia Medical Arts Clnic Virginia Medical Arts Clnic Alexandria WomenCare Loudoun Gastroenterology Dulles Medical Group Dr. Oscar Adler Dr. Vijay Chadha 23rd Annual Flower & Garden Festival Betsy Hart Family Allergy Center Not Pictured: Kristy Privett, Bonnie Bailey, Janet Wedekindt, Natalie Hall, Marie Clem, Jessica Walker, Jean Cuthbertson & Karen Artis 18 YEARS 2000 & 2012 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 780 Loudoun Medical Group, PC 198 2000 2012 YEARS 2000 & 2012 AVERAGE BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL $2,749,000 $503,000 One Group. Infinite Possibilities. Our strength is our employees 2000 2012 19 Dr. Michele Reilly founded Ashburn Pediatrics in 1994, along with Drs. Theresa Crowley and Lewis Gold, who soon joined her in practice. The practice has grown steadily over the years and had the pleasure of treating over 9,000 patients in 2012 in a warm and loving environment. The founders were pleased to welcome Drs. Amie Beloy, Maura Carroll, and Victoria Pierce as pod owners in 2009, and Dr. Jyotsna Shah in 2012. Dr. Gold retired from practice in 2010. Ashburn Pediatrics provides primary pediatric care to infants, children and adolescents from newborns to college age students. Their message is to provide quality pediatric care to meet the variable needs of the community. Ashburn Pediatrics providers pride themselves on being partners with parents to provide the knowledge needed to make sound medical, physical, and emotional decisions for their children. Their primary interest is to ensure healthy children with a healthy future. Ashburn Pediatrics continues to flourish, embracing Dr. Jane Curry and Nurse Practitioners, Susan Weiner, Kelly Welstead, and Katie Geaneas as members of their Pod family. Ashburn Pediatrics is an active practice within LMG and the community. Dr. Reilly continues to serve as chairperson of the HR Committee. Dr. Crowley is active on the Managed Care Committee and Drs. Pierce, Carroll and Beloy are members of the Credentialing, Human Resources and Quality Assurance Committees, respectively. In the community, Ashburn Pediatrics has acted as preceptor for numerous student nurses for the last decade. Dr. Linda Coleman, a Board-Certified Internist, has been practicing in Loudoun County for over 17 years. Her practice has grown to include two employed physicians, Dr. John Coleman and Dr. Haritha Yalamanchilli and two midlevel providers, Hope Marshall, ANP-BC and Nathan Davidson, FNP-BC. Interestingly, Dr. Coleman’s father, Dr. John Coleman, practices part-time in the practice at the age of 85. His goal is to be the oldest practicing BoardCertified Family Physician in the United States. A few years ago, Dr. Linda Coleman expanded her practice to include aesthetic and hormone services in addition to the stellar episodic and preventive care already offered by her practice. Dr. Coleman and her team of both Internal Medicine & Family Medicine specialists are especially skilled in the management of patients who have multisystem disease processes. Dr. Coleman’s office is located in the Countryside area of Sterling, where both her traditional practice and wellness services continue to thrive. In fact, Dr. Coleman has plans to lease an adjoining suite in her building in order to maintain a dedicated space for her wellness services. The new suite is expected to be operational in mid – 2013. Dr. Coleman and her dedicated team cared for over 4,000 distinct patients during 2012. Dr. Linda Coleman has served on Loudoun Medical Group’s Managed Care Committee since 2000. 20 G. Neil Foster, M.D. Under the leadership of its Medical Director, Dr. Carol Currier, Corporate Health Center (CHC) has served as one of the major Occupational Health Medicine and Workers Compensation centers in the metropolitan Washington area since 1987. In addition to occupational medicine, CHC offers opiate addiction counseling and rehabilitation services. Dr. Currier is a Travel Medicine & Immigration Certified Provider, a great benefit to corporations with international projects. CHC holds contracts with many large employers in the area, including Loudoun County Transportation Department, Orbital Sciences, NiTek, Dulles Transit Partners (the company that is overseeing the Dulles Metrorail project), the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Fairfax County government and the Town of Leesburg. For the first part of her career, Dr. Currier was an Ophthalmologist. She worked in MedEx Urgent Care in Sterling during the 1980s and 1990s before solely focusing on Occupational Medicine. Dr. Currier is currently Board-Certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Currier served on the LMG Board of Directors from 2005 to 2006 and is an active member of the Quality Assurance and Philanthropic Committees. Dr. Staci Holles-Sobota joined Dr. Currier’s thriving practice in January 2012. Dr. Holles is Board-Certified in Emergency Medicine, with extensive training and experience in minor and major trauma care, eye injury treatment, and burn treatment. Dr. Holles received her medical degree at Des Moines University and completed her residency at Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mazin Hallaj joined CHC in August 2012. Dr. Hallaj is also Board-Certified in Emergency Medicine, with recent experience as attending physician at a high-volume emergency department. Dr. Hallaj received his medical degree at St. George’s University and completed his residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Gavin Neil Foster has been practicing medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1989 and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Foster’s office is located on the Inova Loudoun Hospital campus – directly across from The Birthing Inn. Dr. Foster has performed over 3,500 deliveries during his time with LMG and has served Loudoun County since 1994. Upon entering Dr. Foster’s office, one can easily become enamored with the walls of his suite, which are covered with pictures of babies delivered by Dr. Foster over the years, as well as pictures of the children’s progression as they have grown up. Dr. Foster and his team of two staff, Veneice Fox at reception and Shannon Cox, LPN, cared for over 1,100 distinct patients during 2012. Empowerment is a theme throughout the practice. Dr. Foster and his staff believe that women should be empowered by participating fully in their health care decisions. He and his staff are well-trained, kind and caring. They care equally about each other as well as all of the patients they serve. The unhurried atmosphere lends itself to making patients feel comfortable and confident, whether they are considering delivery of their babies or one of many other services available. Dr. Foster has been an active member of the LMG Finance Committee since its inception in June of 2000 and is the current Chairman of the Governance Committee. He has also served on the LMG Board of Directors for 11 years. 21 Virginia Hackenberg, M.D. Loudoun Gynecology Associates Dr. Hackenberg is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has served the Loudoun community for over 23 years. Dr. Hackenberg currently practices in Lansdowne where she focuses on the gynecological aspect of care delivery. Dr. Hackenberg was the first female gynecology-only specialist in Loudoun County in 1990. When describing her care philosophy, Dr. Hackenberg states, “My approach towards a physician-patient relationship involves giving the patient time to ask questions and express concerns as well as educating them about their condition and treatment options so they can make informed choices about their own health care.” Dr. Hackenberg maintains regular hours for both office appointments and surgical procedures where she specializes in well woman and contraceptive procedures. Dr. Hackenberg also works collaboratively in the office with the Loudoun Community Midwives. Dr. Hackenberg continues to chair the LMG Managed Care Committee and continues to serve on the Ancillary Services and Pod Committee. In addition, she is a member of the IT Committee, which has proven instrumental in evaluating and overseeing the implementation of the Pulse EHR system in 2012. Leesburg Sterling Family Practice (LSFP) was founded by Dr. Stephen Napolitano in 1974. The current owners, in addition to Dr. Napolitano, are Drs. Anthony Crowley, Scott Nagell, T.J. Hegerich, Colleen Wright, Robert Hetzel, Jonathan Charen, Rahib Poonawala, Mary Cecil, Carole Smarth and Paria Djafari. Offering a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment procedures for maintaining wellness, treating illness and injuries, and dealing with acute needs, LSFP practitioners help patients stay healthy with individualized care plans. In addition, their patient population spans from infants to the elderly and all ages between. LSFP operated offices in Lansdowne, Leesburg, Purcellville, and Ashburn during 2012. Nearly two dozen medical providers rendered episodic and preventive care for nearly 24,000 patients during the year. LSFP Purcellville has been voted The Best Place to Work in Western Loudoun in a recent poll run by Purcellville Gazette. A multi-site, thriving practice, LSFP continues to expand. Three new physicians, Drs. Donald Lee, Yliana Acevedo Santana and Troy Mohler, joined LSFP during 2012. Furthermore, the Lansdowne office moved into a new site across the street from the old location in September 2012. LSFP opened a physical therapy program in the new Lansdowne office, welcoming providers Chazzy Morris, DPT and Devon Palermo, PTA. In 2013, LSFP opened a brand new site in Lovettsville, marking LMG’s first office in Lovettsville and the most northward office in LMG’s geographic footprint. Dr. Stephen Napolitano was a member of the LMG Board of Directors from LMG’s inception in June 2000 until December 2011. He also currently serves on the Finance Committee, a position he has also held since LMG was formed. Dr. Anthony Crowley is currently LMG’s medical director as well as the chairman of the Real Estate Committee. He is an active member of the HR Committee and has served on the Board of Directors since January 2012. Dr. Rahib Poonawala is active on the IT and Ancillary Committees. Dr. Colleen Wright is active on the Philanthropic Committee and Dr. Robert Hetzel serves on the Quality Assurance Committee. Dr. Jonathan Charen serves on the Managed Care and Governance Committees and is a current board member. Dr. Scott Nagell and Dr. Paria Djafari both serve on the Credentialing Committee. Another LSFP physician who donates time to LMG activities is Dr. T.J. Hegerich, who chairs the IT Committee and was instrumental in the evaluation and implementation of LMG’s EHR systems, including the transition to the Pulse EHR in July 2012. 22 Dr. Sarah Fletcher and her team at Sterling Family Practice operate out of their office in the Cascades area of Sterling. Dr. Fletcher founded Sterling Family Practice over 17 years ago and currently employs Elizabeth Zapp, MD and two Nurse Practitioners, Cynthia Yew and Jessica Scalzo. Dr. Fletcher maintains a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease and is truly a Lyme Disease expert. She routinely sees over 30 Lyme patients each week. The team at Sterling Family Practice provided care for over 13,000 patient visits during 2012. Sterling Family Practice has embraced technology and uses the Pulse Patient Portal as a complement to the electronic health record (EHR). This patient portal will allow patients to access their own secure and confidential online personal health record from home. Patients will soon have the ability through Pulse Patient Portal to request appointments, receive test results online, and send and receive secure messages to and from the office. Dr. Fletcher served on the Loudoun Medical Group Board of Directors from 2003 to 2005 and is currently an active member of the IT and Real Estate Committees. Loudoun Dermatology Associates (LDA) was established by Drs. Roberta Moreland and Van Ha in 1998. The practice, located in Lansdowne, is dedicated to delivering the best in dermatological treatments and the highest quality of patient care. In addition to medical care and prevention, LDA physicians also perform cosmetic services – Botox, Dysport, and Juvederm (Cosmetic Fillers) – as well as IPL (Intensed Pulse Light) treatment. Kim Brown is certified to perform microdermabrasion, chemical peel treatments, and laser hair removal, in addition to performing her administrative duties. Many of LDA's employees have at least 8 years or more of service with the practice. LDA employees celebrate with an annual “fun day” in the Fall as well as a holiday gathering. The physicians and staff continue to show their support for Loudoun residents by volunteering at the annual Skin Cancer Screening event in conjunction with Inova Loudoun Hospital. LDA also dedicates time to the community by providing care to patients referred by the Loudoun Free Clinic. Dr. Moreland has been an active member of the Finance Committee since 2000 and served on the LMG Board of Directors from 2000 – 2002. Dr. Ha is a member of the Philanthropic Committee. 23 Loudoun Internal Medicine Associates (LIMA) has provided care to the citizens of Loudoun County since 1986. The current owners of LIMA are Drs. Geetha Pillai, Richard Kim, and Neven Ujevic, who have overseen a period of change and expansion for LIMA during 2011 and 2012. The Lansdowne office underwent extensive renovations in May 2011 and the Purcellville site was relocated in April 2012. The new Purcellville office offers expanded hours thereby transitioning from a satellite location in a time-share suite to a full-time office. The LIMA physicians currently practice with Nurse Practitioners Kathleen Pelkofski, Robin Woyach, and Amy Emery. Dr. Pillai served on the LMG Board of Directors from 2010 – 2011 and is a member of the Credentialing and Ancillary Services Committees. Dr. Kim has served on the LMG Board of Directors since 2010; is the Co-Chairman of the Ancillary Services Committee and is active on the IT Committee, where he has been very engaged in the Pulse EHR project. As a member of the LMG Retirement Committee, Dr. Neven Ujevic continues to serve as a Plan Fiduciary for LMG’s retirement plan. He is also an active member of the Human Resources and Philanthropic Committees. Loudoun Pediatric Associates (LPA) has served the community for nearly 40 years. Offering preventive care and same-day sick care for ages newborn through 18, the providers at LPA focus on education and prevention, employing certified lactation consultants who are also nurse practitioners. The owners of LPA are Dr. Rebecca Fox, Dr. Corinna Schrankel, Dr. Joel Madrid, and Dr. Max Lins. In addition to the four owners, the practice employs five physicians, Dr. Nicole Connolly, Dr. Anya Roychoudhury, Dr. Keriya Adem, Dr. Lisa Scott, and Dr. Jessica Roberson, who joined in July 2012; four Nurse Practitioners, Sharon Corriveau, Tammy Cayou, Marion Shortman, and Lauren Bland; and one Physician Assistant, Lisa Cook. LPA was the first LMG practice to venture westward into Clarke County with the expansion to Berryville in September 2010. The practice experienced 44,000 patient visits during 2012 throughout their Lansdowne, Purcellville, and Berryville offices. Dr. Rebecca Fox is active on the Real Estate and Quality Assurance Committees and has been instrumental in the evaluation and design oversight of the Pulse EHR system on the IT Committee. Additionally, Dr. Corinna Schrankel served on the LMG Board of Directors from 2007 – 2009 and is a member of the LMG Quality Assurance Committee. Dr. Max Lins serves on the Credentialing Committee. 24 Potomac Family Practice (PFP) was founded in 1994 by Drs. Valerie Williamson, who was trained at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and NhuNga (Nikki) Truong, who completed her training at Chesterfield Family Practice Program in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Joseph Lee, who completed his training at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Alabama, later joined Drs. Williamson and Truong in practice and is also an owner of the practice. PFP is committed to improving overall health of their patients and their families by providing excellent care. The physician owners, along with Nurse Practitioner Julie Loftus, and staff members understand the importance of patient education, patient participation, and patient care – from infants to elderly individuals. In 2013, PFP has plans to add a new weight loss program to its roster of services. PFP maintains its location in the Potomac Falls area of Sterling and also operates a location in the Cornwall Medical Pavillion in Leesburg. Drs. Valerie Williamson and Joseph Lee both served on the LMG Board of Directors from 2006 – 2008. Dr. Lee serves on the Managed Care Committee and Dr. Truong is active on the HR Committee. Potomac Family Practice established lab billing services and continued expanding ancillary services throughout 2012. New business lines, including weight loss services, are anticipated as PFP continues growth in its third decade. The Urology Group provides the Northern Virginia and Greater Washington area with the finest and most up-to-date urologic care available. Priding themselves on being at the forefront of technologic advances, the owners of The Urology Group strive to provide worldclass care to their patients. The physicians of The Urology Group were some of the first to transition to minimally invasive prostate cancer surgery and were responsible for starting and developing the DaVinci Robotic Surgery programs at both HCA Reston Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital. The group offers expertise across all areas of urology, including pediatric urology, urologic oncology, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, as well as female urology and erectile dysfunction. The Northern Virginia Pelvic Continence Care Center is a division of The Urology Group and offers the most current techniques available to accurately diagnose and manage female pelvic floor disorders. Combining the most advanced techniques with years of experience, the providers of The Urology Group strive to treat each patient as compassionately as possible in a comfortable environment. The group prides itself on doctor-patient interaction and patient education. With offices in Reston, Lansdowne and Leesburg, they provided care to over 11,000 patients in 2012. The owners of The Urology Group include Drs. Kevin O’Connor, Walter O’Brien, Nicholas Lailas and Gregory Schenk. The group employs two physicians, Dr. Jennifer Young, who joined the practice in 2011, and Dr. Chuck Pruna, the practice’s newest provider, who joined the group in December 2012. In addition to Drs. Young and Pruna, the group also employs Nurse Practitioners, Julie Spencer, Kristin Tamburro, Kathleen Cage and Mari Parker. The group also contracts with pathologist, Dr. Jerome O’Connell, to assist in providing the best urological care. The Urology Group providers maintained active participation within LMG’s governance in 2012. Dr. O’Connor continued his role as Chairman of the LMG Board of Directors. Julie Spencer, DNP was also re-elected as a mid-level provider representative to the Board. Along with his duties on the Board, Dr. O’Connor has remained active on the Governance Committee. Dr. O’Brien continued as a member of the Finance Committee and also chairs the Retirement Committee. Dr. Lailas is a member of the Real Estate Committee and Dr. Schenk is a member of the Managed Care Committee. 25 Loudoun Spine & Rehabilitation (LSR) is an LMG group-owned Pod that employs Dr. Michael Kuo and Fernando Mendez, PA-C. Dr. Kuo is BoardCertified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with sub-specialty certifications in Pain Medicine and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. In addition, Dr. Kuo is an Assistant Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Medicine. He also serves on the LMG Quality Assurance Committee. Fernando was educated at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Dr. Kuo and Fernando maintain a patient approach that encompasses the whole body, not just the problem area or condition. Their goal is to diagnose and treat pain conditions and restore maximum function lost through injury, illness, or disabling conditions. They provide injections, peripheral nerve blocks, and other interventions for patients with chronic pain. The LSR providers maintain special interests and expertise in peripheral joint injections DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis injections; interlaminar and transforaminal cervical, thoracic, and lumbar epidural steroid injections; provocation discography; nerve conduction studies and spinal cord stimulation trials – among many other services. An in-house C-ARM allows for patient convenience of treatment without visiting a hospital or surgery center. Loudoun Spine & Rehabilitation is located in the Cornwall Medical Pavilion in Leesburg. Certified Nurse Midwives, Margie Brandquist and Wendy Dotson founded Loudoun Community Midwives (LCM) in 2003 and became the first Certified Nurse Midwives to have privileges at Inova Loudoun Hospital. Margie, Wendy, and associates have attended more than 3,700 births at The Birthing Inn since 1999. The Lansdowne-based Birthing Inn offers a high-tech security system; deep soaking tubs in all labor rooms; wireless, waterproof fetal monitoring, which allows women to labor in a position comfortable to them; in-house anesthesia; in-house neonatology; neonatal intensive care; private postpartum rooms and lactation consulting services. LCM is located in Lansdowne and provides a wide range of prenatal, labor and delivery options, in addition to full-scope gynecological services. The practice now offers compact fetal monitoring enabling this non-routine, but commonly used test, to be administered in house. The practice consists of four full-time Certified Nurse Midwives, Margie Brandquist, Wendy Dotson, Paula Senner, and Courtney Marsh; a part-time Certified Nurse Midwife, Courtney Hasseman; and an onsite ultrasound technician. 26 Loudoun Radiation Oncology Led by Dr. Kin-Sing Au, Loudoun Radiation Oncology serves the Loudoun and surrounding communities. Trained at Georgetown University and Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Au has more than 30 years of experience and is Board-Certified in both Internal Medicine and Radiation Oncology. Dr. Au provides services at Inova Loudoun Hospital and is recognized for his bedside manner and compassionate nature. In February 2007, Dr. Au became the first physician to join LMG as a nonfounding shareholder. For over 20 years, Dr. Au has served as Medical Director of the Inova Loudoun Hospital Radiation Oncology Department. Dr. Au treats several hundred patients each year. Treatment modalities offered by Dr. Au include external beam radiation therapy with Intensity modulated and Image guided capability, (IMRT and IGRT) and prostate seed implants. The Radiation Oncology Center is accredited by American College of Radiology and the Cancer program is accredited by Commission on Cancer, CoC and National Accredited Program of Breast Care, NAPBC. Surgical Specialists of Northern Virginia The surgeons of Surgical Specialists of Northern Virginia (SSNV) have been providing care since 1988. Drs. Bernard Cross, James Lesniewski and Janie Myers offer their patients both experience and advanced surgical skills in the latest techniques. The group provides a wide range of comprehensive, minimally invasive and advanced surgical skills in the fields of General Surgery, Breast Care Management, Peripheral Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery. At Surgical Specialists of Northern Virginia, the goal is to always educate, discuss options and help their patients benefit from the advances in health care and surgery. A Virginia native, Dr. Cross obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. Having been the first surgeon to perform both a laparoscopic hernia repair and the first thorascopic lobectomy at Inova Loudoun Hospital, Dr. Cross is a strong proponent of minimally invasive surgery. He is Board-Certified in General Surgery and a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons. Active both in the community and within LMG, Dr. Cross was elected to LMG’s Board of Directors in 2012 and serves on the Governance Committee. In 2004, after completing his medical education and training within the University of Pennsylvania’s Health System, Dr. Lesniewski joined SSNV. He has since built a solid reputation as one of the area’s finest laparoscopic surgeons. An active member of LMG’s Managed Care and Ancillary Services Committees, Dr. Lesniewski has also committed significant time to administrative duties for Inova Loudoun Hospital, including serving as Chief of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Lesniewski is BoardCertified in General Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Janie Myers joined the group in August 2011. Board-Certified and a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Myers was the first fellowship-trained advanced laparoscopic surgeon in Loudoun County. Dr. Myers is active on national committees with the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. 27 Loudoun Surgical is led by Drs. Brita Kriss and Russell McDow. Both specialize in General Surgery, and Dr. McDow also specializes in Thoracic and Vascular Surgery. The practice provides services including: hernia repair, gallbladder removal and mastectomy, to name only certain surgical procedures completed. Dr. Kriss is certified by the American Board of Surgery. She received her medical degree from and completed her residency at Northeastern Ohio University’s, College of Medicine where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. McDow was trained at the University of Virginia School of Medicine Health System and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He too, is an active member with the American College of Surgeons and sits on various committees at Inova Loudoun Hospital. Together, Drs. Kriss and McDow have more than 50 years of combined experience and performed over 3,000 patient visits and procedures during 2012 Dr. Kriss attained LMG shareholder status in January 2011, and Dr. McDow became an LMG shareholder in February 2012. Loudoun Valley Family Practice (LVFP) was founded in 1965 by Dr. James L. Towe. Its motto was and continues to be: Quality healthcare with a hometown feeling. Dr. James H. Towe, son of the practice’s founding physician, graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and is Board-Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Michael T. Wenzel, also a Board-Certified Family Physician, graduated from the Medical College of Virginia. Drs. Wenzel and Towe grew up in the Purcellville area and have the unique experience of growing up in the community which they now serve. This familiarity and loyalty led both physicians to join the elder Dr. Towe’s practice after medical school. LVFP joined LMG in 2004. Their practice cares for newborns to geriatric patients. Drs. Towe and Wenzel are skilled at managing patients with multiple chronic conditions. In addition to both physicians maintaining privileges at Inova Loudoun Hospital, Dr. Wenzel maintains privileges at Valley Health System’s Winchester Medical Center. Dr. Wenzel serves on the LMG Human Resources Committee. Loudoun Valley Family Practice provided care for approximately 8,600 patients during 2012. 28 Infectious Disease: Tropical Medicine and Traveler’s Health The Skin Cancer Center of Northern Virginia (SCCNV) specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer. Dr. Michael Todd, Physician Assistant Michael Fraykor, and the skilled staff at SCCNV offer a wide range of surgical and non-surgical treatments for skin cancer, including: Mohs micrographic surgery, standard surgical excision, curettage and topical chemotherapy. The practice also performs thorough preventative skin cancer screenings. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Melanoma, a form of skin cancer, is especially deadly. Mohs surgery is microscopically controlled surgery used to treat common types of skin cancer. It is one of the many methods of obtaining complete margin control during removal of a malignancy, allowing for the removal of a skin cancer with a very narrow surgical margin and a high cure rate. Dr. Todd, who was trained in Internal Medicine and Dermatology at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, also completed sub-specialty training in skin cancer and Mohs micrographic surgery at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Todd’s practice has distinguished itself by going above and beyond in their efforts of meeting not only their patients’ medical needs, but their emotional needs as well. One example of this is the welcoming and stress free atmosphere of the office suite. Everything from the decor to the ambient sounds exudes serenity and professional confidence, placing patients at ease from the moment they walk in to well after they leave. Dr. Todd is an active member of LMG and the community. Dr. Todd helps encourage early education by sponsoring a yearly poster contest in the Loudoun community schools for third through fifth graders to promote “Safe & Fun in the Sun.” He currently serves on the Loudoun Medical Group Philanthropic Committee. With locations in Leesburg and Alexandria, Infectious Disease Specialists offers travel medicine and immunological services tailored to their patients needs. Founded by Dr. Sarfraz Choudhary in 2004, with his brother Dr. Imtiaz Choudhary joining him in 2010, the practice offers a wide range of services, including medical consultations, on-site immunizations, immigration and employment physicals, work related testing and DNA testing. Following fellowship training at Howard University College of Medicine, Dr. Sarfraz Choudhary has endeavored to provide the latest in preventive measures and treatment options to his patients. Dr. Sarfraz Choudhary is Board-Certified in both Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. A shareholder of LMG since 2008, Dr. Sarfraz Choudhary continues to be active in LMG. Having served on the LMG Board of Directors since 2010, Dr. Sarfraz Choudhary also served as Co-chairman of the Ancillary Services Committee. He also serves as Internal Medicine Chair on the Inova Medical Executive Committee. To highlight another successful year in practice, Dr. Choudhary was once again named one of the Top Doctors in The Washingtonian’s 2012 poll. Like his brother, Dr. Imtiaz Choudhary is Board-Certified in both Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. Prior to joining the practice in 2010, Dr. Choudhary was an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Infectious Disease program at Howard University. In January 2013, Dr. Imtiaz Choudhary joined his brother in becoming a shareholder in Loudoun Medical Group. 29 Matthew Gavin, M.D. Serving the Loudoun County, Dr. Matthew Gavin practices general orthopedics with a special interest in the knee and the shoulder. This involves both sports related injuries and arthritic conditions. Treatments include Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine. Dr. Gavin was trained at Georgetown University and has been Board-Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery since 1995. After completing his fellowship in New York, where he worked with the team doctor for the New York Knicks, Dr. Gavin returned to DC to practice at the Anderson Clinic. In Loudoun County he found a vibrant, active community. Dr. Gavin is able to apply his skills to people of all ages: from student athletes with broken bones to elderly patients requiring a total knee replacement. As different as these patients may seem - they have one goal in common - to return to their previous level of activity quickly and pain free. Dr. Gavin's goal is to protect and repair patients’ bodies from damage that interferes with active lifestyles. Dr. Gavin’s anatomical services include shoulder, arm, hand, wrist, knee, foot and ankle; and treatment services include arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine and trauma/fractures services. He now offers MAKOplasty, a minimally invasive robotic assisted partial knee replacement which offers a faster recovery and improved results. Dr. Gavin is very active in the community. He serves as team physician for many athletic events including polo matches, high school sports, and steeplechases. Dr. Gavin was also asked to serve as team physician for World Cup Soccer. Dr. Gavin, who is an active member of the LMG Human Resources and Retirement Committees, also serves on the Boards of Inova Loudoun Ambulatory Surgical Center and the Loudoun Free Clinic. He has organized the Free Clinic's successful events and contributes to a newsletter for triathlon athletes advising on training and injury prevention. Thomas Mancini, M.D. and Martin Korkowski, M.D. Drs. Thomas Mancini and Martin Korkowski practice Internal Medicine in Lansdowne. Combined, these physicians have over half a century of experience practicing medicine. Dr. Mancini was trained at West Virginia and Penn State Universities and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Korkowski was trained at the Medical School of Ohio. Dr. Mancini has received numerous “Top Doctor” awards, and indeed the entire team at the practice strives to enhance quality of care and patient satisfaction. Moira Hanley-Nieman, a Physician Assistant, rounds out the provider team at Mancini & Korkowski. In addition to preventive care, the providers are welltrained in the evaluation and management of patients with multi-system disease processes. A thriving practice, the team at Mancini & Korkowski provided care for nearly 4,200 patients during 2012. Drs. Mancini and Korkowski joined LMG in April 2005 and became LMG shareholders in April 2010. 30 The Loudoun Medical Group Immediate Care Center (ICC) was formed in 2005. Shortly thereafter, the ICC began providing preventive care services and assumed the patients of a neighboring primary care practice. The site has flourished as the LMG Primary & Immediate Care Center since 2007. Dr. Jeffrey Martin is the Medical Director of the ICC and works alongside Dr. Felix Ma, Dr. Ralph Leon and Nurse Practitioner Erin Collier. The ICC maintains extended hours and is available for most acute illnesses and minor injuries, such as respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, gynecology problems, minor burns, sprains and strains, coughs and colds, sore throats, ear infections, allergic reactions, fever and flu-like symptoms, and rashes and other skin irritations. The ICC is open 7 days a week with fulltime x-ray services, IV hydration available, short wait times and a caring, attentive staff. The primary and immediate care divisions of the ICC continue to thrive with over 17,500 patient visits in 2012. The ICC played a very important role in LMG’s Pulse electronic health records (EHR) conversion in 2012, caring for over 70 patients per day – including overflow from LMG practices – while learning to use a new EHR system. After 15 years as a family practitioner, Dr. Martha Calihan founded the Integrative Family Medicine Center (IFMC) in 2005. Board-Certified in both Family Medicine and Holistic Medicine, the formation of IFMC allowed Dr. Calihan to pursue a field for which she has great passion. Dr. Felix Ma joined her shortly afterwards, adding his expertise in holistic healing and Chinese Acupuncture. Integrative Medicine is based on the development of a physician-patient relationship that uses treatments from both conventional and alternative medicine. Dr. Calihan and her team of health and wellness experts utilize this hybrid approach to treat the whole patient. IFMC works with patients of all ages and uses a collaborative and holistic approach based in understanding and treating the root cause of illness and treating the whole person. IFMC offers a wide range of services including acupuncture, nutritional supplementation, health, nutrition and lifestyle counseling, massage therapy and energy work, Yoga, Reiki, meditation and many others. In conjunction with her work at IFMC, Dr. Calihan also formed the Five Stones Institute, a foundation to further raise awareness and educate the public on the benefits of integrative medicine. In September 2012, the foundation successfully held its second annual fundraiser for the Five Stones Institute. Dr. Calihan has also been active within the LMG community, serving as Chair of both the Credentialing and the Quality Assurance Committees in 2012. She served as LMG’s Medical Director from 2000 – 2012 and the Board of Directors from 2000 to 2004. 31 Michael Kavanagh, MD Leesburg Orthopaedics Dr. Michael A. Kavanagh, who is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, has specialized in orthopedic surgery for over 30 years and has practiced in Loudoun County since 1989. Educated at Georgetown University and trained at Arlington Hospital, the Veterans Administration Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Kavanagh currently practices in the Cornwall Building in Leesburg with physician assistant, Anushaya (Shaya) Fitzgerald. Services provided by Dr. Kavanagh and Shaya include treatments for hip, shoulder, arm, hand, wrist, and knee problems. Dr. Kavanagh currently offers patients MAKOplasty Partial Knee Resurfacing which preserves more of the joint than a traditional knee replacement. The treatment targets the diseased portion of the knee and spares the knee’s healthy bone and tissue. AnneMarie Spooner, MD Loudoun Gynecology Associates AnneMarie Spooner, M.D. began her practice with Loudoun Medical Group in 2006 in the Lansdowne area. She maintains regular office hours, as well as hours for surgical procedures. Dr. Spooner provides personalized attention and compassionate gynecologic care to women of all ages. She sees patients for teen health; contraception; sexually transmitted infections; general gynecological conditions and procedures; menopause; sexuality and bladder conditions. As the daughter of a retired OB/GYN physician, Dr. Spooner has enjoyed an early exposure to the field and developed a strong interest in medicine at a young age. She received her medical degree at Brown University and completed her residency through UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Spooner, who attained LMG shareholder status in September 2012, has two small children and enjoys the flexibility afforded to her by practicing with Loudoun Medical Group. Dr. Kavanagh’s skill as a surgeon, in addition to his bedside manner, contribute to his reputation as one of Loudoun County’s favorite physicians, providing care for over 3,200 patients in 2012. Dr. Kavanagh is a member of the Loudoun Medical Group Philanthropic Committee. 32 Dr. Timothy Mountcastle graduated with honors from Howard University and is a recognized specialist in plastic surgery. He completed training at Louisiana State University, where he was appointed chief resident in both general and plastic surgery. He now holds the great honor – along with operating his LMG practice – of being Chief of Plastic Surgery at Inova Loudoun Hospital, Medical Director at Radiance MedSpa in Fairfax, and a proud member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Mountcastle Plastic Surgery & Vein Institute is committed to delivering the best possible results to the individuals who entrust their care to the practice. A candidate for membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Mountcastle and his highly trained team of professionals offer patients quality cosmetic surgery that not only meets, but exceeds, expectations. Practicing both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, as well as vein surgery, Dr. Mountcastle is committed to providing his patients the most progressive services possible. He is one of the few plastic surgeons in the DC – Metro area to perform DIEP breast reconstruction and was the first physician in Virginia to utilize VeinWave, a safer alternative to more traditional spider vein therapies. Along with these procedures, the practice also offers a broad range of services including breast reduction/augmentation, body contouring, facial cosmetic surgery, hand surgery and a comprehensive selection of skin care products. With offices in Ashburn, Reston, and Leesburg, patients are offered excellent care in convenient locations. Serving over 2,000 patients in 2012, Dr. Mountcastle and his staff continued to provide his patients with quality cosmetic surgery to help them look good, feel better and live healthier. Dr. Mahesh Parameswaran founded Advanced ENT Specialists in 2006. His current practice also includes a physician assistant, Nate Stevens and an audiologist, Kimberly Johnson. Dr. Parameswaran, known affectionately to his patients as Dr. Para, has been caring for patients of all ages for a decade. He is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered evaluation and treatment for all ENT problems. Advanced ENT Specialists operates from two locations: one in Lansdowne and one in Leesburg in the Cornwall Building. The professional staff is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for the ear, nose, and throat. Advanced ENT Specialists offers the best and most comprehensive patientcentered evaluation and treatment for all ENT problems. Younger children, adolescents and adults are evaluated and treated with compassion and concern – the ultimate goal being a successful recovery. The providers at Advanced ENT Specialists also provide hearing aid and sleep disorder services. Trained at Temple University, Dr. Parameswaran is Board-Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and maintains memberships in the Amercian Academy of Otolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery; The Medical Society of Virginia; The Virginia Society of Otolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery; The Loudoun County Medical Society; and The Washington Metropolitan Area Otolaryngology Society. Dr. Para serves on the LMG IT and Real Estate Committees. 33 Northern Virginia ENT Associates Northern Virginia ENT Associates, under the direction of Dr. Michael Mellis, has provided otolaryngology services in the northern Virginia area since the early 1990s. Dr. Kenneth Bergman, and Darlene Payne, an audiologist, round out the provider team at Northern Virginia ENT . With offices in Lansdowne, Leesburg, Reston and Centreville, Northern Virginia ENT provided care to over 3,500 patients throughout Northern Virginia in 2012. Drs. Mellis and Bergman are both Board-Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. They treat patients of all ages, although they have a special interest in Pediatric Otolaryngology and also provide services for sleep disorders, hearing loss and allergies. Dr. Mellis attained LMG shareholder status in September 2009, and serves on the LMG Quality Assurance Committee. With the motto Investing in the Future One Child at a Time, Pediatric Healthcare (PHC) has been providing quality primary care services to the children of Loudoun County and the surrounding community for close to 40 years. Originally founded by Dr. Thomas McGorry, the practice is currently led by Drs. Lori Andrew, Damon Moore, Kimberly Kolb, and Jamille Cooper. Along with nurse practitioners Jan Cantrell, Elizabeth Choma, and Suzanne O’Brien, their primary focus is to help the patients and their families through all the medical aspects of raising children. The team at Pediatric Healthcare is a diverse and dedicated group of health professionals whose daily mission is to use knowledge, experience & compassion to provide comprehensive healthcare to all patients. The practice uses social media and monthly online newsletters to communicate with patients. Families can sign up to receive up-to-date and urgent information including vaccines, inclement weather and holiday schedules. In addition, Pediatric Healthcare offers unique opportunities for families and individuals such as support groups for new or expectant dads and essential reading lists for families. While 2012 was a busy year for PHC, with the providers seeing 7,000 patients over 27,500 encounters, the practice continued it its support of the community through involvement in charities like Make-A-Wish and Covenant House as well as sponsorship of local youth sports programs. One highlight was Dr. Moore’s recognition by the American Academy of Pediatrics with its “Local Heroes Award”. He was one of only two pediatricians selected nationally. Dr. Moore is 34 Chair of LMG’s Philanthropic Committee. Medical Doctor Value in Prevention Optimum Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (OPT) is a natural extension of the practices of Drs. Michael Kavanagh, Matthew Gavin, and Ian Wattenmaker. This Pod has been a part of the LMG family since 2008. The aim of OPT is to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. The healthcare professionals at OPT diagnose and treat individuals from adolescence to the elderly. Two lines of service separate OPT from most therapy centers; Occupational Therapy and Aquatic Therapy. Occupational therapy is a service provided by Andrea Pyle, OTR. She specializes in hand, wrist, and arm therapy. This is a line of care that is concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation. The primary goal of the occupational therapy program at OPT is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life. Aquatic therapy is offered off-site with Janie Ellison, PTA two days per week at Ida Lee Recreation Center in Leesburg, VA. This type of therapy is often ideal for those that need non-weight bearing activity to recover from injury or to cope with a disability. The current staffing of OPT has grown significantly since 2008, when it began as a solo physical therapy group. Today, the therapy team includes five physical therapists (PT), Joan Kennedy, Shahla Williams, Michelle McGregor, Bryan Spillare, and Brett Huffman; one occupational therapist, Andrea Pyle; and four physical therapy assistants (PTA), Nona Phelps, Anne Lowery, Janie Ellison, Husam Bani. OPT has locations in the Cornwall Medical Pavilion in Leesburg, and in the Valley Medical Center in Purcellville. In 2012, the practice rendered services for over 16,000 patient visits. Before starting the M.D.VIP pod in 2009, Drs. John Cook and John Andrew had been in practice together for 23 years as founders of Loudoun Internal Medicine Associates. With the desire to provide their patients with extensive preventive and wellness care, as well as treatment of acute and chronic illness, Drs. Cook and Andrew partnered with M.D. VIP, a concierge medicine service. By limiting their number of patients, they have been able to provide unique and personalized care to their patients. After a career as an officer in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Cook changed paths, receiving his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine. He is BoardCertified in Internal Medicine and has a special interest in geriatrics. An active shareholder, Dr. Cook served on the LMG Board of Directors from 2009 to 2011. Dr. Cook is an active member of the Human Resources and Philanthropic Committees. Dr. Andrew received his medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and is also Board-Certified in Internal Medicine. A member of LMG’s Board of Directors since its inception, he currently serves as the Board’s Secretary/Treasurer. Dr. Andrew is also Chairman of the Finance Committee. To help support their patients and expand the practice, Drs. Cook and Andrew welcomed Dr. Judith Greco into the practice in 2010 and Hannah Kim, PA-C in 2012. Hannah had previously shadowed the doctors as a Physician Assistant student. With the added support, the practice was able to serve over 1,000 patients in 2012, a 7% increase over 2011. 35 Center for Spinal Surgery and Spinal Disorders Located in the Cornwall Building in Leesburg, the Center for Spinal Surgery and Spinal Disorders is led by Dr. Ian Wattenmaker. With over 19 years of experience, Dr. Wattenmaker is a spine surgeon who trained at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University. He is Board-Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the North American Spine Society. Dr. Wattenmaker specializes in spinal surgery, spine disorders and conditions that compress nerves in the lumbar and cervical spine. Dr. Wattenmaker uses minimally invasive surgical techniques when appropriate. According to Dr. Wattenmaker, “For anyone suffering from back or neck pain, we offer the full range of treatment options. For most patients, we can alleviate their condition without surgery, but for those who require surgery, we have the expertise to provide them with the best surgical options and rehabilitation programs.” Dr. Wattenmaker joined Loudoun Medical Group in 2008 and attained LMG shareholder status in 2011. Dr. Annette Hudler practiced in the Loudoun area for a number of years before founding MountainView Medical Associates (MVMA) in 2006. Originally located in the Western Loudoun town of Round Hill, where she was the first physician to practice in the town in decades, MountainView Medical Associates relocated in 2011 to the Valley Medical Center in Purcellville as a result of practice growth. A testament to practice growth, Wendy Ngassa, FNP-BC works with Dr. Hudler to provide standard medical services, diabetes counseling, hypertension and cholesterol monitoring, sports and college physical examinations, along with well women visits. Dr. Hudler also serves the residents of Meadow Glen Assisted Living, a local Assisted Living facility located in Leesburg. MountainView is a friendly family-oriented practice with an emphasis on quality care and strong community values. Dr. Hudler is active in the Purcellville Business and Professional Association and was awarded the Service Business of the Year Award for 2011 at their annual luncheon in March 2012. Dr. Hudler and her dedicated team at MountainView Medical Associates provided care for over 8,100 patient visits during 2012. 36 With combined experience of nearly 100 years, the providers of Loudoun OB/GYN are well-trained and highly skilled in providing their patients the most advanced care available. With the philosophy of providing individualized care to women of all ages, they offer a wide range of services including evaluation and management of infertility, comprehensive obstetrical services, menopausal management, endoscopic and laser surgery. From adolescence through menopause, providers strive to educate women on making healthy and informed medical decisions. Founded in 1987 by Dr. Arshed Choudhry, the practice also includes current partners Dr. Lisa Park, Dr. Michelle Roberts-Borden, and Dr. Jennifer Thompson as well as employed physician, Dr. Jennifer Hickman. All of the physicians of the practice are Board-Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Fellows of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Choudhry is active in the medical community, currently serving as Chief of Staff for Inova Loudoun Hospital and the Medical Executive Committee. His particular areas of interest include treatment of stress incontinence, pelvic floor prolapse, minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery. Dr. Choudhry was named as a 2012 Top Doctor in The Washingtonian. Dr. Park, who received her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, maintains special interest in menopause, infertility and gynecologic urology. Dr. RobertBorden’s areas of interest include the management of uterine fibroids and urogynecology. Having grown up as the daughter of a practicing OB/GYN, she developed an early appreciation of the rewards the field has to offer. Dr. Thompson, a graduate of the University Of Virginia School of Medicine, enjoys the varied aspects of the specialty as well as the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with her patients. Dr. Hickman received her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. A member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, she has also been published in several medical journals. Providing services to over 5,500 patients in 2012, Loudoun OG/GYN and its providers are always working to find ways to keep patients informed and healthy, while ensuring excellent care to the community. Dr. Michael Abidin founded Metropolitan ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery as a solo practitioner in 1996. Since then, the practice has thrived. Dr. Abidin has welcomed Drs. Iyad Saidi, Tarek Orfaly, and Ravi Swamy as practice owners and employs Physician Assistant Joy Roberson, as well as audiologists Kathryn McGee and Erika Cole. Metropolitan ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery is a group of dedicated, Board-Certified otolaryngologists and facial plastic surgeons, who specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose and throat disorders, including allergy, sinus, and audiology, with a sub-specialty focus in cosmetic facial plastic surgery, non-surgical cosmetic treatments, and minimally invasive, state-of-the-art procedures. In addition to standard ENT procedures, Metro ENT strives to provide revolutionary techniques. Dr. Abidin has pioneered Hyoid Suspension, a surgical procedure performed to treat obstructive sleep apnea by securing the hyoid bone, the U-shaped bone in the neck, in place instead of allowing it to move move around freely. Movement of the hyoid bone increases the risk of airway blockage during sleep and causes symptoms of sleep apnea. Metropolitan ENT was the first practice to join LMG in the Alexandria area. Patients for this practice come from all areas including Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the surrounding areas of Arlington, Springfield, Falls Church and Woodbridge, Virginia. Dr. Saidi currently serves on the LMG Credentialing Committee. Several new services lines, including medication dispensing, are on the horizon for 2013. The dedicated team at Metropolitan ENT provided care for over 9,000 distinct patients throughout nearly 37,000 patient visits during 2012. 37 Jeffrey K. Nekoba, MD Drs. Mitchell, Whittaker and Wu Jeffrey K. Nekoba, MD is a Board-Certified Family Physician, whose practice is located in the Huntsman Shopping Center in Springfield. Drs. Mitchell, Whittaker and Wu (MWW) specialize in Internal Medicine. Their practice is in Alexandria and serves Alexandria City, Fairfax County, Arlington County, and the surrounding areas. MWW provided care for over 5,800 distinct patients during 2012. In addition to the personalized care the practice offers, there is the added convenience of an in-house lab. Patients may be seen and have lab work completed in one location - during the same encounter. Further solidifying the physicians’ commitment to patient convenience, all three doctors have early hours on different days of the week to accommodate patients who need to be seen before work or other activities. Another feature that makes Drs. Mitchell, Whittaker and Wu’s practice unique is a culturally diverse staff. Chinese, Spanish, and Russian are among the languages spoken in the office in addition to English. An office expansion is planned for 2013, which will include enlarging the office suite and adding an additional healthcare provider. Dr. Mitchell joined the practice in the 1990s, and Drs. Whittaker and Wu joined in 2003. The doctors joined Loudoun Medical Group in June 2009 and became LMG shareholders in June 2012. Board-Certified in Family Practice, Dr. Nekoba has practiced in the Springfield area since 1994 and treats patients of all ages. With support from a full-time Nurse Practitioner, Rachel Reid, Dr. Nekoba’s practice sees an average of more than 50 patients per day. Both Dr. Nekoba and Rachel are northern Virginia natives, growing up in the Mt. Vernon and Woodbridge areas, respectively. Before completing a residency at the University of California’s Merced Family Practice Residency where he was elected Chief Resident during his final year, Dr. Nekoba earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. Rachel was educated at George Mason University. Dr. Nekoba has participated in numerous medical mission trips with his church. Together with other medical and nonmedical volunteers, the group typically treats and helps over 5,000 people over a period of just a few days.. Dr. Nekoba, Rachel Reid and the dedicated support team rendered services for over 5,500 distinct patients with nearly 16,000 visits throughout 2012. Dr. Nekoba joined Loudoun Medical Group in July 2009 and became a shareholder in July 2012. 38 Family Medicine Associates of Alexandria Digestive Disease Physicians, located in Alexandria, Virginia is a gastroenterology practice of five Board-Certified gastroenterologists with over 80 years of combined experience devoted to delivering top-quality gastrointestinal health care. Family Medicine Associates of Alexandria (FMAA) is comprised of physicians and mid-level providers who are committed to continuous, comprehensive, compassionate and personal care for their patients. Since opening their doors in 2001, the practice has focused on the care of men and women of all ages. Drs. Vivian Lugo-Eschenwald and Mirela Mircea are the partners at FMAA and practice with mid-level providers Kelley Boom, PA-C, Nancy Bell, FNPBC and Stephanie Stitzel, PA-C. FMAA’s mission is to provide accessible, one-stop primary health care to individuals and families alike. Whether treating acute or long term conditions, FMAA’s providers stress prevention to maintain overall health. In addition to providing care for the entire family, FMAA has a special emphasis on women’s health and also offers dermatological and cosmetic procedures such as Botox, Juvederm, Latisse and Nutraceuticals. Dr. Lugo is also certified in the Creighton Model of natural family planning. FMAA has expanded its service lines over the years to physical therapy, ultrasounds, and echocardiograms in addition to an existing, thriving line of cosmetic services and products. FMAA plans to implement prescription medication dispensing during 2013. The practice joined LMG in August 2009, and Drs. Lugo and Mircea became LMG shareholders in August 2012. The physicians perform a broad range of gastrointestinal procedures, including but not limited to: colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, ERCP, capsule endoscopy, and infrared coagulation of hemorrhoids. The focus of the practice is patientcentered care. In 2009, the practice expanded and opened the GI Endoscopy Center of Northern Virginia, a Joint Commission Accredited (JCAHO) ambulatory surgery center. The GI Endoscopy Center of Northern Virginia, LLC, is a single-specialty ambulatory surgery center for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. It was designed with the patient’s convenience in mind and to create an optimal environment for care. This center is dedicated solely to the care of gastroenterology patients and to provide the highest quality of patient care, healing, and education in a state-ofthe-art facility. The GI Endoscopy Center of Northern Virginia (GIE) managed over 4,000 cases during 2012. Drs. Alan Ansher, Craig Ellison, Robert Hally, and Sean Hurley joined LMG in August 2009 and became LMG shareholders in August 2012. Dr. Deborah Brauer became a member of the DDP family in 2010. The practice began providing pathology services in 2012 and plans to provide anesthesia services during 2013. 39 Founded in 2009 by Dr. Shannon Lehr, Breast Care Consultants of Northern Virginia offers a wide range of services for patients requiring surgery as well as those seeking to maintain optimal breast health. Dr. Lehr also specializes in second-opinion consultations and in caring for highrisk patients. From a thorough evaluation of breast symptoms, to the latest diagnostic/surgical procedures, the practice is dedicated to providing state-ofthe-art treatment in a compassionate setting. As Northern Virginia’s first practicing surgeon who completed a breast surgical oncology fellowship, Dr. Lehr specializes in all forms of breast issues, including breast excisions, mastectomies, and reconstruction. Receiving her medical training at the University Pennsylvania Health System and fellowship training at Washington Hospital Center, Dr. Lehr was the first practicing surgeon in Northern Virginia to have completed a Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship. Dr. Lehr serves as Medical Director for Breast Care Consultants as well as Medical Director for the Inova Breast Care Institute at Inova Loudoun Hospital, part of the largest accredited breast care program in the nation. A decorated Air Force veteran, Dr. Lehr has also served as an instructor at the F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine School, a part of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. 2012 marked continued growth for the practice when Dr. Lehr provided care to 780 patients over 1,750 encounters. The practice looks forward to 2013 with hopes of expansion to provide much needed services to Loudoun and surrounding communities. After practicing in Loudoun County for five years, Dr. Ali Moshirfar founded the Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery Institute with Loudoun Medical Group in June 2011. Dr. Moshirfar is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and practices both general orthopedics as well as spine surgery. His early interests were in engineering, and he was granted a full scholarship to the University of Maryland, College Park campus. His interest in medicine, and particularly in orthopaedic and spine injuries, was sparked by his volunteer activities in the Department of Fire and Rescue in Montgomery County, Maryland, as a certified Emergency Medical Technician and a fire fighter. The Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery Institute offers the most advanced surgical procedures, from minimally invasive spine surgery and motion preservation disc replacement surgery to the latest techniques in spinal fusion and reconstruction. Dr. Moshirfar is currently the Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Inova Loudoun Hospital. He is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital, where he continues to teach and conduct research. Some of the more complex spine and pediatric cases are performed by Dr. Moshirfar at Hopkins, however, patients can continue to follow up locally. Dr. Moshirfar has had numerous peer review publications and national presentations. He is an editor for Spine Line, the peer review journal of the North American Spine Society. 40 Nauman Akhtar, MD Leesburg Orthopaedics Dr. Nauman Akhtar joined Loudoun Medical Group in November 2011, after he practiced in Loudoun County for a year. Dr. Akhtar, who shares office space with Dr. Michael Kavanagh, Dr. Matthew Gavin and Dr. Ian Wattenmaker operates a general orthopedic practice and has special interests in knee and hip arthroplasty, as well as arthroscopies, fractures, hip replacements, joint replacement surgery, knee replacement, MAKOplasty procedures, reconstructive surgery, revision joint replacement, and shoulder replacement. Dr. Akhtar earned both a Medical Doctor degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Tufts University in 2004. Dr. Akhtar completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit in 2009 and subsequently completed a joint reconstruction fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in 2010. Dr. Akhtar achieved Diplomatic status with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2012. Family Allergy & Asthma Associates (FAAA) and its Medical Director, Dr. Anh-Dai Nguyen, joined LMG in November 2011. FAAA is located in Sterling and has cared for Loudoun County residents since 2003. Dr. Nguyen obtained her undergraduate degree in Genetics from the University of California, Berkeley. She attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the ScrippsMercy Hospital and Clinics in San Diego, California. After residency, Dr. Nguyen returned to Wisconsin to complete her Allergy & Immunology fellowship at the University of Wisconsin. Board-Certified in Pediatric and Adult Allergy & Immunology, Dr. Nguyen resides with her husband, a local cardiologist, two sons, and a daughter. Dr. Nguyen is trained in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of such problems as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, hives, food allergies, insect allergies, drug allergies, immunodeficiencies, eczema, other allergic skin conditions and anaphylaxis. Dr. Nguyen is deeply spiritual and incorporates compassionate care to each of her patients. She believes that excellent care begins by being attentive to the needs of her patients; therefore, she strives to work with her patients to improve their quality of life, coupling her caring approach with evidence-based practices that are grounded in sound medical research. Dr. Akhtar wishes to cultivate interests in healthcare policy and management. He hopes to eventually be involved in the construction of policies that can be incorporated within the healthcare industry to help provide better quality, cost effective care while seeking avenues to increase provider and patient satisfaction. 41 Dr. Seth Tuwiner and his practice, Neurology Consultant Services, joined Loudoun Medical Group in January 2012. Dr. Tuwiner specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions of the peripheral and central nervous system. His areas of expertise include peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, sensory disturbances, muscle disorders, myasthenia gravis, ALS, neck pain, low back pain, epilepsy, seizures, stroke, multiple sclerosis, tremor, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Some of the services offered at Neurology Consultant Services include visual, auditory, and somatosensory evoked potential studies, as well as electrodiagnostic services, such as electromyography and routine and 24 – 72 hour electroencephalography studies. Dr. Tuwiner completed his Neuromuscular and Neurophysiology training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, and after moonlighting and private contracting, ultimately established his private practice in Lansdowne in February 2008. Board-Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM), Dr. Tuwiner has also earned three sub-specialty certifications through the ABPN: vascular neurology, clinical neurophysiology and neuromuscular medicine. Dr. Tuwiner and his team, which includes Nurse Practitioner Lynne Scanlon, provided neurological care for over 1,400 patients throughout over 3,000 visits during 2012. Dr. Nikki Waddell founded Kingstowne Internal Medicine when she joined Loudoun Medical Group in February 2011. Dr. Waddell practiced in Woodbridge prior to starting her own practice in Kingstowne. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Mathematics, after which she attended medical school at The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School. A Board-Certified Internist, Dr. Waddell is artistic by nature, and – as such – her office doubles as a not-for-profit art gallery, “Kingstowne Canvases for a Cause,” where she showcases the work of local artists and generates donations for local charities. Currently, Dr. Waddell focuses on preventive services, acute sick visits, and chronic disease management, including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and arthritis. Dr. Waddell recently expanded her practice to include a certified personal trainer, Paula Jarvis, and a registered dietitian, Michelle Pryslak. The addition of Ms. Jarvis and Ms. Pryslak reflects directly on Dr. Waddell’s strong belief in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to her patients. 42 The Iyer Clinic Virginia Medical Arts Clinic Dr. Ravi Iyer, Medical Director at The Iyer Clinic, joined Loudoun Medical Group in February 2012. Founded in 1999 by Drs. Rajeev Khanna and Arvinder Chawla, Virginia Medical Arts Clinic is a thriving Internal Medicine practice with locations in Herndon and Sterling. Born in Bombay, raised in Jamshedpur, India and schooled at Little Flower School in Telco, India, life has taken Dr. Ravi Iyer on a wonderful ride through the halls of medicine on the banks of the Ganges in Patna, India; to the laboratories of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi; and to the research departments on the other side of the world in Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School; to the sick beds of paupers and princes at George Washington University Hospital, Washington D.C. Both Drs. Khanna and Chawla graduated from Punjab University Medical School in India in 1985 and completed post-graduate training in Internal Medicine. Dr. Chawla moved to the United States in 1991. Dr. Khanna underwent post-graduate training in Neurology before moving to the United States in 1992. Both doctors completed residencies in Internal Medicine at Prince George Hospital in Cheverly, Maryland, in 1994. Dr. Iyer, who shares an office suite with Drs. Khanna and Chawla at Virginia Medical Arts Clinic, now works as an Internist in Herndon and Sterling and also serves as Vice-Chair of the Department of Medicine at HCA Columbia Reston Hospital and the Medical Director of Heartland Hospice in Fairfax. Dr. Iyer’s CV boasts 10 publications to date which includes several peerreviewed scientific papers on the biology of cancer and the human body’s defenses against infection, tumors and mechanisms of injury and repair. He is also active in researching holistic approaches to stress management and general health and well-being. Dr. Iyer, who managed care for over 1,200 patients during 2012, welcomed Nurse Practitioner Kim Nguyen to his practice in early 2013. Dr. Khanna, a Board-Certified Internist, has published a number of research works and is a former Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Reston Hospital Center. Dr. Chawla is the author of two medical fiction thrillers, Terminal Care and Deadly Recall. Services provided by VMAC include routine internal medicine and urgent care; annual and preventative care services; cardiac risk assessment; cardiac stress testing-nuclear heart scans; echocardiography; 24 hour heart monitor (Holter Monitor); school and sports physicals; sleep medicine consultations; nerve and muscle testing and travel medicine consultation. The dedicated team at Virginia Medical Arts Clinic managed care for over 3,600 distinct patients over 11,000 patient encounters during 2012. 43 Alexandria WomenCare Ashburn Sterling Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Under the direction of Dr. Paula McKenzie, Alexandria WomenCare provides women with guidance, support and empowerment toward achieving "whole health” by encouraging integration of physical well-being with emotional and spiritual well-being. Dr. McKenzie and her staff provide women with high quality, cost-effective medical services in a warm, caring, relaxed, and supportive environment, and they assist their pregnant patients in achieving a beautiful birth experience. Dr. McKenzie, who performs hysteroscopies in her office, received her undergraduate education at Yale University, where she majored in Computer Science. She received her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine before completing her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York in 1987. Board-Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. McKenzie plans to expand her practice during the coming year hiring a physician during 2013. Alexandria WomenCare joined Loudoun Medical Group in March 2012. Joining LMG in May 2012, Ashburn Sterling Internal Medicine & Pediatrics is led by Dr. Tareq Abedin. Along with Nurse Practitioners Doreen Mattimiro and Stephanie Ruth-Strange, Dr. Abedin provides primary care services to patients of all ages. Dr. Abedin, a native of the metropolitan area, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University and obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He is double-Board-Certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He and his team thus provide care to a diverse range of infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Dr. Abedin’s interests include preventive medicine, cosmetic dermatology, alternative health, and teaching. He received his acupuncture certification from Kiiko Matsumoto at the Harvard Medical School. Ashburn Sterling Internal Medicine & Pediatrics maintains several ancillary service lines, including travel medicine and immigration physical examinations, and executive physicals. In addition, the practice hosts a MedSpa. Active in the community, Dr. Abedin created the “Good Will Network” to ensure that patients without health insurance would still have access to affordable, quality and comprehensive healthcare. The network is dedicated to connecting uninsured patients with providers who bridge the gap for the community’s healthcare needs. 44 Loudoun Gastroenterology Associates Dulles Medical Group Loudoun Gastroenterology Associates, the practice of Drs. Robert Lafsky and Nadeem Khan joined Loudoun Medical Group in September of 2012. Board-Certified in Gastroenterology, Dr. Lafsky completed his medical degree and Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. A member of the Loudoun medical community for close to thirty years, Dr. Lafsky has provided care to thousands of its residents over the years. He has also been active in various leadership roles including having been a past Chief of Staff for Inova Loudoun Hospital. Dr. Khan received his medical degree from King Edward Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan in 1987. Dr. Khan went on to complete his internship and residency as well as a Gastroenterology Fellowship at New York Medical College. In July 2008, Dr. Khan joined Dr. Lafsky’s practice. Dr. Khan is also BoardCertified in Gastroenterology. The practice provides a broad range of gastrointestinal procedures including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, capsule endoscopy and ERCP. Their office is located in Lansdowne adjacent to Inova Loudoun Hospital. Founded by Dr. Anil Patel in 1990, Dulles Medical Group is a thriving Internal Medicine practice offering comprehensive care to adults in Loudoun and surrounding counties. The practice joined Loudoun Medical Group in September 2012. Dr. Patel received his medical degree from B.J. Medical College, Gujarat, India. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Brookdale Hospital in New York City. With over 20 years of experience Dr. Patel provides comprehensive primary care services for adults at both his Leesburg and Sterling locations. In addition to his busy practice, Dr. Patel also serves as the Medical Director of Heritage Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Leesburg. Dr. Patel expanded his practice when he added Nurse Practitioner Nancy Nicolson in November 2012. While new to the nurse practitioner field, Ms. Nicolson has a vast nursing experience that has helped ensure even the most loyal of Dr. Patel’s patients feel comfortable in her care. 45 Physicians Practice & Research; Oscar Adler, M.D., Ph.D. When Dr. Oscar Adler integrated his practice, Physicians Practice & Research, into Loudoun Medical Group in mid-September 2012, it marked not only the last of nine practices added for the year, but also the addition of a new specialty – Nephrology. Dr. Adler received his medical degree from Kazan Medical University, Kazan, Russia in 1983. After receiving his Internal Medicine residency training at Temple University, Dr. Adler completed a Nephrology Fellowship at Georgetown University. He is Board-Certified in Nephrology and has a special interest in the management of hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Along with his practice, Dr. Adler has also been actively involved in both clinical research and clinical trials. In conjunction with this work, Dr. Adler has published numerous papers on hypertension. Dr. Adler has also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of the Nephrology Department at Georgetown University. With a focus on patient satisfaction and clinical improvement, Dr. Adler uses a personalized approach with every patient. It is his overriding mission that the practice provide the best diagnostics and management to improve the patient’s quality of life. Vijay Chadha, M.D. Dr. Vijay Chadha founded his Internal Medicine practice in Reston in 1986. Dr. Chadha is a skilled Internist: his patient care is exemplary and is supported by extensive medical education information. Dr. Chadha has a thriving outpatient Internal Medicine practice in the Reston area and maintains strong ties with the local community by his positive contributions. He has served as a local academic and speaker, advising on various cutting-edge medical topics. Board-Certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Chadha completed medical school at Delhi University in New Delhi, India. He completed an internship and residency in India before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at Prince George Hospital in Maryland and a fellowship in Internal Medicine at George Washington University in 1986. An excellent clinician with an impeccable reputation, Dr. Chadha has been a former Chairman of Department of Medicine at Reston Hospital. 46 Richard Nemeth, M.D. Dr. Richard Nemeth and his practice joined Loudoun Medical Group in February 2013. Dr. Nemeth's practice provides continuing, comprehensive health care for the individual and family, integrating biological, clinical and behavioral sciences. The breadth of services provided by Dr. Nemeth and his team encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system, and every disease entity. Dr. Nemeth, who began working in his practice in 2000 and ascended to practice ownership in 2005, is excited about the opportunities afforded to him by working with Loudoun Medical Group. Educated at the Eastern Virginia Medical School, Dr. Nemeth completed his internship and residency in Family Practice at Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Arthur Brantz joined Dr. Nemeth in practice in April 2013. Dr. Brantz is BoardCertified in Obstetrics/Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics/Gynecology. Dr. Brantz, who has been a noted speaker on hormonal care, started medical school in Guadalajara, Mexico and completed his medical training at the State of University of New York, Downstate, in Brooklyn, NY. He was granted his medical license by the State of New York in 1979 and went on to do an internship with New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City, NY. His Obstetrics/Gynecology internship was completed in San Francisco, CA at Mount Zion Hospital. In the past twelve years, Dr. Brantz, who also happens to be fluent in Spanish, he has served on the board, as well as past president, with the Tourette Syndrome Association of the Greater Washington Area. Dr. Brantz has also been pivotal in the organization of community outreach programs to children, young adults, schools, educators and parents in the education and treatment of this syndrome. Dr. Nemeth has expanded his practice since joining LMG, adding staff members, as well as the lab billing service line, in April 2013. Located in Old Town Alexandria, Dr. Nemeth’s office represents the easternmost office of LMG. Family Allery Center of Virginia Joining LMG in 2013, Family Allergy Centers specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric and adult asthma, allergic and immunologic diseases. Founded in 1990 by Dr. Kenneth R. Bergman, the practice provides care of their patients throughout a lifetime. With locations in Centreville and Gainesville, they pride themselves on excellent care in a family friendly environment. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Dr. Bergman joined the Army and practiced as an Internist for the armed services. Following a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, he continued to serve until his retirement in 1988 with the rank of Colonel. He specializes in pediatric and adult allergy with a special emphasis on food allergies, atopic dermatitis and immunotherapy. Practicing alongside Dr. Bergman is Dr. Tamara Smith. After receiving her Masters of Public Health from George Washington University, Dr. Smith went on to earn her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. First working as an Internist at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration, Dr. Smith completed a combined Pediatric and Adult Allergy/Immunology Fellowship at West Virginia University. Her professional interests include pediatric and adult asthma, optimal allergen immunotherapy, allergic diseases of the skin, and immunodeficiency. Rounding out the Family Allergy Center providers is Catherine Thal-Larsen, an ANCC Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. After graduating from George Mason University with a BSN, Catherine worked at Georgetown University as a medical/surgical nurse. Following her return to George Mason University to get her MSN, Catherine joined Family Allergy Center. She sees both adult and pediatric allergy, asthma, and other allergic diseases. 47 Loudoun Medical Group Loudoun Rheumatology Center (LRC) joins Loudoun Medical Group on May 1, 2013, representing the addition of a new specialty for LMG. Dr. Jennifer Odutola, Medical Director of LRC, founded the practice in 2005, and Dr. Gulrukh Saleem has since joined her in practice. Board-Certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Drs. Odutola & Saleem and the team at LRC are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, vasculitis, inflammatory muscle disease, and many other connective tissue diseases. They also diagnose and treat bursitis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and other causes of musculoskeletal pain. Dr. Odutola attended medical school at the College of Medicine of the University of Lagos and then went on to St. John's Institute of Dermatology at the University of London, where she obtained a Master of Science degree in Clinical Dermatology. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at the Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia and then proceeded to the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda for her Rheumatology Fellowship training. She also worked as a Senior Medical Officer at the Dewsbury District Hospital in Dewsbury, England. Dr. Odutola has broad-based experience as a result of working as a physician on three continents. Dr. Saleem completed her medical degree in 1994 from King Edward Medical College in Pakistan, after which she completed post-graduate training at the University of Connecticut. She progressed through her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, ultimately completing her Rheumatology Fellowship training at the University of Vermont. Over the last 10 years, Dr. Saleem has worked as a Rheumatologist in Winchester and Purcellville, Virginia, and Annapolis, Maryland. Loudoun Rheumatology Center's mission is to be a center of excellence in the diagnosis and care of individuals with rheumatic diseases, in the development of new treatments, and to make themselves a resource in the education of their patients, the medical community, and the public at large. 12 Years of Excellence 48 Philanthropic Activities and Charities Supported by Loudoun Medical Group Physicians and Staff • • Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter LMG Charitable FoundationBreakfast with Santa • Helping Hands • Inova Blood Drive • Orphan Foundation of America • Make A Wish Foundation Interfaith Relief Food Bank • American Red Cross • Animal Rescue /PAWS • March of Dimes • Loudoun Community Health Center • Physicians without Borders • Medical Mission to Ecuador • Lower Loudoun Football & Baseball team, • Habitat for Humanity • IFMC Charitable Foundation • Boy & Girl Scouts Basketball Team, Lovettsville Dolphin Swim • Loudoun County Youth Shelter • Heritage Hall Socials • Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Team, Round Hill Red Sox, Catoctin • • Good Sheppard Alliance • National Youth Advocacy Program • National MS Society • Adopt a Highway • School graduation sponsorships • Loudoun Free Clinic • Avon Breast Cancer Walk • Heritage Hall Socials Low income family sports • Susan G. Komen For the Cure physicals • Round Hill Garden Club • Hope Africa Ministries, Inc. • Jingle Bell Project • Inova Family Fest • Christmas Angel Program • Midwives for Haiti Basketball League & Girl’s Travel Soccer Team Sponsorships • Team doctor for Loudoun County High • Kenya Medical Mission Schools • Round Hill Festival Global Medical UTAH – Medical Relief in • Relay for Life New Zealand & Peru • Autism Speaks • Free skin cancer screening • Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund • Nourish the Children Foundation • Kiwanis Club • • 49 LMG Practices and Providers Family Medicine Leesburg/Sterling Family Practice Stephen Napolitano, MD Anthony Crowley, MD Scott Nagell, MD Thomas Hegerich, MD Colleen Wright, MD Robert Hetzel, MD Jonathan Charen, MD Rahib Poonawala, MD Mary Cecil, MD Seema Nair, MD Carole Smarth, MD Paria Djafari, MD Yliana Acevedo Santana, MD Donald Lee, MD Troy Mohler, MD Debra Ceschin, FNP-BC Melissa Herbert, FNP-BC Paula Kukulich, FNP-BC Nikki Woodley, FNP-BC Joy Saari, FNP-BC Susan Furr, FNP-BC Colleen Donnelly, FNP-BC Megan Walker, FNP-BC Rebecca Bates, FNP-BC Chazzy Morris, DPT Devon Palermo, PTA (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 724-7530 (703) 444-3302 (703) 444-3302 (703) 444-3302 (703) 444-3302 Sterling Family Practice Sarah Fletcher, MD Elizabeth Zapp, MD Jessica Scalzo, FNP-BC Cynthia Yew, FNP-BC James Towe, MD Michael Wenzel, MD (540) 338-6101 (540) 338-6101 LMG Primary & Immediate Care Center Jeffrey Martin, MD Felix Ma, MD Ralph Leon, MD Yi Zhang, FNP-BC Erin Collier, FNP-BC Andrew Mazur, DPT (703) 450-1125 (703) 450-1125 (703) 450-1125 (703) 450-1125 (703) 450-1125 (703) 450-1125 Family Medicine Associates of Alexandria Vivian Lugo-Eschenwald, MD Mirela Mircea, MD Kelley Boom, PA-C Stephanie Stitzel, PA-C Nancy Bell, FNP-BC Maureen Kendricks, PT (703) 370-2400 (703) 370-2400 (703) 370-2400 (703) 370-2400 (703) 370-2400 (703) 370-2400 Jeffrey Nekoba, MD Rachel Reid, FNP-BC (571) 642-1460 (571) 642-1460 Richard Nemeth, M.D. Richard Nemeth, MD Arthur Brantz, MD (703) 421-7000 (703) 421-7000 (703) 421-7000 (703) 421-7000 Ashburn Pediatrics (con’t) Kelly Welstead, CPNP Katie Geaneas, FNP-BC (703) 729-7652 (703) 729-7652 Loudoun Pediatric Associates Rebecca Fox, MD Corinna Schrankel, MD Joel Madrid, MD Max Lins, MD Nicole Connolly, MD Anya Roychoudhury, MD Keriya Adem, MD Jesssica Roberson, MD Sharon Corriveau, FNP-BC Tammy Cayou, CPNP Marion Shortman, CPNP Lisa Cook, PA-C Lisa Scott, MD (703) 723-7337 (703) 723-7337 (703) 723-7337 (703) 723-7337 (703) 723-7337 (703) 723-7337 (703) 723-7337 (703) 723-7337 (703) 723-7337 (703) 723-7337 (703) 723-7337 (703) 723-7337 (703) 723-7337 Pediatric Healthcare Jeffrey Nekoba, M.D. (703) 317-9500 (703) 317-9500 Pediatrics Potomac Family Practice Joseph Lee, MD Nikki Truong, MD Valerie Williamson, MD Julie Loftus, FNP-BC Loudoun Valley Family Practice Lori Andrew, MD Kimberly Kolb, DO Damon Moore, MD Jamille Cooper, MD Jan Cantrell, CPNP Elizabeth Choma, CPNP Suzanne O’Brien, FNP-BC (703) 444-2100 (703) 444-2100 (703) 444-2100 (703) 444-2100 (703) 444-2100 (703) 444-2100 (703) 444-2100 Internal Medicine Ashburn Pediatrics Theresa Crowley, MD Michele Reilly, DO Amie Beloy, MD Victoria Pierce, MD Maura Carroll, MD Jyotsna Shah, MD Jane Curry, MD Susan Weiner, CPNP (703) 729-7652 (703) 729-7652 (703) 729-7652 (703) 729-7652 (703) 729-7652 (703) 729-7652 (703) 729-7652 (703) 729-7652 Ashburn Sterling Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Tareq Abedin, MD (703) 729-9220 Doreen Mattimiro, FNP-BC (703) 729-9220 Stephanie Ruth-Strange, FNP-BC (703) 729-9220 Vijay Chadha, M.D. Vijay Chadha, MD (703) 478-0325 50 LMG Practices and Providers Internal Medicine (con’t) Drs. Mitchell, Whittaker, and Wu Coleman Primary Care Linda Coleman, MD John Coleman, MD Haritha Yalamanchilli, MD Hope Marshall, ANP-BC Nathan Davidson, FNP-BC (703) 430-7090 (703) 430-7090 (703) 430-7090 (703) 430-7090 (703) 430-7090 (703) 404-5900 (703) 404-5900 Allergy Rajeev Khanna, MD Arvinder Chawla, MD (703) 437-3850 (703) 437-3850 Family Allergy and Asthma Associates Anh-Dai Nguyen, MD (571) 384-6304 (703) 858-3220 (703) 858-3220 (703) 858-3220 (703) 858-3220 (703) 858-3220 (703) 858-3220 Drs. Mancini and Korkowski Thomas Mancini, MD Martin Korkowski, MD Moira Hanley-Nieman, PA-C (540) 751-0255 (540) 751-0255 Robert Lafsky, MD Nadeem Khan, MD (703) 858-3060 (703) 858-3060 General Surgery Brita Kriss, MD Russell McDow, MD (703) 858-3131 (703) 858-3131 (703) 858-1395 (703) 858-1395 (703) 858-1395 (703) 777-1146 (703) 777-1146 (703) 777-1146 (703) 777-1146 Bernard Cross, MD James Lesniewski, MD Janie Orrington-Myers, DO (703) 858-3200 (703) 858-3200 (703) 858-3200 (703) 444-7234 Breast Care Consultants of Northern Virginia Family Allergy Center Kenneth R. Bergman, MD Tammy Smith, MD Cathy-Thal-Larsen, FNP-BC (703) 263-2333 (703) 263-2333 (703) 263-2333 Dermatology Loudoun Dermatology Associates Roberta Moreland, MD Van Ha, MD (703) 858-3200 (703) 858-3200 (703) 858-3200 (703) 858-3200 Loudoun Gynecology Associates (703) 723-7171 (703) 723-7171 Skin Cancer Center of Northern Virginia Michael Todd, MD Michael Fraykor, PA-C Shannon Lehr, MD James Lesniewski, MD Bernard Cross, MD Janie Orrington-Myers, DO Gynecology (703) 723-5700 (703) 723-5700 Virginia Hackenberg, MD AnneMarie Spooner, MD (703) 858-2811 (703) 858-2811 Infectious Diseases Infectious Diseases; Tropical Medicine & Travelers Health (703) 858-9966 (703) 313-5060 Digestive Disease/Gastroenterology Sarfraz Choudhary, MD Imtiaz Choudhary, MD Digestive Disease Physicians Integrative Family Medicine/Holistic/Nutrition M.D. VIP-Medical Doctor in Value in Prevention John Andrew, MD John Cook, MD Judith Greco, MD Kim Hanna, PA-C Loudoun Gastroenterology Surgical Specialists of Northern Virginia Loudoun Internal Medicine Associates Geetha Pillai, MD Richard Kim, MD Nevin Ujevic, MD Kathleen Pelkofski, ANP-BC Robin Woyach, FNP-BC Amy Emery, FNP-BC Annette Hudler, DO Wendy Ngassa, FNP-BC Virginia Medical Arts Clinic Kingstowne Internal Medicine Nikki Waddell, MD MountainView Medical Associates (703) 777-8840 (703) 777-8840 The Iyer Clinic Ravi Iyer, MD Kim Nguyen, FNP-BC (703) 461-0700 (703) 461-0700 (703) 461-0700 Loudoun Surgical Dulles Medical Group Anil Patel, MD Nancy Nicholson, ANP-BC Michael Mitchell, MD Scott Whittaker, MD Wayne Wu, MD Digestive Disease Physicians (con’t) Deborah Brauer, MD (703) 751-5763 Beth Banker, FNP-BC (703) 751-5763 Alan Ansher, MD Craig Ellison, MD Robert Hally, MD Sean Hurley, MD (703) 751-5763 (703) 751-5763 (703) 751-5763 (703) 751-5763 Integrative Family Medicine Center Martha Calihan, MD Felix Ma, MD (703) 669-6118 (703) 669-6118 51 LMG Practices and Providers Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Loudoun Spine and Rehabilitation Obstetrics and Gynecology Alexandria WomenCare Paula McKenzie, MD Center for Spinal Surgery & Spinal Disorders (703) 370-8824 G. Neil Foster, M.D. G. Neil Foster, MD (703) 858-3070 Loudoun Community Midwives Margaret Brandquist, CNM Wendy Dotson, CNM Paula Senner, CNM Courtney Marsh, CNM Courtney Hasseman, CNM (703) 726-1300 (703) 726-1300 (703) 726-1300 (703) 726-1300 (703) 726-1300 Loudoun OB/GYN Arshed Choudhry, MD Lisa Park, MD Michelle Roberts-Borden, MD Jennifer Thompson, MD Jennifer Hickman, MD Shannon Wise, CNM Michael Kuo, MD Fernando Mendez, PA-C Orthopaedic Surgery / Spinal Surgery (703) 858-1500 (703) 858-1500 (703) 858-1500 (703) 858-1500 (703) 858-1500 (703) 858-1500 Nephrology Ian Wattenmaker, MD (703) 777-1553 Matthew Gavin, MD (703) 777-3262 Dr. Michael Kavanagh Michael Kavanagh, MD Anushaya Fitzgerald, PA-C (703) 777-3262 (703) 777-3262 Dr. Nauman Akhtar Nauman Akhtar, MD (703) 777-3262 Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery Institute Ali Moshirfar, MD (703) 723-6774 Otolaryngology / Audiology Advanced ENT Specialists (703) 858-5885 (703) 858-5885 (703) 858-5885 (703) 723-5555 Metropolitan ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery (703) 858-5454 (703) 858-5454 Michael Abidin, MD Tarek Orfaly, MD Iyad Saidi, MD Ravi Swamy, MD Joy Roberson, PA-C Kathryn McGee, AUD Erika Cole, AUD Neurology Neurology Consultant Services Seth Tuwiner, MD Lynne Scanlon, CCNP-BC Occupational Health Corporate Health Center Carol Currier, MD Staci Holles-Sobota, DO Mazin Hallaj, MD Elizabeth Courts, FNP-BC (703) 444-5656 (703) 444-5656 (703) 444-5656 (703) 444-5656 (703) 313-7700 (703) 313-7700 (703) 313-7700 (703) 313-7700 (703) 313-7700 (703) 313-7700 (703) 313-7700 Northern Virginia ENT Associates Michael Mellis, MD Kenneth Bergman, MD Darlene Payne, AUD Joan Kennedy, PT Michelle McGregor, PT Shahla Williams, PT Bryan Spillare, PT Brett Huffman, DPT Janie Ellison, PTA Anne Lowery, PTA Nona Phelps, PTA Andrea Pyle, OTR Husam Bani, PTA (703) 443-2223 (703) 443-2223 (703) 443-2223 (703) 443-2223 (703) 443-2223 (703) 443-2223 (703) 443-2223 (703) 443-2223 (703) 443-2223 (703) 443-2223 Plastic Surgery Mountcastle Plastic Surgery & Vein Institute Oscar Adler, MD: Kidney Disease & Hypertension Oscar Adler, MD Physical Therapy Optimum Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Dr. Matthew Gavin Mahesh Parameswaran, MD Nathaniel Stevens, PA-C Kimberly Johnson, AUD (703) 443-8110 (703) 443-8110 (703) 729-8080 (703) 729-8080 (703) 729-8080 Timothy Mountcastle, MD Meredith West, PA-C (703) 858-3208 (703) 858-3208 Radiation Oncology Loudoun Radiation Oncology Kin-Sing Au, MD (703) 858-8850 Urology The Urology Group Walter O’Brien, MD Kevin O’Connor, MD Nicholas Lailas, MD Gregory Schenk, MD Jennifer Young, MD Chuck Pruna, MD Jerome O’Connell, MD Julie Spencer, DNP Kristin Tamburro, FNP-BC Katie Cage, FNP-BC Mari Parker, FNP-BC (703) 724-1195 (703) 724-1195 (703) 724-1195 (703) 724-1195 (703) 724-1195 (703) 724-1195 (703) 724-1195 (703) 724-1195 (703) 724-1195 (703) 724-1195 (703) 724-1195 52