Gaffar Syed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Syed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Syed is currently accepting new patients.

Gene Ashe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Ashe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Griscelli Syndrome. Dr. Ashe is currently accepting new patients.

Garima Narayen is an Endocrinologist in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Narayen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Dr. Heitzig grew up in Michigan, where he attended the University of Michigan, earning degrees in both English Literature and Doctor of Medicine. Go Blue! He is happy to have moved to the much warmer climate of Maryland with his wife, Dr. Jill Durfee. They have two children, both in college—one a future dentist and the other a future physician. In his free time Dr. Heitzig enjoys serving on medical mission trips, landscaping, traveling, and hunting with his son. He is grateful for the many families that he has had the privilege of working with while at FPCA. Dr. Heitzig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Obesity, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

Vivian Dechosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Dechosa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Acne, Obesity, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Dechosa is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Khilji was born in Islamabad, Pakistan and it is still one of his favorite destinations to travel to but he hopes someday to make it to New Zealand for a new adventure. When he is not working he enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children, cooking, reading and watching movies. You may even find him taking in an Argentina (The Blue and Whites) soccer game. Dr. Khilji also enjoys relaxing to a U2 song or reading a good Paulo Coelho book. He still enjoys learning and challenging himself so he has mastered four languages to help him on his journeys. His favorite quote is “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself” by Rumi. Dr. Khilji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Nicole Myers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Myers is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Mckenna is a General Surgeon in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Mckenna has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Cholecystitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mckenna is currently accepting new patients.

Julio Menocal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Menocal has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Menocal is currently accepting new patients.

Amreen Aziz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sinusitis. Dr. Aziz is currently accepting new patients.

Prior to becoming a family doctor, Dr. Lerner was a nursery school teacher and a psychology professor. He has also served as a primary investigator for numerous research studies. In his medical career he still continues his love of teaching in his role of being a preceptor for medical students. Dr. Lerner is also an author of a home healthcare book for patients called “Doc in a Book”. He is married with two children and a grandchild. His hobbies include gardening and reading. Dr. Lerner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Kidney Stones, Papular Urticaria, and Obesity.

Community Service and Volunteer Activities include Volunteer Faculty of GW Medical School, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Frederick Community Action Agency, Healthcare for HomelessHis personal life is focused on his wife and three children and loves being a part of their lives. Dr. Delgrippo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

John Digiovanni is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Digiovanni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, High Cholesterol, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder.

Aneeqa Idrees is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Idrees is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and COVID-19. Dr. Idrees is currently accepting new patients.

Rebecca Herman-Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Herman-Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypopituitarism, Cellulitis, Hypothyroidism, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Dr. Sarkar was raised in Augusta, Georgia. He attended Mercer University for his undergraduate degree and went onto West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine where he completed their Doctorate Program in 2004. Dr. Sarkar furthered his education with completion of the residency program at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in 2007. Dr. Sarkar is an Army Veteran and has held many leadership positions during his extensive career. He has experience with thyroid ultrasound and fine needle aspiration biopsies, Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM), and Insulin pumps. Dr. Sarkar offers expert care for various metabolic, pituitary, and diabetes-related conditions, osteoporosis, and thyroid disease, including thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules. His clinical focus is on managing diabetes, its complications, and associated comorbidities with the use of novel therapies as well as emerging technologies, including continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps. Dr. Sarkar is excited to start his new position with FPCA and help us provide excellent care to the Frederick community!Outside of work, Dr. Sarkar enjoys traveling, watching sports, and spending time with his 3 children. He has also participated in the community with the American Diabetes Association-Maryland Chapter and Greater Baltimore Temple. His favorite travel destination to date is Switzerland and looks forward to travelling to many other locations in the future. With his extensive expertise, Dr. Sarkar is excited to. Dr. Sarkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Thyroid Nodule.

Nabila Shad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Shad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, High Cholesterol, Obesity, and Obesity in Children.

Dr. Patrick Farrell was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania and grew up in nearby Shavertown. He attended Johns Hopkins University where he completed his undergraduate degree in 2010. Dr. Farrell then went on to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where he obtained his medical degree in 2016 and met his wife Dr. Jennifer Farrell. When Dr. Farrell is not working; he enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles. You may also find him playing keyboard or practicing his skills in TaeKwonDo. Dr. Patrick Farrell is currently working at the Spring Ridge location but he will be moving to the New Market location in 2024. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Heart Attack, Necrosis, and Obesity.

Jeanette Owusu is an Endocrinologist in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Owusu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Natalia Kubicki is a General Surgeon in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Kubicki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kubicki is currently accepting new patients.