Tara Scheck, M.D., practices family medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians in Urbana. She received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and completed her residency in family practice at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside Hospital. Videos Caring for the CommunityMeet Dr. Tara Scheck. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Wing Tam, M.D., practices family medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Frederick. He received his medical degree from the University Of Hong Kong, and completed his residencies in internal medicine at the University of Maryland Midtown Campus and family practice at Prince Georges Hospital Center. Dr. Tam is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hypertension.

Colin Mychak is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Mychak has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Phantom Limb Pain, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Mychak is currently accepting new patients.

KiYu Kim, M.D., is a family medicine physician with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Dr. Kim has expertise in primary care, preventative medicine and chronic-illness management. As a physician, he takes pride in positively impacting his patients' health and the community he serves. Dr. Kim was born in Korea, but grew up in Maryland and Georgia. In his free time, Dr. Kim enjoys spending time with his wife, son and family dog.

Amreen Aziz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Aziz is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Sinusitis. Dr. Aziz is currently accepting new patients.

Eugene Newmier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Newmier is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Newmier is currently accepting new patients.

Melissa Asuncion is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Asuncion is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Asuncion is currently accepting new patients.

Gene Ashe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Ashe is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria. Dr. Ashe is currently accepting new patients.

James Amerena is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Amerena is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Obesity in Children, Griscelli Syndrome, and Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria. Dr. Amerena is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Hirpara grew up in the Tri State region, Philadelphia suburbs and South Jersey. He has been practicing family medicine for 18 years and enjoys caring for patients ages 6 and up. Dr. Hirpara is excited to join the Urbana community and care for those growing families. When not caring for his patients he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling to warm, sunny, white sanded beaches and reading a good Stephen King book.Special interests: Diabetes Management, Adult Medicine. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Nabila Shad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. 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. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Heart Attack, Necrosis, and Obesity.

Guoping Xu, M.D., practices family medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Frederick. He received his medical degree from AnHui Medical University, and also completed his residency in family medicine at University of Illinois of Chicago. Dr. Xu completed his fellowship at Creighton University School of Medicine. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Protein C Deficiency, and Protein S Deficiency.

Rebecca Herman-Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Herman-Smith is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypopituitarism, Cellulitis, Hypothyroidism, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Naaz Hussain, M.D., practices family medicine at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Frederick. She received her medical degree from Grant Medical College University of Mumbai, and also completed her residency in family practice at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Videos 2016 Excellence in Service and Professionalism Award - Naaz Hussain, M.D., Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Dr. Hussain is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Vitamin D Deficiency, Cirrhosis, and Chronic Pancreatitis.

Neil Rosenman, M.D., Office Medical Director, specializes in aesthetic medicine and family medicine. He received his degree from the Medical University of the Americas in Deven, Ma. Dr. Rosenman completed his residency at Franklin Square Hospital Center in Eastern Baltimore County, Md. Additionally, Dr. Rosenman was Chief resident at Franklin Square Hospital, 2010-11. Videos 2017 Physician of the Year - Neil Rosenman, M.D., Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Caring for the CommunityMeet Dr. Neil Rosenman. Dr. Rosenman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Tietz Syndrome, Costochondritis, and High Cholesterol.

Bonnie Fitleberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Hypertension.

Dr. Vanapala was born in Rangareddy, India and moved to the United States in 2000. She attended University of Virginia for her undergraduate degree and went onto St. George’s University School of Medicine where she completed their Master of Public Health Program in 2021. Dr. Vanapala furthered her education with her residency program at Detar Healthcare System in Affiliation with Texas A&M University in 2024 where she served as chief resident in her second year and was a member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Dr. Vanapala has experience with trigger point injections, joint injections, skin biopsies and skin tag removals, abscess incision and drainage, and well woman exams. She has special interest in pediatric and newborn care. Dr. Vanapala is excited to start her new position with FPCA and help us provide excellent care to the Frederick community!Outside of work, Dr. Vanapala enjoys playing tennis, acrylic painting, reading books of various genres, and watching foreign films. She is an only child and has a Pomeranian named Simba. Dr. Vanapala is a fan of alternative music and a couple of her favorite groups include Maroon 5 and One Republic. She has done extensive volunteer work in her prior communities and travels. Her favorite travel destination to date is Iceland and would love to eventually travel to New Zealand. With her extensive knowledge and enthusiasm, Dr. Vanapala is excited to contribute to FPCA and looks forward to serving our community for many.

Mariam Nejati is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Nejati has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Insomnia.

Janet Ciarkowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria, Hypomelanotic Disorder, Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria, and Griscelli Syndrome.

Dr. Jennifer Farrell was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania and grew up in nearby Simpson. She attended Shippensburg University where she completed her undergraduate degree in 2012. Dr. Farrell then went on to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where she obtained her medical degree in 2012 and met her husband Dr. Patrick Farrell. When Dr. Farrell is not working; she enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor activities and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles. You may also find her reading a book from the Harry Potter Series or playing a board game.

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 highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Obesity, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

Sheli Agarwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Agarwal is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis Media with Effusion, Cellulitis, Neuralgia, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

Jose Acol is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Acol is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Acol is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Papoi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Damascus, Maryland. Dr. Papoi is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Tracheitis. Dr. Papoi is currently accepting new patients.