# Nova Physician Wellness Center ## Pages - [Lansdowne](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/locations/lansdowne): Board-certified weight loss specialists in Lansdowne, VA. Most major insurance plans accepted. - [Loan Nguyen, MSN, FNP-C](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/loan-nguyen-msn-fnp-c): Loan Nguyen is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness Center with expertise in obesity medicine, chronic disease management, and evidence-based weight loss programs. - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/accessibility-statement): Read the Accessibility Statement for Nova Physician Wellness Center and learn about our commitment to website accessibility for all users. - [Angela Cannavo, MS, CNS, LDN](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/angela-cannavo-ms-cns-ldn): Angela Cannavo is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Holistic Health Coach at Nova Physician Wellness Center, empowering patients to build a positive relationship with food and achieve sustainable weight loss. - [Cathy Esibill, RD, LDN](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/cathy-esibill-rd-ldn): Cathy Esibill, RD, LDN, is a registered and licensed dietitian at Nova Physician Wellness Center, providing evidence-based nutrition counseling and wellness support to patients in Fairfax, Virginia. - [Wellness](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/services/wellness): Wellness services focused on your overall health located in Fairfax, Lansdowne, Vienna, Arlington, Charlottesville, Sterling, and Woodbridge, VA, and Rockville, MD. - [Fairfax](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/locations/fairfax): Board-certified weight loss specialists in Fairfax, VA. Most major insurance plans accepted. - [Blog](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/blog): Learn about physician-led weight loss and metabolic health. The Nova Physician Wellness blog offers expert advice from board-certified specialists in VA and MD. - [Fatty Liver](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/services/fatty-liver): Expert diagnosis and treatment for fatty liver disease located in Fairfax, Lansdowne, Vienna, Arlington, Charlottesville, Sterling and Woodbridge, VA and Rockville, MD. - [Denise Houy, MSN, FNP-BC](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/denise-houy-msn-fnp-bc): Denise Houy is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness Center, focused on wellness, disease prevention, and helping patients achieve their weight and health goals. - [Woodbridge](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/locations/woodbridge): Board-certified weight loss specialists in Woodbridge, VA. Most major insurance plans accepted. - [Patient Information](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/patient-information): Access patient information, intake forms, and visit details at NOVA Physician Wellness. Prepare for your appointment with our simple, guided process. - [Keziah Gyimah, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/keziah-gyimah-dnp-fnp-bc-pmhnp-bc): Keziah Gyimah, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness Center, providing personalized, patient-centered care in Woodbridge, Virginia. - [Monika Suwal, MSN, NP-C](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/monika-suwal-msn-np-c): Monika Suwal is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness Center with over two decades of nursing experience, dedicated to helping patients manage obesity and related chronic conditions. - [Arlington](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/locations/arlington): Board-certified weight loss specialists in Arlington, VA. Most insurance accepted. - [Telemedicine](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/services/telemedicine): Weight Loss Specialists & Obesity Medicine Physician providing Telemedicine services to Fairfax, Lansdowne, Vienna, Arlington, Charlottesville, Sterling and Woodbridge, VA and Rockville, MD. - [Brianna Dougherty, MS, RDN](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/brianna-dougherty-ms-rdn): Brianna Dougherty is a Registered Dietitian at Nova Physician Wellness Center, helping patients build sustainable, long-term lifestyle habits through personalized nutrition education and counseling. - [Josephine Bolivar, MSN, FNP-BC](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/josephine-bolivar-msn-fnp-bc): Josephine Bolivar is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness Center, offering individualized, patient-centered weight loss and obesity medicine care in Northern Virginia. - [Courtney Pazienza, RDN](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/courtney-pazienza-rdn): Courtney Pazienza is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Nova Physician Wellness Center, specializing in nutrition counseling for adults and pediatric patients across a wide range of health conditions. - [Victoria Lind, MSN, PMHNP-BC](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/victoria-lind-msn-pmhnp-bc): Victoria Lind is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness, integrating mental health care into obesity medicine to address emotional and behavioral weight factors. - [Anise Green, MSN, NP-C](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/anise-green-msn-np-c): Anise Green is a board-certified Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness, committed to reducing health inequalities and providing holistic, individualized weight loss care. - [Leslie Lukert, FNP-C](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/leslie-lukert-fnp-c): Leslie Lukert is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness Center, focused on health education, early detection, and preventing and reversing chronic illness through weight management. - [Vienna (Tysons Corner)](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/locations/tysons): Board-certified weight loss specialists in Tysons, VA. Most major insurance plans accepted. - [Careers](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/careers): Explore career opportunities at Nova Physician Wellness and join a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to wellness, weight management, and helping patients live healthier lives. - [Medical Weight Counseling](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/services/medical-weight-counseling): Weight Loss Specialists & Obesity Medicine Physicians located in Fairfax, Lansdowne, Vienna, Arlington, Charlottesville, Sterling, and Woodbridge, VA, and Rockville, MD. - [GLP-1 Medications](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/services/glp-1-medications): Board-certified physicians prescribe and manage GLP-1 medications including Wegovy, Saxenda, Zepbound, and Qsymia as part of a comprehensive, medically supervised weight loss plan. - [Catherine Waldner, MSN, FNP-C](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/catherine-waldner-msn-fnp-c): Catherine Waldner is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness Center in Northern Virginia, passionate about guiding patients toward healthier lifestyles through individualized care. - [Obesity](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/services/obesity): Advanced treatment options along with lifestyle modifications located in Fairfax, Lansdowne, Vienna, Arlington, Charlottesville, Sterling, and Woodbridge, VA, and Rockville, MD. - [Lucy Sullivan, RDN, CDCES](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/lucy-sullivan-rdn-cdces): Lucy Sullivan is a Registered Dietitian at Nova Physician Wellness Center dedicated to building meaningful patient connections and supporting sustainable weight loss through manageable, actionable nutrition strategies. - [Olivia Wright, MSN, NP-C](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/olivia-wright-msn-np-c): Olivia Wright is a board-certified Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness Center, specializing in personalized weight loss programs and obesity-related disease prevention. - [Yeevon Gan, MS, RDN, IBCLC](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/yeevon-gan-ms-rdn-ibclc): Yeevon Gan is a Registered Dietitian and IBCLC at Nova Physician Wellness Center with expertise in adult and pediatric obesity, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and sustainable weight management strategies. - [Rachel Allani, MSN, FNP-BC](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/rachel-allani-msn-fnp-bc): Rachel Allani is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness in Lansdowne, VA, focused on preventive care and helping patients achieve sustainable wellness and weight loss goals. - [Charlottesville](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/locations/charlottesville): Board-certified weight loss specialists in Charlottesville, VA. Most major insurance plans accepted. - [Sheeri Jonnala, MS, RD](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/sheeri-jonnala-ms-rd): Sheeri Jonnala is an experienced Clinical Dietitian at Nova Physician Wellness Center specializing in weight management, health promotion, and clinical nutrition for adults in Northern Virginia. - [Nora Habib, MSN, FNP-C](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/nora-habib-msn-fnp-c): Nora Habib is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness Center, focused on building strong patient relationships and providing education and support for long-term health improvement. - [Nicole Oakes, MSN, FNP-C](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/nicole-oakes-msn-fnp-c): Nicole Oakes is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness Center, delivering individualized weight management care plans to reduce obesity-related health risks. - [Leda Abdulmuhin, MSN, FNP-BC](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/leda-abdulmuhin-msn-fnp-bc): Leda Abdulmuhin is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness Center, providing compassionate, holistic weight management care focused on prevention, lifestyle change, and long-term wellness. - [Samia Waseem, MD](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/samia-waseem-md): Dr. Samia Waseem is a board-certified obesity medicine and family medicine physician at Nova Physician Wellness Center, providing compassionate, patient-centered weight management care. - [Brianna J. Luczak, MSNS, CNS, LDN](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/brianna-d-luczak-msns-cns-ldn): Brianna Luczak is a Certified Nutrition Specialist at Nova Physician Wellness Center, offering personalized dietary and lifestyle coaching with a focus on weight management, gut health, and integrative wellness. - [Agape Gooden, RDN](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/agape-gooden-rdn): Agape Gooden is a Registered Dietitian at Nova Physician Wellness Center, providing tailored nutrition counseling to help patients reach their weight loss and wellness goals with meaningful, lasting results. - [Sterling (Stone Springs)](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/locations/stone-springs): Board-certified weight loss specialists in Sterling, VA. Most major insurance plans accepted. - [Pediatric Obesity](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/services/pediatric-obesity): Obesity Medicine Physicians providing Pediatric Obesity services to Fairfax, Lansdowne, Vienna, Arlington, Charlottesville, Sterling and Woodbridge, VA and Rockville, MD. - [Insurance](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/patient-information/insurance): Nova Physician Wellness Center accepts most major insurance plans including Medicare. Program. Costs vary depending upon your insurance plan and your regular co-pays. - [Patient Forms](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/patient-forms): Download and complete new patient forms for Nova Physician Wellness Center before your first visit. Streamline your intake process and get started on your weight loss journey faster. - [Kelly McGuffin, MS, RDN](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/kelly-mcguffin-ms-rdn): Kelly McGuffin is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Health Coach at Nova Physician Wellness Center with 20+ years of experience in adult and pediatric obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and weight management. - [Kanwaljit Kaur, MSN, NP-C](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/kanwaljit-kaur-msn-np-c): Kanwaljit Kaur is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness Center with over 20 years of patient care experience, specializing in weight management and chronic disease prevention. - [Renata Murphy, MS, CNS, LDN](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/renata-murphy-ms-cns-ldn): Renata Murphy is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Health Coach at Nova Physician Wellness, specializing in personalized nutrition counseling, metabolic health, weight management, and lifestyle transformation. - [Lindsey Paniszczyn, MS, RDN, LDN](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/lindsey-paniszczyn-ms-rdn-ldn): Lindsey Paniszczyn is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Nova Physician Wellness Center providing evidence-based nutritional guidance tailored to each patient's unique health needs and weight loss goals. - [Farah Bahsas, MS, CNS, LDN](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/farah-bahsas-ms-cns-ldn): Farah Bahsas is a Certified Nutrition Specialist at Nova Physician Wellness Center, passionate about promoting healthy eating habits, preventing nutritional deficiencies, and supporting long-term wellness goals. - [Chloie Coxe, MS, RDN](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/chloie-coxe-ms-rdn): Chloie Coxe, MS, RDN, is a Registered Dietitian at Nova Physician Wellness Center, providing personalized nutrition counseling and wellness support to patients in Fairfax, Virginia. - [Rockville](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/locations/rockville): Board-certified weight loss specialists in Rockville, MD. Most major insurance plans accepted. - [Olga Wymore, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/olga-wymore-msn-aprn-pmhnp-bc): Olga Wymore is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness, helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss by addressing the emotional and behavioral aspects of obesity. - [Before & After](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/before-and-after-testimonials): See real patient before and after results from Nova Physician Wellness Center. Read success stories from men, women, and teens who achieved lasting weight loss with our physician-supervised program. - [Seema Chaudhary, MD](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/seema-chaudhary-md): Dr. Seema Chaudhary is a board-certified obesity medicine and preventive medicine physician at Nova Physician Wellness Center, helping patients across Northern Virginia reverse weight-related conditions. - [Rohit Suri, MD](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/rohit-suri-md): Dr. Rohit Suri is a board-certified obesity medicine specialist at Nova Physician Wellness Center. He helps patients in Northern Virginia achieve lasting weight loss through evidence-based, personalized care. - [Pediatric Weight Loss](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/services/pediatric-weight-loss): Physicians provide personalized pediatric weight loss programs designed specifically for children and adolescents ages 12 and older. We use a combination of nutrition, exercise, behavioral counseling, and medical therapies to help your child achieve a healthier weight safely and effectively. located in Fairfax, Lansdowne, Vienna, Arlington, Charlottesville, Sterling, and Woodbridge, VA, and Rockville, MD. - [Home](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/): Board-certified obesity medicine physicians offering personalized, insurance-covered medical weight loss programs in VA and MD. - [Our Program](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/our-program): Discover our physician-supervised weight loss program featuring comprehensive medical evaluations, personalized meal plans, bio-metabolic analysis, and FDA-approved medications. - [Helen Ballew, MS, RDN](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/helen-ballew-ms-rdn): Helen Ballew is a Registered Dietitian and ACSM-certified personal trainer at Nova Physician Wellness Center, providing nutrition and exercise guidance to help patients achieve their health and wellness goals. - [Daseuli (Lily) Jeong, MSN, FNP-BC](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/providers/daseuli-lily-jeong-msn-fnp-bc): Lily Jeong is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Nova Physician Wellness Center, specializing in medical weight loss and helping patients address root causes of weight-related health conditions. - [Weight Maintenance](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/services/weight-maintenance): Weight Loss Specialists & Obesity Medicine Physician providing Weight Maintenance services to Fairfax, Lansdowne, Vienna, Arlington, Charlottesville, Sterling and Woodbridge, VA and Rockville, MD. - [Behavioral Modification](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/services/behavioral-modification): At Nova Physician Wellness Center, our comprehensive obesity treatment programs include behavioral modification and long-term support to help patients create healthier habits, improve emotional wellness, and maintain sustainable lifestyle changes. - [Obesity Treatment](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/services/obesity-treatment): Obesity increases your risk for serious health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. - [Nutritional Counseling](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/services/nutritional-counseling): Personalized nutritional counseling from registered dietitians located in Fairfax, Lansdowne, Vienna, Arlington, Charlottesville, Sterling, and Woodbridge, VA, and Rockville, MD. - [Medical Weight Loss](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/services/medical-weight-loss): Physician-supervised medical weight loss programs tailored to your health history and goals. Board-certified obesity medicine doctors serving Fairfax, Vienna, Arlington, and across Northern VA - [Recipes](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/recipes): Explore healthy, doctor-approved recipes designed to support your weight loss journey. Discover nutritious meals that fit your personalized wellness plan. ## Blog Posts - [GLP-1 Side Effects: What to Expect and How a Physician Helps You Manage Them](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/blog/glp-1-side-effects-what-to-expect): GLP-1 Side Effects: What to Expect and How a Physician Helps | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [How Obesity Affects Your Heart, Blood Sugar, and Sleep (And What You Can Do About It)](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/blog/how-obesity-affects-heart-blood-sugar-sleep): How Obesity Affects Your Heart, Blood Sugar, and Sleep (And What You Can Do About It) | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [Why You Keep Gaining the Weight Back (It Is Not Your Fault)](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/why-you-keep-gaining-weight-back): Why You Keep Gaining Weight Back (It Is Not Your Fault) | Nova Physician Wellness - [What Is a GLP-1 Medication - and Is It Right for You?](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/what-is-a-glp-1-medication-and-is-it-right-for-you): What Is a GLP-1 Medication for Weight Loss? | Nova Physician Wellness - [What to Expect at Your First Medical Weight Loss Appointment in Northern Virginia](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/blog/what-to-expect-medical-weight-loss-appointment-northern-virginia): What to Expect at Your First Medical Weight Loss Appointment | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [Why You Keep Gaining the Weight Back (It Is Not Your Fault)](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/blog/why-you-keep-gaining-weight-back): Why You Keep Gaining Weight Back (It Is Not Your Fault) | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [What Is a GLP-1 Medication and Is It Right for You?](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/blog/what-is-glp-1-medication-weight-loss): What Is a GLP-1 Medication for Weight Loss? | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [When Should I Be Concerned About My Child's Weight?](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/blog/when-to-be-concerned-about-childs-weight): When Should I Be Concerned About My Child's Weight? | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [The Link Between Weight and Heart Health](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/post/the-link-between-weight-and-heart-health-a-guide-for-american-heart-month): The Link Between Weight and Heart Health | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [9 Best Ways to Maintain Weight Loss](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/post/9-best-ways-to-maintain-weight-loss): 9 Best Ways to Maintain Weight Loss | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [My Weight Fluctuates: Can You Help?](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/post/my-weight-fluctuates-can-you-help): My Weight Fluctuates: Can You Help? | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [5 Benefits of Nutritional Counseling](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/post/5-benefits-of-nutritional-counseling): 5 Benefits of Nutritional Counseling | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [How Can Behavioral Counseling Help Me Lose Weight?](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/post/how-can-behavioral-counseling-help-me-lose-weight): How Can Behavioral Counseling Help Me Lose Weight? | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Obesity](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/post/the-long-term-effects-of-childhood-obesity): The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Obesity | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [Struggling with Midlife Weight Gain? Medical Weight Loss Can Help](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/post/struggling-with-midlife-weight-gain-medical-weight-loss-can-help): Struggling with Midlife Weight Gain? Medical Weight Loss Can Help | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [Are GLP-1 Medications Safe?](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/post/are-glp-1-medications-safe): Are GLP-1 Medications Safe? | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [Tirzepatide and Semaglutide: Learn About These New Weapons in the Weight Loss Battle](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/post/tirzepatide-and-semaglutide-learn-about-these-new-weapons-in-the-weight-loss-battle): Tirzepatide and Semaglutide: Learn About These New Weapons in the Weight Loss Battle | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Weight Loss Medication](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/post/5-ways-to-make-the-most-of-your-weight-loss-medication): 5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Weight Loss Medication | Nova Physician Wellness Center - [Supporting Your Obese Child: 5 Mistakes to Avoid](https://www.novaphysicianwellness.com/post/supporting-your-obese-child-5-mistakes-to-avoid): Supporting Your Obese Child: 5 Mistakes to Avoid | Nova Physician Wellness Center