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PRIMA MEDICINE
Washington Top Doctors
Prima Medicine is a state-of-the-art primary care practice that provides exceptional care for adults at its two offices in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area: Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia. Prima Medicine is part of Privia Medical Group, a national physician-directed, multispecialty medical group known for its commitment to providing superior, coordinated care.
Under the leadership of Washingtonian magazine’s Top Doc, Chethana Rao, MD, the medical and professional staff at Prima Medicine will never rush you through an appointment. The well-trained, compassionate medical staff’s number one job is to help you maintain the best overall health throughout your lifetime. The staff also knows that getting sick isn’t something you can plan ahead of time. In addition to offering regular office hours, same-day or next-day appointments are available as well as weekend hours.
The physicians at Prima Medicine offer a wide range of services to maintain your wellness as well as care for chronic and acute medical conditions. Services include annual physicals, Pap smears, and the management of conditions like acid reflux and peptic ulcers, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep disorders, and arthritis. To make an appointment, book online or call today.
Physicians of the Month
OUR FEATURED PHYSICIAN THIS MONTH IS DR. SYLVIA LUTHER, MD & THE FEATURED PROVIDER IS SHANNON ROSS, FNP-BC
Dr. Sylvia Luther is a highly experienced and board-certified Family Physician with over two decades of dedicated service in both civilian and military healthcare. After earning her MD from George Washington University School of Medicine and completing her residency in Family Practice at the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Luther gained comprehensive training in aviation medicine as a Naval Flight Surgeon.
Shannon is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in both Family and Obesity Medicine as well as Medical Weight Loss and Geriatrics.
Part of Privia Medical Group
Prima Medicine is a proud member of Privia Medical Group. The best doctors in our community have joined together to form Privia Medical Group (PMG), a multi-specialty, high-performance medical group that puts patients first. Our physicians are united by the mission of providing better, more coordinated care for their patients. To learn more about Privia Medical Group and find other Privia doctors, please visit our website. Download the myPrivia App!
What Our Patients Are Saying
The receptionist, nurses, and nurse practitioner are top notch and overly caring. They definitely put you as the patient first.
She is friendly and courteous. She has an exceptional staff working for her that always greet you with a smile. I never had any trouble setting appointments.
Just within 3 weeks of starting out under her guidance, positive results have started showing. Highly recommend Dr.Rao.
FROM OUR BLOG
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At Prima Medicine, preventive care is available to ensure good health and long-term wellness. Chethana Rao, MD, and her expert medical team offer comprehensive annual physicals to identify potential health problems as soon as possible. Through early intervention, Dr. Rao and her staff can proactively prevent common diseases and illnesses that can reduce your quality of life. Visit our website to schedule your exam today! https://www.primamedicine.com/services/annual-physical
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The doctors at Prima Medicine offer telemedicine consultations along with curbside testing and lab results located in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia. You can address various health needs using telemedicine, and it’s a convenient way to see the doctor from home while avoiding unnecessary risks of contact. To learn more about the benefits of telemedicine, visit our website today! https://www.primamedicine.com/services/telemedicine
4 Convenient Locations in Your Area
FAIRFAX
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM Saturday: 8 AM - 12 PM
SOUTH RIDING
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8 AM - 5 PM Wednesday & Thursday8 AM - 12 PM Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm Saturday - Sunday 8am - 2pm
