Meet the Providers
Loreto Albiol, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Professional Career & Affiliations
– Over 30 years in private practice
– Specialties include family practice, geriatric medicine and internal medicine
Education
– Universidad Nacional de Asunción Faculty of Medicine in Paraguay (MD)
Personal Tidbits
Dr. Albiol has lived in six different countries and many different states in the USA. She is fluent in both Spanish and English
Gary Fisher, MD
Physician
Professional Career & Affiliations
– Specializes in internal medicine and cardiology
– Over 40 years in private practice
Education
– University of Maryland (MD)
Personal Tidbits
Dr. Fisher sees patients for general medical conditions and also provides his expertise for BNWS patients with cardiovascular health concerns.
Pallavi Gowda, DO
Physician
Professional Career & Affiliations
– Board certified by the Board of Internal Medicine
– Interests are in cardiovascular disease, osteopathic manipulation for musculoskeletal disorders, sports medicine, obesity management, cancer screening, and geriatrics
Education
– Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
– George Washington University (Master of Health Administration)
Personal Tidbits
Aside from being a physician, Dr. Gowda is also a marathon runner and a certified Zumba instructor.
Susan J. Miller, MD
Physician
Professional Career & Affiliations
– Over 30 years of internal medicine/geriatric care experience
– Former Medical Director of JSSA Hospice
Ongoing board member for JCA
Education
– Eastern Virginia Medical School (MD)
– Geriatric medicine fellowship at George Washington University
– University of Virginia (BS)
Personal Tidbits
Dr. Miller grew up in Suffolk, VA where she was a part of the 4-H club and enjoyed riding horses.
Tierra Anderson, CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
Professional Career & Affiliations
– Special interest in geriatric patient care and preventative medicine
Education
– University of Maryland (Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner)
– Pace University (BS)
Personal Tidbits
Tierra grew up in Baltimore, MD. Tierra received her bachelor’s degree in Biology with a concentration in neurophysiology and was a scientist before becoming a nurse practitioner.
Giovanna Morena, MD
Collaborative Psychiatrist
Professional Career & Affiliations
– Board certified Psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry
– Collaborates with BNWS clinicians for behavioral health integration
Education
– University Del Noreste (MD)
– Residency at the University Hospital at Stony Brook in New York
Personal Tidbits
Dr. Morena has been working with the BNWS team in building our Behavioral Health Integration services and providing expert advice on behavioral and mental health and wellness
Rosemary Oshinksy, RN CDE
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Professional Career & Affiliations
– Registered Nurse for over 40 years, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Certified Nurse Health and Wellness Coach
– Over 30 years of experience in diabetes education, including diabetes & gestational diabetes self-management, insulin pump therapy, and use of continuous glucose monitors
– Certified IPATH yoga instructor
Education
– American University (BSN) (Sibley School of Nursing)
– George Mason University (MSN in nursing administration)
Personal Tidbits
Rose enjoys being active and her favorite activities are scuba diving, mountain climbing, and skiing.
Barbara Hoffstein, LDN
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
Professional Career & Affiliations
– Over 35 years experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
– For the last 26 years working with older adults in Long Term Care Facilities and Adult Day Care
Education
– University of Maryland, College Park (BS in Dietetics)
– Year Dietetic Internship, York Hospital
Personal Tidbits
Barbara loves being outside kayaking, hiking and snorkeling. She also loves to travel and cook. Since she believes you have to show people how easy and delicious healthy foods can be to change behaviors, she taught cooking in Indianapolis Public School, Adult Classes and served as an Adjunct Professor at the Anne Arundel Community College teaching “Healthy, Easy Cooking for 1 or 2 People” at the South County Senior Center.
Ashley Lewis, RDN LDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Professional Career & Affiliations
– Licensed registered dietitian nutritionist
– Currently serves on the board of directors for the Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as Communications Chair
Education
– University of Maryland College Park (BS in nutrition and food science)
– Supervised practice at Virginia Tech
Personal Tidbits
Ashley is a Baltimore native and enjoys eating Maryland steamed crabs, being outdoors, running, and spending time with family, friends, her two cats.
Gargi Parikh, MPH RDN LDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Professional Career & Affiliations
– Licensed registered dietitian nutritionist
– Over 15 years of specialized experience in Type I, Type II and gestational diabetes with extensive experience in insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitors
Education
– Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health (MPH)
– University of Northern Colorado (BS in nutrition)
Personal Tidbits
Gargi was born in Baroda, Gujarat, India and speaks 4 different languages. She grew up in Silver Spring, MD then lived in California for 20 years. For one semester in college she sailed around the world.
Margarita Matamoros, LCSW-C
Therapist
Professional Career & Affiliations
– Licensed clinical social worker
– Sees patients for chronic care management, psychotherapy, and case management
– Particular expertise in the life transitions that affect older adults
Education
– Case Western Reserve University
Personal Tidbits
Margarita is fluent in both Spanish and English