Physicians
Grace L. Keenan, MD >>
Christopher Connolly, MD >>
Robin Donald, DO >>
Kanika Govil, MD >>
Holly Harris, MD >>
Steven P. Marshak, MD >>
James McMurry, Jr., MD >>
Holger Noelle, MD >>
LeAnna Oelrich, MD >>
Hannah E. Phillips, MD >>
Afzal U. Rasheed, MD >> Joseph Skoloff, MD
 | Grace L. Keenan, M.D. Board Certified in Internal Medicine Board Certified in Integrative Holistic Medicine Dr. Grace Keenan was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada and received her medical degree from Memorial University School of Medicine in 1985. Upon successful completion of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. Thomas Hospital Center in Akron, Ohio, Dr. Keenan relocated to Sterling, Virginia and began private practice in 1988. The previous sole proprietorship became Nova Medical Group, and moved from Countryside to its current Sterling location in 1991. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1988, Dr. Keenan has served the community in a variety of capacities, as follows; Clinical Assistant Professor at Georgetown University and the University of Virginia Medical School, Affiliate Faculty at George Mason University, certified Medical Examiner for the FAA, past President of the Loudoun County Medical Society and past medical examiner for Loudoun County. Dr. Keenan is board certified in Anti-Aging Medicine by A4M. Dr. Keenan is a member of the Loudoun County Medical Society, Civil Aviation Medical Society, American Association of Medical Review Officers, American Professional Practice Association, Medical Society of Virginia, American College of Occupational Medicine, American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, and MGMA. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY Dr. Keenan enlists her patients in the process of diagnosis and treatment by careful listening and taking the time to educate and explain how to achieve maximum wellness while integrating the best of conventional and complementary medicine. Back to Top |
 | Christopher Connolly, MD Board Certified in Internal Medicine Dr. Connolly graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia with a degree in biology. He received his medical degree from the New York Medical College of Valhalla, New York and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to his medical school training, Dr. Connolly conducted specialized research for the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. During his medical school training at New York Medical College, Dr. Connolly was granted a research fellowship and continued his research interests in the field of Gastroenterology and Infectious Disease. He joined NOVA Medical Group and NOVA Urgent Care in 1999 and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY Leadership in medicine means not only outstanding medical care, but also a comprehensive commitment to improving the quality of patients lives. Back to Top |
 | Robin L. Donald, DO Board Certified in Family Medicine Dr. Robin Donald was born and grew up in Memphis, TN and received her undergraduate degree in biology from Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA. She later obtained her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, CA. After completing a Family Medicine Residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center/St Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN, she and her family relocated to the Northern Virginia area. She currently resides in Herndon, VA with her family. Dr. Donald is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, and the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Donald joined Nova Medical & Urgent Care Center in August, 2009. She is passionately interested in preventative medicine and women’s health. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY Dr. Donald believes that being a family medicine physician commits a physician to caring for others as you would your own family. She strives for a comfortable and efficient line of communication and considers this is vital for an effective doctor –patient relationship. Back to Top |
 | Kanika Govil, MD Board Certified in Family Medicine Dr. Govil joined Nova Medical & Urgent Care Center in 2008 after completing her residency at VCU-Fairfax Family Practice. Her special interests are in Women’s Health and Preventative Medicine. Kanika was born in Maharashtra, India and graduated from government medical college in Miraj, India. She currently lives in Ashburn with her husband and daughter, and is fluent in English, Hindi and Marathi. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY Dr. Govil believes in careful listening and involving patients in decision making. Her emphasis in delivering medical care is focusing on complete health and wellness of her patients. Back to Top |
 | Holly Harris, MD Board Certified in Family Medicine Dr. Harris was born in Orlando, FL and received her undergraduate degree in Microbiology from the University of Florida. She obtained her medical degree from Howard University before completing her training in Family Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Harris joined Nova Medical & Urgent Care Center, Inc in September, 2008. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY Dr. Harris believes in patient education and providing compassionate care for all patients. She encourages patients to be active in their medical care. Back to Top |
 | Steven P. Marshak, M.D. Board Certified in Internal Medicine Dr. Marshak was born and raised in Princeton, New Jersey and received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at Georgetown University and his medical degree at the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Marshak became certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1998. Dr. Marshak is also a member of the American Medical Association and the Medical Society of Virginia. During college, Dr. Marshak minored in German, and he maintains a strong knowledge today. Dr. Marshak joined NOVA Medical Group and NOVA Urgent Care in 1998. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY Dr. Marshak believes in working with his patients to achieve the best possible outcome for patient wellness and to develop long-term physician-patient relationships. Back to Top |
 | James F. McMurry, Jr., M.D. Board Certified in Internal Medicine Board Certified in Endocrine Born, raised and educated in Oklahoma, Dr. McMurry earned his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1965 and became a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed an internal medicine residency in 1969 and endocrinology training in 1971. Dr. McMurry is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the Endocrine Society and a former President of the Washington, DC Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association. After practicing for many years in his solo medical practice in Montgomery County, Maryland, Dr. McMurry and his wife Rebecca moved to Leesburg. During his time off, Dr. McMurry enjoys photography, genealogy and exploring early Virginian history with his wife. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY Dr. McMurry believes that patient education plays a pivotal role in effective care, especially in the treatment of advanced medical conditions. Back to Top |
 | Holger Noelle, MD Board Certified in Family Medicine Dr. Holger Noelle was born and raised near Cologne, Germany. After completing a mandatory two-year military service in the airborne, Dr. Noelle began his medical education in natural medicine leading to a license in holistic medicine. He received his medical degree after completing a seven year program at the Justus-Liebig University, near Frankfurt, Germany. After completing the surgical part of his medical education in Tel Aviv Israel, Dr. Noelle returned to Germany, where he worked for two years in vascular surgery. After receiving his medical license he moved to the United States with his wife, a native of Florida. Dr. Noelle completed a U.S. residency program at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland in family medicine. He joined Nova Medical and Urgent Care Center in 2005 and is experienced in both holistic and traditional medicine. He enjoys treating patients of all ages. He is married, has two sons and resides in Oakton, Virginia. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY Medicine is an art, the art of finding the best way to improve a person’s life. Sometimes we find the right answer in holistic medicine sometimes in traditional medicine, but the real success depends on treating the whole person, not the just the disease. Back to Top |
 | LeAnna Oelrich, MD Board Certified in Family Medicine Dr. Oelrich was born and raised in Independence, Missouri. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Washington University in St. Louis and her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. After completing her residency in Family Medicine at Florida Hospital in Orlando, she worked in a group practice for three years in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Oelrich and her family moved to England in 2002. While there, she volunteered with the Family Medicine department of the American Red Cross, allowing time to care for her two young children. She moved to Virginia in 2005 and joined Nova Urgent Care, where she enjoys treating patients of all ages. Dr. Oelrich is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY Dr. Oelrich believes in educating patients and encouraging them to take an active role in their health. Back to Top |
 | Hannah E. Phillips, MD Board Certified in Family Medicine Dr. Phillips was born in Hull, England and immigrated with her family to Canada in 1985. She grew up in Montreal, Quebec and received both her undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology and her medical degree from McGill University. She completed her training in Family Medicine at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and is a member of the American Association of Family Physicians. Dr. Phillips joined Nova Medical Group in 2007 and is especially interested integrative medicine, hospice care and women’s health. She enjoys treating patients of all ages and is fluent in French. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY Dr. Phillips believes in a holistic approach to medical care with an emphasis on health and wellness. Back to Top |
 | Afzal U. Rasheed, MD Board Certified in Family Medicine Born in Hyderabad, India, Dr. Rasheed received her medical degree in 1989 from Deccan College of Medical Sciences in India. She then completed residency in 2001 at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. Before moving to Virginia in July of 2007 and joining Nova Medical & Urgent Care Center, inc., Dr. Rasheed worked in family practice and urgent care settings in Washington D.C., Ohio and Delaware. She is a member of American Academy of Family Practice and enjoys treating patients of all ages and ethnic groups. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY Dr. Rasheed believes in providing quality compassionate care to patients through all phases of life. Patient education and actively involving patent in decision making are of great importance in being able to provide this type of quality medical care. Back to Top |
 | Joseph S. Skoloff, MD, FAAP Board Certified Pediatrician Dr. Joseph Skoloff received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and in 1970 his medical degree from The Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. After a year internship and two years of Pediatric Residency in Wilmington, Delaware he joined the U.S. Air Force for two years. Dr. Skoloff served as Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics, USAF Hospital, Robbins AFB, Warner Robbins, Georgia, achieving the rank of Major. On completion of his Air Force obligation Dr. Skoloff participated in a Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. After one year of the program he relocated to the Northern Virginia area and joined an existing Pediatric practice in 1976. He continued to practice pediatrics in Loudoun County until 2006 when problems with his back forced retirement. With his back resolved he wished to return to pediatrics, joining Nova Medical Group in 2009. Dr. Skoloff was first certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 1976 and voluntarily recertified in 1988. He currently holds positions as Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical Schools of Georgetown, George Washington and the University of Virginia. He is a past Vice Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics and past Chairman of the Infection Control Committee at the Inova Loudoun Medical Center. Dr. Skoloff attended a one year partial masters program in Health Care Management at Marymount University. Dr. Skoloff is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Board of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY Dr. Skoloff believes strongly in the combined power of parent and physician working together for the health of their children, and a mutual involvement deciding on course of treatment in a method acceptable to all parties, delivered in the most efficient and cost effective manner. He is an advocate for children everywhere and adheres strongly to the principles of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Joe Skoloff Blog Back to Top |