Primary Care Physicians
Jeffrey B. Conklin, MD | Christopher Connolly, MD | Robin L. Donald, DO | Kanika Govil, MD | Holly Harris, MD | Grace L. Keenan, MD | Jee Eun Lee Karl, MD | James F. McMurry, Jr., MD | Holger Noelle, MD | Hannah E. Phillips, MD | Afzal U. Rasheed, MD | Reyhan Suleymani, DO
 | Jeffrey B. Conklin, MD Board Certified in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Dr. Jeffrey Conklin was born in Orchard Park, NY and received his Medical Degree from The State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2002. Upon successful completion of the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, OH, Dr. Conklin started practice at the MetroHealth Buckeye Health Center in 2006. He joined Nova Medical Group in January 2011. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006 and the American Board of Pediatrics since 2007, Dr. Conklin is a member of the American College of Physicians and a fellow of the American Association of Pediatrics. PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY Dr. Conklin believes in helping patients learn as much as they can about their medical conditions and the latest general health recommendations so that they can make the best decisions possible to maximize their wellness. Back to Top |
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Medical Director Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Dr. Christopher Connolly graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA with a degree in biology. He received his medical degree from the New York Medical College of Valhalla, NY, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.
Prior to his medical school training, Dr. Connolly conducted specialized research for the Department of Emergency Medicine and Department of Obsterics 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 fields of Gastroenterology and Infectious Disease. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and joined Nova Medical & Urgent Care Center, Inc. in 1999.
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 | Robin L. Donald, DO Board Certified in Osteopathic 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 earned 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. 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 physician commits a doctor to caring for others as he / she would their 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
Dr. Govil can speak English, Hindi and Marathi. |
 | 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 earned 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 |
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Chief Executive Officer Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Dr. Keenan is board certified in internal medicine, integrative and holistic medicine, and anti-aging medicine. A native of Canada, she 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, OH, Dr. Keenan relocated to Loudoun County and began private practice in 1988. The previous sole proprietorship became Nova Medical Group in 1991; today it is the largest primary care practice in Loudoun County with locations in Ashburn, Sterling, Leesburg and Warrenton. A fifth office in Gainesville is slated to open in June 2012.
Recently honored with the Enterprising Women of the Year award for 2012 by Enterprising Women magazine, Dr. Keenan is a business leader in Loudoun County. She is actively involved with the local community, serving on the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Loudoun County CEO Cabinet, and the Loudoun County Chamber Executive Committee. She was also newly elected to serve on the 2012 Tigerlily Foundation Board of Directors. In addition, Dr. Keenan is a member of 100 Women Strong, the Washington Spa Alliance, a clinical preceptor for George Mason and Marymount Universities, and an affiliate faculty for George Mason University. On a national level, she serves on the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Leaders & Innovators Strategic Advisory Panel and the University of California Irvine Extension Advisory Committee for the Spa & Hospitality Management Certificate Program.
Other professional memberships include: the Medical Society of Northern Virginia, American Association of Medical Review Officers, Medical Society of Virginia, American Medical Association, Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), the Women’s Foreign Policy Group, International Spa Association (ISPA), and Vistage.
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 | Jee Eun Lee Karl, MD
Dr. Lee can speak English, Spanish, and Korean. |
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James F. McMurry, Jr., MD 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. He is currently the lead physician for the Nova Diabetes Center. 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
Dr. Noelle can speak English and German. |
 | Hannah E. Phillips, MD
Dr. Phillips can speak English and French. |
 | 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 |
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Reyhan Suleymani, DO |