Board of Directors & Staff

Brenda Dintiman, MD

President

Dr. Dintiman has been practicing dermatology for over 16 years. Inspired by family members, many of whom are in the medical field, she had the opportunity to test her mettle as a schoolgirl in everything from her aunt's dental practice to spending hours with her uncle, a radiologist, talking about medicine. She grew to love the field from reading x-rays to honing her bedside manner.

Her experiences in dermatology in Oahu, Hawaii following her internship in internal medicine was an inspiration. "I worked with Dr. Doug Johnson—who has been a mentor for over 20 years. We took care of all the usual dermatology patients and over 90 leprosy patients (now called Hansen's disease)," says Dintiman. "Another doctor in Kauaii, Dave Elpern, encouraged me to write up papers and cases and even run a dermatology continuing education meeting for doctors that year." And from there, a career was born.

Since her early days in medicine, to her founding of The Fair Oaks Skin Care Center, Dr. Dintiman remains committed to her practice and to her medical art. "We feel here at Fair Oaks that we learn from our patients. Every day I spend time talking online to colleagues who live in the U.S. and internationally and share ideas and get suggestions on treatments for our patients," Dintiman says. "This is what makes our practice unique. You have an instant second and third opinion with three doctors in the practice who often share their ideas and concerns about a patient. Then we request help internationally to give the best treatment. My colleagues and I share the belief that medicine is still an art."

Read more at http://www.fairoaksskincare.com/doctors.htm

Sandy L. Chung, MD

President Elect

Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP, FACHE, is President of Fairfax Pediatric Associates, PC, and has been a practicing pediatrician in northern Virginia for over eleven years. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for MSNVA, Dr. Chung serves on several other board and committees. With a strong interest in health information technology, she is on the HIT Advisory Group for the Medical Society of Virginia, is HIT Committee Co-Chair for American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Virginia Chapter and serves as liaison to the Northern Virginia Regional Health Information Organization (NoVaRHIO). Dr. Chung is active in advocacy and founded an award-winning weight management program for children struggling with obesity. Recognized as a Fellow of the Claude Moore Physician Leadership Institute, she has a Masters of Science in Health Administration and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. She enjoys teaching medical student and residents and serves as an Assistant Professor at Georgetown University, Associate Professor of Virginia Commonwealth University, and Associate Clinical Professor at James Madison University. Dr. Chung attended medical school at the University of Virginia and completed her pediatric residency at Inova Fairfax Hospital and the University of Virginia. Dr. Chung has four wonderful children and enjoys writing. Author of Dr. Sandy’s Top to Bottom Guide to Your Newborn, she writes parenting advice and articles on her blog at drsandychung@blogspot.com.

Read more at http://www.fairfaxpediatrics.com/Provider%20pages/Prov-Chung.htm

J. John Woo, MD

Treasurer

J. John Woo, M.D. Dr. Woo is a board certified ophthalmologist with special interest and expertise in the disorders of the retina, macula, and vitreous. As a retina specialist and surgeon, he has been active as an instructor and lecturer of colleagues, residents, medical students, as a researcher and Investigator in several large scale, national FDA approved clinical trials, and in retina private practice.

Dr. Woo graduated from The Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor of Arts with Honors. He received his M.D. degree from The University of Maryland School of Medicine. He next completed an Internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and his Residency in Ophthalmology at New York Medical College at St. Vincent’s Hospital Manhattan. After his Residency, Dr. Woo completed the Vitreo-Retinal Diseases and Surgery Fellowship at Harvard Medical School at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, training in the most advanced techniques in retinal surgery.

Following completion of his Retina Fellowship, Dr. Woo was invited back to New York to join the faculty of New York Medical College at St. Vincent’s Hospital Manhattan, where he was appointed Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology. He served as Assistant Director of Residency Program, and as Director of Retina Service, Richmond University Medical Center. For recognition of excellence in his teaching Dr. Woo was awarded the Apple Award by the residents. Many of the residents taught by Dr. Woo went on to achieve Retina Fellowships and become successful retina surgeons. While in New York City, Dr. Woo also practiced in a retina private group practice located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, with offices in Greenwich Village and Staten Island.

In 2009, Dr. Woo and his wife relocated to the metropolitan Washington D.C. area, where he was raised, and founded Advanced Retina Center in Tysons Corner, Virginia. The practice was founded with the mission to provide the highest level of retinal care, and to be at the forefront of medical progress in improving patient care. Dr. Woo is committed to providing sound medical judgment and explaining complex retinal conditions in a manner that is easy to understand. Having lived in several countries, he is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish and he welcomes patients of all backgrounds.
Dr. Woo is on the medical staff at Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova FairOaks Hospital as Attending. He is Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, Member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, and Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Medical Society of Northern Virginia. Dr. Woo also participates as a member in the Medical Society of Virginia, Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and the Northern Virginia Academy of Ophthalmology.

Read more at http://advancedretinacenter.com/jjohnwoo/

Ednan Mushtaq, MD

Immediate Past President

David K. Chow, MD

Board Member

Amir Bajoghli, MD

Board Member

Amir A. Bajoghli, M.D was named Top Dermatologist and MOHS Surgeon in the 2010 Washingtonian magazine, Dr. Amir A. Bajoghli is a board certified Dermatologist in private practice in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Prior to his current position as chief of Dermatology at Fairfax Hospital, Dr. Bajoghli was the director of Mohs micrographic surgery at the George Washington University School of Medicine, and continues to teach there as a clinical Assistant Professor. He also teaches at Georgetown University Department of Dermatology and Inova Fairfax Hospital.

Dr. Bajoghli completed his dermatology training at Tufts University/BU combined program and had additional training in dermatologic surgery/Mohs surgery at Boston University, where he also served as a faculty member.

Before moving back to his native Northern Virginia, Dr. Bajoghli was an attending physician at the West Roxbury Veterans Affairs Hospital, responsible for teaching Harvard University dermatology residents and medical students. He has presented several scientific papers at national meetings and has written numerous articles and chapters for medical textbooks in the area of dermatology and the latest technique in skin cancer surgery.

Dr. Bajoghli also gives lectures on BOTOX® Cosmetic and Restylane® injections, and was the medical director of Palomar Laser Technology, specializing in laser treatment for hair, tattoo removal as well as birthmarks and wrinkle removal. He specializes in Mohs surgery for the removal of skin cancers and is board certified in both Dermatology and Internal Medicine.

Read more at http://www.drbajoghli.com/about/dr-bajoghli

Albert W. Coo, MD

Board Member

Anne Rose Eapen, MD

Board Member

Anne Rose Eapen, MD, FACP is a board certified internist practicing in the Northern Virginia area since 1990. Born in Michigan, she graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a BA double majoring in Biochemistry and Economics and from Cornell University Medical College with an MD. She completed her Internal Medicine residency in a Cornell training program in New York. She is particularly interested in cardiovascular medicine and women's health issues. Dr. Eapen has been awarded 3 year recognitions since May 2006 by the American Diabetes Association/National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes recognition program. As well, in January 2008, she received 3 year recognition by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association/NCQA Heart-Stroke Prevention program. She has been selected by her peers to be included in the 'Best Doctors in America' from 2001 to 2004, and from 2006 to 2010. Also, Dr. Eapen has been included in Washingtonian magazine"Top Doctors" since 2005. She actively participates in medical education and is on the clinical faculty of University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University medical schools. She is also actively involved in patient and physician advocacy and has been a board member of the Medical Society of Northern Virginia (www.msnva.org) and a member of the Governor’s Council of the Virginia Chapter of the American College of Physicians (www.acponline.org). She has been a long time volunteer at the Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic (www.jsfreeclinic.org) providing free health care to the uninsured poor in the Northern Virginia area. Her hobbies and interests include physical fitness, hiking, piano, gardening, and fine wine.

Read more at http://www.quality-internal-medicine.com/About-Quality-Internal-Medicine

William A. Fried, MD

Board Member

Dr. William Fried is a Medical Director for Aetna Inc., serving the Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia markets. Dr. Fried graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and completed his residency training in Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.  He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine.  He practiced general pediatrics at Pediatric Associates of Alexandria for an eighteen years.  During that time, Dr. Fried was recognized as amongst the “Top Doctors” by The Washingtonian Magazine and held the positions of Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Inova Alexandria Hospital and teaching attending physician at the Children’s National Medical Center.  Dr. Fried joined Aetna in 2000 and is responsible for network activities, quality improvement initiatives, and utilization management in Aetna’s health insurance products.  He co-authored an article in a peer-reviewed medical journal about payer-provider collaboration and improvements in health care delivery, and is a frequent speaker at professional conferences. He has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2007.

Peter D. LeNard, MD

Board Member

Brian A. McConnell, MD

Board Member

Linda H. Mosely, MD

Board Member

Kevin O'Connor, MD

Board Member

Dr. Kevin O'Connor joined The Urology Group in 1992 after completing his residency training at Georgetown University Hospital. Raised in Southern California he received his Bachelor's degree from U.C.L.A, in biology and psychology. He completed a Master's degree in physiology and medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. During his urological training Dr. O'Connor did extensive research in aspects of pediatric urology, particularly pediatric urinary tract infection.

Since entering practice he has maintained an active surgical and office practice with special interest in pediatrics, fertility, and cancer. He has served as president of the Loudoun County Medical Society, Loudoun Hospital Center's Chief of Staff, and has been instrumental in spearheading many quality initiatives. Dr. O'Connor has also served on the Loudoun County Disability Services Board.


Read more at www.urologygroupvirginia.com

Elizabeth Raitz-Cowboy, MD

Board Member

Thomas Smirniotopoulos, MD

Board Member

Nancy Tanchel, MD

Board Member

Michael C. Trahos, DO

Board Member

Claudia Tellez

Executive Director

Claudia began her career with MSNVA as Director of Foundation Programs. During her tenure, she was responsible for the planning and development of Project Access of Northern Virginia, a program that delivers pro bono specialty health care services to low-income, uninsured patients in Fairfax County and Alexandria City. Thus far, the program has delivered over one million dollars in care through a dedicated network of physician volunteers. In addition, Claudia serves on a number of boards and committees. In 2008, she was appointed by Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine as trustee of the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation (now known as the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth). She has a B.A. in International Relations from DePaul University and certification on Disaster Preparedness and Readiness from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Jessica Torgerson

Membership and Outreach Coordinator

Jessica Torgerson is a recent graduate from George Mason University with a Bachelors of Science in Health Systems Management . She started at MSNVA as an intern. She was recently hired on as the membership and outreach coordiator. Her variosu jobs at MSNVA include membership drive, event coordination, Project Access of Northern Virginia, and the MSNVA intern program.

Charity Locklear

MSNVA Consultant