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About Montgomery Medical Clinic

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OUR MISSION

A Legacy of Compassionate Care

When it comes to your health, you deserve exceptional care from a team you can trust. At Montgomery Medical Clinic, our experienced physicians are dedicated to keeping you and your family healthy—today and for years to come. With over five decades of combined experience, our team provides compassionate, comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs.

Whether you need immediate medical attention, a routine vaccination, or your yearly annual, we're here when you need us most. In addition to our outstanding primary care services, our Dermatology Department offers specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin conditions. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, our dermatology specialists are committed to helping you achieve healthy, confident skin.

Team of doctors at Montgomery Medical Clinic

By choosing one of our physicians as your primary care provider, you'll benefit from:

  • Personalized attention and continuity of care
  • Advanced treatments using the latest medical technology
  • Expert dermatology care for all your skin health needs
  • A lasting relationship with trusted healthcare professionals
  • Convenient access to a full range of medical services

At Montgomery Medical Clinic, your health—and your confidence—are our top priorities.

Meet Our Expert Providers

Our team consists of board-certified physicians and healthcare professionals with extensive experience and a shared passion for patient-centered care.

Dr. Efi Kessous

Dr. Efi Kessous

MD, MPH

Dr. Efi Kessous is board-certified in Family Medicine and practices primary and urgent care medicine at Montgomery Medical Clinic. He is also an Assistant Professor and faculty member at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Dr. Kessous completed his medical degree and Master's in Public Health from St. Georges University School of Medicine, followed by family medicine residency at University of Maryland in Baltimore and surgical residency at Hahnemann/Drexel University Hospital in Philadelphia. His clinical interests include procedural family medicine, injuries and lacerations, women's health, and occupational and travel medicine. He is an active clinical instructor and a current member of the FAA aviation medical examiners.

Primary Care Urgent Care Women's Health FAA Medical Examiner
Dr. Bertha Velandia

Dr. Bertha Velandia

MD

Dr. Bertha Velandia is an experienced primary care physician who received her medical degree from the Universidad Nacional in Bogota, Colombia in 1983. She completed her residency in family medicine at the UAB Huntsville Medical Campus in 2009. During her career, Dr. Velandia has received an outstanding award in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has also served in rural communities and published an article on scurvy still being present in developed countries. Dr. Velandia now resides in Maryland and during her spare time likes hiking, playing hide and seek with her two grandsons, and listening to folklore music.

Primary Care Family Medicine OB/GYN
Dr. Eran Kessous

Dr. Eran Kessous

MD, CAQSM

Dr. Eran Kessous is board certified in both family and sports medicine. He completed his sports medicine training at Harvard Medical School's Children's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Kessous received his medical degree from St. George's University in 1999, completed a surgical internship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, and after three years as a general and orthopedic surgery resident at Tel Aviv Medical Center, returned to Boston to complete a family medicine residency at Boston University Medical Center. He was an official team physician for the Major League Soccer Team DC United and is currently the medical consultant for the Kirov Academy of Ballet. He is also a clinical assistant professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine.

Sports Medicine Family Medicine Orthopedics
Dr. Jonathan Lawless

Dr. Jonathan Lawless

DO, CAQSM

Dr. Lawless is board-certified in family medicine and sports medicine. He completed his sports medicine training and family medicine training at Northwell Plainview Hospital in Plainview, NY. Dr. Lawless graduated from medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012 and completed a traditional rotating internship at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was appointed a teaching associate in family medicine at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. His experience includes team physician for LIU Post University and medical coverage for marathons and triathlons. His skills include musculoskeletal care, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injections, and osteopathic manipulative treatment.

Sports Medicine Family Medicine MSK Ultrasound OMT
Dr. Sara Brooks

Dr. Sara Brooks

MD, Board Certified Dermatologist

Dr. Sara Brooks is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Maryland native from St. Mary's County. She attended the Honors college at University of Maryland, College Park, obtaining both a Bachelor's in Cell Biology and a Master's in Management and Organization. She went to medical school at Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she was inducted into AOA, the prestigious medical honor society. She completed a medical internship at Thomas Jefferson University and her residency in Internal Medicine and Dermatology at Georgetown University and Washington Hospital Center, where she served as Chief Resident of Dermatology. She also completed a Melanoma Fellowship at the Washington Cancer Institute. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dermatology Melanoma Skin Cancer
Dr. Marsha Mitchum

Dr. Marsha D. Mitchum

MD, MPH, Board Certified Dermatologist

Dr. Marsha Mitchum is a board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience in medical and oncologic dermatology. Before entering medicine, she served in the United States Air Force as a KC-135 pilot and instructor, completing assignments across Europe and the Pacific. She later transitioned to medicine, serving as a Flight Surgeon and Dermatologist at several major military medical centers. Dr. Mitchum completed her Dermatology Residency with the National Capital Consortium and a Fellowship in Cutaneous Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University. She also worked as a Medical Officer in the Division of Oncology at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, where she contributed to national cancer drug evaluation and clinical research oversight. Her clinical interests include general medical dermatology, skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, and complex skin disorders. At Montgomery Medical Clinic Dermatology, Dr. Mitchum is dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate care—combining her background in medicine, oncology, and aviation to deliver precise, patient-centered treatment.

Dermatology Cutaneous Oncology Skin Cancer Medical Dermatology
Dr. Heon Y Jang

Dr. Heon Y Jang

PT, DPT

Dr. Heon Y Jang, PT, DPT is a graduate of Medical College of Virginia Campus, Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to attending Doctor of Physical Therapy program, he attended South Western University in the Philippines and Won kang Health science college in Korea. He served in the Korean Air Force as a medic contributing to the Air Force Military health and readiness and was discharged honorably after 30 months of service. He has had over two decades of clinical experience as a Physical Therapy Practitioner focusing on orthopedic conditions and sports injuries. His academic and clinical training includes spinal manipulation through studies at Wonkang Health Science, and Functional Dry Needling through advanced training at Kinetacore Institute for Pain Management and sports Injuries. His approach is unique in that he tries to focus on the origin of the clinical symptoms even for extremity overuse syndromes and acute injuries. This comes from his own treatment for the injuries he sustained while practicing Martial arts and practicing manual therapy for diverse spinal patients. He has practiced Martial arts in Taekwondo, Kickboxing, kendo, boxing and has seen various martial arts associated injuries. He also has worked on diverse scoliosis patients helping them relieve pain and lead their lives at their full strength.

Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Orthopedic Conditions Sports Injuries Spinal Manipulation Dry Needling Scoliosis Treatment
Hodaya Cohen

Hodaya Cohen

Nutrition Coach

Hodaya guides patients through realistic nutrition strategies that fit their medical plans and daily routines. She emphasizes mindful eating, weekly meal structure, and habit-building so individuals and families can sustain long-term wellness.

Nutrition Coaching Meal Planning Behavior Change Support
Kevin Cedellios

Kevin Cedellios

Personal Trainer

Kevin develops customized training plans that balance strength, mobility, and recovery. His coaching style blends functional movement with steady encouragement, keeping clients motivated while preventing injury and promoting confident movement.

Personal Training Strength & Mobility Injury Prevention
Dr. Min Lu

Dr. Min Lu

L.Ac., DAOM (candidate)

Dr. Min Lu is a licensed acupuncturist dedicated to providing exceptional acupuncture care tailored to your unique health needs. She integrates traditional Chinese medicine with modern biomedical knowledge to offer comprehensive holistic wellness solutions. Dr. Lu specializes in pain management, fertility treatment, stress management, and a variety of traditional Chinese medicine therapies including cupping and moxibustion. Her approach focuses on treating the whole person, addressing both symptoms and root causes to achieve optimal health and wellbeing.

Acupuncture Chinese Medicine Pain Management Fertility Treatment Cupping Therapy Moxibustion
OUR FACILITY

Comprehensive Care Under One Roof

At Montgomery Medical Clinic, we've designed our facility to provide you with convenient, comprehensive care. Our on-site services and experienced medical team work together to ensure you receive prompt diagnosis and treatment without the need for multiple appointments or referrals to other locations.

We believe quality healthcare should be accessible and efficient. That's why we've integrated essential medical services right here in our clinic, allowing us to serve you better and get you on the path to wellness faster.

  • In-House Radiology & X-Ray Services
  • Full-Service Physical Therapy
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound
  • On-Site Laboratory
Montgomery Medical Clinic facility

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