Our Physicians

My goal has always been to provide the highest quality of medical care to my patients and their family. A fundamental tenet to achieve this involves having a clear understanding of the patients and their family’s goals and wishes and only then appropriately adjusting the care provided to suit the needs of everyone involved. Not only does this apply to geriatric care, but to medicine in all its aspects.

Undergraduate Education

B.A. in Philosophy, University of Chicago; Completed requirements for B.A. in Biology, University of Chicago

Medical Education

Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Residency

Internal Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA

Medical Certifications

Board eligible in internal medicine

Dr. Blake’s influences:

Faith: She embraces core values imparted since childhood. Family: her interests and hobbies are shaped largely by her Caribbean heritage; she appreciates the wisdom and insight that the mature adult offers to medical practice and the community.

Undergraduate Education

B.S. in Biology, University of Miami

Medical Education

Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA

Residency

Family Medicine, Riverside Family Medicine, Newport News, VA

Fellowship

East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine Family Medicine Women’s Health Fellowship

Medical Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Memberships

American Academy of Family Physicians, National Medical Association, NMA Committee on Public Health and Consumer Affairs, North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians

I am interested in post-acute rehabilitation care, managing chronic and complex illnesses with the aim to restore functional ability. I approach each patient as an individual human being who deserves dignity and respect no matter where he or she is on life’s journey. I focus on realistic goals and expectations and on maximizing quality of life and comfort at the end of life.

Undergraduate Education

B.A. in Biology, University of Rochester

Medical Education

State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of California at San Francisco

Fellowship

Geriatric Medicine, University of California at San Francisco

Medical Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Certified Medicine Director

Memberships

American Geriatrics Society, American Med. Direct. Association

I feel honored to be a physician because of the relationships I get to build with my patients and their loved ones and caregivers. Learning everyday is a blessing and I am thrilled to be part of a profession that stokes curiosity and life-long education both as a learner as well as a teacher. Taking care of patients with medical complexity is a particular passion of mine. I love working with other members of the medical team to help balance all the aspects that go into quality person-centered care.

Undergraduate Education

BA. in Linguistics, Cornell University

Medical Education

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV

Residency

Internal Medicine, MedStar Health, Baltimore, MD

Fellowship

Geriatric Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC

Medical Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine

Memberships

American Geriatrics Society, AMDA, American College of Physicians

Most important to me is providing a high quality of care to all my patients and my commitment to quality improvement processes. My special interests include addressing polypharmacy, palliative care, and infectious diseases within post-acute care facilities.

Undergraduate Education

B.S. in Biochemistry, State University of New York at Stony Brook

Medical Education

New York Medical College, Vahalla, NY

Residency

Internal Medicine, St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of New York

Medical Certifications

Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Certified Medical Director from The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Memberships

The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine

I enjoy getting to know my patients and their families – partnering with them to provide compassionate, well rounded, person-centered care. I have a special interest in preventive medicine and palliative care. It is a privilege to be welcomed into someone’s life when they are most vulnerable and potentially make a difference in their overall well being, empowering them to participate in their own care to ensure their values and wishes are respected.

Undergraduate Education

B.S. in Biomedical Science, Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, City College of New York

Medical Education

State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY

Residency

Internal Medicine, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY

Fellowship

Geriatrics, North Shore – Long Island Jewish, Manhasset, NY

Medical Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Medicine

As a family physician, I have provided care to people of all ages. I find that working with the geriatric population can be the most challenging part of primary care, but also the most rewarding. Our elders and their families deserve respectful, compassionate care and I am honored to be able to provide that care and to be a part of a fantastic group of like-minded professionals.

Undergraduate Education

B.S. in Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota

Medical Education

University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN

Residency

Family Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Joseph’s Program, St. Paul, MN

Medical Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Memberships

American Academy of Family Physicians, North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians

Able to meet the needs and wishes of families when caring for their loved ones.

Undergraduate Education

BA in Biology, Rutgers University

Medical Education

University of Medicine and Dentistry-School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ

Residency

UMDNJ-SOM, Stratford, NJ

Medical Certifications

Family Medicine, Medical Review Officer

Memberships

American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

I enjoy working with healthcare teams to create a bridge for improved access, wellness and effective care management that all seniors may benefit from as they navigate through the aging process. My special interests are infection prevention, Quality improvement, minimal use of medications in elderly and geriatric rehabilitation.

Medical Education

Internal Medicine, Grand Rapids Medical Education and Partners/ Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI

Residency

Internal Medicine, Grand Rapids Medical Education and Partners/ Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI

Medical Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

The most valuable and rewarding aspects of medicine relate directly to the care of patients, and that is where my true interests lie. In caring for the geriatric population, I enjoy partnering with patients and their families to help achieve the goals that we set together. Giving patients a voice in their most important healthcare decisions helps to ensure their contentment, especially when there are difficult choices to be made.

Undergraduate Education

B.S. in Biological Sciences / Pre-medicine, Ohio University

Medical Education

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Family Medicine, Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Waukesha, WI

Memberships

American Academy of Family Physicians, North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association

Caring for our older population, especially when they are at their most vulnerable, is a tremendous honor. Each person brings a unique set of experiences and together we can forge a plan that respects their goals for what living their senior years to the fullest looks like. It is always an exciting challenge and opportunity to work with patients and their families to find wellness rather than simply a treatment for illness. Our elders are a valuable resource and I gain new knowledge and perspectives from them every day!

Undergraduate Education

B.S. in Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Medical Education

West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV

Residency

Internal Medicine, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV

Medical Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Memberships

American College of Physicians

My primary interests lie in helping patients and their families navigate their paths through life. I agree with Atul Gawande when he says “Our ultimate goal, after all, is not a good death but a good life to the very end.” You may not be able to control the ‘cards you are dealt’ in all of the circumstances of your life but you should be empowered to make the choices you want or need in order to control the path you choose to navigate.

Undergraduate Education

B.A. in Biology, University of Pennsylvania

Medical Education

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ

Residency

Family Practice, Barberton Citizen’s Hospital, Barberton, OH

Medical Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine, Certified Medical Director

Memberships

American Academy of Family Practice, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity

Undergraduate Education

BS in Biology and Chemistry, North Georgia College

Medical Education

Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA

Residency

Department of Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Fellowship

Geriatric Medicine, Wake Forest University – Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, North Carolina

Medical Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine, Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Memberships

American Geriatrics Society, American Medical Directors Association, The American College of Physicians, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine