Our Team

Brian L Johnson, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Dermatology

Dr. Brian Johnson is a navy veteran and Dermatologist, he studied at Johns Hopkins and completed a MOHS fellowship at Northwestern Skin Cancer Institute in Southwest Chicago. He retired from the Navy after 24 years of service and established Virginia Dermatology and Skin Cancer center. Dr. Johnson is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American College of MOHS surgery, and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

Brian Bradley Johnson, MD, FAAD (Brad)

Dermatology

Dr. Brian "Brad" Johnson is a dermatologist at Virginia Dermatology and Skin cancer center. He received his Bachelor of Science from Davidson University and completed his medical training and Dermatology residency at EVMS. Currently, Dr. Brad is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

Maria Ona, MD, PC

Pediatrics

Dr. Maria Ona attended medical school at Far Eastern University-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, where she had the chance to take care of patients with infectious diseases like tetanus, diptheria, mumps, measles, tuberculosis, meningococcemia, among other diseases, which influenced her to be a strong advocate of Preventive Medicine. She went to Monmouth Medical Center, New Jersey for residency which gave her knowledge and skills of a confident Pediatrician. She is board certified in General Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Jennifer Schneider, MD

Ophthalmology

Dr. Jennifer Schneider is a board-certified ophthalmologist in Suffolk VA. Dr. Schneider graduated from EVMS in 2007. Dr. Schneider has extensive experience in treating conditions of the eyes such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, and several more.

Rajiv Nanavaty, MD

Neurology

Dr. Nanavaty is board certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Nanavaty is a general neurologist at Suffolk Neuro and treats multiple conditions including Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis, Headaches, and seizure disorders.

Zahid Rashid, MD

Gastrointestinal

Dr. Zahid Rashid is a board-certified gastroenterologist in Petersburg, Virginia. He attended Edward Medical University. He has been a gastroenterologist for over 20 years. His areas of expertise include colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, acute GI bleeding, cirrhosis of the liver, intestinal diverticulosis, and many other areas of care.

Manish Patel, MD

Orthopedics

Dr. Manish Patel is a board-certified orthopedist at Bon Secours-Southampton Medical Center. He has over 20 years of experience in treating knee replacements, bursitis, arthritis, among other conditions. He studied at Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University.

Ghias A. Rana, MD, FACOG

OBGYN

Dr. Rana obtained his Undergraduate degree in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and his Doctorate of Medicine from Allama Iqbal Medical College in Pakistan. While completing his residency at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, he received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Award for Humanism and Excellence in teaching during residency. Dr. Rana is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. His specific areas of interest include minimally invasive gynecological surgery, medical and surgical management of urinary and fecal incontinence, and pelvic floor disorders.

Rajnish Dhawan, MD

Pulmonologist

Dr. Dhawan received his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Rajnish Dhawan has expertise in treating sleep apnea, asthma, and chronic high blood pressure, among other conditions.