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We live in a fast paced society where little there is precious little time left  to attend to ourselves.  Therefore, most of us neglect our nutrition and exercise programs. It is no wonder that cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and obesity have reached epedemic proportions.

Trade in fad-diets and unrealistic exercise regimens for a simple strategy that will help you embrace a healthy lifestyle. Learn what you can do to get back in control.

 VANESSA ALLEN, MD

Dr. Vanessa Allen received her medical degree from Howard University, College of Medicine in 1989 and completed her residency in Family Medicine at Duke University Hospital in North Carolina.

After completing her residency in 1993, she developed a successful private group practice in Ft. Washington, Maryland before starting her own practice in Bowie, Maryland.

In her search for knowledge, Dr. Allen has moved beyond her training in traditional allopathic medicine to embrace integrative and alternative medicine.

She has continued her education in complementary and integrative medicine by completing course work with the University of Arizona department of Integrative Medicine chaired by Dr. Weil, and has studied and mentored with Dr. Akmal Muwwakkil who specializes in herbal and Chinese medicine. She has completed her studies in acupuncture at UCLA, Helms Institute, the leading center for physician training in acupuncture.

Dr. Allen has developed unique and individualized programs for weight loss that successfully assist patients in meeting their weight loss goals. In addition, she has experience with individualized treatment with bio-identical hormones for women’s health and anti-aging. Dr. Allen believes in patient centered care and addresses healthy lifestyle issues focusing on nutrition, physical activity, mind-body approaches and spirituality. Her goal is to promote wellness and disease prevention that enables patients to increase control over and improve their health care.

Natural Family Wellness with Vanessa Allen, MD

We provide a holistic integrative family medical approach to wellness using western and alternative medicine. We are pleased that you are considering our practice to coordinate your total medical care. You will receive the best care possible from our physician and office staff.

Dr. Allen successfully treats medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, acute care (URi, sore throat, colds), asthma, allergic rhinitis, depression, anxiety, back pain, dermatitis, headache, thyroid disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), vaginitis, menopause, obesity, and tobacco addictions.

We have programs to help you achieve optimal health, and to restore and maintain health. We focus on providing health care to persons age 5 and older, emphasizing health awareness and prevention. As always, we welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions. Please call us at 301-805-7084 and we will be happy to talk with you. Most major health insurances are accepted.

Dr. Allen’s focus is always on you becoming and staying healthy. Therefore, the services we provide are compatible to your overall health and well being.