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Family Practice

Family Practice - Our Physicians

Gulshan Nazir, MD

Family Practice Physician Columbia MD | Dr. Gulshan Nazir, MDDr. Nazir graduated in 1984 in Kashmir, India. She received specialty training and practice in Kashmir until 1990 and then in England until 1995. She completed her residency in 1998 with one year in medicine and three years in family practice from Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. Dr. Nazir worked as Chief Resident in her last year of residency. Then she worked in WCA Hospital in Jamestown, New York and also as primary care physician for seven years. She moved to Maryland in 2006 and has been working as a full-time family practitioner, rendering care to all ages. Dr. Nazir is board-certified in Family Practice with background experience in OB/GYN and women’s health.

Emerson Chang, PAC

Emerson Chang, PA-C | Columbia MD Emerson Chang graduated from University of Maryland for his undergrad and completed his PA certification training at Anne Arundel Community College in 2008. He completed his Masters in Medical Science at St. Francis University. Emerson has been working diligently in Padder Health Services in Family Practice since March 2009 and in Cardiology since July 2009.

Family Practice - Services

  • Well child care
  • Immunizations (infants, children, adults)
  • Acute care of childhood and adult illnesses and injuries
  • School/sport/camp physicals
  • Care of skin disorders (e.g. rashes, acne, eczema, etc.)
  • Well woman care (PAP smears, cardiovascular health, health maintenance)
  • Men's health care (e.g. cardiac risk assessment, erectile dysfunction)
  • Behavioral health problems (e.g. anxiety, depression, relational issues)
  • Pulmonary disorders (e.g. emphysema, asthma, pulmonary function testing)
  • Endocrine disorders (e.g. diabetes, thyroid, osteoporosis, lipids, etc.)
  • Sports/non-sport injuries and joint problems (e.g. arthritis, joint/back pain, etc)
  • Headache disorders
  • Cardiovascular disorders (e.g. high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, etc.)
  • Gastrointestinal disorders (e.g. esophageal reflux, constipation, diverticulosis, etc)
  • Genitourinary disorders (e.g. urinary tract infections, genital infections, etc)
  • Ear, Nose and Throat disorders (e.g. allergies, sinus problems, ear infections, etc)
  • Travel Medicine (medical planning, immunizations, medicines)
  • Procedures: EKG, spirometry, oto acoustic emission screening, ear lavage, pulmonary function testing, TB skin testing, suture/staple removal, minor skin procedures
  • Phlebotomy

Family Practice - Office Information

8367 Cherry Lane
Laurel, MD 20707
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Phone: (301) 498-4700
Fax: (301) 498-5098
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Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Thursday from 10am to 6pm
Saturday from 8:30am to 12:20pm

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