Our Providers

Angela Marshall, MD is a board-certified internist and the Founder and CEO of Comprehensive Women’s Health, Inc. Throughout her career, she has impacted the lives of thousands of women and their families through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Dr. Marshall has been consistently recognized for clinical excellence, earning repeated Top Doctor honors from Washingtonian magazine and the Consumer Research Council of America. She received the 2020 Maryland Top 100 Women Award and was featured on the cover of Enterprising Women magazine.

A respected national voice on women’s health, Dr. Marshall has appeared as a contributing medical expert on CNN, Fox News, and PBS NewsHour. She is the former Chair of the Board of Directors for the Black Women’s Health Imperative.

Dr. Marshall is also the author of Dismissed: Tackling the Biases that Undermine Our Health Care, an in-depth exploration of how bias influences medical decision-making and patient outcomes. 

Christy Neal earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and her Master of Health Science from The George Washington University, where she completed her Physician Assistant training. Throughout her career of more than 20 years, she has cared for a diverse patient population while focusing on preventive medicine, long-term wellness, and evidence-based treatment strategies.

She has particular expertise in adolescent health, diabetes management, and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) and provides comprehensive support ranging from preconception counseling to complex chronic disease management. Christy believes exceptional healthcare begins with listening. She takes the time to understand each patient’s unique goals and develops tailored care plans that prioritize both medical excellence and overall well-being.

In addition to her clinical work, Christy serves on the Executive Leadership Team at Comprehensive Women’s Health, where she has led key quality initiatives and helped strengthen the practice’s participation in the Maryland Primary Care Program, reflecting her commitment to delivering the highest standards of care.

A lifelong Maryland resident, Christy enjoys traveling, reading, spending time with her husband and two children, and staying actively involved in her community. She welcomes concierge patients in the Glenn Dale and Silver Spring offices and looks forward to building lasting healthcare partnerships grounded in trust, accessibility, and personalized attention.

Marcia Parris, MD is a Board Certified Family Physician. She practiced in New York for 15 years and has returned to her native Washington Metropolitan area. Dr. Parris graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Biology from Spelman College. She went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine from The George Washington University School of Medicine. During that time, she decided she wanted to work in an underserved community and was selected to become a member of the National Health Service Corps. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, NY where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Parris embraces her patients like family and believes in working with her patients to improve their mental and physical health.

Dr. April Jorie Wilson is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician. She graduated magna cum laude from Howard University with a Bachelor of Science Degree and completed Howard University College of Medicine for her Medical Degree. With a commitment to serving underserved communities, Dr. Wilson became a Resident at the Montefiore Family and Social Medicine Residency Program in Bronx, New York. Afterwards, she practiced for over 11 years at a non-profit organization in Washington DC. Throughout her career, Dr. Wilson has had several leadership positions that focused on patient-centered care and quality improvement programs. She is passionate about improving the overall health of a community, mentoring adolescents, and teaching. She has served as a clinical assistant professor and family medicine instructor for several medical institutions. Dr. Wilson believes in providing excellent care to all patients and views her role as being a partner and advocate for the overall health and wellbeing of her patients.

Susan is an American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and maintains a current faculty appointment at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She has spent most of her career at the bedside of critically ill patients, primarily on an Open-Heart Surgery unit. Susan studied nursing at the University of Maryland in Baltimore and at Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she earned her Post-Master’s AGNP Certificate. She has specialized most recently in treating patients with Chronic Pain conditions. Susan is thrilled to continue to expand her Adult-Gerontology training in Primary Care, and to work collaboratively with older adults toward optimizing health and well-being.

is a certified Physician Assistant who received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She takes an empathetic and collaborative approach to patient care, focusing on education and prevention to support each individual’s health goals. Morgan is excited to partner with patients in their care and looks forward to building lasting relationships with them.

Outside of medicine, Morgan enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and staying active through regular workouts.

Alexa Belfonte, DNP, FNP-C, earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from The George Washington University, where she trained in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan. She also completed her Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) at Drexel University. Prior to becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, she worked as a Registered Nurse for six years on a medical-surgical unit, including throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, caring for acutely ill patients in a high-acuity setting. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner in primary care with a focus on preventive care and chronic disease management. She has a background in obesity management and is passionate about helping patients make realistic, sustainable changes to improve their long-term health.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and trying new restaurants whenever she gets the chance.

is a certified Physician Assistant and a proud Atlanta native. She earned her undergraduate degree from Spelman College before completing her PA training at Morehouse School of Medicine, where she developed a strong clinical foundation and a passion for patient-centered care.

Kayla has a particular interest in primary care and women’s health, and she is committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to patients at every stage of life. She values building strong relationships with her patients and takes pride in helping them feel heard, informed, and empowered in their healthcare decisions. Kayla is excited to join the CWH team and looks forward to supporting patients in achieving their health and wellness goals. She is currently accepting patients in our Silver Spring office.

Outside of the office, Kayla is an avid sports fan who enjoys spending her free time cheering on her favorite teams, including the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves, and Detroit Lions.

Maedot Teklehiwot is an adult gerontology nurse practitioner. She graduated with her BS in Nursing from Towson University. Maedot spent her nursing career caring for acutely ill patients in the medical/surgical unit with some experience with neurosurgery patients. She obtained her Master’s Degree from the University of Cincinnati. Maedot believes that building rapport with patients and getting them involved in the medical decision-making process is important to providing patient-centered care.

Maedot is a first-generation Ethiopian-American. She enjoys trying new restaurants, walking, and spending time with family. She is very excited to bring her exceptional critical thinking skills, compassion, and dedication to the primary care setting to help patients optimize their health and achieve their health goals.

Maedot will be seeing patients in our Silver Spring office.