Providers

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 Walker 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. Walker 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. Walker 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. Walker 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.