PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Norfolk, VA

Biography: Dr. Kaba Berhanu, is a board-certified internal medicine specialist and has completed a combined internal medicine and family practice residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Berhanu earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts, known for its primary care program, where she received an International Travel Award for travelling to countries such as Mexico as part of her learning experience. Dr. Berhanu previously graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science from Sweet Briar College in Virginia and was inducted into the Tau Phi Honorary Society. Dr. Berhanu was a hospitalist at Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA, and more recently at a long-term acute care facility in Richmond, VA where she has gained experience managing acute care patients. As an internist, Dr Berhanu has been caring for the population of the Hampton Roads area since the time of her training. She is passionate about caregiving, heart health, and exercise and believes in taking the time to listen to her patients is essential in enhancing their quality of life. During her free time, she enjoys running, creative writing, and creating memories with her family.

Biography: Dr. LuAnne Kem Lewis earned her medical degree from Wake Forest University after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Med from Houghton College. She also holds a Master's in Counseling from Regent University and a Certificate in Business Administration for Physicians from Auburn University. Dr. Lewis obtained the United Hero Award in 2023. She is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Southern Medical Association. Before joining us in 2024, Dr. Lewis was a senior partner at JenCare in Newport News, VA, providing comprehensive care for older adults and leading a women's therapy group. She previously saw patients as a staff physician with Sentara Healthcare in Isle of Wight, VA, and as an ER physician with the Schumacher Group in Edenton, NC, with earlier roles as the medical director of Smithfield Family Practice and Gates County Medical Center. Dr. Lewis chose medicine guided by her faith, and embraces a holistic approach to medicine, treating the whole patientmind, body, and spiritwith an emphasis on preventive care and group counseling. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family, singing in her church choir, and outdoor activities like watersports.