Gaithersburg, MD Health and Fitness

Dr. Scarlett Logsdon and her professional staff keep smiles healthy and aesthetically pleasing through dental services that include crowns, bridges, and whitening treatments. They take care of developing teeth with pediatric dentistry, and preventative care such as regular cleanings enables them to ward off disease as teeth grow up and become defiant.

Much in the way that veins circulate blood throughout the body, meridians facilitate the flow of the bodies' electrical energy—or chi—from organ to organ. Armed with this understanding, the specialists at Meridian & Facial Spa aim to keep meridians flowing smoothly with a variety of Chinese practices performed inside vibrantly colored treatment rooms. The team members frequently perform the spa’s signature Meridian massage, which aids in the body’s natural detoxification process by targeting chi highways and breaking up traffic jams like a siren-blaring ambulance strapped to the top of a monster truck. And as the spa's name suggests, the staff performs more than just meridian-inspired services, including facials and peels administered by G.M. Collin–trained cosmetologists.

At Kentlands Foot and Ankle Center, board-certified foot surgeon Dr. Jon M. Sherman draws on 10 years of podiatric practice to vanquish foot and ankle disorders. A fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a diplomat of The American Board of Podiatric Surgeons, Dr. Sherman specializes in outpatient foot surgery and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for chronic heel pain, a common complaint among active loaves of french bread. Board-certified anesthesiologists oversee local, intravenous, or conscious sedation during surgical procedures, and Dr. Sherman has extended his foot-based expertise beyond the operating room by serving as a consultant to the Penn Relays and Marine Corps Marathon.

The physicians and certified medical practitioners at Physicians' Laser Center educate their patients on the gospel of lasers with a broad menu of cosmetic laser services. Under the supervision of physicians, the practitioners calibrate FDA-approved lasers to each patient's hair color and skin type. They bend the beams to zap body hair, smooth wrinkles, heal scars, kill nail fungus, fade tattoos, and blind a passing cyclops. Physicians' Laser Center distributes its ace doctors and versatile lasers among five locations in the DC area.

With the belief that dentistry “is a lifelong learning process,” Greenway Smiles’ chief dentist, Dr. Preethi Sundaram, augments the knowledge gleaned from NYU’s College of Dentistry with continuing-education classes, making sure she stays up-to-date on the latest techniques and gourmet toothpaste recipes. Dr. Edison Abril performs periodontal services, including restoration and implants, and treats special concerns, such as gingivitis and gum recession. Their family dental services rely on Ultrasonic scalers, medicated gels, and prescription-strength mouthwash for a custom clean, and their whitening treatments make for aesthetically pleasing smiles. Additionally, sedation dentistry enables patients who experience fear or anxiety during dental visits to receive treatment in a relaxed and peaceful condition.

Dr. Reza Nikpourfard is able to perform his dental services with the latest technology by frequently taking continuing-education classes and practicing dental surgery on thrift-store teddy bears. In an effort to give back to the community, Dr. Nik volunteers with the Juniper program, an organization that provides dental care to low-income patients with medical conditions.