Monica Patel, DNP, PNP

(Dr. Patel)

Doctor of Nursing Practice-Pediatrics

Tuere Hughes-Kapenzi, MD, MBA

Dr. Hughes is a Board-certified pediatrician who has been practicing in Maryland for over 10 years. She is well-versed in all child health issues and sees children and young adults from birth until age 21. She has special interests in breastfeeding counseling, children with special needs, behavioral counseling, and adolescent and young adult care. She is passionate about caring for children and young adults,  understands parenting and all that it entails, and can't wait to be a part of your child's care team. She resides in the Waldorf area with her husband and two children. She enjoys traveling, reading, and boxing and hip-hop step classes for fitness.

Oluchukwu "Oly" Usoh, PA-C

PA Oly is a Board-certified physician assistant from Indian Head, Maryland. PA Oly graduated Summa Cum Laude from Coppin State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology & Life Sciences. She then earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies degree from South University. PA Oly has special interests in Psychiatry, and Behavioral/Mental Health. She enjoys reading, writing and watching romantic comedies. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Darby Capellin, PA-C

PA Darby completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Lipscomb University and was raised in the Tampa Bay area. She is happy to be a part of Above & Beyond Pediatrics’ growth. Darby values high-quality care to all children from infants to adolescents to best prepare them for a healthy life. She relocated to Maryland to serve the pediatric community and pursue her love for sailing.

Monica Patel, DNP, PNP

Dr. Patel is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She completed her pediatric clinical training in both rural and suburban areas of Maryland, focusing on school-based health and pediatric primary care. She has special interests in childhood obesity and helping first-time Moms navigate their first year with their child. She resides in Washington, D.C., with her husband and son. In her free time, she enjoys being active with her family playing flag football, hiking, traveling, and trying new recipes.

Adrienne James

Adrienne is our Office Manager and has been working in the medical/customer service field for over 12 years. She has a bubbly personality, is always willing to help, and has a keen ability to connect with people and make them feel comfortable and welcome. She is the embodiment of what we believe in at Above & Beyond Pediatrics. Her favorite thing about her job is "being able to socialize, expand my knowledge of the medical field, and to support Dr. Hughes as Above & Beyond Pediatrics continues to grow".

Maria Galvan

Maria is our Lead Medical Assistant & a Medical Receptionist who has worked in the medical field for over 4 years and has been with Above & Beyond Pediatrics since its early days. She is Bilingual in English and Spanish and what she enjoys most about her job is "being able to help people and making a small difference in their lives, whether it's feeling welcomed at their first visit in the front office or making the patients and parents feel cared for and heard in the back office. I like working with kids because it doesn't feel like work, there's never a dull moment. Having the opportunity to meet different young minds and personalities is always rewarding and a fun experience."