Provider
Fazeena Shanaz, MD
31208721
Fazeena Shanaz, MD, FACE, FACP, is a board-certified endocrinologist and the interim director of endocrinology at Luminis Health. She completed her internal medicine residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University and her endocrinology fellowship at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Shanaz has years of experience in general endocrinology and diabetes, as well as managing complex conditions such as pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal diseases, thyroid cancer, bone disorders, and genetic-related endocrine disorders. She enjoys providing comprehensive care by understanding and connecting with her patients. In her free time, Dr. Shanaz enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, gardening, canvas painting and exercise.
American Board of Internal Medicine | Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine
Fellowship - Howard University Hospital, Residency - Sinai-Grace Hospital/Detroit Medical Center, Medical School - University of Sri Jayewardenepura
English
Endocrinology
Provider
Lauren Melton, RD
58800206
Lauren Melton is a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes care and education specialist. She earned her master’s in nutrition and bachelor’s in dietetics and nutrition at the University of Mississippi. She began her career as a dietitian in the intensive care unit, and eventually switched into outpatient nutrition counseling for diabetes, weight management and heart health. Over the years she developed a passion for helping those with diabetes and ultimately transitioned into diabetes education full time. Lauren is originally from Mississippi but has lived in Maryland since 2019. She lives in Annapolis with her husband, their daughter and their dog, Rudy. Lauren enjoys exercising, playing tennis, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
American Association of Diabetes Educators | Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Commission on Dietetic Registration | Dietetics, Registered
Undergraduate - The University Of Mississippi, Graduate - The University Of Mississippi
English
Registered Dietitian
Provider
Ashley Ayu, NP
13631836
National Certification Corporation | Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health
Undergraduate - University Of Maryland Baltimore, Graduate - Georgetown University, Undergraduate - University of Maryland Eastern Shore
English
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Ob-Gyn
Provider
Jocelyne Loran, RD
58800201
Jocelyne Loran, RD, LDN, CDCES is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist. Originally born and raised in the area, Jocelyne earned her bachelor’s from the University of Maryland, College Park. After graduation, she went on to complete a dietetic internship program with Sodexo. Jocelyne has experience as both an inpatient clinical dietitian in an acute care setting and an outpatient dietitian and diabetes educator counseling patients in the following areas: gestational diabetes, diabetes self-management, prediabetes, bariatric nutrition, diabetes nutrition, and weight management. Jocelyne enjoys traveling and making memories with her beloved husband and son.
Commission on Dietetic Registration | Dietetics, Registered
Undergraduate - University of Maryland
English
Registered Dietitian
Provider
Christina Elliott, NP
50066231
Christina is a board-certified family nurse practitioner working at Luminis Health Primary Care Annapolis. She is an Annapolis Native graduating from University of South Carolina – Beaufort with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Masters of Science in Nursing from George Washington University. Christina has gained valuable experience in various medical specialties including dermatology, gastroenterology, internal medicine, and family medicine. Before pursuing her nursing career, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion from the University of Lynchburg. Christina’s primary focus is patient-centered and evidence based care, where she emphasizes the importance of patient education and empowerment. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her husband and children, watching and playing sports.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners | Family Nurse Practitioner
Graduate - George Washington University, Undergraduate - University of South Carolina - Beaufort
English
Family Medicine