Meet Our Team

At CCACC Health Center, our team of experienced bilingual doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and volunteers is passionate about serving the community. Since our founding in 2003, many medical professionals have generously given their time to care for low-income and uninsured patients. We also support local students interested in healthcare, many of whom have gone on to medical school after volunteering with us. Together, our team is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care that helps our community grow stronger and healthier.

Our Services

Yaoyao Zhu

M.D., Ph.D.
Primary Care
Languages: English, Mandarin

Education

Peking University Health Science Center - MD (1982)
Peking University Health Science Center - Ophthalmology Residency (1985)
Neuroscience, Baylor College of Medicine - Ph.D. (1991)
University of Michigan - Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular Biology/Gene Therapy (1993)
Greater Baltimore Medical Center - Internal Medicine Residency (1998)

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Initial Certification: 1998; Recertification: 2021)

Publications

Ruben, C.M., and Zhu, Y-Y. Occlusion of the cornea with contact lens and anterior chamber lactate levels. Acta Ophthalmologica. 65:287-292, 1987.
Hayward, L.J., Zhu, Y-Y., and Schwartz, R., J. Cellular localization of muscle and nonmuscle actin mRNAs in chicken primary myogenic cultures: the induction of alpha-skeletal actin mRNA is regulated independently of alpha-cardiac actin gene expression. J Cell Biol. 106:2077-2086, 1988.
Zhu, Y-Y., Schwartz, R.J., and Crow, M.T. Phorbol esters selectively down- regulated contractile protein gene expression in terminally differentiated myotubes through transcriptional repression and message destabilization. J Cell Biol. 115:745-754, 1991.
Fang J., Zhu, Y-Y., Smiley, E., Bonadio, J., Rouleau, J., Goldstein, S.A., McCauley, L.K., Davidson, B.L., and Roessler, B. Stimulation of new bone formation by direct transfer of osteogenic plasmid genes. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 93:5753-5758, 1996.

Qiufang Cheng

M.D., Ph.D.
Internal Medicine

Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Mo-Ping Chow

M.D.

Internal Medicine

Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Dr. Mo-Ping Chow, MD is an experienced General Internist in Gaithersburg, MD. Having over 40 years of experience in the medical field, he completed his education at the National Defense Medical Center in Taiwan in 1975. Dr. Chow was affiliated with the Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center where he delivered quality care to patients. He now serves as a volunteer physician, continuing to provide medical care to people in need.

Xiaoping Shao

M.D.

Psychiatry

Languages: English, Mandarin

Dr. Xiaoping Shao is a highly experienced licensed and board-certified psychiatrist specializing in treating psychiatric disorders in adolescents and adults. Her areas of expertise include depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and adjustment disorders. She is dedicated to helping her patients achieve comprehensive wellness.

She taught medical Microbiology and Immunology to students at her Alma Mater before coming to the US to pursue a graduate degree in Microbiology and Molecular Biology. Driven by her passion for promoting mental health awareness and combating the stigma associated with mental illness, Dr. Shao collaborated with a dedicated group of physicians and staff at CCACC, initiating the Mental Health 360 Program in 2015. She has been a leading figure in the program.

Over the years, Mental Health 360 has united local physicians and educators to provide comprehensive education and support to the Asian American community. They collaborated with experts and academics from around the nation to educate the public and emphasize the intersection of culture and mental health. Through various initiatives, the program has empowered the Asian American community with knowledge on emotional well-being and fostered a greater understanding and awareness of mental health.

Education

Shanghai Second Medical University (1983)
Louisiana State University - MS in Microbiology and Molecular Biology (1992)
Boston VA Healthcare System (Brockton-West Roxbury)/Harvard Medical School - Residency, Psychiatry (2001-2005)

Experiences

National Institute of Health - Postdoctoral Fellow
Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center in Washington D.C. - Psychiatrist
George Washington University, School of Medicine - Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor

Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Certified in Psychiatry
MD State Medical License

Jihyun Do

CRNP
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care

Languages: English, Korean

Jihyun Do, CRNP, is a dedicated healthcare professional specializing in family medicine. With a strong background in adult and geriatric care, Jihyun brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. She started her career working as a registered nurse at a post-acute rehab and community clinic. Jihyun is dedicated to providing culturally inclusive care and has undergone cultural competency training, enabling her to understand and respect the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of her patients.

Henriette Kamgang-Noubissi

FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner

Languages: English, French

Gexin Wang

CRNP, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner

Languages: English, Mandarin

Dr. Gexin Wang is a highly accomplished medical professional with extensive expertise in neurology, primary care, pain management, and neuroscience research. Holding an MD, PhD, Doctorate in Acupuncture, and a Master’s in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Dr. Wang brings a unique and integrative approach to patient care.

With seven years of experience in neurology, 10 years in primary care, and over 15 years dedicated to pain and neuroscience research, Dr. Wang possesses in-depth medical knowledge and comprehensive clinical skills. Her multidisciplinary background allows her to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care, blending conventional medicine with holistic healing practices.

Committed to delivering sincere, compassionate, and thorough healthcare services, Dr. Wang strives to empower patients with tailored treatment plans that enhance their overall well-being.

Cixin Wang

Ph.D.
Psychology

Languages: English, Mandarin

Dr. Cixin Wang, PhD, is a psychologist in Gaithersburg, MD. She serves as an associate professor at the University of Maryland, College Park’s School of Psychology in the College of Education (Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education). Her research focuses on preventing bullying and promoting mental health in children and adolescents.

With over 50 SCI journal articles, Dr. Wang brings a wealth of knowledge to her work. She has hands-on experience conducting individual and family therapies for children and adolescents with conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, and behavioral difficulties. Her approach combines client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused techniques, designed to suit the needs of the Asian American population. She is deeply committed to serving the Asian American community and has dedicated over 100 hours to conducting workshops. In 2017, she was honored with the Early Career Award by the Asian American Psychological Association in recognition of her outstanding contributions.

Education

Peking University - Psychology and Statistics (2004)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Educational Psychology with a specialization in School Psychology and Statistics (2011)
Kennedy Krieger Institute/John Hopkins University - Post-Doctoral Residency (2013)

Certifications

Licensed Psychologist
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Cheryl Fong

OTR/L, CLT
Occupational Therapy

Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, German

Kate Lu

LCSW-C
Mental Health

Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Huixing (Kate) Lu serves as the Director of CCACC Health Center. Since 2011, she has been the director of the CCACC Pan Asian Volunteer Health Clinic. Under her guidance, the clinic evolved from a charitable medical service provider into a comprehensive community clinic that takes a psycho-social medical approach and ensures individual needs are met through a range of services.

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) and Washington D.C. (LISWC), enabling her to deliver clinical services to clients and families dealing with mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and stress resulting from life changes. Her expertise extends to providing specialized support to families with children who have special needs, such as autism.

Beyond clinical work, Kate actively shares her insights by speaking at seminars and workshops. Her presentations cover a wide range of topics, from end-of-life care to caregiver support, aiming to enhance awareness and understanding of unique mental health challenges faced by a diverse population. Her exceptional leadership and dedication have contributed to the improvement of mental health services in the community.

Shobha Solomon

DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Family Nurse Practitioner

Languages: English, Hindi

Shobha Solomon is a highly accomplished healthcare professional with a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chatham University and a Post-Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She has an extensive nursing background, having served as a Staff Nurse in Saudi Arabia and a Nursing Tutor at the Indian Red Cross before becoming a Registered Nurse in Maryland.

Shoba has been recognized for her contributions to healthcare, receiving a Certificate of Excellence for the DMAIC project "Infection Control 48-hour Antimicrobial Alert" in 2017 and a Certificate of Achievement at the Washington Adventist Hospital's Nursing Professional Advancement Program. Committed to community service, she teaches a master guide class at the Southern Asian Adventist Church in Silver Spring, MD.

Education

University of Cincinnati - Post-Doctorate (Psychiatric Nurse-Practitioner Program)
Chatham University - Doctor of Nursing Practice
University of Maryland, Baltimore - MS, FNP
Osmania University - B.S. Nursing

Experience

Care Now Clinic
Shady Grove Medical Center
Cenexel Research Center
Minute Clinic

Publications

Scholarly Paper: Nurse Practitioner versus Physician Client Satisfaction
Journal: The American Journal for Nurse Practitioners

Ling Yang

MD

Family Medicine

Languages: English, Mandarin

Jay He

MD
Endocrinology

Languages: English, Mandarin

Dr. Jay He is an experienced endocrinologist with more than 20 years of medical practice. He specializes in treating hormone-related conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disease, pituitary gland problems, and hormonal imbalances. Dr. He earned his medical degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and is affiliated with several local hospitals, including Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center and Frederick Health Hospital. He is highly recommended by his patients for his knowledge and compassionate care.

Weiming Ryan Yan

MD
Gastroenterology

Languages: English, Mandarin

Dr. Weiming Ryan Yan is a board-certified gastroenterologist who provides expert, patient-focused care. He earned his Ph.D. in molecular genetics and microbiology from the University of Florida and his M.D. from Ohio State University. Dr. Yan completed his internal medicine residency at Georgetown University Hospital and his gastroenterology fellowship at West Virginia University. He is especially interested in colorectal cancer prevention and treats conditions such as acid reflux, Barrett’s esophagus, C. difficile infection, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Dr. Hon-Yuen Wong

MD
Family Medicine

Languages: English, Mandarin

Lei Xu

MD
Neurology

Languages: English, Mandarin

Joan Luo

MD
Pain Management

Languages: English, Mandarin

Yang Veronica Pei

MD, MEd, MPH
Emergency Medicine

Languages: English

Ling Chin

MD
Preventive Medicine

Languages: English, Mandarin

Education

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Residency, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
Johns Hopkins University - MPH (1990)
George Washington University School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical Center - Internship, Internal Medicine (1988)

Certifications

Certified in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine (ABMS®))
MD State Medical License Medicine

Jing Zhang

MD
Psychiatry

Languages: English, Mandarin

Dr. Jing Zhang is a general psychiatrist with over 20 years of medical experience in the U.S. She completed her psychiatric residency at the University of Chicago and treats a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia, OCD, and other common psychiatric disorders. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Zhang is one of the few psychiatrists in the area with extensive experience in psychiatric research and drug development. She earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology from the Uniformed Services University, spent five years conducting psychiatric research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and has led several major global clinical trials for new psychiatric medications.

Education

Uniformed Service University - PhD in Molecular Biology
University of Chicago - Residency Training (1999-2003)
Henan Medical University (1982)

Certifications

DC State Medical License
MD State Medical License

Publications

Correlates of Health Promotion in a Community Sample of African American Churches - Nathaniel Woodard, Randi M. Williams, Craig S. Fryer, Min Qi Wang, Jing Zhang (Journal of Community Health. 2020-08-01)
Surfactant Protein D Dampens Lung Injury by Suppressing NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation and NF-κB Signaling in Acute Pancreatitis. - Jia Yu, Lan Ni, Xiaoyi Zhang, Jing Zhang, Osama Abdel-Razek (Shock. 2019-05-01)
Structure of an engineered intein reveals thiazoline ring and provides mechanistic insight. - C. Seth Pearson, Reza Nemati, Binbin Liu, Jing Zhang, Matteo Scalabrin (Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 2019-04-01) (Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 2019-04-01

Support Staff

Meet the nurses, pharmacists, and consulting doctors who support our resident physicians. They help care for patients, provide checkups, give out medicines, and work with other hospitals and clinics to make sure patients get the treatments they need.

Pharmacists

Hsing-Chih Su, Pharm.D (蘇幸枝)

Kun Shen, Pharm.D (沈坤)

Mandy Kwong, Pharm.D

Tran Trang, Pharm.D

Samuel Wu, Pharm.D

Alice Wang, Pharm.D

Administrative Staff

Meet the managers and administrative staff who work behind the scenes to keep our clinic organized and running smoothly.

Kate Lu (陸惠興), Clinic Director

Jairo Soto, MA

Sovi Wellons, MA

Weimin Fang, Front Desk

Heidi Huang (黃施瑜), Clinic Coordinator

Nataly Chuchon, Clinic Coordinator

Yuhsin Chou (周雨欣), Assistant to Clinic Director

Volunteer Staff

Our volunteers play an important role in supporting our clinic. They bring energy and enthusiasm, and their commitment makes a big difference in the care we provide.

Chu Wang (王楚)

Elizabeth Lee, PharmD

Susan Chen, RN

Simon Liu (劉希萌)

Bliss Zheng (鄭天樂)

Evan Lau

Jason Yu

Jessie Lin

Xiaoming Li

Jason Lu

Isabella Jeng

Ethan Yee

Nicole Nguyen

Angela Cui

Sumaiya Johnson

Jason Lu

Alyssa Wang

Andy Wang

Jonathan Liu

Sovi Wellons

Catherine Chong

Tonya Lee