Family Medicine Residents

We're excited to welcome our first class of Family Medicine residents to Mary Washington Healthcare! Look for them at our new clinic at 12101 Carol Lane, Suite 101, Fredericksburg.

Mintesinot Achamyelehe, MD

Mintesinot Achamyelehe, MD is originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and completed his undergraduate studies with a BS in pre-med with minors in biology, chemistry, and psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Dr. Achamyelehe earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at the American University of Antigua in St. John's Antigua and Barbuda.

In his free time, he likes playing soccer, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his wife and kids. In addition, he likes to listen to true-crime podcasts and try new food and restaurants.

Areej Almadani, DO

Areej Almadani, DO is originally from Madina, Saudi Arabia, and completed her undergraduate studies with a BS in biology from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, OH. Dr. Almadani earned an MS in Anatomical Science at Lincoln Memorial University, and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Harrogate, TN.

In her free time, she likes to cook, hike, and spend time with her family.

Rida Choudhry, MD

Rida Choudhry, MD is originally from Pakistan but has been living in Canada since she was 6 years old. She completed her undergraduate prerequisites and medical degree from Caribbean Medical University in Willemstad, Curacao. Growing up just east of the Rocky Mountains, she loves the outdoors and spent her summers hiking in the mountains and exploring national parks.

In her free time, Dr. Choudhry likes to try different types of cuisine and is an avid reader. She is very excited to be a part of the Fredericksburg community and is looking forward to exploring Virginia.

Baolian Deng, MD

Baolian Deng, MD is originally from China and completed her undergraduate studies with a BS in biology from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. She earned her medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine in Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda.

In her free time, Dr. Deng likes to knit, crochet, cook, watch movies, and spend time with family and friends.

Lucas Hastings, MD

Lucas Hastings, MD is originally from Texas and completed his undergraduate studies with a BS in biology from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center, Long School of Medicine in San Antonio, TX.

In his free time, Dr. Hastings likes to spend time with his wife and two dogs, run/walk the local trails, work in the yard, and read. He is excited to join Mary Washington Healthcare and to serve the Fredericksburg community.

Amanda Herbert, MD

Amanda Herbert, MD is originally from Silver Spring, MD and completed her undergraduate studies with a BS in biology from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Herbert earned her medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine in St. George's, Grenada. She also completed an MS in physiology at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.

In her spare time, Dr. Herbert likes to take advantage of activities in her surroundings such as sporting events, plays, poetry readings, and hiking. In addition, she grew up in Caroline County, VA, and is happy to serve the community that made her the person she is today.