Our Physicians

Dr. Akindele, our esteemed Medical Director, is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician. He completed his Family medicine training at Michigan State University program. With almost a decade of medical experience, he has cared for patients at several institutions across Maryland and Delaware. His expertise lies in adult medicine including management of chronic medical conditions and preventive health screenings. He also has experience with joint injections, incision and drainage of abscesses and more. Dr. Akindele is Civil Surgeon and conducts USCIS Immigration physical examinations and is NRCME certified to conduct Department of Transportation (DOT) Physicals. Beyond medicine, he's an avid fisherman and loves exploring new cuisines during his travels.

Dr. Peart, our Director of Operations, brings her expertise as a double board-certified Pediatrician and Pediatric Infectious Disease Consultant. She completed her Pediatric training a Michigan State University program and her Pediatric Infectious diseases training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Medicine. Her 8 years in Pediatric medicine, including serving as a Pediatric hospitalist in Rockville, highlight her commitment to children's health. She has an interest in the management of pediatric respiratory infections and has experience in managing complex infectious disease conditions. When she's not in the clinic, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and indulging her love for theater.

Core Team

Stephanie Courts, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant with over 4 years of experience. She attended West Liberty University in West Virginia for both her PA and undergraduate degrees. Before she joined the AFC Rockville team, she worked in rural West Virginia providing primary and urgent care services. She has a passion for women’s health and obesity medicine. She prioritizes creating an inclusive environment to ensure all patients receive equitable and high quality care. In her free time she enjoys running, reading books, and spending time with her husband and two cats.

Azadeh Atai, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and holds a Doctor of Medicine diploma from Shahid Beheshti Medical University in Iran. Throughout her clinical training, Azadeh gained experience across a wide range of specialties, but she found her true passion in urgent care where she can address diverse medical needs and make meaningful, immediate contributions to patient outcomes. Outside of her professional life, Azadeh enjoys hiking, traveling to new destinations, and discovering local restaurants. She also cherishes spending quality time with family and friends.

Yacinthe Neil is a certified Medical Assistant with over a decade of experience in the medical field, including more than 10 years in urgent care. She began her journey at Everest Institute in Silver Spring and continued her education at Montgomery College. She is passionate about mental health, women’s health, and sexual and reproductive health. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys spending quality time with her two sons, Cavani and Giovani, traveling, and cooking authentic dishes from native cultures. A proud soccer mom and devoted fan of the New York Yankees and Giants, she also finds strength and inspiration in reading the Bible.

Allison Chavis serves as the Marketing Representative for AFC Urgent Care Rockville, where she helps connect the community with accessible, high-quality healthcare services. With a background that bridges corporate HR, creative consulting, and grassroots marketing, Allison brings a unique blend of strategy, storytelling, and relationship-building to her role. At AFC, Allison is dedicated to expanding awareness of the clinic’s urgent care, wellness, and occupational health services. She manages community outreach, patient education campaigns, and strategic partnerships that support AFC’s mission of providing affordable, reliable healthcare close to home. Outside of her work at AFC, Allison is deeply rooted in the Baltimore–DC entrepreneurial community, where she frequently collaborates with local businesses and wellness brands.