About Aysha RizwanNew office safety precautionsMessage from the office of Aysha Rizwan, APRN"All new patients must arrive 15 minutes prior to their appointment time to complete new patient registration. Patients arriving outside this window may be asked to reschedule. WHI has worked diligently to ensure the protection of our patients and staff. In addition to social distancing and extended appointment times, CDC protocols for personal protective equipment and decontamination standards are in place. As such, patients are asked to arrive on time, wearing a mask, and without guests (patient aides or caregivers may accompany the patient if needed)."show moreAysha’s areas of focus as an NP are Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Geriatrics, and Pain Management. Aysha earned her Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a Family Nurse Practitioner from George Washington University in 2018 and is certified by the AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners). She has a keen interest in Women’s Health and is committed to providing services that meet the unique needs of women throughout their lives. She’s trained to provide comprehensive gynecological services including PAP tests, internal exams, contraception and family planning, and education, screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Aysha believes in a holistic model of care that incorporates counseling on ways to promote a woman’s health and well-being through nutrition, exercise, and targeted advice based on her age and health history. She has a special interest in Pain Management and performing in-office procedures to help control chronic pain conditions. Her scope of practice within pain management includes opioid management, treating conditions such as arthritis, back pain, joint pain, fibromyalgia, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. She is a registered practitioner in the Medical Cannabis Program for DC and is eligible to make recommendations as needed. Her goal with pain management is to help patients and their families develop an individualized treatment plan to help relieve and control chronic pain conditions and to improve and maintain quality of life. She believes every patient is unique and developing a multi-modal treatment plan is the best way to combat chronic pain. Aysha graduated from the Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2011. As an RN, she practiced in multiple specialties including Orthopedics, Gynecological Oncology, and Cardiology. Outside of work, Aysha loves spending time with her family, cooking, and enjoying nature.show more