Attending Physicians at The Laurels of Willow Creek
The Laurels of Willow Creek is very pleased that many attending physicians follow their patients at our facility.
The current list of attending physicians at includes, but is not limited to, the following:
George Brengel, MD, Medical Director
Dr. George Brengel has twenty years of experience in Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York and in 1992 became certified in geriatric medicine. He also serves as a member of the Medical Group Steering Committee and Infrastructure Subcommittee. Dr. Brengel is primarily focus is the elderly. He has earned an excellent reputation for his bed-side manner and superior care, which can be seen in his compassionate care and understanding.
Manmohan Singh Khokhar, MD
Dr. Manmohan Khokar is certified through the American Board of Physical Medicine and the American Academy of Physical Medicine. He attended medical school at Punjab University and completed his internship at Dayanand Medical Center and Hospital in India. Dr. Khokhar is the President of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of Richmond, Inc. He was the Medical Director of Rehabilitation at Johnston-Willis Hospital from 1992-2002. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical Society of Virginia, Richmond Academy of Medicine, American Medical Association, and American Medical Directors Association. Dr. Kohokhar has privileges at Memorial Regional Medical Center, Henrico Doctors' Hospital - Forest, Parham and Retreat Campuses, CJW Medical Center - Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Campuses, John Randolph Medical Center, Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Hospital, Bon Secours at St. Mary's, St. Francis and Richmond Community Hospital Campuses.
Shaik Samdani, MD
Dr. Shaik Samdani graduated in 1988 from M.D. Kurnool Medical College in India and received his master of surgery from M.D. Kurnool Medical College in 1995. He completed his physiatry internship at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington D.C. in 1998. Dr. Samdani was recognized as one of the top ten students in Medical Entrance Test Scores. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Medical Society of the State of New York.
Laura Aisenberg, MD
Dr. Laura Aisenberg received her Medical Doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002. She completed her internship with CJW Medical Center in 2003. Dr. Aisenberg is also a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine, Medical Society of Virginia, American Medical Association, and Richmond Academy of Medicine. She practices out of Chesterfiled Family Practice.
Salman Akbar, MD
Dr. Salman Akbar graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in chemical engineering. Upon graduating he followed his dream of helping others and attended Eastern Medical College. After graduating and becoming American Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Akbar completed his residency at Monmouth Medical College in Long Branch New Jersey. In 1996 Dr. Akbar returned to the Richmond area to practice at local hospitals. Dr. Akbar is affiliated with CJW Medical Center Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Campuses, Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest, Parham and Retreat Campuses, as well as Bon Secours at St. Mary's, St. Francis and Richmond Community Hospital Campuses. Dr. Akbar also has a private practice located on Forest Hill Avenue.
John Gehman, MD
Dr. John Gehman is a General Practitioner with over twenty years of experience in family medicine. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia and continues his medical education annually to keep up-to-date on the latest available technologies for his patients. He also serves as a member of the Southern Medical Society and the American Academy of Home Care Physicians. Dr. Gehman is one of the few physicians that will see patients in the home.