Mid Atlantic Urgent Care is a member of Arlington’s health system, where cooperation among patients, physicians, emergency departments and urgent care centers provide a comprehensive network of options to get patients to the right place at the right time for the right level of care.
Conveniently located midway along the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor – between the Clarendon and Virginia Square Metro Stations in the vibrant Clarendon sector of Arlington – MidAtantic Urgent Care is an easy walk or bike ride for those who live, work or visit along the corridor and its surrounding neighborhoods. Rosslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon and Ballston are home to many “vertical neighborhoods” of residential apartments, as well as many single family homes, private and government office buildings, and entertainment and retail venues.
Prior to MidAtlantic Urgent Care’s opening these areas lacked a local alternate health care option that was accessible weeknights, weekends and most holidays. Physician business partners Dr. Mary Buesing and Dr. Robert Holman opened the facility in 2011 to provide that healthcare option, and we continue to be the right place, with the right level of care, for acute non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries in Arlington.
Our Physicians
Mary A. Buesing, M.D. MidAtlantic Urgent Care Medical Director
Dr. Mary Buesing graduated from Duke University Medical School on a military scholarship. Completing both Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at the Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas, she was appointed Chief Resident before commencing her Fellowship in Infectious Diseases. Dr. Buesing received a U.S. Army Joint Commendation Medal before leaving active duty service.
After 4 years in private practice in Northern Virginia and Maryland, Dr. Buesing joined the FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research as Medical Review Officer for clinical trials of new drug submissions. After 5 years at the FDA, she moved to DuPont Pharmaceutical Company, heading Regulatory Affairs for cardiovascular and neurology drug development. In 2004 she joined Infectious Diseases and Medical Associates in Arlington and, from 2007 to 2011, served as Medical Director of the newly established Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center at Virginia Hospital Center.
Dr. Buesing is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and is certified in both Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
Robert P. Holman, M.D.
Dr. Robert Holman was awarded his Doctor of Medicine degree from Georgetown University. Following an Internal Medicine Internship at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, he returned to Georgetown University Hospital, completed an Internal Medicine Residency and was named Chief Resident. After completing additional specialty training in Infectious Disease at the National Institutes of Health in 1989, he entered private practice in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Holman taught Georgetown University medical residents and students for more than 20 years, and was a consulting physician on HIV/AIDS to Whitman Walker Clinic of Northern Virginia. He has served since 2016 as Medical Director of DC Fire and EMS, and previously worked as Internal Medicine Discipline Director for 3 years at Unity Health Care in Washington, DC.
Dr. Holman is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Our Staff
Paul Kashmanian, PA-C
Paul obtained his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from MCPHS University in Massachusetts. He worked for Virginia Spine Institute in Reston, performing comprehensive assessments and physical examinations of patients to confirm both diagnosis and recommended treatment plans. Additionally, Paul was responsible for pre/post-operative patient care and surgical rounding for inpatients. Paul joined the MidAtlantic team in 2017. He is certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and also holds NCCPA, OSHA and HIPPA certifications.
Andrew Hopkins PA-C
Andrew received his Bachelor of Science Health Services and Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies from Daemen College, Amherst NY. He then joined Associated Physicians of Western New York, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborating with Emergency Room, ICU and consulting doctors, he created and implemented treatment plans for a broad patient population, expediting seamless transitions to different levels of care as appropriate. He consulted on cases for pre-operative risk stratification/medical clearance and post-operative medical management of comorbidities, while also working as a Preceptor for PA students completing Internal Medicine clerkships. Before joining MidAtlantic Urgent Care in 2018, Andrew moved to Virginia and worked for Potomac Behavioral Solutions, facilitating screenings and patient interventions. He is NCCPA certified, certified in Basic and Advanced Life Support and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Kimberly Rivera PA-C
After completing her Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Kim received her Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Pittsburgh in 2013. She first worked at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore as a Surgical PA, and developed orthopedic expertise before joining the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department of Johns Hopkins. In 2016 Kim joined Professional Performance Development Group at their Pentagon location. Here she provided diverse patient care in a Primary Care setting for physical and mental health, participated in Medical Readiness and Preventive Care programs, and provided rapid response to on-site calls for evaluation/treatment of patients in acute distress. Kim joined the MidAtlantic team in 2018. She is NCCPA certified, certified in Basic and Advanced Life Support and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Melissa Walker PA-C
Melissa was awarded a Masters of Science Physician Assistant Studies in 2015 from Shenandoah University. She then worked with Reston Radiology Consultants at both Reston & Stone Springs hospitals facilitating/performing both invasive and non-invasive radiological procedures, providing pre/post-procedure care and providing inpatient and emergency consultations. In 2016 Melissa began expanding her emergency care expertise, joining Novant Health’s Emergency Medicine groups at Culpepper Medical Center. She provided care to high acuity emergency patients as well as those with urgent needs working to examine, evaluate, order tests/treatments, interpret results and implement care, including admissions and transfers. Kim joined MidAtlantic Urgent Care in 2018. She is NCCPA certified, certified in Basic and Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
Michael Armstrong, PA-C
After completing his Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Michael first worked in Orthopedics in pre/post-operative patient management, as well as 1st Assist in surgery. He also started building his Emergency Medicine PA expertise, practicing in various hospital and medical centers in both New York and Florida. In 2006, Michael transferred to free standing urgent care centers, working in several Florida locations, before coming to Virginia and joining the MidAtlantic Urgent Care in 2012. He is NCCPA certified with special recognition in surgery. He is also certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support.