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Our Team | Neurologist & Spine Care Providers in Waldorf & Mechanicsville, MD Meet Our Neurology & Spine Care Team Caring for Southern Maryland.

  • Experienced Neurologist

    Led by Dr. Ahmed Kafaji, a neurologist with more than 20 years of experience evaluating and treating neurological conditions and spine problems.

  • Skilled Nurse Practitioner

    Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Wade brings more than 10 years of clinical experience to your evaluation and ongoing care.

  • A Caring Clinical Team

    Our clinical and front office staff make every visit feel welcoming, from your first call to your follow-up care.

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Meet the people behind St. Mary’s Neurology & Spine Center, with more than 20 years of neurology experience serving patients in Southern Maryland.

Proudly serving Waldorf, La Plata, Indian Head, Bryans Road, Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Lexington Park, Prince Frederick and neighboring communities across Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert counties.

20+ years of neurology experience.Right here in Southern Maryland.

Dr. Ahmed Kafaji, neurologist, and Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Wade in white coats at St. Mary's Neurology & Spine Center in Southern Maryland

Meet the Team

Care Is a Team Effort. Close to Home.

Meet the neurologist, nurse practitioner and care team behind St. Mary’s Neurology & Spine Center, caring for patients at our Waldorf and Mechanicsville offices across Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert counties.

Our Neurologist

More than 20 years of neurology experience, serving Southern Maryland.

Ahmed Kafaji, MD, neurologist at St. Mary's Neurology & Spine Center in Waldorf and Mechanicsville, Maryland, smiling in a white coat at his desk

Neurologist · Neurology & Spine Care

Ahmed Kafaji, MD

Experienced neurological care rooted in Southern Maryland.

  • 20+ years experience
  • Neurology & spine care
  • Waldorf & Mechanicsville

Dr. Ahmed Kafaji evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including seizure disorders, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, neuropathies, ALS, stroke, dystonia and migraines.

He has a particular clinical interest in the diagnosis and treatment of migraines and related headache disorders and provides Botox® treatment for migraine and cervical dystonia. Dr. Kafaji also evaluates and treats spinal disease and spine-related symptoms, including the use of therapeutic steroid injections when clinically appropriate.

With more than 20 years of neurology experience, including nearly two decades caring for patients in Southern Maryland, Dr. Kafaji sees patients at our offices in Waldorf and Mechanicsville, Maryland.

Clinical Focus

Our Nurse Practitioner

Broad clinical experience, brought to every evaluation and follow-up visit.

Advanced Practice Provider · Family Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer Wade

Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN

  • BS Biology · 2007
  • BS Nursing · Towson University · 2010
  • MSN · Georgetown University · 2014

Jennifer Wade began her nursing career at Johns Hopkins Hospital, caring for critically ill patients on the cardiology unit. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University and has practiced as a family nurse practitioner in Southern Maryland for more than half a decade.

Her clinical background spans primary care, endocrinology and neurology. At St. Mary’s Neurology & Spine Center, Jennifer brings that broad experience to patient evaluation, ongoing care and the management of complex health needs for patients in Waldorf, Mechanicsville and across Southern Maryland.

  • Primary Care
  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology
  • Complex Health Needs
Jennifer Wade, Family Nurse Practitioner at St. Mary's Neurology & Spine Center in Waldorf and Mechanicsville, Maryland, smiling in a white coat beside the practice logo

Our Licensed Esthetician

Professional skincare with a personal touch, from facials to advanced treatments.

Jessica Sanchez, Licensed Esthetician and Lead Esthetics Instructor, smiling in a white blazer at her desk, serving patients in Waldorf and Mechanicsville, Maryland

Licensed Esthetician · Lead Esthetics Instructor · Waldorf & Mechanicsville, MD

Jessica Sanchez

  • Nearly 10 years experience
  • One-on-one skin analysis
  • Both offices

Jessica Sanchez is a Licensed Esthetician and Lead Esthetics Instructor with nearly a decade of experience in professional skincare and advanced esthetic treatments. She pairs hands-on clinical expertise with a passion for education, staying current as techniques evolve. Known for thorough skin analysis and a warm, approachable style, she helps every client feel comfortable, informed and confident in their skin at our Waldorf and Mechanicsville offices.

Skincare Services

  • Facials
  • Dermaplaning
  • Chemical Peels
  • Microneedling
  • Waxing & Light Therapies

Services and menus may vary by location. Individual results vary.

Our Care Team

The people who make every visit feel welcome, comfortable and cared for.

Three members of the St. Mary's Neurology & Spine Center care team in navy and black scrubs, smiling together at a round table in the Waldorf and Mechanicsville, Maryland practice

Care Team · The Heart of St. Mary’s

Dedicated Care. A Family Atmosphere.

  • Dedicated
  • Warm
  • Family atmosphere

Behind every evaluation is a team that genuinely cares. From the moment you walk into our Waldorf or Mechanicsville office, you’re greeted by people who know that seeing a neurologist or spine specialist can feel overwhelming, and who work to make it feel more like visiting family.

Our nurses and staff take the time to listen, answer your questions and help you feel comfortable at every step. We treat each patient with the same patience, dedication and respect we would want for our own family. That warmth is the heart of St. Mary’s Neurology & Spine Center.

  • Dedicated Care
  • Genuine Warmth
  • Family Atmosphere
  • Patient-Centered

Questions? Call 301-290-1510 or request an appointment online.

Treatments & Services

Neurology & Spine Care Built Around You.

From migraines and neuropathy to sciatica, herniated discs and lower back pain, St. Mary’s Neurology & Spine Center provides personalized evaluation and treatment for patients in Waldorf, Mechanicsville and across Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert counties.

Neurology

Neurologist in Waldorf & Mechanicsville, MD

Expert care for the brain, nerves and nervous system, close to home.

Our neurology team evaluates and treats a wide range of neurological conditions for patients in Waldorf and Mechanicsville. Every visit starts with listening to your symptoms, history and goals, followed by a careful evaluation and a personalized treatment plan.

Conditions We Evaluate & Treat

  • Migraines & headaches
  • Dizziness & balance problems
  • Neuropathy
  • Numbness & weakness
  • Memory loss & dementia
  • Tremor & movement disorders
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Seizure disorders
  • Stroke
  • ALS
  • Dystonia

Treatment spotlight: Botox® treatment for migraine and cervical dystonia.

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Spine Care

Spine Care in Waldorf & Mechanicsville, MD

Evaluation and treatment for neck and back pain and spine-related symptoms, built around your function.

Neck and back pain, pinched nerves, herniated discs and spinal disease can affect every part of your day. Our team looks for the cause of your symptoms and builds a plan around your function and individual needs, with ongoing spine care close to home in Waldorf and Mechanicsville.

Conditions We Evaluate & Treat

  • Lower back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Sciatica
  • Herniated & bulging discs
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Pinched nerves & radiculopathy
  • Arm & leg pain from the spine
  • Numbness & tingling
  • Spinal arthritis
  • Spinal disease
  • Therapeutic steroid injections

Treatment spotlight: therapeutic steroid injections when clinically appropriate.

Explore Spine Care

Visit Us

Two Offices. All of Southern Maryland.

Neurology and spine care from our Waldorf and Mechanicsville offices, with patients joining us from across Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert counties.

Charles County

Waldorf, Maryland

11340 Pembrooke Square, Suite 211
Waldorf, MD 20603

Welcoming patients from

  • Waldorf
  • La Plata
  • St. Charles
  • Indian Head
  • Bryans Road
  • White Plains
  • Pomfret
  • Hughesville
  • Newburg
  • Port Tobacco
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St. Mary’s County

Mechanicsville, Maryland

28105 Three Notch Road, Suite 1C
Mechanicsville, MD 20659

Welcoming patients from

  • Mechanicsville
  • Charlotte Hall
  • Leonardtown
  • Lexington Park
  • California
  • Hollywood
  • Great Mills
  • Callaway
  • Chaptico
  • Park Hall
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Coming from Calvert County? You’re a short drive away.

  • Prince Frederick
  • Huntingtown
  • Dunkirk
  • Owings
  • North Beach
  • Chesapeake Beach
  • Lusby
  • Solomons
  • St. Leonard
  • Port Republic

Questions about which office is best for you? Call 301-290-1510 or request an appointment online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Our Team, Answered.

Get to know the neurologist, nurse practitioner and care team at St. Mary’s Neurology & Spine Center, and learn what to expect at our Waldorf and Mechanicsville offices.

Our Providers

Who is the neurologist at St. Mary’s Neurology & Spine Center?

Ahmed Kafaji, MD is the neurologist at St. Mary’s Neurology & Spine Center. Dr. Kafaji has more than 20 years of neurology experience, including nearly two decades caring for patients in Southern Maryland, and sees patients at our offices in Waldorf and Mechanicsville, Maryland.

What conditions does Dr. Kafaji evaluate and treat?

Dr. Kafaji evaluates and treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including seizure disorders, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, neuropathies, ALS, stroke, dystonia and migraines.

He has a particular clinical interest in migraines and related headache disorders, provides Botox® treatment for migraine and cervical dystonia, and evaluates and treats spinal disease and spine-related symptoms, including therapeutic steroid injections when clinically appropriate.

Who is Jennifer Wade, the nurse practitioner at St. Mary’s Neurology & Spine Center?

Jennifer Wade is a Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 10 years of clinical experience. She began her nursing career at Johns Hopkins Hospital on the cardiology unit, earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Georgetown University and has practiced in Southern Maryland for more than half a decade. Her background includes primary care, endocrinology and neurology.

What does a nurse practitioner do at a neurology and spine practice?

At St. Mary’s Neurology & Spine Center, Jennifer Wade brings her broad clinical experience to patient evaluation, ongoing care and the management of complex health needs, working alongside Dr. Kafaji and the rest of our care team.

Will I see the neurologist or the nurse practitioner?

Dr. Kafaji and Jennifer Wade work together as one care team. When you call 301-290-1510 or request an appointment online, our staff will help you schedule with the provider who best fits your needs.

Neurology & Spine Care

When should I see a neurologist?

Consider seeing a neurologist if you have:

  • Ongoing or worsening headaches or migraines
  • Numbness, tingling or weakness
  • Dizziness or balance problems
  • Memory loss or confusion
  • Tremor or changes in movement
  • Seizures

Sudden, severe symptoms such as facial drooping, sudden weakness on one side, trouble speaking or the worst headache of your life need emergency care. Call 911 right away.

Do you treat migraines and headaches?

Yes. Dr. Kafaji has a particular clinical interest in the diagnosis and treatment of migraines and related headache disorders, and he provides Botox® treatment for migraine. Our team evaluates your symptoms, history and goals to build a personalized treatment plan for patients in Waldorf, Mechanicsville and across Southern Maryland.

Do you treat back pain, neck pain and sciatica?

Yes. Our spine care evaluates lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated and bulging discs, spinal stenosis, pinched nerves and other spine-related symptoms. Dr. Kafaji can provide therapeutic steroid injections when clinically appropriate.

What is the difference between neurology and spine care?

Neurology focuses on the brain, nerves and nervous system, while spine care focuses on pain and symptoms related to the spine. Because St. Mary’s Neurology & Spine Center offers both, our team can help determine whether symptoms such as numbness, weakness or radiating pain are coming from the nerves, the spine or both.

What happens at my first visit?

Every visit starts with listening to your symptoms, history and goals. Our team then performs a careful neurological or spine evaluation built around your function and individual needs, and works with you on a personalized treatment plan and continued care close to home.

Skincare & Our Allure Partnership

Who is Jessica Sanchez?

Jessica Sanchez is a Licensed Esthetician and Lead Esthetics Instructor with nearly a decade of experience in professional skincare and advanced esthetic treatments. She sees clients at both our Waldorf and Mechanicsville offices and is known for thorough skin analysis and a warm, approachable style.

What skincare services does Jessica offer?

Jessica’s skincare services include:

  • Facials
  • Dermaplaning
  • Chemical peels
  • Microneedling
  • Waxing and light therapies

Services and menus may vary by location, and individual results vary.

What is your partnership with Allure Cosmetics Center?

St. Mary’s Neurology & Spine Center is partnered with Allure Cosmetics Center, a physician-led medical aesthetics practice in Waldorf and Mechanicsville, Maryland. Allure offers physician-performed Botox®, dermal fillers, Sculptra®, PRP and PRF, with free consultations.

Visiting Us

Where are your offices located?
  • Waldorf: 11340 Pembrooke Square, Suite 211, Waldorf, MD 20603
  • Mechanicsville: 28105 Three Notch Road, Suite 1C, Mechanicsville, MD 20659

Call 301-290-1510 for either office.

Which areas of Southern Maryland do you serve?

We welcome patients from Waldorf, La Plata, Indian Head, Bryans Road, Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Lexington Park, Prince Frederick and neighboring communities across Charles, St. Mary’s and Calvert counties.

How do I schedule an appointment?

Call 301-290-1510 or request an appointment online, and our team will help you choose the office and provider that fit your needs.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

We recommend bringing:

  • A photo ID and your insurance card
  • A list of your current medications
  • Notes about your symptoms and when they started
  • Any recent imaging or medical records you have

Call 301-290-1510 if you have questions about what to bring.