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Biographies
Jonathan E. Snider, MDNot Accepting New Patients
Dr. Snider joined Wellesley Family Care Associates in 2006 and has served as medical director since 2009. Dr. Snider’s clinical interests include comprehensive primary care and preventive care, with a focus on the patient. He loves caring for the entire family from the newborn in the nursery to the grandparent. In addition to providing the full scope of family medicine services, Dr. Snider also performs some common, minor surgical procedures, such as skin biopsies, right in the office. He is also interested in the use of technology to enhance the doctor-patient relationship.
Dr. Snider graduated magna cum laude with high honors in chemistry from Brandeis University and completed his medical degree, with induction into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. He did his family medicine residency at UMass Medical Center in Worcester and served as chief resident at the Hahnemann Family Health Center during his final year.
Dr. Snider was named president of the Newton-Wellesley Medical Group in July 2018. He served as president of the medical staff at Newton-Wellesley Hospital from 2016-2017 and continues to participate in hospital activities. He is also involved with Partners HealthCare at the system level.
Dr. Snider was born and raised in Long Island, N.Y. and married his wife Jen during his third year of medical school. They have three daughters and reside in Newton, Mass.
David P. Chodirker, MDNot Accepting New Patients
Dr. Chodirker founded Wellesley Family Care Associates in 1997. His clinical interests include comprehensive pediatric and adult primary care, preventive care and travel medicine. He holds a certificate from the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) and offers full travel medicine consultation for WFCA patients.
In addition to his practice, Dr. Chodirker enjoys teaching medical students the art and science of family medicine. He is an assistant clinical professor at Tufts University School of Medicine Department of Public Health and Family Medicine and a member of the department of family medicine at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Chodirker is a member of the ISTM and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Boston Magazine first named Dr. Chodirker a “Top Doctor” in family medicine in 2006 and has bestowed this honor multiple times ever since.
Dr. Chodirker attended University College at the University of Toronto, where he graduated with honors and completed his medical degree at the University of Toronto Medical School. After completing his internship, he worked, studied and traveled in Israel and the Far East. Dr. Chodirker completed his residency in family medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto and then settled in the Boston area.
Dr. Chodirker was born and raised in Canada, and currently lives in Newton, Mass. with his wife Shira and their four children.
Jennifer R. Snider, FNPNot Accepting New Patients
Jennifer Snider joined Wellesley Family Care Practice as a nurse practitioner in 2015. Jen is passionate about serving patients of all ages and in developing patient partnerships throughout the lifespan to maximize health and wellness. Her practice focuses on preventive health, disease management and wellness promotion.
Jen attended Brandeis University where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology. After a long career in marketing and business development, as well as raising three daughters, Jen completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Regis College. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in family medicine and is qualified to care for the entire family.
Jen grew up in Brookline Massachusetts and enjoys running, cooking and spending time with her three daughters and husband.
Nina Schussler, FNPAccepting New Patients
Nina Schussler joined Wellesley Family Care Associates as a nurse practitioner in 2023. Prior to joining Wellesley Family Care Associates, she worked at an Integrative Medicine practice focusing on functional and holistic health practices. Nina has a Masters of Science in Nursing from Columbia University, and completed a post-masters certificate program at MGH IHP in family medicine. She is passionate about adolescent and women’s health, but enjoys working with all patients through their lifespan. When Nina isn’t working, she can be found doing hot yoga, on the wheel at the ceramics studio, reading, or cooking new recipes. She was raised in Brookline, Mass., and currently resides in Brighton, Mass. with her fiancé Justin.
Kara Carew, MDAccepting New Patients
Dr. Carew joined Wellesley Family Care Associates in 2024.
She provides primary care for the whole family, and most enjoys partnering with you to embrace strengths and create manageable plans to meet your unique health goals.
Her specific clinical interests include integrative and lifestyle approaches to support wellness, reproductive health, postnatal and pediatric care, gender affirming care and office procedures.
Dr. Carew graduated summa cum laude from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Honors College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She earned her Medical Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed residency training locally at the Tufts University Family Medicine Residency at Cambridge Health Alliance. Along the way, Dr. Carew was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, recognizing her compassionate care. She received additional training in integrative medicine and quality improvement in healthcare. Dr. Carew is currently serving as an elected board member at the Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians, advocating for and empowering family physicians to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare.
In her free time, she enjoys DIY home projects with her partner, celebrating movement through running, cycling, power/olympic weightlifting, skiing, and equal parts cooking/exploring new restaurants with her friends and family.
Kristin Behenna, AGNPAccepting New Patients
Kristin Behenna joined Wellesley Family Care Associates in 2024. Before joining WFCA, Kristin worked as a nurse practitioner at Newton Wellesley Hospital for five years at a practice focusing on both internal medicine and gastroenterology.
Kristin has a Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences from Stonehill College and went on to complete her Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing and master’s in nursing from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Kristin is passionate about practicing preventative medicine, and working closely with patients as they age to help them meet their health goals.
Kristin grew up in Milton, MA, and currently resides in Somerville, MA. She enjoys traveling, soccer, and spending times with her friends and family.
David Raymond, DNP, FNPAccepting New Patients
David Raymond joined Wellesley Family Care Associates in 2024. He has a passion for providing healthcare across the lifespan including preventative and acute care medicine as well as chronic disease management.
David comes to this practice after having spent 4 years working as a nurse practitioner caring for patients of all ages in a full-service urgent care center. Prior to that, he spent 3 years as a bedside nurse on a step-down medicine unit at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
David received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from UMass Amherst. He then continued his education, attending the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Graduate School of Nursing where he completed his RN, Master’s, and Doctor of Nursing Practice Degrees while attaining his FNP certification. David enjoys travelling, sports, working out, and spending time with his wife, son, and dog Louis. He is from and currently resides in Norfolk, MA.
Katelyn Kenny, FNPAccepting New Patients
Katelyn Kenny joined Wellesley Family Care Associates in 2024. Prior to joining WFCA, Katelyn practiced in a busy primary care office at Mass General Brigham in Westwood, Massachusetts.
Katelyn enjoys caring for the entire lifespan with a special interest in young adulthood and women’s health. She tries to foster an environment that focuses on health promotion and disease prevention while encouraging her patients to share in the decision-making regarding their health care needs. She values the importance of a healthy lifestyle and is committed to helping her patients achieve their desired health goals.
Katelyn initially received a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Providence College. She spent several years working in the Emergency Department at Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital and The Miriam Hospital, which helped shape her interest in the nursing field. She completed both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing from Regis College.
Katelyn grew up in New England and spent many of her summers in Chatham, Cape Cod. When not in clinic, she enjoys cooking, being outdoors and spending time with her husband and two young children.
Alana I. Franklin, MDNot Accepting New Patients
Dr. Franklin joined Wellesley Family Care Associates in 2012. She loves caring for the entire family and has a special interest in the newborn and pediatric patient population. Dr. Franklin is passionate about adolescent care, women’s health, and geriatrics, and enjoys treating all ages with an emphasis on wellness and comprehensive preventive medicine.
Dr. Franklin graduated with Distinctive Scholastic Achievement from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She received her medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine and was the recipient of the Leon Marienberg Family Practice Award. Dr. Franklin completed her family medicine residency at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) where she served as chief resident of inpatient service.
Dr. Franklin’s research on influenza vaccination rates and pregnancy was recognized at the 28th Annual UCLA Multi-Campus Research Forum. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Franklin was raised in Jericho, N.Y. and currently resides in Brookline, Mass. with her husband and young children.
Nimmi M. Trapasso, MDNot Accepting New Patients
Dr. Trapasso joined Wellesley Family Care Associates in 2015. She loves caring for the whole family and is passionate about achieving and maintaining wellness through diet, exercise, stress reduction and preventive medicine.
Dr. Trapasso attended Siena College where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in biology. She obtained her medical degree from Albany Medical College and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Trapasso completed her family medicine residency at Albany and was chief resident her senior year.
Dr. Trapasso was born and raised in MA. She lives in Wayland with her husband and 2 daughters.
Wendy Beaumier, FNPNot Accepting New Patients
Wendy Beaumier joined Wellesley Family Care Associates in June 2019. She enjoys taking care of patients across the lifespan and has a special interest in caring for young families. In the 10 years prior to joining WFCA, she provided primary and acute care to patients of all ages in a busy family practice on the North Shore of Boston. While there she also helped to develop and implement a wellness program, helping patients achieve meaningful and sustainable improvements to their health.
Wendy graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Nutritional Sciences from the University of New Hampshire. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. While completing her graduate training, she worked on a medical unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
Wendy lives in the seacoast of NH with her husband Daniel. Outside of her medical work she enjoys staying active physically, cooking, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.
Kaitlin Lipsky, FNPNot Accepting New Patients
Kaitlin (Kaitie) Lipsky joined Wellesley Family Care Associates in 2023. Prior to that, she practiced for over 13 years as a PCP at Wellesley Primary Care Medicine, another primary care office in the Mass General Brigham network. Kaitie holds both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing, with a focus in family care, from Regis College.
Before studying at Regis, Kaitie was an accomplished student athlete, playing Division 1 lacrosse at Northwestern University. Her passion for healthy living and fitness lives on today in her nursing practice, as she excels in working with patients on lifestyle-based improvements to promote health and well-being. Kaitie aims to provide comprehensive patient care with candor and depth that is appreciated and valued by her patients. Kaitie enjoys partnering with her patients to team up and achieve the best health outcomes.
In addition to her work as a Nurse Practitioner, Kaitie is busy at home with her husband and 2 elementary-aged children. She loves to be outdoors, cook, exercise, and stay up to date on advances in medical care and evidenced-based practice.
Maura Reidy, FNPNot Accepting New Patients
Maura joined Wellesley Family Care Associates in January of 2023.
Prior to joining WFCA, Maura practiced for more than 12 years as a nurse practitioner within the Mass General Brigham network caring for hundreds of patients.
Maura attended Saint Michael’s College in Vermont, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and anthropology. Maura went on to complete both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing at Regis College in Weston, MA. While completing her graduate training Maura worked as a RN in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.
She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in family medicine and is credentialed as a primary care provider.
Maura enjoys seeing patients of all ages. She has a passion for preventative health interventions and patient education. Maura works to empower patients by helping them better understand their own personal health and identifying potential risks. Maura feels that a strong patient-provider partnership and collaborative approach is the best way to help one achieve their long-term health goals.
Maura was raised in Massachusetts and currently resides on the south shore. As a lifelong competitive swimmer, Maura never strays too far from the water. When not in clinic, Maura can most often be found near or in an ocean, spending time outdoors with her German shepherd, or traveling with her husband and their three sons.
Jessica Platt, MDNot Accepting New Patients
Dr. Platt joined Wellesley Family Care Associates in 2023 as the Director of Reproductive Health. She prioritizes providing compassionate, evidence-based, patient-oriented quality care to all patients. Her specific clinical interests include reproductive health, pediatric and adolescent health, postnatal care, and office procedures.
Dr. Platt graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a B.A. in English and Psychology, and obtained her M.D. from Tufts University School of Medicine. She was a chief resident at Tufts University Family Medicine Residency, and completed areas of concentration in reproductive medicine and medical education. Dr. Platt is a clinical assistant professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, where she is actively involved in teaching, mentoring, and developing curriculum to inspire future family medicine doctors.
She grew up in Maryland but has called Massachusetts home for many years where she lives with her husband and two sons.
Colleen Levesque, FNPNot Accepting New Patients
Colleen Levesque joined the Wellesley Family Care team in 2018. She is passionate about preventative care and partnering with patients of all ages to develop health and wellness goals.
Colleen has worked as a nurse in emergency departments and pediatric intensive care units on both the east and west coast. She graduated summa cum laude from Simmons College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and holds a Master of Science in Nursing, with a specialty in family care, from Boston College.
Colleen enjoys running, hiking and traveling with her family. She was raised in Somers, Conn. and currently resides in Milton, Mass. with her husband Michael and their puppy Gus.
Jenna Nowlin, CNPNot Accepting New Patients
Jenna Nowlin/Johnson is new to Wellesley Family Care Associates joining in September 2024. Having spent the last decade as a nurse, Jenna has maintained a position at the bedside working in Labor and Delivery at Newton Wellesley Hospital and worked additionally, per diem in a busy Maternal Special Care Unit at South Shore Hospital as well as teaching maternal child health for both Boston College and Quincy College – Jenna has a strong background in neonatal, pediatric, and women’s health specialties as well as preventative management, holistic health, and education. Jenna is devoted to collaborative care and individualized treatment plans that meet the needs of the patient and family unit while understanding the barriers, preferences, cultural beliefs, and familial dynamics that impact a patient’s health journey.
Jenna is a passionate learner and an avid athlete. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education with a concentration in exercise science from Bridgewater State University where she was a student athlete playing for their tennis team and winning two conference titles. Jenna obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Northeastern University in Boston, MA followed by her Master of Science in Nursing Degree specializing in Family Practice from Regis College in Weston MA.
In her free time Jenna can be found at home in Wrentham with her husband Steve, stepdaughter Madison, son Gregory, and two labrador retrievers – Penny and Duncan. Jenna is a member of the Wrentham PTO, Wrentham West committee, and Alex’s Team Foundation, raising money for cancer research. On days off she is likely doing CrossFit, sending out high fives while exercising on the peloton, cooking healthy dishes, reading, doing DIY projects, and being fully present with family and friends.
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