About Us

Southern Maryland Dietitian is the private practice of Dr. Lisa Hugh, a Registered & Licensed Dietitian and Certified LEAP Therapist. Experienced dietitians support the practice and provide additional services.
​Together, we provide nutrition testing, treatment, and counseling. We use nutrition to help people live better lives. 

​All of our Dietitians are licensed in Maryland and are highly qualified health care providers. ​

Lisa Hugh DHA MSHS RD LDN

Lisa specializes in complex nutrition needs including food sensitivities, food allergies, and advanced nutrition testing. 

She also assists patients with tube feeding and provides services to assisted living facilities. 

She also blogs at SingleIngredientGroceries.com and is a supervisor for Certified Nutrition Specialist candidates. 

Betsey Wolford RD LDN CDCES

Betsey is a Certified Diabetes Educator focusing in Diabetes and BloodSugar Management.

Self-pay appointments are available and CareFirst / Blue Cross insurances are accepted.

​Evening and Weekend appointments are available. 
Fun Facts about Betsey: She loves numbers, accounting, and the Grand Illumination at Colonial Williamsburg. 

Alina's philosophy is that health is more than just the absence of physical illness. Health is a complete physical, mental and social well-being, and we should treat our patients through this perspective. Eating delicious and healthful food, moving our bodies in ways that energize us and enjoying the company of people close to us are all essential to living a healthy life.

Alina is a mom to four energetic boys, enjoys yoga, hiking and reading, and her favorite dessert is Napoleon. 

​Alina is in network with Aetna, Aetna Better Health of Maryland, Amerigroup, Care First, Care First Community Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Johns Hopkins EHP, Maryland Physicians Care, MedStar Family Choice, Priority Partners, United Healthcare, and accepts Self Pay appointments.  

​Her clinical specialty is surgical weight loss (bariatric surgery).

Alina is currently seeing patients needing insurance required nutrition consults prior to bariatric surgery.

She is also seeing patients who have had surgery and are in need of further nutrition counseling regarding their intake, vitamins and minerals, as well as addressing post-operative complications.  

Maria Daw RDN LDN 

​Maria is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a primary focus on women’s health including menopause, PCOS, Fibromyalgia, weight management, and aging. She also works with patients on food sensitivities, food intolerance, medical nutrition therapy and general nutrition. 

In practice, she focuses on the whole unique person and helps them achieve their goals. She wants you to be your best self through positive nutrition and lifestyle.

​She loves hiking and biking national park trails, gardening, creative cooking.

​Her favorite foods are street tacos (anything goes!), grilled kabobs, and anything with creamy chocolate or lemon. Click here to see Maria's favorite nutrition products. 

Maria is in network with Aetna, Aetna Better Health of Maryland, Amerigroup, CareFirst, Care First Community Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Johns Hopkins EHP, Maryland Physicians Care, MedStar Family Choice, Priority Partners, United Healthcare, and accepts Self Pay appointments. 

Sheila Gallagher MS RD LDN CDCES

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Sheila specializes in blood sugar control, pre-diabetes, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and general nutrition. She is certified as a Diabetes Educator by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.  Sheila also focuses on sports nutrition and medical nutrition therapy. 

She enjoys running, the beach and dogs. 

In addition to working with patients, Sheila is an educator and works as adjunct faculty at Prince George's Community College.  Click here to See Sheila's favorite Nutrition themed gifts. 

 Sheila accepts Self Pay appointments, Aetna, Amerigroup, Cigna, CareFirst, CareFirst Community Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Johns Hopkins EHP, Maryland Physicians Care, Medstar Family Choice, Priority Partners, United Healthcare and accepts Self Pay appointments. ​

​Christina Vimini RD LDN ​CDCES

Christina is passionate about providing easy-to-understand nutrition education, especially related to blood sugar, weight management, and other chronic disease support. She is certified as a Diabetes Educator by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and has a special interest in blood sugar management. 

Christina believes that connecting with others and seeing them improve their own health through lifestyle changes is the best part about being a dietitian.

She is a military spouse and describes herself as a dog enthusiast, pianist, pickleball addict, and avid traveler. Click here to see Christina's favorite Nutrition items.

Christina accepts Self Pay appointments, Aetna, Amerigroup, CareFirst, CareFirst Community Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Johns Hopkins EHP, Medstar Family Choice, United Healthcare and accepts Self Pay appointments. 

Sarah Farid-Chaudhry MS CNS LDN CLT CPT

Sarah believes that each individual has a unique story and does no believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Her goal is to help clients achieve lifetime wellness through nutrition and to help avoid confusion about using nutrition as medicine. 

She loves cooking and feeding her family and friends. She enjoys trying new recipes, gardening and being outdoors and recently started running half marathons. 

Her clinical specialties are digestive health, meal planning, auto immune conditions, food sensitivities, and functional nutrition. Sarah does not provide weight loss services. Click here to see Sarah's Favorite Products and her amazing cookbook. 

Sarah accepts Self Pay appointments, Aetna, CareFirst, Care First Community Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Johns Hopkins EHP, Priority Partners, United Healthcare and accepts Self Pay appointments. 

Keli Beres MS CNS LDN NASM-CPT

Keli specializes in gut health, food sensitivities, histamine intolerance, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, nutritional support for those with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Celiac Disease, gluten free diets, corn allergy, and general nutrition.

She focuses on an individual’s overall health by helping them to make positive lifestyle changes.

During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters and three cats and
visiting their second home in Western North Carolina.

Keli accepts Aetna, CareFirst, CareFirst Community Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Johns Hopkins EHP, MedStar Family Choice, Priority Partners, United Healthcare and Self Pay appointments.