Our Doctors

As the child of a dermatologist and a pediatrician, Dr. Masooma Rehmtulla couldn’t help but learn about the medical field when growing up. “As a young girl I grew up listening to conversations at the dinner table about medicine. My parents discussed how they helped their patients each day and that was very inspiring to me,” she explains. “That helped me make the decision to pursue medicine and become a physician.”

After graduating from her Internal Medicine residency, Dr. Rehmtulla practiced as a primary care physician for four years. “As a primary care physician, I had an opportunity to manage chronic as well as acute medical issues. Taking care of the immediate care needs of my patients was highly gratifying for me, and hence I decided to shift my focus and leverage my expertise towards a care position in an out-patient setting.”

Dr. Rehmtulla began treating patients at ReadyMED in 2019. “I think you can have one encounter with a patient and have a good relationship. You may or may not see them again, but that good rapport you established at the first visit is still really important.”

When she is not busy helping patients Dr. Rehmtulla enjoys getting out and traveling the world. “I absolutely have wanderlust,” she explains. In the past year, my husband and I have traveled to many beautiful places. “I love to explore different cultures and cuisines.”

Nurse Practitioner Marilyn Robinson is a graduate of Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts with a Master of Science in Nursing. She first worked as a RN and then became an Advanced Practitioner because she wanted more interaction with her patients and to expand her care capabilities. Marilyn’s approach is to provide the patient with as much education as she can and then guide them to make positive choices about their overall health. Working at ReadyMED, Marilyn sees all types of patients with a variety of health problems. She enjoys being part of the healthcare team at Reliant Medical Group. “I like constantly having new things to learn as well as collaborating with other healthcare professionals – no day is ever the same.” During her free time, Marilyn enjoys being with her family and also loves to cook, garden, and paint. She also enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible.

A graduate of the University of Massachusetts and Fitchburg State College, Idah has assisted patients in a variety of settings during her career, including the cardiac floor of a hospital and also in the mental health field. Idah became an advanced practitioner because she loves working with people and using her knowledge and experience to help them. In her spare time, Idah enjoys traveling and experiencing other cultures. She especially likes to cook different cuisines from around the world.

Dr. Callie Stone truly enjoys being a pediatrician at ReadyMED and helping patients with their immediate care needs. “I feel that it’s a great way to practice medicine. I really like the variety of patients and never really knowing what you are going to treat next,” she explains. “Every day is interesting.”

Some of the common problems that Dr. Stone treats include sore throats, colds and fever, urinary tract infections, and simple lacerations and fractures. No matter what the problem is, she truly enjoys interacting with her young patients. “It’s fun taking care of kids in general, and its especially rewarding for me to have a sick kid come in, be able to give some advice to them and the family, and then see them get healthier – it’s always great to make a difference in that way.”

One of things that Dr. Stone has noticed is that she is treating more kids for mental-health issues now. “Oftentimes kids and teenagers don’t outwardly say, ‘I’m stressed’ or ‘I’m depressed.’ A lot of times they come in complaining about headaches, backaches, or a change in their appetite, and you have to delve into the symptoms a little bit more to realize that maybe the problem is not something physical but something mental-health related.”

Dr. Stone enjoys the ability to utilize an electronic medical record when treating patients. “Having access to electronic medical records is really great. It makes it easy to keep track of patients no matter which provider they are seeing. It’s great to have all that information at your fingertips and have it available at a moment’s notice.”

When she is not busy helping patients Dr. Stone enjoys spending time with her husband and two dogs, which were both adopted from a shelter. She also likes to go bike riding and hiking, as well as traveling to Europe, the Caribbean and places closer to home.

A graduate of the University of Connecticut and Bay Path University, Hoang has been practicing as a physician assistant since 2015.

Hoang became interested in becoming a physician assistant during his undergraduate years when he explored the medical field and had the opportunity to shadow a physician assistant (PA). “I admired the respect they received from collaborating physicians, other members of the healthcare team and patients in their communities,” he explains. “Now as a practicing PA, I really appreciate the flexibility to work in different fields of medicine and make impactful positive changes for an individual’s health. In medicine, you truly never stop learning and I have been fortunate to experience that now first hand as a physician assistant.”

Hoang enjoys the challenge of working at ReadyMED, treating many different problems each day. “I believe coming to ReadyMED can save people an unnecessary trip to the ER and help catch an illness before it worsens to the point of hospitalization,” he explains. “I think patients really appreciate the care they receive at ReadyMED.”

Hoang believes the patient is a vital part of the healthcare team. “I think the best outcomes are achieved when everyone listens, understands, and works together. I also enjoy educating patients in the community about taking charge of their preventative health, so they can work to optimize their health as they age.”

In his spare time Hoang enjoys rock climbing, running, hiking, exploring the arts, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Robert Hansen says that he has been in Massachusetts long enough to become a Red Sox fan but not long enough to have an accent. After studying chemical engineering at WPI, he found that field really wasn’t his cup of tea. “I found I missed the interaction with people,” he explains. “So, I decided to apply to medical school and have been enjoying medicine ever since.”

Dr. Hansen spent most of his career working in emergency medicine before coming to Reliant. One of the reasons he enjoys working at ReadyMED now is that he can have an immediate effect on his patients. “I like the fact that you can fix things like cuts and scrapes, sore throats and minor broken bones here. At ReadyMED Plus we have a lot of great technology including a CT scanner, ultrasound and a lab to help diagnose patients, so we can handle a lot of different problems here. It also helps patients avoid going to the emergency room for care.”

One thing that Dr. Hansen likes to do when he is with a patient is avoid confusing medical jargon. “I have taken my parents to the doctor and after hearing an explanation they have asked me, ‘what did he just say?’ So, I always try to explain things in simple terms that people can understand. That really makes it easier for everyone involved.”

When he is not seeing patients at ReadyMED, Dr. Hansen enjoys being with his wife and family. He has a real passion for physical fitness and has turned his garage at home into a dedicated gym. He enjoys participating in a sport called the Tactical Games, which combines athletic contests and target shooting.

Dr. Kirti Nagpal’s lifelong interest in science and medicine, as well as a passion for helping others, led her to become a physician. “Being a doctor and having the ability to alleviate people’s suffering really adds meaning and purpose to my life,” she explains. “For me, it’s really an honor to be able to take care of people.”

A pediatrician at ReadyMED PLUS, Dr. Nagpal sees a wide variety of clinical cases each day. “It might range from a simple ear infection to chronic headaches or even a musculoskeletal problem. Every day in urgent care, working with a diverse range of clinical cases keeps the day both challenging and exciting yet deeply fulfilling at the same time.”

A pediatric specialist, Dr. Nagpal has a special interest in working with children. “I really do love working with children, they are so sweet and honest,” she explains. “Before I came to ReadyMED, I worked in primary care and was able to see children grow from the first days of their lives to young adults heading off to college. I was able to partner with parents throughout that rewarding journey – supporting, guiding and celebrating each stage of development.”

Dr. Nagpal believes that the best medical care happens through a combination of medical expertise and genuine kindness and compassion. “I recognize that people come to our offices when they are not feeling so great emotionally and physically,” she explains. “So, it’s important to be as kind and compassionate to them as you can. Small acts of kindness go a long way in alleviating the spirits of my patients who are getting seen for their illness no matter how big or small. Studies have shown that fostering trust and care with the patient improves health outcomes by directly effecting the physiological healing process.”

In her spare time, Dr. Nagpal enjoys creative writing and is learning Indian classical dance. She also likes to paint in acrylics and go for long walks with her beagle.

Growing up in Massachusetts, Dr. Elizabeth Lidstone-Jayanath originally wanted to be a veterinarian. After a time, however, she decided she would rather make a career out of helping children instead of animals. Upon graduating from the University of New Hampshire and UMass Medical School, she completed her residency in Pediatrics at Bay State Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Dr. Lidstone-Jayanath is a physician with a warm, friendly manner who strongly believes in educating her patients as much as possible. “I think it’s important to take the time to explain to children and parents the nature of their illness and how I intend to treat it. No matter how busy we are as physicians we can’t forget how important communicating with our patients is.”

In her practice, Dr. Lidstone-Jayanath enjoys the challenge of treating a wide range of patients. “Pediatrics is different than other practices because we are treating patients as young as infants all the way up to the college years. Obviously your approach has to change depending on the age group you are working with – it’s a lot different communicating with a 3 year-old than a teenager.”