Heritage Health and Housing, Inc.
Heritage Health and Housing, Inc. delivers highly effective and quality services in a learning environment of excellence and caring while instilling dignity and self-respect.
Heritage Healthcare Center For Family Medicine
Dr. Kerah Williams M.D.
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Dr. Kerah Williams is a Family Practitioner at Heritage HealthCare Center in Central Harlem. Dr. Williams obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University and Medical degree from Ross University. Dr. Williams completed her residency training at Harlem hospital, SUNY Downstate University and Kings County Hospitals.
Dr. Williams’s medical research at both Columbia Presbyterian and Harlem Hospital culminated in a publication on Bladder Cancer in the Journal of American Medical Association. Additionally, Dr. Williams conducted HIV research at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. Prior to her medical career, Dr. Williams worked as mental health counselor, high school teacher and real estate title closer. Currently, Dr. Williams’s professional goal lies in providing HealthCare for the community in Central Harlem.
Donya Carter, NP
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Donya L. Carter, Ms, FNP, joined the Heritage HealthCare team in June, 2024. Donya is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in pain management, primary care and gynecology with over 14 years of experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, primary care, and gynecology. She graduated from Dominican University in Blauvelt, New York, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2010 and a Master of Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2017.
Donya is passionate about providing quality, compassionate,
and comprehensive health services to adults and children in
underserved communities. She possesses strong clinical skills
that are complemented by her natural ability to build rapport
with patients and their families. Donya follows evidence-based
guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. She values interdisciplinary education and inter- professional collaboration, which helps her to approach health and healthcare with a patient-centered strategy.
Lesia Christen, DNP, FNP-BC
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." — Mahatma Gandhi
This quote resonates deeply with my journey and work in the field of healthcare. It captures the essence of my decision to become an advanced practice nurse. My passion for nursing developed and grew from over 28 years of experience working with and advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities and other marginalized groups. Making a difference in people's lives was a key motivation for me to pursue a career in nursing, starting with my undergraduate degree from Chamberlain College. I then continued my education at Dominican College, where I earned my Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Driven by a lifelong goal, I returned to Dominican College to complete my doctoral studies.
As a primary care provider, I focus on health promotion and primary prevention strategies to improve patient outcomes. I recognize that we are living in extraordinary times that demand innovative responses, and I remain adaptable in my clinical practice. By incorporating patient-centered care models and evidence-based approaches, I strive to meet the needs of vulnerable and underserved populations.
Fun fact: I am best known for my smile! Smiling is contagious; it can boost your mood and your immune system.
Neishelle Walcott, MSPA, RPA-C
Neishelle Walcott, MSPA, RPA-C, a board-certified Physician Assistant in New York has joined Heritage Healthcare team. She specializes in medical and pain management. A member of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), Neishelle Walcott completed her training at Mercy University Physician
Assistant program, Albert Einstein Hospital Weiler division, St. Barnabas Hospital, and Westchester Medical Center.
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Before joining Heritage Healthcare Center, Neishelle worked many years in Emergency Medicine and Pain Management, Radiology, and Urgent Care. She focuses on acute and chronic Back pain, Neck pain, Bursitis, Arthritis, Migraine headaches using Botox. She prescribes pain medication and takes a holistic
approach to healing by injections using a special gel, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for the joints and other areas of pain. Neishelle’s main goal is to work with patients to find a solution to relief pain.
Sandra Asiedu, Family Nurse Practitioner
Sandra Asiedu is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 10 year’s experience in Family medicine, primary care and urgent care.
A graduate from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University with MSN FNP and Adelphi University with BSN Nursing degree and BS Biology degree in Ghana.
My goals at Heritage Health Center are health promotion, disease prevention and primary care through patient education and informed-based health care.
I prioritize my patients’ needs and care with empathy and compassion. I am happy to be part of this great community, and I believe in the ideology of health care access to everyone regardless of ethnicity, gender, education and economic status.
James J. Lukose, PA-C
James Lukose is a Physician Assistant celebrating his 10th year as a PA. He grew up in the Bronx and pursued his passion for medicine at SUNY Downstate, where he earned his degree as a Physician Assistant. He dedicated over a decade to patient care in Family Medicine and Urgent Care, gaining invaluable experience in primary care and preventive medicine. He is proud to bring his expertise to the Heritage Health team, where he continues to focus on helping patients make informed lifestyle choices to improve their overall well-being.
When James is not caring for his patients, he has a passion for both teaching and resuscitative medicine. Over the past 10 years, he has trained more than 10,000 students, equipping healthcare providers, first responders, and community members with essential lifesaving skills. James remains committed to both patient care and education, ensuring that his work has a lasting impact in and out of the clinical setting.
