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.
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
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.
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.
