Maria Gaines-Onwukwe, APRN, RN, CRNP, MD

About Maria Gaines-Onwukwe

Maria Gaines-Onwukwe, MSN, RN, AGACNP-C, is a dedicated nurse practitioner and experienced registered nurse with over 15 years of clinical expertise in acute care, chronic disease management, and community-based healthcare. She is the founder of Compassionate Caregiving at Your Door, a patient-centered practice focused on delivering accessible, high-quality care directly to individuals in the comfort of their homes or through tele-health. Maria specializes in chronic disease management, minor urgent care services, pre surgical assessment, post-hospital follow-ups, and medication management. Her clinical interests include hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia , metabolic health optimization, integrative psychiatry, and complex care coordination. She is also expanding her practice to include medical weight loss, preventive care, and IV therapy services—offering a comprehensive, modern approach to wellness. With a strong foundation in both hospital medicine and community-based care, Maria is passionate about bridging traditional healthcare with personalized, concierge-style services. She emphasizes early intervention, patient education, and continuity of care to improve outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions. Through Compassionate Caregiving at Your Door, Maria partners closely with patients, families, and care teams to develop individualized care plans that address immediate health concerns while supporting long-term wellness goals. She believes healthcare should be convenient, collaborative, and empowering—meeting patients where they are and guiding them toward healthier, more independent lives.

Popular visit reasons

Arthritis

Depression

Flu

Illness

Iron Deficiency

New Patient Visit

Urine Culture Test

Weight Loss Consultation

Arthritis

Depression

Flu

Illness

Education and background

Practice names

Compassionate Caregiving at Your Door

Hospital affiliations

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
MedStar Harbor Hospital
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

Education and training

Walden University, Master's in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nursing

Awards and publications

Daisy award

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1154009173

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Which hospital is Maria Gaines-Onwukwe affiliated with?

Maria Gaines-Onwukwe is affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, and MedStar Harbor Hospital.

What practice does Maria Gaines-Onwukwe work with?

Maria Gaines-Onwukwe works with Compassionate Caregiving at Your Door.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Gaines-Onwukwe?

Maria Gaines-Onwukwe frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Depression, Illness, New Patient Visit, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Maria Gaines-Onwukwe on their profile.