Shunian He, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Shunian He received her M.D. degree from Shanghai Second Medical University; she then completed her residency training in Long Island Jewish Medical Center in 2000. She had served our veterans for many years before coming to Marlborough. She had been the lead physician in the Umass Memorial Marlborough primary care clinic at 640 Bolton Street for several years before opening her own clinic in 2010. Dr. He is an assistant professor in Medicine for Umass Medical School and a clinical adjunct faculty for MCPHS (Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences). With the support of a local network of specialists from both Tufts Medicine Integrated Network (TMIN) and UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Dr. He concentrates in many aspects of health, including primary care, preventive medicine, and life style modification for the well being and management of chronic diseases including obesity, diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. Individualized care is the center here at our clinic. Dr. He believes every person is different so should be the treatment plan. In her spare time, she is a passionate singer and is a member in a local choir. She also enjoys photography and traveling.
Helen Zhou, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Helen Zhou graduated from Boston College, where she received her BS in Biology and then attended Albany Medical College where she received her MD degree. She then completed her residency at Rutgers University Hospital in Newark, NJ, and is board certified in internal medicine. She is well-versed in the management of chronic conditions including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Dr. Zhou is committed to providing holistic and compassionate care to her patients, and is happy to answer questions and educate patients Staff their medical problems so that she can help them make informed decisions about their own health. She started working here in July 2024 and is excited to continue meeting and getting to know our patients better. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, trying new restaurants, hanging out with her cats, and trying to get the hang of pickleball.
Chelsea Shafranek, PA
Physician Assistant
Chelsea Shafranek is a physician assistant who has been part of our team since 2019, and works in a collaborative medicine approach with Dr. He and Dr. Zhou. She focuses on preventative medicine and chronic illness management to ensure patient long-term health and well-being. Her goal is to work with our patients to prevent future health issues through personalized care, while also helping manage ongoing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease. Her practice emphasizes incorporating healthy lifestyle choices and finding balance in daily life to promote overall wellness. Chelsea looks forward to building a lasting relationship with patients over time, working together to meet health goals and improve quality of life.
Adaliz & Vanessa
Medical Assistants
Adaliz Rodriguez and Vanessa Firmino are an indispensable part of our medical,
team. They are both certified medical assistants with related clinic experiences.
They work side by side with our providers and are always eager to help the patients
with referral, prior authorization, lab test, insurance coordination, etc, etc. Over the
many years, they have earned the trust of our patients and family members. Their
excellent support work is essential to our clinic.
