YOU MATTER PRIMARY CARE
Tú Nos Importas Atención Primaria de Salud
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YOU MATTER PRIMARY CARE
This practice was built on a simple belief:
Patients deserve to be heard.
Announcements
Upcoming Closings:
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July 7th, 2026 Tuesday through July 10, 2026 Friday
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August 11th, 2026 Tuesday through August 12th, 2026 Wednesday
By Appointments Only
No Walk-ins
About Us
At You Matter Primary Care, we believe healthcare should feel personal, not rushed. Founded by Brenda Herrera, FNP-BC, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She is passionate about providing thoughtful, individualized, and thorough care and believes patients deserve time and attention at every visit. Every visit is scheduled for a full hour, allowing us to listen carefully, understand your concerns, and create thoughtful, individualized care plans. We care for adults 18 and older, focusing on prevention, chronic disease management, and whole-person wellness.
Originally from Peru, Brenda is a native Spanish speaker and is deeply committed to serving diverse communities with culturally competent care. Her approach is rooted in listening, education, and empowering patients to take control of their health. Our mission is to make healthcare accessible, respectful, and empowering-especially for individuals and families from diverse backgrounds
We take the time to listen, to understand, and to truly help-because you are not just a number. You matter.
Let's Take a Tour!
Welcome to You Matter Primary Care LLC! In our video tour, you'll explore our welcoming facility designed with your comfort in mind.
We are pleased to announce:
The You Matter Primary Care Transition to Practice Fellowship
"Brenda is an exceptional preceptor, I feel grateful having the opportunity to learn from her. Her patience and knowledge creates a very supportive learning environment. I continue to implement the insights and skills I gained from her into my own clinical practice." - Alexa C., a Primary Care FNP
"Brenda is a well rounded Family Nurse Practitioner. She has built this practice with the main focus on patient centered care. She spends time with patient and works with them when making clinical decisions. She was a great mentor and teacher during my rotation. She was always willing to share her knowledge from her vast experiences in healthcare. I spent my last clinical rotation for my MSN-FNP at You Matter Primary Care and I have learned so much from her. What I’ve learned from her during my few months at her clinic has given me a good foundation in order to become a well rounded Nurse Practitioner especially at my current position at the Urgent Care." -Patrick O., an Urgent Care FNP
"I had the privilege of completing a semester of my nurse practitioner preceptorship with Brenda Herrera, FNP-BC. She was an exceptionally hands-on preceptor who consistently took the time to demonstrate exam findings in real time, ensuring I not only observed but truly understood what I was seeing. She walked me through disease processes and differentials with clarity, helping me build a strong clinical reasoning foundation. What stood out most was the trust and rapport she had with her patients. It was evident that they felt heard, respected, and genuinely cared for—something that left a lasting impression on me as a developing provider. She also showed tremendous patience and support during preceptorship, creating an environment where I felt comfortable asking questions and growing my skills. Now, as a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner in a primary care setting, I find myself drawing on the lessons and techniques I learned from Brenda. Her mentorship played a meaningful role in shaping the provider I am today, and I am incredibly grateful for the time I spent learning under her guidance." -Victoria P., CRNP in Primary Care
This fellowship was created to bridge the gap between nurse practitioner education and real-world primary care practice to build confidence before independent practice.
This is a 4-week, small-cohort fellowship (2 participants/month) focused on clinical reasoning, workflow, and real patient care-not rushed clinical rotations.
Why this Fellowship is Different
Unlike traditional clinical experiences:
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Longer patient visits designed for deeper learning and clinical understanding
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Direct Mentorship in a real NP-owned private practice
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Focus on how to think, not just what to do
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Exposure to real workflows (insurance, pharmacy, documentation)
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Exposure with a diverse, predominately Spanish speaking population
What You'll Gain
By the end of this fellowship you will feel more confident in:
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Clinical decision making in primary care
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Interpreting labs and imaging
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Managing chronic disease (Diabetes Type 2, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, etc.)
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Writing medical documentation (work notes, FMLA, letters)
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Navigating real-world practice challenges
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Career readiness and Job Selection
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Billing and coding
Fellowship Structure
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Duration: 4 weeks
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Schedule: 3 clinic days per week
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Cohort Maximum: 2 participants
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Format:
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Shadowing
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Case discussions
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Open Q&A
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Real-world workflow exposure
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About Your Instructor
This fellowship is led by an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with:
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Over 10 years in primary card
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Private practice ownership
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Extensive experience precepting NP students
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A strong focus on patient-centered culturally competent care
Who This is For
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New graduate nurse practitioners
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Soon-to-graduate NP students
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NPs seeking confidence before independent practice
Cost: $1500
TYPES OF APPOINTMENTS OFFERED
We provide: Annual physical exams, chronic disease management (Diabetes, hypertension, etc.), mental health management, sick visits, weight management, and women's health services.
Televisits are also available for mental health, acute care appointments, and in for follow up visits.
PREVENTATIVE CARE
60-120 minutes
Annual physicals include being ordered fasting labs, screenings, vaccines, and more based on your individualized risks.
- Receive detailed, thorough, and personalized annual physicals including cancer screenings, electrocardiograms, fasting labs, and vaccinations.
- Fasting labs are individualized based on your risks however they will most likely consist of a fasting cholesterol panel, fasting glucose included in a complete metabolic panel which checks on your kidney, liver, and electrolytes, complete blood count which checks on your platelets , immune system cells, and hemoglobin, thyroid stimulating hormone, urinalysis if needed, other labs can include vitamin D, vitamin b12, prostate specific antigen for men, and cardiovascular risk markers like your lipoprotein A level and apolipoprotein B.
- Screenings are based on your age and your individual risk factors.
- These include pap smears and pelvic exams as well as male genitourinary exams including digital rectal exams if needed.
- Receive evaluation for and management of men's health services such as erectile dysfunction.
- Receive contraception management if needed
- Ear irrigation may be provided if needed.
- Physicals forms are filled for insurance or employers if needed.
- Annual physicals are in-office only.
CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT
60-90 minutes
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Asthma, Allergies, Fatty liver, COPD, Sleep apnea, Hypothyroidism, and many more
- Receive dedicated and thorough maintenance follow ups every 3 to 6 months depending on the number of chronic diseases and severity of disease.
- Let's work together on an individualized treatment plan you understand and agree with.
- Receive empowerment through education on the disease with a focus on lifestyle changes and preventative care
- May including fasting labs done 3 days before your visit to review your results during appointment in detail.
- Depending on the number of diseases, extra time will be allotted, they can be from 60 to 90 minute visits.
- FMLA and other work forms are filled if needed.
- Coordination of care is important for effective and thorough chronic disease management with various specialists such as seeing a cardiologist for a detailed cardiovascular risk evaluation.
- Telemedicine available in case by case basis as in-office visits are needed to get updated vitals and physical exam.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
60-90 minutes
Diagnosis and management of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Eating disorders, Insomnia, ADD/ADHD, and Grief
- You will be heard and supported during our time working together on improving your mental health and building an individualized treatment plan you feel comfortable and confident with.
- Mental health is crucial for your overall health.
- Telemedicine available.
- You will be referred as well to a therapist or counselor and if needed a psychiatrist, Psych NP, or psychopharmacologist for the initial diagnosis of ADHD, and diagnosis and management of other mental health disorders such as Bipolar Disorder.
ACUTE CARE
30-60 minutes
Upper and lower respiratory infections including sinusitis and bronchitis, Urinary tract infections, COVID-19, Strep, Flu, Abdominal pain, Rash, Vaginal infections, and many more
- Receive evaluation and management of sudden acute symptoms such as new respiratory symptoms like a cough or gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal pain.
- You may get stat labs, COVID-19 tests, flu test, strep test, finger glucose test, finger hemoglobin test, urinalysis, electrocardiogram, nebulizer treatments, ear lavage, and/or pregnancy test if needed based on your symptoms.
- Telemedicine available.
PRE-OPERATIVE CLEARANCE
60-90 minutes
Need clearance for surgery? We are here to help!
- If you are going to have surgery, your surgeon may require a medical clearance by your primary care provider that may include labs, an electrocardiogram, and sometimes a chest x-ray.
- Your pre-operative in-office only visit will include the above and will be individualized based on the medications you take and your risk factors.
- Pre-operative visits are for established patients only.
- If you have increased cardiovascular risks, you will be referred to a cardiologist to always be on the safe side for a more thorough cardiac evaluation and clearance.
TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT
60-120 minutes
If you have recently been to the emergency room or discharged from a hospital, rehab, or skilled nursing facility, we are here to help you transition back home and assure continuity of care
- Receive attentive and detailed medical care and emotional support that is needed after a hospital discharge.
- We will help you understand your hospital records that should include any testing done while you were there such as labs and imaging and the treatment plan which can include new medications and referrals needed to other specialists.
- Telemedicine available.
- Throughout this process we will assure we are always considering your health goals and focus on wellness and prevention.
- We will work together on the next steps in your care such as helping make specialists appointments if needed along with following up on any abnormal hospital findings.
Our Pricing
INSURANCE OPTIONS
We now accept the following insurances: Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Carefirst, Tricare, Cigna, and United Healthcare
Please call your insurance to assure we participate with your specific plan. We no longer participate with Anthem Healthkeepers plus or other Medicaid based insurances.
We ask for payment at the time of service however we do allow payment plans and offer patient memberships. We will provide you with your itemized medical bill along with your proof of payment for you to submit to your medical insurance to seek reimbursement except for patients who have Medicare as they will not reimburse for services provided.
Our Memberships
We offer Monthly and Yearly Memberships for patients with no insurance or out of network insurances:
Our Memberships offer:
- Unlimited appointments which includes your yearly physical, sick visits, telehealth visits, and follow ups with no additional costs per visit.
- Free in-house diagnostic testing to include electrocardiograms (EKG), urine dipsticks, pregnancy tests, peak flows, albuterol nebulizer treatments, wound cleanings, wart freezing except for facial warts, pelvic exams, COVID-19/Strep/Influenza tests, diabetic monofilament tests, vision, and hearing screenings.
- Reduced lab prices through Quest labs.
- There is a three month minimum for monthly memberships then can be cancelled when desired.
- Please call the office for more information during our operating business hours.
Opening Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Two Saturdays a Month
Sunday
Closed
9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Closed
Note: The provider reviews after hours calls however if the practice is closed and you need to be seen then please seek your local urgent care or in case of an emergency have someone take you to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Contact Us
403 Glenn Dr. Suite 11
Sterling, VA 20164
P: 703-646-9974
F: 703-646-9975
