Our Physicians and Practitioners

Your Medical Physicians and Practitioners

Downtown Location:

Our Physicians

Richard A. Jackson, MD

Dr. Jackson, founder of Dominion Medical Associates, Inc. has over 40 years of experience as a board certified physician in both Internal Medicine and Critical Care. A native Richmonder, Dr. Jackson follows in the footsteps of his late father Dr. Reginald Jackson, and his grandfather and co-founder of Richmond Community Hospital, Dr. Isaiah Jackson in continuing to serve the historic Jackson Ward community. Dr. Jackson completed both his internship and residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. after receiving his medical degree in 1977 from Howard University Medical College. During his studies, Dr. Jackson was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Jackson has served on numerous boards including Richmond Community Hospital and Howard University Medical College. He is a frequent lecturer and works with medical students at the Medical College of Virginia. He is a professional affiliate of the National Medical Association and National Board of Medical Examiners.

Our Practitioners

Sheeba Kuriakose — Dr. Jackson in Richmond, VA

Sheeba Kuriakose, FNP-BC

Sheeba Kuriakose is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in providing comprehensive healthcare services with 15 years of nursing experience. She graduated from Graceland University with a Masters in Nursing, where she obtained extensive knowledge and skills in family focused primary care.

As a Nurse Practitioner, her ultimate goal is to deliver exceptional patient care while promoting wellness and improving health outcomes for individuals and families. She strives to establish a patient-centered approach , where she prioritizes individualized treatment plans and collaborative decision making. She is committed to addressing both the physical and mental health needs of her patients, with a particular interest in mental health care.

Nurse Practitioner Kuriakose remains up to date with the latest evidence based practices and advancements in the field though her ongoing involvement in various healthcare associations. During her leisure time, she is passionate about spending quality time with her family and friends, travel, and creating delicious meals.

East End Location

Our Physicians

Damian L. Covington, MD

Dr. Covington is a board certified family practitioner who joined Dominion Medical Associates, Inc. in 2004. A native of Washington, D.C., Dr. Covington chose the medical field to make a difference. He truly enjoys serving in historic Jackson Ward because of its resemblance to his hometown, Anacostia, the southeastern part of the District of Columbia. Dr. Covington completed his residency at Hanover Family Physicians in Virginia after completion of a year-long internship at the Medical College of Virginia. He received his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1999. He graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Hampton University in 1991. He has also received several outstanding teacher awards from Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine as an assistant professor in the Community Family Medicine Department, and was honored in 2011 as "Alumni of the Year" from Hampton University.

Dr. Covington is a professional affiliate of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the National Health Services Corps. Currently, Dr. Covington is currently active with the Medical Executive Committee. He has served in multiple positions with the medical staff at Bon Secour Richmond Community Hospital in the past, including president. He has also served over six years as community member of the MCV Associated Physician's Board of Directors.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Covington enjoys sports and spending time with his family and friends. He gives back by speaking to local ministries about different health issues.

Our Practitioners

Haneefah Rhodes, MSN, AAS, RN, FNP-BC

Ms. Haneefah Rhodes, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in Family Practice. She graduated from Walden University and received a Master of Science in Nursing. She also completed her undergraduate at State University of New York at Delhi in Applied Science.

NP Rhodes has over 20 years of healthcare experience; she has practiced as a Registered Nurse for a total of 18 years; with 12 of those years in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), before elevating her practice in becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Ms. Rhodes is an active member of the American Nurse Association (ANA), and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP); both aid in keeping her current with the latest evidence based practice.

In her spare time, NP Rhodes enjoys challenging her knowledge by attending annual conferences and reading practice journals to stay up to date.

Outside of her practice, she is a devoted mother, truly enjoys spending time with family, friends and volunteering at her church in kids ministry.

We are proud to announce that NP Rhodes has joined our Medical Practice.