Meet Your A-Team
ALL-IN ON YOUR HEALTHAs our little practice has grown year after year, we knew we wanted to maintain the highest quality care by keeping the essential ingredients the same: a physician-led, hospitality-trained team that knows how deliver a truly exceptional experience.
To that end, your Physician, Medical Assistant, and Care Navigator all work in concert to attend to your needs, providing a roadmap for your health goals and acting as a guide to get you there.
Practice Founders
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Jake Mutch, DO
CO-FOUNDER
PRACTICE FULL
Dr. Jake graduated from the College of William and Mary in Virginia and received his medical degree at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he trained side-by-side with his wife Christina. He is board certified in Family Medicine with a special interest in longevity medicine and advanced cholesterol metrics/lipidology.
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Christina Mutch, DO
CO-FOUNDER
PRACTICE FULL
Dr. Christina (also!) graduated the College of William and Mary in Virginia and received her medical degree at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She is board certified in Family Medicine with a special interest in longevity medicine and menopausal hormonal therapy.
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Your Care Team
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Liana Vulaj
CHIEF OF STAFF
Liana is your health care copilot and problem solver extraordinaire. Not only will she personally introduce you to our style of practice, but she’ll also guide you through the entire health system, clearing obstacles and paving the way for you at every step.
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Derrick Whiting, DO
LEAD PHYSICIAN
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Dr. Derrick is the newest physician to join the Defiant crew. Trained in Osteopathic Manual Therapy (OMT) and Board-certified in Family Medicine, he’s an expert in diagnosing and treating many conditions with his hands. He loves bringing the best of prevention-forward primary care to his community and integrating lifestyle measures like exercise and nutrition into his practice.
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Ailene Medalla, MD
LEAD PHYSICIAN
NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Dr. Ailene is your personal guide on the path to wellness. Board-certified in Family Medicine, she’s committed to keeping care high-touch and small-batch. She has a passion for lifestyle medicine and connecting with the community. Best of all, she's committed to giving patients the kind of care worthy of a Michelin star.
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Lauren Walker
CLINICAL ASSISTANT
Lauren is your in-house right hand. She expertly handles blood draws, and also coordinates advanced laboratory diagnostics for our members. In addition, she assists with scheduling and bringing everything together so you and your physician can formulate a plan for next steps.
Let’s get started on your health.
