OUR TEAM
Yarmouth Medical Center is a primary care internal medicine practice conveniently located in our newly renovated facility at 21 Aaron’s Way, Unit 2, in West Yarmouth. Our team includes four highly qualified healthcare providers who specialize in internal medicine and are dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Established in 1987, our practice has proudly served the Cape Cod community for over two decades. We are committed to providing advanced primary healthcare in a welcoming, relaxed, and personal environment, where patients feel valued, supported, and confident in their care.
Zouhdi Hajjaj, MD
Zouhdi Hajjaj, MD, earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
He joined Yarmouth Medical Center in 2001, where he practices general internal medicine with a strong focus on primary care.
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Hajjaj has spent over two decades serving as an attending physician and medical director at several nursing homes across Cape Cod, providing comprehensive care to geriatric and long-term care populations.
Dr. Hajjaj is a member of the Tufts Medicine Integrated Network, a network of more than 2,000 physicians throughout eastern Massachusetts that collaborates closely with Tufts Medical Center to promote high-quality, coordinated patient care.
JonFranco Barretto, MD
JonFranco Barretto, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from UMass Medical School and completed his residency at St. Vincent Hospital. He provides comprehensive primary care and also serves as a per diem hospitalist at Lowell General Hospital, in addition to his role as a Physician Advisor for Tufts Medicine.
Dr. Barretto has a longstanding connection to Cape Cod, having spent his childhood summers in West Yarmouth. He enjoys time at the beach and appreciates all that the Cape has to offer. Outside of medicine, he values quality time with his family, enjoys playing and watching sports, and likes discovering new television shows and movies.
Muhil Kannappan, MBBS, MD
Dr. Muhil Kannappan is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. She completed her medical education in India, earning her MBBS from Stanley Medical College, a respected public medical school. Afterward, she pursued her residency in Internal Medicine at UMass Memorial Medical School in Worcester, MA, where she developed a deep understanding of the importance of treating the whole person.
Having worked as a Hospitalist at Lowell General Hospital, she has had the privilege of caring for many patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Currently, she’s furthering her education with a fellowship in Contemplative Medicine, a field that focuses on re-humanizing the patient-care experience. This fellowship emphasizes bringing more tenderness, openness, and compassion to patient care—an approach she's truly passionate about.
Along with her medical expertise, she believes in the power of mindfulness and meditation to promote well-being. In her spare time, she enjoys watching Korean dramas. She looks forward to meeting you and learning the unique story behind each of her patients, as she truly believes in building meaningful relationships and understanding the human experience beyond just symptoms and diagnoses.
Dr. Kannappan is excited to begin her journey with you to work toward a healthier future.
Magali G. Calle, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Magali Calle, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, graduated from the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Salve Regina University in 2024. With over a decade of dedicated nursing experience, Magali has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including acute care, long-term care, and rehabilitation. Since 2019, she has focused her practice at Cape Cod Hospital, where she has honed her skills in caring for orthopedic and neurosurgery patients, as well as in medical-surgical and cardiology fields.
She is proficient in patient education, symptom assessment, and has a strong understanding of various health conditions. Magali is committed to delivering evidence-based care to the diverse patient population of the Cape. Her holistic approach emphasizes the overall wellness of the body, with a particular focus on family and community connections as essential components of healing and preventative care.
Having lived on the Cape for over twenty years, Magali enjoys spending her free time with her family, taking sunset walks on the beach, gardening, and exploring the multicultural richness of the area. She is fluent in Spanish and has deep roots in her Ecuadorian heritage.
As she transitions into her new role as a nurse practitioner, Magali is enthusiastic about serving her community and fostering meaningful connections with her patients.
Magali speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese. She is currently accepting new patients.
Maheen Dar, Medical Assistant
Maheen Dar is a Medical Assistant at Yarmouth Medical Center, where she works alongside the doctors and helps with patient care. She assists with taking vital signs, preparing patients, and supporting the providers with their daily clinical needs.
Maheen has been a Cape Cod local for about ten years. She graduated from Nauset High School. But she first became interested in healthcare while studying pre-med at UMass Boston, where she completed two years of coursework. She recently transferred to Cape Cod Community College to continue her education through the nursing program. She also completed a Medical Assistant program through Stepful, which helped her gain knowledge and experience in the medical field.
Maheen has a strong interest in dermatology and aesthetics and hopes to become a registered nurse and eventually build a career in those areas. She enjoys learning new skills, gaining experience, and continuing to grow in healthcare.
Outside of work and school, she loves going out to eat with friends, trying new restaurants, and exploring different foods and cuisines to expand her palate.
Maheen is passionate about healthcare and looks forward to continuing her education while gaining experience at Yarmouth Medical Center and building meaningful connections with the patients she works with.
Felicia Becker-Lentini, Practice Coordinator
Felicia Becker-Lentini is the Practice Coordinator at Yarmouth Medical Center. She has been working in the medical field for over two decades and has built her career around helping patients and supporting healthcare teams. Felicia takes pride in being someone who patients and coworkers can count on.
Today, Felicia manages and coordinates Yarmouth Medical Center, where she works closely with both patients and providers. She helps patients with their questions and concerns, coordinates the daily operations of the office, and assists the doctors in providing a welcoming and positive experience for everyone. She enjoys helping others, keeping things running smoothly, and being a familiar and welcoming face at Yarmouth Medical Center.
Felicia attended Brooklyn Community College, where she earned her Physical Therapist Assistant certification. She began her career at a physical therapy practice, where she helped therapists with patient care while also handling computer and administrative responsibilities. This experience gave her a strong foundation in both the clinical and administrative sides of healthcare.
After moving to Cape Cod seven years ago, Felicia worked at a podiatry practice, where she took on a leadership role overseeing patients, managing the office, and handling the day-to-day operations. She became someone who could depend on to keep everything organized and running smoothly.
Outside of work, Felicia enjoys meditation and spending time at the beautiful beaches on Cape Cod. Although she has made a home on the Cape, Felicia was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and says her heart will always belong to New York.