Kareem Zaghloul, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Neurosurgery
Languages: English
About me
Dr. Kareem A. Zaghloul is a board-certified neurosurgeon practicing at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, exceptionally trained and specialized in epilepsy surgery. This field of neurosurgery offers hope to patients whose epilepsy does not respond well to medication, those with serious seizure disorders related to tumors located in critical brain regions, and others with unique electrical disturbances of the brain.
He began his medical education at the University of Pennsylvania, where he cultivated a broad clinical foundation. Dr. Zaghloul completed his neurosurgery residency and fellowships in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. He further advanced his expertise through doctoral and postdoctoral training in neuroscience and experimental psychology, establishing the basis for his current research in memory formation and retrieval. His clinical skills were also enhanced by a specialized fellowship in epilepsy surgery at the University of Bonn, Germany.
Dr. Zaghloul’s achievements have earned him recognition as an inductee of the American Academy of Neurological Surgery. He is an active member of other prestigious organizations, including the American Society for Clinical Investigation, the American Epilepsy Society, and the Society for Neuroscience, reflecting his ongoing dedication to the field.
His practice continuously pioneers innovative neurosurgical techniques through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, developing personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and health goals. Dr. Zaghloul’s approach—encouraging open communication among physician team members and patients, meticulous surgical technique, and attentive aftercare—provides the best possible outcomes for patients with epilepsy and complex brain conditions. He is committed to supporting ongoing care management by returning patients to their referring physicians, promoting continuity and collaboration toward a shared goal of long-term wellness.
In addition to his clinical interests, Dr. Zaghloul is deeply committed to clinical research, focusing on memory, decision-making, and the development of new therapies for neurological disorders. He regularly presents his research findings at leading neurological conferences and in principal academic journals.
Dr. Zaghloul's clinical and research partner is Dr. Sara Inati, a senior neurologist trained and specialized in epilepsy surgery. Together, they conduct thorough clinical evaluations and manage patients with complex seizure disorders, providing state-of-the-art, customized treatment options. They share the goal of returning patients to the care of their referring physicians for collaborative ongoing management.
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 7th Fl Neurosurgery Washington, DC, 20007
202-877-5026Fax 202-877-5551
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst NASCO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- POS OA
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Choice POS
- TRICARE East Prime
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- First Health PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Medicare Direct
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Choice POS II
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- IH-HMO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-POS
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- UHC Passport
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Employee Health Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- IH-EPO Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- IH-Open POS II
- Police and Fire Clinic
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- OA Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Optimum Choice
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Basic
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna VA Exchange
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Navigate
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Network OA
- CareFirst EPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- MultiPlan, Inc
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- BlueChoice Open Access
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery
Fellowship: University of Bonn (2010)
Residency: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine GME (2010)
Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine GME (2008)
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania (2003)