About me
Dr. Alimi is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon who specializes in bariatric, foregut, and abdominal surgery. She sees patients at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Her areas of special expertise include minimally invasive gastric sleeve and gastric bypass, minimally invasive abdominal wall surgery, minimally invasive Nissen and Toupet fundoplication to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, minimally invasive LINX device treatment for reflux management, robotic ventral hernia repair, and robotic inguinal hernia repair.
She educates each patient about their condition and treatment options to ensure they’re equipped to make an informed decision and be active partners in their care.
Dr. Alimi is an active researcher who focuses on access and disparities in bariatric surgery and outcomes in abdominal wall surgery. She has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, including The American Journal of Surgery, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, and Annals of Surgery. She has also written book chapters, been an invited lecturer, and presented at national conferences.
In addition to her board certified in general surgery, Dr. Alimi holds a certification from the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and cares for patients at a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Hospital.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Hernia
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Enterocele Repair
- Gastric Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery
- Reflux Surgery
- Robotic Colpopexy
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Hernia
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Anal Abscess
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Artery Disorders
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Benign Tumor
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Body Mass Index
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Appendicitis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Colon Disease
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Diseases Of Appendix
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Femoral Hernia
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrojejunal Ulcer
- Incisional Hernia
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocarditis
- Obesity
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peritoneum Disorders
- Phakomatoses
- Pilar Cysts
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thoracic Cavity Open Wound
- Ventral Hernia
- Weight Loss Surgery Complications
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominal Wall Tumor Resection
- Aortic Rupture Treatment
- Appendix Resection
- Bariatric Surgery For Seniors
- Bariatric Surgery Reversal
- Cholecystectomy
- Colectomy
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Da Vinci Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
- Da Vinci Gastrectomy
- Endoscopic Stomach Feeding Device Insertion
- Endoscopic Surgery
- Endoscopic Treatment
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Esophagectomy
- Excision Liver
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor
- Excision Of Stomach
- Excision, Tumor, Soft Tissue Of Back Or Flank
- Femoral Nerve Transfer
- Flap Surgery
- Foregut Surgery
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gallbladder Resection
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Artery Restriction
- Gastric Band Removal
- Gastric Bypass Revision
- Gastric Plication
- Gastric Restrictive Procedure Revision
- Gastric Sleeve With Duodenal Switch
- Gastric Surgery
- Gastric Switch
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Disease Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Functional Disorder Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Irrigation
- Gastroparesis Treatment
- Gastroplasty Revision
- Gastrostomy
- Healthy Weight Loss Guidance
- Heller Myotomy
- Hernia Repair
- Hernia Repair Revision
- I-131 Therapy
- Iliopopliteal Bypass
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Internal Radiation Therapy
- Jejunum Supplement
- Jejunum To Ileum Bypass
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
- Laparoscopic Liver Resection
- Laparoscopic Revision Of Gastric Restrictive Procedure
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopic Treatment
- Laparoscopy
- Lesion Excision
- Liver Excision
- Mesh Revision
- Minimally Invasive Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Muscle Flap
- Nutrition Counseling
- Obesity Treatment
- Ostectomy
- Peer Support Groups
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Left Lobe Liver Excision
- Peritoneal Release
- Plication
- Plication Revision
- Pre- And Post-Operative Care For Bariatric Surgery
- Reflux Surgery
- Repair Diaphragm
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
- Robotic Colpopexy
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Robotic Surgery
- Robotic Trunk Procedure
- Robotic-Assisted Bariatric Surgery
- Roux-En-Y Bypass
- Roux-En-Y Bypass Revision
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Small Intestine Repair
- Splenectomy
- Surgical Treatment
- Surgical Weight Loss
- Telemedicine For Bariatric Patients
- Transplant Hepatectomy
- Upper Artery Synthetic Substitute Removal
- Urinary Diversion
- Venous Access Device Removal
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
- Weight Loss Therapy
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Fl Washington, DC, 20007
202-295-0560Fax 877-376-2418
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
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Basic
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Navigate
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Choice POS
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- HighMark
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Healthcare Choice
- Beech Street PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Classic 3500
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- IH-POS
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- OA Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- IH-HMO
- IH-PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Network OA
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-POS Plus
- Sentara Health
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CIGNA EPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- IH-Open HMO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Employee Health Plan
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Choice POS II
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Medicare FFS
- Optimum Choice
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna HMO
- TRICARE East Select
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst NASCO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- United Student Resources
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- UHC Passport
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Medicare Direct
- TRICARE East Prime
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine (2021)
Residency: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2020)
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2017)
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (2013)