Ahmar Sheram Hashmi, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Ahmar Hashmi, MD, is a general internal medicine physician at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. As an internist, Dr. Hashmi sees patients with a wide range of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), chronic kidney disease, and coronary artery disease.
His treatment methods focus on a thorough evaluation, recommendations for lifestyle choices, medication therapy, and referral to appropriate specialists when necessary.
His clinical interests include diabetes weight management, smoking cessation, and all chronic conditions. Dr. Hashmi is encouraged by new medications developed for chronic conditions, such as heart failure and diabetes, that allow internists to manage these patients.
Dr. Hashmi received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine before completing an internal medicine residency at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia, where he served as Chief Resident and was honored with the Resident Ethics Award. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association.
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care is rooted in a solid physician-patient relationship. Patients are their own instrument of change and, since they must take ownership of their care, it’s my job to make sure that I listen to their concerns and that they’re as well informed of their condition as possible. I empower my patients with information so they can make the right decisions for themselves.
“My treatment methods focus on lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and smoking and alcohol cessation. I only escalate care once we’ve addressed everything else. This also pertains to referrals to specialists, which I make only when medically necessary.
“I feel honored when my patients say that I always listened to them and that I guided them through their care journey with compassion.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Heart Failure Medication Management
- High Blood Pressure
- Physical Exams
- Preventive Action
- Respiratory Disorders
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Abnormal Immunological Findings
- Abnormal Lung Imaging Results
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Angina
- Anxiety
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Ascites
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bladder Disorders
- Bladder Incontinence
- Bleeding Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Disorders
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Lump
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Pain
- Choledocholithiasis
- Cholestasis
- Chronic Asthma
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Claudication
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Colitis
- Colon Disease
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cushing Syndrome
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystitis
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dementia
- Depression
- Depressive Episode
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Fluid, Electrolyte And Acid
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dyslipidemia
- Dyspnea
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Electrolyte Disorders
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disorders
- Endocrine Hypertension
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- External Hemorrhoids
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gait And Balance Problems
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Pain
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertension Crisis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypotension
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Calculus
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Liver Failure
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lung Disease
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Meninges
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Nail Disorders
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Palpitations
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatitis
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polyuria
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Rash
- Renal Insufficiency
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sepsis
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Burns
- Sickle
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Specified Health Status
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- Subcortical Infarction
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Syncope
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thyroid Disorders
- Transplanted Kidney Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urological Disorders
- Valve Disease With Congestive Heart Failure
- Vasculitis
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Ulcers
- Ventral Hernia
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
- Volume Depletion
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Adhd Assessment
- Advance Directive Planning
- Aging Education
- Aging Life Care
- Aging Resource Coordination
- Aging Well Resources
- Alcohol Abuse Treatment
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Anxiety Treatment
- Arterial Pressure Monitoring
- Arthrocentesis
- Asthma Management
- Behavioral Assessment
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Cardiovascular Health Promotion
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold Treatment
- Community Health
- Community Health Education
- Congestive Heart Failure Management
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Copd Management
- Cystitis Treatment
- Delirium Prevention
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Treatment
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Management Education
- Disease Prevention
- Electrocardiogram
- Failure To Thrive Evaluation And Management
- Falls Prevention
- Fibrinolytic Therapy
- Flu Shot
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Genetic Mutation Testing
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Care Management
- Geriatric Community Resources
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Grief Counseling
- Gynecological Cancer Screening
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Healthy Aging Resources
- Heart Failure Medication Management
- High Cholesterol Management
- Home Safety Evaluations
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hyperlipidemia Treatment
- Hypertension Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Intravenous Vitamin Therapy
- Labs And Blood Work
- Lactate Dehydrogenase
- Lipid Profile
- Medication Administration And Management
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mental Status Exam
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Mole Removal
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Pain Medication Management
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Pap Smear
- Peak Flow Measurement
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacological Therapy
- Physical Exams
- Pioglitazone Therapy
- Pre-Operative Clearance
- Preventive Action
- Psa Testing
- Rash Treatment
- Respiratory Infection Treatment
- Rheumatology Treatment
- Senior Coaching
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Sore Throat Management
- Spirometry Test
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Tobacco Cessation
- Transitional Care Planning
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Undersea Medicine Consultation
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Ventricular Fibrillation Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Women's Health Exam
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
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- UHC Passport
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO
- IH-Open HMO
- Choice POS II
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Network OA
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- IH-POS
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MultiPlan, Inc
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Medicare FFS
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-Open POS II
- Choice Fund PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- Navigate
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- HighMark
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- TRICARE East Select
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Sentara Health
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst Administrators
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- POS OA
- OA Plus
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst EPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna Basic
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Student Resources
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- IH-PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Employee Health Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Choice POS
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Healthcare Choice
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- First Health PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- IH-POS Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Residency: University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2022)
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (2019)