Amara Z. Burney, MD| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
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Amara Z. Burney

Amara Z. Burney, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (277 reviews)

Specialties: Family Medicine

Languages: Urdu, English

301-215-4499

About me

Areas of clinical interest

  • Cares for patients ages 18+
  • Chronic disease diagnosis and management
  • Geriatrics
  • Preventive care
  • Women’s health

Philosophy of care

“My philosophy of care involves working with you and your family to provide comprehensive health care and disease prevention through open communication and respect for your concerns.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Acute Illness Treatment
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Health Maintenance Exam
  • Preventative Care
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abnormal Breast Imaging
  • Abnormal Breathing
  • Acne
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
  • Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
  • Adverse Effects
  • Allergic Contact Dermatitis
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Allergies
  • Ankle And Foot Injury
  • Back Pain
  • Breast Inflammation
  • Candidiasis
  • Cellulitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Chlamydia
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Contact With Communicable Diseases
  • Cough
  • Cutaneous Abscess
  • Digestive System Symptoms
  • Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
  • Ear Infection
  • Ear Pain
  • Elbow Pain
  • Emphysema
  • Enlarged Lymph Nodes
  • Eustachian Tube Disorders
  • Eyelid Disorders
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Gallstones
  • Gastritis
  • Genitourinary Symptoms
  • Gout
  • Headache
  • Hematuria
  • Hemorrhoids
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Pain
  • Hives
  • Hordeolum And Chalazion
  • Hypertension
  • Incontinence
  • Influenza
  • Intervertebral Disc Disorders
  • Joint Disorder
  • Kidney And Ureter Disorders
  • Kidney Stones
  • Knee Pain
  • Laryngitis
  • Leg Pain
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Malaise And Fatigue
  • Male Genital Organ Disorders
  • Menstrual Cramps
  • Migraine
  • Muscle Strain
  • Nail Disorders
  • Nausea
  • Neck Pain
  • Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
  • Nonscarring Hair Loss
  • Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Otalgia And Ear Effusion
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Pain In Throat And Chest
  • Painful Urination
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Postnasal Drip
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Problems Related To Lifestyle
  • Proteinuria
  • Pruritus
  • Psoriasis
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Rash
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Rectal Pain
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Scabies
  • Sciatica
  • Shingles
  • Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
  • Skin Changes
  • Skin Swelling And Lumps
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sore Throat
  • Sprains And Strains
  • Stomach Flu
  • Stomatitis And Related Lesions
  • Strep Throat
  • Tendinitis
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Testicular Pain
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • Tinnitus
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Urticaria
  • Vaginal Itching
  • Vaginitis
  • Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
  • Vertigo
  • Weight Loss
  • Yeast Infection
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Procedures I perform

  • Acute Illness Treatment
  • Asthma Management
  • Back Pain Treatment
  • Blood Chemistry Test
  • Blood Collection
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring
  • Breast Exam
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Cholesterol Screening
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Cold And Flu Treatment
  • Cold Treatment
  • Copd Management
  • Diabetes Screening
  • Diet Counseling
  • Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
  • EKG Interpretation
  • Flu Shot Administration
  • Geriatric Care
  • Health Maintenance Exam
  • Hospice Care Referral
  • Hypothyroidism Treatment
  • Immunization Administration
  • Infection Treatment
  • Physical Therapy Referral
  • Preventative Care
  • Skin Cancer Screening
  • Vision Screening
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Practice locations

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5454 Wisconsin Ave
Ste 1100
Chevy Chase, MD, 20815

301-215-9420
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miles away

Fax 301-215-4470

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Residency Program: Virginia Commonwealth University (2008)

Internship Program: Virginia Commonwealth University (2006)

Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College (2000)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.8
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.9
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • Jun 25, 2026

    Dr. Burney was very attentive and knowledgeable. Offered opinions for treatment and addressed all my concerns

  • Jun 20, 2026

    Thorough, kind and expert- could not ask for more

  • Jun 10, 2026

    I think Dr Burney is an exceptional physician , she listens to your concerns about any future care recommendations . Very professional and courteous . I am very happy to have her as my primary physician .