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.
Conditions and procedures
Procedures I perform
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Epilepsy Surgery
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
- POS OA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Choice POS
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Medicare FFS
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst NASCO
- United Student Resources
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Choice POS II
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst EPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Employee Health Plan
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- First Health PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Medicare Direct
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Navigate
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- OA Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- UHC Passport
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- IH-Open POS II
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-POS Plus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- HighMark
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Network OA
- CIGNA EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Administrators
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Network Only Plus
- TRICARE for Life East
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Choice Fund PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Optimum Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
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)