Mohammad Ahmad Safdar Ali, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of Clinical Interest
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Obesity
- Preventive Medicine
Philosophy of Care
“My philosophy of care involves being a source of comfort and healing to all my patients in every aspect. I see my patients as family. That is the philosophy I adhere to.”
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)
- 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
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Pain
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertension Crisis
- Hyperthyroidism
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Parenting Resources
- Peak Flow Measurement
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacological Therapy
- Physical Exams
- Pioglitazone Therapy
- Pre-Operative Clearance
- Preventive Action
- 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
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO Option
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Medicare Direct
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- IH-PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Navigate
- IH-Open POS II
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- UHC Passport
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Medicare FFS
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- First Health PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Employee Health Plan
- TRICARE East Select
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Sentara Health
- Tricare Reserve Select
- OA Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- IH-Network Only Plus
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- IH-Open HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-HMO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Choice POS II
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna HMO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Blue Choice Advantage
- IH-POS Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Network OA
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Choice POS
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CIGNA EPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-Open POS Plus
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- First Health PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Basic
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst EPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- IH-POS
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Student Resources
- TRICARE for Life East
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- HighMark
- Optimum Choice
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- POS OA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Residency Program: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (2019)
Internship Program: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (2017)
Medical School: Baqai Medical College (2005)