Rachna Malhotra, DO| Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation | MedStar Health
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Rachna Malhotra

Rachna Malhotra, DO
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (204 reviews)

Specialties: Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

Languages: Hindi, English

202-291-8147

About me

Rachna Malhotra, DO, is the Medical Director of the Stroke Recovery Program of MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital and Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Georgetown University.

Dr. Malhotra completed her internship at St. Vincent's Midtown Hospital in New York before she joined the Georgetown University/MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital PM&R residency training program. 

She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina. Dr. Malhotra received her DO from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Long Island, NY.

Dr. Malhotra is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  She manages both inpatient and outpatient stroke services at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital.  

Dr. Malhotra's of philosophy of care is to focus on getting patients back to their daily life and educating patients on preventing further strokes.  Her clinical expertise and areas of focus include stroke in the young and secondary stroke prevention.

Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abnormal Balance
  • Acquired Absence Of Limb
  • Amputation Of Limb
  • Ankle And Foot Fracture
  • Biomechanical Lesions
  • Bone Discontinuity
  • Botox For Spasticity
  • Brain Injury Rehabilitation
  • Cardiovascular Disorders Of Newborn
  • Caregiver Dependence
  • Central Sleep Apnea
  • Cervical Fracture
  • Cervical Herniated Disc
  • Cervicogenic Headache
  • Chronic Pain
  • Circulatory System Complications
  • Cognitive Function Disorders
  • Dorsalgia
  • Dorsalgia Lower Back Pain
  • Dystonic Spasms
  • Electromyography
  • Functional Intestinal Disorders
  • Gait And Balance Problems
  • Glenohumeral Joint Instability
  • Hemiparesis Weakness In One Side Of The Body
  • Hemiplegia
  • Insomnia
  • Knee Pain
  • Long Term Drug Therapy
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Lower Leg Fracture
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscle Paralysis
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Myofascial Pain
  • Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  • Presence Of Devices
  • Problems Related To Care Provider Dependency
  • Sensory Neuropathy
  • Shoulder Burns
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Soft Tissue Injury
  • Soft Tissue Pain
  • Spasticity
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Sports Concussion
  • Subcortical Infarction
  • Tendinous Disorders
  • Whiplash Injury
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Procedures I perform

  • Joint Pain Treatment
  • Spinal Reconstruction Surgery
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Therapy
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Practice locations

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102 Irving St NW
Ste 1332
Washington, DC, 20010

202-877-1621
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miles away

Fax 202-829-2632

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.

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  • 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)

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Education

Internship: St. Vincent's Midtown Hospital (2007)

Graduate: NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2006)

Ratings and reviews

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

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    5
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    5
  • Provider included you in decisions

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

    5
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    5
  • May 11, 2026

    Dr. Rachna Malhotra is the BEST!

  • Jul 2, 2025

    Outstanding. Explains things clearly and Is very knowledgeable. Provides excellent care. Thankful to have as my doctor.

  • May 22, 2025

    Dr. Malhotra take time visiting @ the patients. Never seems rushed.