Safia Said Abdillahi, ACNP-BC MSN| Neurology | MedStar Health
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Safia Said Abdillahi

Safia Said Abdillahi, ACNP-BC MSN
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.7 out of 5 (204 reviews)

Specialties: Neurology

Languages: English

410-354-4565

Clinical areas of focus

  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Dystonia Treatment
  • Epilepsy
  • Huntington's Disease Management
  • Migraine
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abnormal Movements
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Aphagia And Dysphagia
  • Benign Essential Tremor
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Chorea
  • Cognitive Function Disorders
  • Confusion
  • Dystonic Spasms
  • Epilepsy
  • Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
  • Falls And Gait Disorders
  • Gait And Balance Problems
  • Headache
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Memory Loss
  • Migraine
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Sensory Neuropathy
  • Stroke With Weakness
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Twitching
  • Unsteady Walking
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Procedures I perform

  • Balance And Coordination Training
  • Balance And Gait Disorders
  • Balance And Gait Disorders Treatment
  • Botox Injection
  • Botox Injections For Movement Disorders
  • Botulinum Toxin Injection For Spasticity
  • Botulinum Toxin Injections For Limb Spasticity
  • Botulinum Toxin Injections For Migraines
  • Chorea Management
  • Cognitive Flexibility Training
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Deep Brain Stimulation For Parkinson's Disease
  • Demyelinating Optic Neuropathy Treatment
  • Dystonia Treatment
  • Electromyography
  • Electrophysiology Testing
  • Fall Prevention And Management
  • Falls Prevention
  • Functional Neurosurgery For Movement Disorders
  • Huntington's Disease Management
  • Median Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Movement Analysis And Training
  • Movement Disorder Rehabilitation
  • Movement Disorder Treatment
  • Muscle Biopsy
  • Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
  • Neuropsychological Testing
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation
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Practice locations

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1805 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC, 20009

410-801-5084
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Fax 410-469-2943

1420 Beverly Rd
Ste 300 3rd Fl
McLean, VA, 22101

703-852-8588
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miles away

Fax 410-354-4565

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 Nurses Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Graduate: Yale University (2006)

Ratings and reviews

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

    4.7
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.7
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.7
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.7
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.7
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.7
  • Feb 22, 2026

    She was an excellent practitioner.

  • Nov 17, 2025

    Excellent rapport, knowledgeable, thorough.

  • Sep 29, 2025

    Safia is so kind and helpful.