Yasar A. Torres Yaghi, MD| Neurology | MedStar Health
Yasar A. Torres Yaghi

Yasar A. Torres Yaghi, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (1268 reviews)

Specialties: Neurology

Languages: Spanish, English

410-354-4565

About me

Following a neuro-restoration research fellowship at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, neurologist Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD, has joined the staff as director of the Parkinsonism and Dementia Clinic. Dr. Torres-Yaghi is also spearheading an initiative to care for the growing population of aging patients with neurodegenerative conditions
characterized by overlapping features of both cognitive impairment and Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. Torres-Yaghi’s credentials include:
Medical Degree: George Washington University
Internship: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
Residency: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Fellowship: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Neuro-restoration research
(Movement disorders, dementia)

Dr. Torres-Yaghi’s areas of expertise include:

  • Movement Disorders
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Lewy Body Dementia
  • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
  • Multiple-System Atrophy
  • Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia

Clinical areas of focus

  • Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Dystonia
  • Dystonia Treatment
  • Lewy Body Dementia Treatment
  • Mood Disorder Treatment
  • Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment
  • Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
  • Tremor
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
  • Abnormal Function Study Results
  • Abnormal Movements
  • Abnormal Mri
  • Acute Disseminated Demyelination
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Anxiety
  • Aphagia And Dysphagia
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Autonomic Dysreflexia
  • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Benign Essential Tremor
  • Biomechanical Lesions
  • Bone Disorders In Diseases
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Disorders
  • Brain Tumor
  • Carotid Stenosis
  • Central Sleep Apnea
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cerebrovascular Diseases
  • Cocaine Related Disorders
  • Cognitive Function Disorders
  • Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
  • Congenital Corneal Disorders
  • Convulsions
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Degenerative Diseases Of Basal Ganglia
  • Degenerative Diseases Of Nervous System
  • Dementia
  • Demyelinating Diseases Of Central Nervous System
  • Dentofacial Abnormality
  • Diseases Of Salivary Glands
  • Disorders Of Autonomic Nervous System
  • Disorders Of Cranial Nerves
  • Disorders Of Muscle Tone Of Newborn
  • Disorders Of Trigeminal Nerve
  • Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
  • Dorsalgia
  • Dysarthria
  • Dyslexia And Symbolic Dysfunctions
  • Dystonia
  • Dystonic Spasms
  • Emotional Disorders
  • Encephalitis
  • Encephalitis, Myelitis And Encephalomyelitis
  • Encephalomyelitis
  • Epilepsy
  • Epilepsy And Seizures
  • Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
  • Eye And Adnexa Disorders
  • Eyelid Disorders
  • Facial Nerve Disorder
  • Falls And Gait Disorders
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gait And Balance Problems
  • General Sensations And Perceptions
  • Head Injury
  • Headache
  • Hemangioma
  • Hereditary Ataxia
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Hypotension
  • Idiopathic Neuropathy
  • Impulse Disorder
  • Infectious Diseases Of Skin
  • Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
  • Insomnia
  • Intracerebral Hemorrhage
  • Lack Of Coordination
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Meninges
  • Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
  • Migraine
  • Mononeuropathies
  • Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Neuron Diseases
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Multiple System Atrophy
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Myelitis
  • Myoneural Disorders
  • Myopathies
  • Nerve Root Disorders
  • Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
  • Neuropathic Pain
  • Neuropathy
  • Nonpsychotic Mental Disorder
  • Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  • Optic Nerve Disorders
  • Orthostatic Hypotension
  • Paralytic Syndrome
  • Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
  • Postprocedural States
  • Presence Of Functional Implants
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri
  • Psoriasis
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Rett Syndrome
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Secondary Malignant Neoplasm Of Brain
  • Secondary Parkinsonism
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Sensory Neuropathy
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Somnolence, Stupor And Coma
  • Speech Disturbances
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy And Related Syndromes
  • Subcortical Infarction
  • Supranuclear Palsy
  • Syncope
  • Tardive Dyskinesia
  • Tic Disorder
  • Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
  • Tremor
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Unsteady Walking
  • Vascular Dementia
  • Vascular Malformations Of The Brain
  • Vestibular Disorders
  • Vestibular Neuritis
  • Vision Disturbances
  • Vitamin Deficiency
  • Voice And Resonance Disorders
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Procedures I perform

  • Balance And Coordination Training
  • Balance And Gait Disorders Treatment
  • Brain Imaging
  • Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
  • Chemodenervation Of Muscle
  • Chemodenervation Of Neck Muscle
  • Chemodenervation Of Salivary Glands
  • Chorea Treatment
  • Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
  • Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Depression Treatment
  • Disturbance Of Attention Treatment
  • Dystonia Treatment
  • Electroencephalogram
  • Electroencephalogram Review
  • Electroencephalogram Setup And Takedown
  • Electromyography
  • Electronic Analysis Of Implanted Neurostimulator
  • Falls Prevention
  • Kinesiology Analysis
  • Lewy Body Dementia Treatment
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Memory Disorder Treatment
  • Molst Discussions
  • Mood Disorder Treatment
  • Muscle Injection
  • Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment
  • Neuromuscular Reeducation For Muscle Control
  • Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
  • Pain Medication Management
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Management
  • Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
  • Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
  • Speech Sound Production Evaluation
  • Swallowing Disorder Treatment
  • Transitional Care Planning
  • Trigger Point Injection
  • Twitching Treatment
  • Wheelchair Evaluation
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 7th Fl Dept Neurology
Washington, DC, 20007

703-852-8588

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

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Insurance

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Education

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurology

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2015)

Internship: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital at Baltimore (2012)

Medical School: George Washington University (2011)

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

    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
  • Sep 23, 2025

    Dr. Yaghi was very understanding and helpful he undetstood the fears I had in treating my headaches and his suggestions was just what I wanted was to have physical therapy first to see if that would help

  • Sep 20, 2025

    Dr. Yaghi is genuine in his approach with patience. He listened intently & provides excellent explanations

  • Sep 18, 2025

    The best!