About me
Dr. Yasir Al-Khalili is currently seeing patients at the following location:
110 Irving Street Northwest
G019
Washington DC, 20010
Phone: 202-877-2172
Fax: 855-354-3967
Yasir Al-Khalili, MD, is a neurologist specializing in neuromuscular disease at MedStar Health. A fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, he is board-certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and electrodiagnostic and neuromuscular medicine. Dr. Al-Khalili is a three-time recipient of the Richmond Magazine Top Docs award. His other accolades include Drexel University College of Medicine’s Golden Apple Teaching Award, and the American Academy of Neurology’s A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award for excellence in neurology education, of which he is a two-time recipient.
In his clinical practice, Dr. Al-Khalili is committed to shared decision-making and involving patients in treatment options. He is dedicated to promoting the highest quality of life for those with chronic neurologic conditions.
Dr. Al-Khalili’s credentials include:
Fellowship: Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency: Drexel University College of Medicine
Internship: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: St. George’s University, St George’s, Grenada
Graduate School: University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science in Medical Education
Dr. Al-Khalili’s areas of expertise include:
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Myasthenia gravis
- Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Myopathy
- Muscular dystrophy
- Radiculopathy
- Diplopia
Philosophy of care
“From the first interaction, I prioritize building trust with patients through kindness and respect. I believe in treating patients like family members, and I always put myself in their shoes to gain as much perspective as I can. It’s important to truly listen to patient concerns and decide on a treatment line together, with the goal of helping them resume their lives as fully as possible.”
—Dr. Al-Khalili
Clinical areas of focus
- Cerebral Vasospasm
- Demyelinating Optic Neuropathy Treatment
- Migraine
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Neuromuscular Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Movements
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Essential Tremor
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Binocular Movement Disorders
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Brain Disorders
- Brain Tumor
- Cerebral Atrophy
- Cerebral Edema
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Vasospasm
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Convulsions
- Cranial Nerve Disorder
- Degenerative Diseases Of Nervous System
- Demyelinating Diseases Of Central Nervous System
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Facial Nerve Disorder
- Gait And Balance Problems
- General Sensations And Perceptions
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Lack Of Coordination
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
- Migraine
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Mononeuropathies
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Myoneural Disorders
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nervous System Disorders
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Neurosyphilis
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- Paralysis
- Paralytic Syndrome
- Parkinson's Disease
- Sensory Neuropathy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy And Related Syndromes
- Supranuclear Palsy
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vestibular Neuritis
Procedures I perform
- Demyelinating Optic Neuropathy Treatment
- Electromyography
- Median Nerve Conduction Studies
- Muscle Biopsy
- Neuromuscular Testing
- Seizure Treatment
Practice locations
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9103 Franklin Square Dr
Ste 302
Baltimore, MD, 21237
110 Irving St NW
G019
Washington, DC, 20010
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.
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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)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology
Fellowship: Drexel University College of Medicine (2019)
Residency: Drexel University College of Medicine (2017)
Internship: Mercy Catholic Medical Center (2014)
Medical School: St. George's University School Of Medicine (2013)