The Physicians

Fardin Akrami, MD - American Board of Internal Medicine
Dr. Akrami is a Board Certified Internist with close to 20 years of experience in the medical field.  He attended Tehran University of Medical Science and graduated in 1991.  After he and his family moved to the United States, Dr. Akrami did two years research at John Hopkins University Hospital.  Dr. Akrami did his internal medicine residency at William Beaumont from 2002 to 2005.  He is affiliated with major hospitals in Northern Virginia including Alexandria, Fairfax, and Potomac Hospital.  His focus is on quality of care with high technology preventive medicine. 

Dr. Akrami evaluates and treats patients 16 years of age and older.  His particular area of interest is managing complex heath problems, chronic infections, and conditions such as Diabetes and Hypertension.

Our Office and Staff

The physicians and staff at Woodbridge Internal Medicine welcome you to our office.   Our goal is to create a relaxing, comfortable office with the latest technologies to assist us with providing the highest health services to the Woodbridge Virginia community. 

Our office is conveniently located just off Optiz Boulevard in the Potomac Professional Village near Potomac Hospital and US Highway 1 Woodbridge, VA. Click on the Map & Directions link above or call our office for more information.

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Services
Preventive Health Care

My goal for every patient is to focus on prevention and early detection of serious diseases. Our office may suggest exams, tests, and lifestyle modifications that we feel are important for disease protection. Some services that help us detect serious diseases are:

• Breast cancer screening
  
• Cervical Cancer screening
  
• Colon and rectal cancer screening
  
• Skin cancer counseling
  
• Cardiovascular disease – Electrocardiogram (EKG) and stress testing
  
• High blood pressure screening
  
• Lipid disorder screening
  
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening
  
• Metabolic
  
• Kidney and Liver function
  
• Measuring Glucose for Diabetes
  
• Cholesterol screening (lipid profile)
  
• Urinalysis
  
• Infectious disease screening - Confidential blood test for AIDS virus (HIV) and Hepatitis A, B, C
  
• Thyroid Test (TSH)
  
• Imaging test, chest X-rays, mammogram, osteoporosis screening with a dexa scan
  
• Immunizations, flu shots, diphtheria and tetanus (DT), polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), and Tuberculosis skin test (PPD)

• Physical and wellness exams for both genders
• Care for acute conditions such as sinusitis, pneumonia, sport injuries, urinary tract infections, etc.
• Care for chronic conditions diseases such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, etc.
• Geriatric Medicine

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• Pap Smears and management of abnormal test with coposcopy
• Management of menstrual disorders
• Female hormone Assessment (for women concerned with menopause)
• Physical and wellness exams
• Pelvic exams
• Breast exams
• Bone density testing for osteoporosis
• Preconception and family planning

• Mole removal and sin biopsies
• Wound care
• Removal of ingrown toe nails
• Wart removal
• Joint injections
• Spirometer
• EKGs

Appointments

For routine appointments please contact our office at 703-910-7390 or to save your time, fill out our Online Form and we will respond as soon as possible with an appointment day and time.

Scheduled appointments are the responsibility of the patient to honor. A 24 Hour Notice is required for cancellation of appointments, or there will be a charge if you are already an established patient. There are same day appointments for emergencies, also depending on the Doctor's full schedule. However, please do not hesitate to call and our office will make every effort to see you.

For emergencies we provide a paging phone number to all existing patients of Dr. Akrami. Please use this number only in case of emergency. Thank You.

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New Patients

We welcome new patients!  Our office would be delighted to meet your healthcare needs.

We highly recommend you read, print and fill out the Patient Forms located on our web site on the Patient Forms page.

On your first visit we ask that you arrive at least 30 minutes early if you have not filled out your paper work.   Please bring your insurance card, and any medications you are taking and any co-payment or deductible. Having your medical records from previous physicians will aid our office in your treatment.

Billing and Insurance

Billing and insurance questions may be directed to the office at 703-910-7390 weekdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

All insurance co-payments and deductibles are due at the time of service. As a courtesy to our patients we file claims with your primary and secondary insurances. If you change your insurer please notify our office prior to your appointment. If we do not have a contracted arrangement with your insurance plan, you will be expected to pay in full at the time of service.

Our office accepts most major insurance policies: Anthem, Guardian, Virginia Health Network, Aetna, Virginia Workman's Compensation, Care First, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid, PHCS, Tricare.

Payments can be made with cash, check, or major credit cards at the time of service. If you are a self pay patient please pay by credit card or cash only at time of service. Thank You.

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QUALITY IS OUR WATCH WORD !

What is an Internist?
Being an Internist I am equipped to deal with a multitude of medical problems - no matter how common or rare, or how simple or complex. I am specially trained to solve puzzling diagnostic problems, and can handle chronic illnesses and situations where several different illnesses may strike at the same time.

I take pride in providing the most advanced, cost effective care possible. My goal as a physician is to focus on the challenges of a constantly changing medical field by staying abreast of developments and advances in healthcare. As a Board Certified Internists we serve as your primary care physicians, coordinating medical care through other specialties or hospital services if needed. We strive to meet each patient's needs with compassion and kindness. The special uniqueness of each patient, as well as their personal goals in life and their health, are of the utmost importance to my staff and me.

I believe that no treatment plan is effective unless, there is good communication between patient and doctor.  Good communication needs time and effort, that is why we ask our patients to do their regular follow up.  So stop by our office see our approach to healthcare. We look forward to providing remarkable care to you and your family for years to come.

In our practice we believe that care of the highest possible quality is the most efficient and effective for our patients. Call us to learn more about some of the ways we demonstrate our quality and other ways we are working to maintain and advance quality.

Fill out our ONLINE FORM for your convenience.

Contact Us By Email or Call Us Today:   703 910-7390

Our office accepts all major credit cards.

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