Dr. Shamim Akhtar Imam M.D.
Family Practitioner
504 Elden St # 3 Herndon VA, 20170About
Dr. Shamim Imam is a family practitioner practicing in Herndon, VA. Dr. Imam specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Imam possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Fatima Jinnah Med College For Women University Of Punjab Lahore Pakistan 1979
Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women 1981
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Eczema
- High Cholesterol
- Contact Dermatitis
- Indigestion
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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