Dr. Mohsen Ghafouri MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
8100 Ashton Ave Suite 215 Manassas VA, 20109About
Dr. Mohsen Ghafouri is a rheumatologist practicing in Manassas, VA. Dr. Ghafouri specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Ghafouri treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Shiraz Univ of Med Sci, Shiraz, Iran 1993
Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology- 2003
Provider Details
Awards
- 2011 Washington, DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia Super Doctors
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
- Tendonitis
Fellowships
- Rheumatology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC USA 2003
- Georgetown University Hospital 2003
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