Dr. Mandana Hashefi MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Dept. Of Medicine Washington DC, 20037About
Dr. Mandana Hashefi is a rheumatologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Hashefi 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. Hashefi 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
Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine 1985
Provider Details
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
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