Ali Afad Arastu
Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease
1701 North George Mason Drive Arlington Virginia, 22205About
Dr. Ali Arastu is an infectious disease specialist practicing in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Arastu specializes in infections that are difficult to diagnose or unresponsive to treatments, such as HIV or airborne infections from a foreign country. Infectious disease specialists usually work with conditions that are not treatable by a primary physician but it is important to keep contact with the primary physician in order to receive information about the patients history and for deciding which diagnostic tests are appropriate.
Education and Training
New Jersey Medical School
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Infectious Disease Medicine
Wound Treatment
Hyperbaric Oxygen
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Teaching and Training in Virginia Hospital Center -
Internships
- Lenox Hill Hospital
Fellowships
- George Washington University Hospital
What do you attribute your success to?
- Lots of Hard Work and Really Enjoying his Job
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