Dr. Ali Zarandazchi is a primary care physician board certified in family medicine. He joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 2022.

Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Zarandazchi completed his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University, majoring in biology, and received his Doctor of Medicine from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He completed his residency training at Meritus Medical Center in Central Maryland.

Dr. Zarandazchi is proud to serve the community in which he was born and raised– Northern Virginia. Inspired by several physician role models throughout his life, he felt called to a career in medicine from an early age. Drawn to the breadth and depth of knowledge required in family medicine, Dr. Zarandazchi pursued this specialty to care for patients across all ages and stages of life.  

With clinical interests spanning women’s health, obesity medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics and mental health, Dr. Zarandazchi is passionate about providing comprehensive, continuity-based care. He takes pride in forming strong, trustworthy relationships with his patients and strives to deliver compassionate and empathetic care tailored to each individual.

In his free time, he enjoys skiing, taking scenic drives, traveling, cooking, playing the piano and spending quality time with his family and friends.