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Dora R. Dhakal, MD

Dora Dhakal, MD

Dora Dhakal, MD

Dora R. Dhakal, MD

Specialty
Internal Medicine
Years of Experience
7
Gender
Female
Locations

325 South Washington St
Alexandria, VA 22314-3627

Phone
Fax
703-535-7946

About Dora R. Dhakal, MD

Dr. Dora Dhakal is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine at Inova Health System. She joined Inova in 2023 and has been practicing since 2020.

Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Dhakal worked as a primary care physician at Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta, GA.

Outside the office, Dr. Dhakal enjoys playing badminton and ping pong, reading, traveling and exploring new places, trying new restaurants, watching movies with family and friends, and volunteering in her community. She speaks fluent English, fluent Nepali, advanced Hindi and basic Spanish.

Awards/Associations

  • Yale/Stanford Johnson & Johnson Global Health Scholar, 2019 – 2020
  • Georgetown School of Medicine International Programs Award, 2017
  • Health Justice Scholar, 2014 – 2017 
  • Dean’s Summer Research Stipend Recipient, 2014
  • Summer Medical Dental Education Program Scholar, 2009
Medical School
Georgetown School of Medicine
Residencies
Yale New Haven Hospital
Training Specialty: Internal Medicine
6/12/2017 - 6/22/2020
Hospital Affiliations
Inova Ambulatory

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