CNS hospitalists at Inova Fairfax Hospital are dedicated to the care of neurology and neurosurgery patients, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The CNS hospitalists work closely with nursing staff and case managers on the stroke and neuroscience units. They conduct daily multidisciplinary rounds with the bedside nurses as well as nursing and case management leadership to ensure that all patient concerns are addressed.
Medical Director of CNS Hospitalists
Brigid Gray, MD
A member of Inova Medical Group
The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians,
offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of
integrated electronic medical records.
Specialty: Family Medicine
Years of Experience: 24
Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification.
CNS Hospitalist Division Staff
Birendra Amatya, MD
A member of Inova Medical Group
The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians,
offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of
integrated electronic medical records.
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification.
Clinical Interests: Diabetes, General Medicine, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Years of Experience: 22
Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed.
Zelalem Ashiny, MD
A member of Inova Medical Group
The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians,
offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of
integrated electronic medical records.
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Years of Experience: 22
Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification.
Amal Chaudhry, MD
A member of Inova Medical Group
The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians,
offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of
integrated electronic medical records.
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Years of Experience: 6
Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification.
Bao Dinh, DO
A member of Inova Medical Group
The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians,
offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of
integrated electronic medical records.
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Years of Experience: 5
Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification.
Nishant Kumar, DO
A member of Inova Medical Group
The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians,
offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of
integrated electronic medical records.
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Years of Experience: 5
Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification.
Huy Nguyen, MD
A member of Inova Medical Group
The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians,
offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of
integrated electronic medical records.
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification.
Clinical Interests: General Medicine
Years of Experience: 13
Areas of special interest identified by the physician or additional training completed.
Aruna Phayal, MD
A member of Inova Medical Group
The doctors of Inova Medical Group are Inova’s premier primary care and specialty physicians,
offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of
integrated electronic medical records.
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Years of Experience: 14
Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification.