Summary

Ishita Arya Gambhir, MD, is a board-certified neurologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital specializing in Movement Disorders. Her areas of expertise and interest include Parkinson's Disease, Atypical Parkinsonisms, deep brain stimulator (DBS) programming, Essential Tremor and other forms of tremor, and tics/Tourette's Syndrome. Dr. Gambhir also performs botulinum toxin injections for dystonia, spasticity, sialorrhea and facial nerve disorders (hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm). She sees patients at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and in Mclean, VA.

Dr. Gambhir developed a particular interest for Movement Disorders during her Neurology residency and has a special focus on working with patients and their families to formulate a comprehensive treatment plan. She believes that the management of a neurological condition is not just limited to medications, but rather requires a multi-modal approach to improve quality of life. Dr. Gambhir is a long-time resident of the D.C .Metropolitan area. She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and two children and enjoys spending time with her large extended family and friends.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 19 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Medstar Health
  • 28 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Ishita Arya Gambhir has 2 locations

MedStar Health: Neuroscience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Road, NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, 6th FloorWashington, DC 20007

MedStar Health Headache Center at McLean

1420 Beverly Road Suite 300Mclean, VA 22101

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Ishita Arya Gambhir, MDShengyun Li, PhD, MDDr. Ausim Chaghtai, MDDr. Avindra Nath, MD
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4.7 
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19 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Mandarin Speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Spanish
Washington , DCGaithersburg , MDRockville , MDBethesda , MD
Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: St. George’s University Doctor of Medicine Med School: Christian Medical College Ludhiana
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ishita Arya Gambhir

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Ishita Arya Gambhir has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Ishita Arya Gambhir has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Ishita Arya Gambhir holds an active medical license in the states of District Of Columbia and Virginia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of Virginia that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Medstar Health.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 2007.

NPI Number

Ishita Arya Gambhir's NPI number is 1548427719.

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Ishita Gambhir is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.
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Ishita Gambhir speaks English.
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