Ali R. Vaghef, DPM | Washington, DC | Podiatrist

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Dr. Ali Rahnama, DPM, is a board certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and is an Assistant Professor at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Rahnama sees patients for all conditions of the foot and ankle, with a special focus on reconstructive surgery as well as minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgery for the treatment of athletic injuries, which include ligamentous and tendon injuries as well as fractures of the ankle, talus, calcaneus, and Lisfranc joint. Dr. Rahnama also treats and specializes in diabetic Charcot reconstruction of the lower extremity.Dr. Rahnama is board certified in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

accepting new patients
4.8

21 Ratings
29 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
21 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Overall pleased with my experience. Have full confidence in doctor's ability.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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February 26th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Very thorough explanation of my condition. I never felt rushed. Highly recommend!

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December 3rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very very good

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August 25th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Excellent

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April 28th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Ali was great!!

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April 25th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I had a bunionectomy and a pin placed in my baby toe 2021, Dr. Ali Rahnama Vaghef seemed more interested in having a patient to use as a guinea pig to teach other students different procedures, than actually listening to what I said was bothering me, and actually addressing it. He's the embodiment of the phrase, "everything is a nail to someone with a hammer". He performed a standard buinionectomy for my VERY light protrusion that could have been shaved or treated less aggressively. And he didn't address the core of the corn, so even with the pin in my toe, it keeps growing back. When I mentioned the hammer toe on my second toe, he completely ignored me and told me it wasn't there. And his nurse did a terrible job removing the stitches and left scars in 3 entry points for the surgery. Overall, if he's your doctor, consider a second opinion.

March 10th, 2025

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Good first appointment!

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December 11th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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No bad experience

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November 17th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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September 29th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Ali, clearly and discussed my main problem.. He is so nice.. He helped me much

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September 8th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Ali Rahnama Vaghef, DPM	Dr. Stephanie Avner, DPM	Dr. Ira M Deming	Dr. Mark Linzer, DPM
Podiatry	Podiatry	Podiatry	Podiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (21 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (6 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
		41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Washington , DC	Manassas , VA	Rockville , MD	Chester , MD
	Med School: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA	Med School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine	Med School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Philadelphia, PA
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Podiatry

Athlete's Foot
Bunion
Callus
Foot Pain
Hammer Toe
Neuroma
Plantar Fasciitis

Ali Rahnama Vaghef holds an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia.

Medical License

Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine with an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital.

NPI Number

Ali Rahnama Vaghef's NPI number is 1538588793.

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Where is Ali Vaghef's office located?: Ali Vaghef's office is located at 106 Irving St. NW POB North Ste. 3400, Washington, DC, 20010.
Which hospitals is Ali Vaghef affiliated with?: Ali Vaghef is affiliated with Northside Hospital.
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What languages does Ali Vaghef speak?: Ali Vaghef speaks English.

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