Summary

Dr. Chami is an experienced, fellowship trained, board certified transplant nephrologist with more than 15 years of experience in the field and the associate medical director of kidney transplantation at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Her areas of special interest and expertise include kidney transplantation, immune suppression management, including once monthly belatacept immunosuppression infusions, living kidney donation, and managing patients before and after kidney transplantation. Dr. Chami treats each patient as a unique individual, tailoring treatment plans to fit their specific needs and personal goals.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Emory University Program A
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Rd. NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center (PHC), 2nd FloorWashington, DC 20007

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23 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 62 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 , DCWashington , DCWashington , DCWashington , DC
Med School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine Med School: University of Pennsylvania Med School: Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais (Ufmg) Faculdade De Medicina Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ashtar Chami

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicare
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance - Medicare
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Transamerica
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan - Medicare
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Ashtar Chami has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Ashtar Chami has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

Ashtar Chami holds active and inactive medical licenses in the states of District Of Columbia and Massachusetts. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2026 and an inactive medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Emory University Program A.

Medical School

Graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine.

NPI Number

Ashtar Chami's NPI number is 1316107824.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Ashtar Chami?
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Does Ashtar Chami accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Ashtar Chami's office located?
Ashtar Chami's office is located at 3800 Reservoir Rd. NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center (PHC), 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20007.
Which hospitals is Ashtar Chami affiliated with?
Ashtar Chami is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Midtown.
Does Ashtar Chami accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Ashtar Chami accepts on their Vitals profile.

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