Dr. Biruk Tafesse Amare, MD

Dr. Biruk Amare is an internal medicine physician with 36 years of experience caring for patients with a wide range of medical conditions. He earned his medical degree from Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency training at St John Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Amare's extensive experience in internal medicine allows him to provide comprehensive care for adult patients, focusing on both preventive care and the management of complex medical conditions.

Dr. Amare practices at multiple locations including Washington, DC, McLean, VA, and Baltimore, MD, and maintains an affiliation with University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. His clinical expertise includes treating patients who experience weakness and loss of trunk control, as well as managing hypertensive emergencies. He incorporates physical therapy and strength training into patient care plans and performs bedside swallow evaluations to assess patients' ability to eat and drink safely.