Dr. Deme Ergete Gurmu, MD

Dr. Deme Gurmu is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 19 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Addis Ababa University Faculty of Medicine and has built extensive expertise in managing complex medical conditions in hospital settings. Dr. Gurmu is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Gurmu practices at multiple locations throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including Silver Spring, Maryland, Lanham, Maryland, and McLean, Virginia. He is affiliated with several respected healthcare systems, including Medstar Washington Hospital Center and Luminis Health Doctors Community Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating high blood pressure emergencies and managing hypertension in both adult and pediatric patients. He frequently performs essential diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and kidney function assessments to …monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Gurmu an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.