Dr. Malini Krupavaru Joel, MD

Dr. Malini Joel is a family medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. With 24 years of experience in family medicine, she provides comprehensive primary care services to patients across all age groups. Dr. Joel is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve diverse communities effectively.

Dr. Joel practices at multiple locations throughout Silver Spring and Germantown, Maryland, including Patient First urgent care centers and several major hospitals such as Holy Cross Hospital and Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center. She frequently treats common respiratory conditions like sore throats, upper respiratory infections, and bronchitis. Her clinical services include COVID-19 testing, rapid strep tests, and general blood work to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.2 stars for her care.