Dr. Mari Dugassa, MD

Dr. Mari Dugassa is an Internal Medicine physician who specializes in Hospital Medicine, bringing 17 years of experience to patient care. She earned her medical degree from Jimma University College of Public Health and Medical Sciences. Her expertise focuses on comprehensive internal medicine with specialized training in hospital-based care for complex medical conditions. Dr. Dugassa is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Dugassa practices at several respected healthcare facilities, including Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, and Lewisgale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, and Falls Church, Virginia. She has particular expertise in managing heart failure, treating severe high blood pressure emergencies, and caring for patients with pneumonia. Her clinical skills include performing complete blood count tests, chemistry panels, and kidney function assessments through creatinine testing.