Summary

Dr. Rizwan Ahmad Tahir is a neurosurgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, specializing in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery. He treats stroke, vascular malformations, and aneurysms with a personalized, collaborative approach. Dr. Tahir has published 20 peer-reviewed articles and is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He believes in building strong, transparent relationships with his patients to ensure the best outcomes. Outside of medicine, he enjoys family time, sports, and global health volunteering.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 13 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

MedStar Health Neurology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center Neuroscience Center

110 Irving St NW Ste 2B-10Washington, DC 20010

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Accepts New Patients
4.9 
13 Years of Experience 74 Years of Experience 66 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Washington , DCWashington , DCBethesda , MDFairfax , VA
Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Yale University Med School: Yale University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rizwan Ahmad Tahir

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Paramount Healthcare
  • Priority Partners
  • Priority Partners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Progressive
  • Riverside Health
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rizwan Ahmad Tahir has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rizwan Ahmad Tahir has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Wayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Rizwan Tahir's office located?
Dr. Rizwan Tahir's office is located at 110 Irving St NW Ste 2B-10, Washington, DC, 20010.
What languages does Dr. Rizwan Tahir speak?
Dr. Rizwan Tahir speaks English.
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