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Dr. Soma Tharakan is a family medicine physician who brings four and a half decades of medical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Nilratan Sircar Medical College and completed her residency training at Howard University Hospital. Her extensive career has allowed her to develop comprehensive skills in primary care and preventive medicine. Dr. Tharakan is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling her to serve diverse patient populations.
Dr. Tharakan practices at locations in Fairfax, Virginia, including the Fairfax Health Center and Alexander T Augusta Military Medical Center at Fort Belvoir. She maintains an affiliation with Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, reflecting her commitment to holistic patient care that addresses both physical and mental health needs. Her decades of experience have equipped her with the knowledge to manage a wide range of family medicine concerns and provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages.
Dr. Tharakan practices at locations in Fairfax, Virginia, including the Fairfax Health Center and Alexander T Augusta Military Medical Center at Fort Belvoir. She maintains an affiliation with Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, reflecting her commitment to holistic patient care that addresses both physical and mental health needs. Her decades of experience have equipped her with the knowledge to manage a wide range of family medicine concerns and provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 46 years of experience
- 8 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Howard University Hospital
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Soma Tharakan has 2 locationsFairfax Health Center
4375 Fair Lakes CtFairfax, VA 22033 Tel: (571) 432-2600
Mon7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat7:00 am - 2:00 pm
SunClosed
Alexander T Augusta Military Medical Center
9300 Dewitt LoopFort Belvoir, VA 22060 Tel: (571) 231-3224
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| Med School: Nilratan Sircar Medical College | Med School: University of Gondar College of Medicine | Med School: University of Maryland Eastern Shore | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Soma Tharakan
Medical Specialties
Dr. Soma Tharakan has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Soma Tharakan has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
46 Years Experience
Dr. Soma Tharakan holds an active medical license in the state of Virginia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Virginia that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Howard University Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Nilratan Sircar Medical College in 1980.
NPI Number
Dr. Tharakan's NPI number is 1245427764.
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