Daphne Stamos Keshishian, MD
Internal Medicine

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About Daphne Stamos Keshishian, MD
As an internal medicine physician with a background in both inpatient and outpatient medicine, I work with each patient as a whole human being, rather than specific organ systems. With this personalized healthcare approach, I am able to help my patients understand and respect their bodies so they can better prevent disease and manage chronic conditions. I utilize my 20+ years of medical expertise to facilitate the process of achieving proper health and wellness.
Communication is paramount to the doctor-patient relationship, and I spend extra time to develop meaningful relationships with my patients both inside and outside of the exam room. I enjoy sharing healthy cooking tips to improve nutrition, and we incorporate exercise, such as Pilates and Yoga to enhance flexibility, improve sleep quality and increase core strength. Similar to concierge medicine practices, I also offer conveniences like same- or next-day appointments that start on time.
I am one of a few female MDVIP-affiliated internists in the Washington, D.C. area. My practice is located in Bethesda, MD, serving the Arlington and McLean areas of Virginia, as well as the Potomac, Wheaton and Silver Spring communities of Maryland and Washington, D.C. I am affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, Maryland and Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, and I always visit patients in those hospitals. As a primary care doctor board certified in internal medicine, I also have interests in preventive medicine, women’s health, nutrition and integrative health. I speak fluent English and Spanish.
New York, NY
Internal Medicine 1994-1995
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Internal Medicine 1995-1996
New York, NY
Internal Medicine 1993-1994
Washington, DC
Doctorate of Medicine 1993
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish with Honors 1988
Minor in Chemistry
Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist
Suburban Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Executive Board Member 2020
- President 2012-2013
- Vice President 2011-2012
- Secretary 2010
Shady Grove Medical Center
- Member, Peer Review Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
Georgetown University School of Medicine
- Associate Clinical Faculty, Department of Family Medicine
- Medical Alumni Board
American Heart Associaltion, Washington DC Chapter
- Executive Member, Womens Heart Board
Montgomery Council Food Council
- Member, Food Literacy Group
Georgetown Clinical Society, "Doctor of the Year", 2015
Georgetown Clinical Society "St Ignatius of Loyola Award", 2015
Top Doctor, Washingtonian, 2018
Top Doctor, Bethesda Magazine, 2019
Member, International Association of Culinary Professionals
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The office of Daphne Stamos Keshishian, MD
Mon | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Tue | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Wed | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Thu | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fri | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Sat | Closed |
Sun | Closed |
This has absolutely been the case with Dr. Keshishian! She is available for appointments when I need to come in outside of my usual visits, which is wonderful.
In addition, she is great about answering questions on the…

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Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
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