Rheumatology · Washington, DC
Board-certified in Rheumatology · In practice since 2013 · Accepting new patients
Rheumatologist at the DC VA Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University, caring for patients with arthritis, lupus, and other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
Dr. Tahereh Jamshidi, known to her patients as Dr. Tara Jamshidi, is a board-certified rheumatologist who has practiced since 2013, diagnosing and treating autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. She is Assistant Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University and sees patients at the DC VA Medical Center.
Her clinical work focuses on complex rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, and other autoimmune conditions. She develops individualized treatment plans aimed at controlling disease and protecting quality of life while keeping side effects to a minimum.
Dr. Jamshidi previously served as Chief of Rheumatology at Providence Hospital and was President of the Rheumatism Society of the District of Columbia from 2020 to 2021. She was named a Washingtonian Top Doctor in 2018 and has received multiple awards for teaching.
Disease-modifying and biologic therapies to control inflammation and prevent joint damage.
Individualized treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus to manage symptoms and prevent flares.
Care for systemic sclerosis and related conditions.
Treatment to control joint inflammation along with skin involvement.
Treatment of acute attacks and long-term prevention of crystal-induced arthritis.
Diagnosis and management of inflammation of the blood vessels.
Medications, joint injections, and lifestyle measures to reduce pain and preserve function.
Including Sjögren’s syndrome, polymyositis, and related diseases.
In-office procedures: joint aspiration (arthrocentesis) and therapeutic joint injections.
Veterans can schedule through the VA patient scheduling system or by contacting the DC VA Medical Center directly.
A referral from your VA primary care provider is typically required for a first rheumatology visit.
Hours may vary. Please contact the medical center for exact scheduling.