
Dr. Yussef Akbari MD
Family Practitioner | Adult Medicine
1328 Southern Ave Se Suite 310 Washington DC, 20032About
Dr. Yussef Akbari is a family practitioner practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Akbari specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Akbari possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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