The 20 Best Chagas Disease Doctors Near Me in washington, DC

Find the Top Chagas Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Chagas Disease near washington, DC. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Internal Medicine

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Biro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Biro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome and Chagas Disease. Dr. Biro is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    110 Irving Street Northwest Room 1a-50B

    110 Irving St NW Rm 1A-50B, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saumil Doshi is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Doshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Referral may be required

    Gw Cardiology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 3, 
    Washington,, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marco Mercader is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Washington,, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mercader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Mercader is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Internal Medicine

    110 Irving Street NW, 1ST Floor

    110 Irving St NW # 1, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Kadakkal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kadakkal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Sarcoidosis, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Kadakkal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    110 Irving Street Northwest Room 1a-50B

    110 Irving St NW Rm 1A-50B, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leon Lai is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    10 Center Dr Rm 1436, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vandana Sachdev is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Sachdev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alkaptonuria, Carney Complex, Heart Tumor, Alstrom Syndrome, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Sachdev is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Neighborhood Health Mark Center

    4850 Mark Center Dr, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ana Espinoza is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Espinoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Espinoza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8901 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Hickey is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Hickey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhabditida Infections, Secernentea Infections, Malaria, and Helminthiasis.

    Advanced in Chagas Disease
    Advanced in Chagas Disease
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Heart - Fairfax

    2901 Telestar Ct, 200, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paula Pinell-Salles is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Pinell-Salles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Arterial Embolism, and Chagas Disease. Dr. Pinell-Salles is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Infectious Diseases Physicians Inc

    3289 Woodburn Rd, 200, 
    Annandale, VA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Wheeler is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Infectious Diseases Physicians Inc

    3289 Woodburn Rd, 200, 
    Annandale, VA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kashmiri
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sujata Ambardar is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Ambardar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Arachnoiditis, Pneumonia, and Craniectomy. Dr. Ambardar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Inova Heart Failure/Transplant

    3300 Gallows Rd, IHVI Heart Failure/Transplant, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sajal Tanna is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Tanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Chagas Disease, and COVID-19. Dr. Tanna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Infectious Diseases Physicians Inc

    3289 Woodburn Rd, 200, 
    Annandale, VA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aabha Jain is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, and Mediastinitis. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Infectious Diseases Physicians Inc

    3289 Woodburn Rd, 200, 
    Annandale, VA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Dandache is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Dandache is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Endocarditis, Infectious Arthritis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Dandache is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    E Schmidt Md 1347 Dr, 
    Mclean, VA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Schmidt is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Mclean, Virginia. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chagas Disease.

    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Chagas Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    10 Hastings Cir, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Murphy is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chagas Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Toxoplasmosis, Jacobsen Syndrome, Chagas Disease, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Splenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Chagas Disease?

    Chagas disease is an infectious disease caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite. The parasite is transmitted to animals and people by triatomine insects, also known as kissing bugs, which are mainly found in Latin America. If left untreated, Chagas disease is an inflammatory illness that can cause serious stomach and heart conditions.

    When should I see a Chagas Disease doctor near washington, DC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Chagas Disease doctor near washington, DC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Chagas Disease doctors near washington, DC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Chagas Disease doctors near washington, DC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Chagas Disease doctor near washington, DC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Chagas Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chagas Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Chagas Disease doctor near washington, DC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Chagas Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Chagas Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Chagas Disease doctors near washington, DC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chagas Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Chagas Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chagas Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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