The 20 Best High Cholesterol Doctors Near Me in Falls Church, VA

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The 20 Best High Cholesterol Doctors near Falls Church, VA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 967 doctor with experience in High Cholesterol near Falls Church, VA. Of these, 800 are Experienced, 152 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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967 providers found
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Family Medicine

    William M Handy, MD PC

    389 Falls Dr NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Handy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 20, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Interventional Cardiology

    Inova Cardiology-S Carlin Springs

    611 S Carlin Springs Rd Ste 201, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    M Rafiq is an Interventional Cardiologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Rafiq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Bruce E Lessin MD PC

    1313 Dolley Madison Blvd Ste 207, 
    Mc Lean, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Lessin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mc Lean, Virginia. Dr. Lessin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Raynaud Phenomenon, Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension.

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    Common conditions include: Familial Hypercholesterolemia

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    Wasel S. Akbary
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - McLean

    6849 Old Dominion Drive, Suite 300, Suite 300, 
    Mclean, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Wasel Akbary, M.D., is an internal medicine provider with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians. Dr. Akbary received his medical degree from University of New England in Biddeford, Maine in 1995. He went on to complete his internal medicine residency program at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, a Tufts University Medical School Residency program, in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Akbary later completed his fellowship in Preventive Medicine with a Geriatric Medicine certificate program from Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Akbary enjoys the holistic approach to treating his patients. He loves the challenge of treating a variety of health conditions. Having the opportunity to make a difference in his patients’ mental and physical health brings him tremendous enjoyment. He and his wife have been married for almost 20 years and have three beautiful children. His oldest daughter graduated from Virginia Tech, his second daughter is studying at the University of Virginia, and his youngest son is in high school. In his free time, Dr. Akbary enjoys the outdoors – regularly going for long walks, hiking, biking and playing soccer with friends. Dr. Akbary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Intl. Natura Clinic Center LLC

    7700 Little River Tpke Ste 100A, 
    Annandale, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), High Cholesterol, Insomnia, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Geriatrics
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Geriatrics

    Immediate Housecalls LLC

    4216 Evergreen Ln Ste 121, 
    Annandale, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jiho Choi is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Choi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Spasticity, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology

    Cardiology Specialists Of Virginia

    6715 Little River Tpke Ste 300, 
    Annandale, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul O'brien is a Cardiologist in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology

    Muhammad Ali PC

    6715 Little River Tpke Ste 304, 
    Annandale, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Ali is a Cardiologist in Annandale, Virginia. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    410 Pine St SE Ste 200, 
    Vienna, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wonsock Shin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Shin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in High Cholesterol
    Advanced in High Cholesterol

    Virginia Heart - Vienna

    130 Park St SE Ste 100, 
    Vienna, VA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Sheifer is a Cardiologist in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Sheifer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4660 Kenmore Ave, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Mitchell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Mitchell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol

    Cardiology & Internal Medicine PA

    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Joseph A. Vassallo is a cardiologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. He practices out of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Vassallo has expertise in cardiovascular disease, arrhythmia evaluation and internal medicine. Dr. Vassallo earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at New England Medical Center. Dr. Vassallo is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Vassallo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Distinguished in High Cholesterol
    Distinguished in High Cholesterol

    Cardiology & Internal Medicine PA

    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Talesnick has served as the Director of Non-Invasive cardiology at Sibley Memorial Hospital and is currently the team medical physician for the Washington Wizards of the NBA. He has also served as a consultant for the Washington Mystics. Dr. Talesnick resides in Rockville, Maryland with his wife Debbie, and they have three children: Justin, William and Heather. Dr. Talesnick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Subach Spinal Solutions

    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 150, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Goldman is a Cardiologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Goldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group LLC

    1715 N George Mason Dr Ste 107, 
    Arlington,, VA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Franklin is a Cardiologist in Arlington,, Virginia. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, and Coronary Artery Fistula.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology

    VHC Health Cardiology - Arlington

    1851 N George Mason Dr Ste 3C, 
    Arlington,, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Thorn is a Cardiologist in Arlington,, Virginia. Dr. Thorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Angina.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology

    Vhc Health Cardiology-Arlington

    1851 N George Mason Dr Ste 3C, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Clark is a Cardiologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Pediatric Myocarditis, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Cardiomyopathy.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Experienced in High Cholesterol

    Vhc Health Cardiology-Arlington

    1851 N George Mason Dr Ste 3C, 
    Arlington,, VA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hassan Tabandeh is a Cardiologist in Arlington,, Virginia. Dr. Tabandeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Heart Attack.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology

    Virginia Heart - Falls Church

    2901 Telestar Ct Ste 200, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Vives is a Cardiologist in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Vives is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Angina.

    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology
    Experienced in High Cholesterol
    Cardiology

    Virginia Heart - Falls Church

    2901 Telestar Ct Ste 200, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tariq Haddad is a Cardiologist in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Haddad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of High Cholesterol. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Failure.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of High Cholesterol?

    Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Too much bad cholesterol in your blood can increase your chance of getting heart disease, stroke, and other problems.

    Common medical terms for high blood cholesterol are lipid disorder, hyperlipidemia, or hypercholesterolemia, with the last being the most precise.

    When should I see a High Cholesterol doctor near Falls Church, VA?

    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 High Cholesterol doctor near Falls Church, VA?

    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 High Cholesterol doctors near Falls Church, VA?

    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 High Cholesterol doctors near Falls Church, VA?

    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 High Cholesterol doctor near Falls Church, VA?

    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 High Cholesterol doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol doctor near Falls Church, VA?

    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 High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol doctors near Falls Church, VA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the High Cholesterol 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 High Cholesterol doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the High Cholesterol 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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