Overview
Dr. Jafar Al-Mondhiry is a medical oncologist board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. He joined Inova in 2022 and has been practicing since 2015. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Al-Mondhiry worked as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine for the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Al-Mondhiry specializes in the treatment of cutaneous malignancies, including melanoma, merkel cell carcinoma, advanced squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas, and cutaneous lymphomas. His clinical research interests focus on new medical therapies for patients with metastatic melanoma, merkel cell carcinoma, and advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, particularly in the neoadjuvant space. Other areas of interest include medical education, medical ethics, communication skills training (CST), and palliative/supportive care for patients with advanced cancers. He co-leads the ASCO Palliative Care Communities of Practice. Dr. Al-Mondhiry leads the psycho-oncology curriculum for the Inova hematology/oncology fellowship program, engaging fellows in didactic presentations, narrative medicine discussions, CST, and patient support group attendance, highlighting the human aspects of cancer care—for both patients and their oncologists. In his free time, he enjoys running, doing yoga, weightlifting, practicing meditation, podcasting on topics in the medical humanities and creative nonfiction writing with pieces published in many different outlets for medical humanities. He is the father of three wonderful girls.
Dr. Al is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles.
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8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 5 - Chesapeake Clinic, Fairfax, VA 22031
44045 Riverside Pkwy, 108, Leesburg, VA 20176
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Dr. Al has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jafar Al
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jafar Al?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jafar Al by calling their office at 571-472-1190. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jafar Al a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jafar Al is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Jafar Al specialize in?
While Dr. Jafar Al is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Jafar Al participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jafar Al has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Jafar Al's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jafar Al accept my insurance?
Dr. Jafar Al accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-1190 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- MelanomaDr. Al isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Antiphospholipid SyndromeDr. Al isExperienced. Learn about Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Al isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Al isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)