Karen Sayad
Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
3289 Woodburn Rd, 350, 
Annandale, VA 

Overview

Dr. Karen Sayad is a specialty care physician board certified in internal medicine, critical care medicine, and pulmonary disease. She joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 2016. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Sayad served as a pulmonary and critical care physician at Indiana University Health and Southern Indiana Physicians in Bloomington, IN. She also held several leadership and academic roles, including adjunct clinical assistant professor of medicine, critical care medical student director, and pulmonary rehabilitation director. Dr. Sayad is fluent in French and Arabic.

Dr. Sayad is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bullae, and Lung Transplant.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Graduate Institution

American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine

Residency

Emory University School of Medicine Training Specialty: Internal Medicine 7/01/2016 - 6/30/2019

Specialties

Intensive Care Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine
Internal Medicine

Licenses

Critical Care Medicine in IL

Fellowships

Loyola University Medical Center Training Specialty: Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine 7/01/2019 - 6/30/2022

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Citizenship Award/Resident of the Year
Emory University School of Medicine
2019
American Thoracic Society
American College of Chest Physicians

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MDwise
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Inova Pulmonology - Woodburn
3289 Woodburn Rd, 350, Annandale, VA 22003

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen Sayad

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Sayad?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen Sayad by calling their office at 703-641-8616. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Karen Sayad a top-rated expert for Lung Metastases?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen Sayad is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung Metastases, 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. Karen Sayad specialize in?

While Dr. Karen Sayad is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Emphysema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.

Does Dr. Karen Sayad accept my insurance?

Dr. Karen Sayad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-641-8616 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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