About
Dr. Bana (Banafsheh) Lotfi, MD is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and the founder of Harmony Health DPC in McLean, Virginia. She brings more than 11 years of experience caring for patients across primary care and nursing home settings. Her clinical interests center on prevention, chronic disease management, and geriatric care. She is passionate about building long-term relationships that allow her to understand each patient's full history, goals, and circumstances.
Dr. Lotfi sees patients in both English and Persian (Farsi). She recently relocated to Northern Virginia, where she lives with her husband and daughter. She founded Harmony Health DPC to create a calm, supportive medical home where adults feel respected and understood at every stage of life.
Education & Training
Family Medicine
Certifications
Languages
English, Persian (Farsi)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lotfi right for?
Dr. Lotfi is a strong fit for adults who want a physician who truly knows them over time. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or asthma benefit from her continuity-focused approach. She has particular depth caring for older adults and patients with complex medication needs. Persian (Farsi)-speaking patients will find her bilingual care a meaningful advantage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lotfi treats a wide range of adult health concerns. Her chronic disease focus includes diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, asthma, and arthritis. She also handles acute illnesses, preventive care, medication management, and health counseling.
Yes. Dr. Lotfi holds board certification in Family Medicine. She has practiced in primary care and nursing home settings for more than 11 years.
Yes. Dr. Lotfi provides care in both English and Persian (Farsi). Patients who prefer to communicate in Farsi can do so comfortably at Harmony Health DPC.
Dr. Lotfi takes a thoughtful, long-term approach to chronic disease. She emphasizes education, continuity, and prevention alongside active treatment. Her smaller panel gives her time to monitor each patient closely across visits.
Yes. Dr. Lotfi has extensive experience caring for older adults, including patients in nursing home settings. She is particularly attentive to the complexities of aging, medication management, and coordinating care across specialties.
Prevention is central to Dr. Lotfi's practice. She conducts annual physicals, age-appropriate screenings, and personalized wellness plans. Her goal is to identify and address health risks before they become serious problems.
Dr. Lotfi chose the DPC model to practice medicine on her own terms. She wanted to offer unhurried visits, genuine continuity, and a strong physician-patient relationship. The model lets her focus on what matters most: knowing her patients well and caring for them thoughtfully.
Yes. Dr. Lotfi assists with specialist referrals and helps coordinate diagnostic testing. She works to ensure her patients have a seamless experience when outside care is needed.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026