About
Dr. Daphne Keshishian, MD, earned her B.A. in Spanish before earning her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1993. She completed her internal medicine residency training at two programs: Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York and Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies her in internal medicine, and she brings more than 25 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Dr. Keshishian holds a degree in Culinary Medicine, which she uses to teach patients practical, healthy lifestyle interventions. She specializes in preventive medicine, women's health, nutrition, and integrative medicine, and she helps patients build sustainable exercise habits across Pilates, yoga, and weight training. She serves on the Medical Alumni Board at Georgetown University, where she currently holds the presidency, and she teaches medical students at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Keshishian holds admitting privileges at Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center and Suburban Hospital. She approaches each patient as a whole person rather than a diagnosis, treating communication as essential to the doctor-patient relationship.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA — B.A., Spanish, 1988
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC — Doctorate of Medicine, 1993
Residency
Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY (1993–1995); Internal Medicine, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ (1995–1996)
Additional Training
Degree in Culinary Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Keshishian right for?
Dr. Keshishian is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive and integrative approach to primary care. Patients interested in nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and women's health will find her clinical focus well matched to their goals. She works well with patients who want a physician who treats the whole person, not just isolated symptoms. Adults looking to build sustainable habits around diet and exercise benefit from her Culinary Medicine training and hands-on guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Keshishian specializes in internal medicine, preventive medicine, and integrative medicine. She also focuses on women's health and nutrition. Her Culinary Medicine training allows her to teach patients practical, food-based lifestyle interventions alongside standard medical care.
Yes, the American Board of Internal Medicine certifies Dr. Keshishian in internal medicine. She has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings for more than 25 years.
Dr. Keshishian earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1993. She completed her internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York and Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix.
Yes, women's health is one of Dr. Keshishian's primary clinical focuses. She addresses preventive screenings, hormonal health, and lifestyle-based interventions for her female patients.
Dr. Keshishian approaches each patient as a whole person rather than a diagnosis. She treats communication as essential to the doctor-patient relationship. She integrates nutrition, movement, and preventive strategies into individualized care plans.
Yes, Dr. Keshishian holds admitting privileges at Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center and Suburban Hospital.
Yes, Dr. Keshishian teaches medical students at Georgetown University School of Medicine. She also serves as president of the Medical Alumni Board at Georgetown University.
Dr. Keshishian holds a degree in Culinary Medicine. She uses that training to teach patients how food choices directly support their health goals. She integrates nutritional guidance into her preventive and integrative medicine approach.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026