About
Dr. Ervand Kristosturyan, known to his patients as Dr. Kris, brings more than a decade of experience in both hospital medicine and primary care. He grew up in the Washington, D.C. area after moving from Armenia at age 12. That connection to the region has remained central to his life and career.
He earned his M.S. in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. He earned his M.D. from St. George's University and completed his Internal Medicine residency at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. His career has spanned top-rated institutions including NY Presbyterian, Cleveland Clinic, MedStar, and Johns Hopkins. He holds ACLS and BLS certifications, and he trained as a REDE Healthcare Communications Facilitator through a Cleveland Clinic licensed program. He has contributed to research and publications with the NIH, Children's National Medical Center, and George Washington University. He holds memberships in the American College of Physicians, the Montgomery County Medical Society, and Med-Chi, the Medical Society of Maryland, and he affiliates with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. A lifelong pianist, Dr. Kristosturyan credits that discipline with shaping how he listens and cares for patients. He resides in Rockville, MD with his wife Lia and their two children, and he enjoys traveling, hiking, singing, and making music with his family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The George Washington University, B.S. Biological Sciences
Medical School
St. George's University, M.D.
Residency
Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Additional Training
Georgetown University, M.S. Physiology and Biophysics
Certifications
Who is Dr. Kristosturyan right for?
Dr. Kristosturyan is a strong fit for adults who want a single physician actively coordinating every aspect of their health. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his proactive follow-up and specialist tracking. He works well with patients who value unhurried visits, direct physician access, and a whole-person approach. Medicare-eligible patients who prefer a private relationship with their physician can join by signing a simple waiver. Anyone seeking a physician who stays engaged between appointments will find Dr. Kristosturyan's model a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kristosturyan focuses on internal medicine, primary care, and preventive medicine. He manages chronic conditions, conducts comprehensive annual physicals, handles same-day sick visits, and oversees preventive care including routine labs, EKGs, and immunizations. His whole-person approach means he addresses both acute concerns and long-term health goals in every patient relationship.
Dr. Kristosturyan holds ACLS and BLS certifications and trained as a REDE Healthcare Communications Facilitator through a Cleveland Clinic licensed program. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and built his clinical experience across institutions including Cleveland Clinic, MedStar, and Johns Hopkins over more than ten years.
Dr. Kristosturyan earned his M.D. from St. George's University and completed his Internal Medicine residency at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He earned his B.S. in Biological Sciences from The George Washington University.
Dr. Kristosturyan personally tracks every specialist referral and reviews every result with his patients. He sends prescriptions electronically to reduce wait times and connects patients to advocacy services when needed. He sees primary care as the conductor of a patient's overall health, keeping every specialist, test, and decision working in sync.
Yes. Dr. Kristosturyan makes himself available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by phone, fax, or email. He answers non-urgent questions by email as time permits. When he is out of town or covering every other weekend, Dr. Reitman handles emergencies and stays in contact with Dr. Kristosturyan.
Dr. Kristosturyan practices relationship-centered, unhurried, whole-person medicine. He believes the primary care physician should act as a conductor, guiding every element of a patient's care into a coherent whole. That philosophy drives his commitment to proactive coordination, extended appointments, and direct physician access.
Yes. Dr. Kristosturyan conducts hospital visits at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and makes house calls when clinically appropriate. That range of settings allows him to stay engaged with his patients regardless of where they need care.
Dr. Kristosturyan has practiced as both a hospitalist and a primary care physician for over ten years. He has worked with NY Presbyterian, Cleveland Clinic, MedStar, and Johns Hopkins. He has also contributed to research and publications with the NIH, Children's National Medical Center, and George Washington University.
Doctor profile last updated November 1, 2026