About
Dr. Gerti Tashko earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He then completed a research fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at Penn State University, where he also trained in internal medicine. His four board certifications span endocrinology and metabolism, obesity medicine, clinical hypertension, and clinical lipidology. He claims to be the only physician in the United States holding all four simultaneously.
Dr. Tashko conducted research at the National Institutes of Health, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and the University of Maryland Baltimore. He has published actively over two decades, with work appearing in BMJ Case Reports, Integrated Blood Pressure Control, and Endocrine Society journals, among others. His peers named him a Washingtonian Top Doctor in endocrinology in both 2017 and 2018. He is passionate about root-cause diagnosis and connecting metabolic, hormonal, and cardiovascular health. He holds memberships in the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the National Lipid Association, and the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Tashko lives in Rockville with his wife Cortney and their two sons, Arben and Adrian.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Residency
Penn State University - Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Penn State University - Research Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Tashko right for?
Dr. Tashko is an excellent fit for adults managing complex hormonal or metabolic conditions. Patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS, or adrenal and pituitary issues benefit from his deep clinical range. He also works well with patients seeking proactive heart disease prevention and longevity care. Those who want a physician who investigates root causes rather than managing symptoms will find his approach compelling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tashko treats a broad range of endocrine and metabolic conditions. His clinical focus includes diabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS, adrenal and pituitary disorders, parathyroid and calcium disorders, osteoporosis, and hypogonadism. He also manages obesity, lipid disorders, hypertension, and cardiovascular risk. Patients seeking longevity medicine and metabolic health optimization also work with Dr. Tashko.
Dr. Tashko holds four board certifications. The American Board of Internal Medicine certified him in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. He also holds certifications in clinical hypertension from the American Society of Hypertension, obesity medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and clinical lipidology from the American Board of Clinical Lipidology.
Dr. Tashko earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed a research fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at Penn State University, where he also trained in internal medicine. He has also conducted research at the National Institutes of Health, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and the University of Maryland Baltimore.
Dr. Tashko earned Washingtonian Top Doctor recognition in endocrinology in both 2017 and 2018. His peers in the greater Washington DC medical community selected him for this distinction. He has also published research over more than two decades in journals including BMJ Case Reports and Integrated Blood Pressure Control.
Dr. Tashko holds memberships in the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the National Lipid Association, and the American Diabetes Association. These affiliations reflect his clinical focus across endocrinology, metabolic health, and lipid management.
Dr. Tashko focuses on root-cause diagnosis rather than surface-level symptom management. He looks at the connections between metabolic, hormonal, and cardiovascular health to understand how these systems interact in each patient. His small panel size gives him the time to investigate thoroughly and build individualized treatment plans.
Yes, Dr. Tashko offers obesity medicine and weight loss services, including weight loss injections. He holds board certification in obesity medicine and approaches weight management through the lens of metabolic and hormonal health. This allows him to address underlying contributors to weight gain alongside direct treatment.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026